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Newbie (Basic Question) - trcsooner - 2015-02-27
Hi,
Newbie here. I've got a very basic question.
How do I get Kodi from my computer (windows 8) to my television?
Here's my setup:
Kodi 13.2
PC Windows 8
Roku 3
Plex Media Server (the unsupported app store is down, I believe this may have been an option?)
Chromecast
I can watch movies, etc... fine on my computer, but I'm lost as how to get Kodi to my t.v.
Do I need FireTV? Or, is there a better option?
Thanks
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - Fail$tyle420 - 2015-02-27
Plug your computer into the tv
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - PatK - 2015-02-27
Yes I guess you'll need an HDMI cable running from your graphic card to the TV (VGA might be possible if the TV has those inputs). If you have a good gfx system, hitting win+p key should bring up the options for the display switch.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - trcsooner - 2015-02-27
(2015-02-27, 02:03)Fail$tyle420 Wrote: Plug your computer into the tv
My computer is very far from my T.V.
Is there a way to "wifi" Kodi from my computer to my T.V.?
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - thrak76 - 2015-02-27
Well, Kodi doesn't have a version for any of your devices except the Windows. You certainly could get your library to your Roku (and Chromecast?) via the Plex Media Server and then installing the Plex channel on Roku. But that's not Kodi, and it would be building another, separate video database. You can also do it with MediaBrowser. Both Plex and Mediabrowser are server/client setups. Kodi is not there yet, but can do similar things with UPnP.
EDIT: maybe this thread?
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=202921
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - gbengajosephp - 2015-02-27
I need help on how to make kodi work on my Lumia 535 phone
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - DJDJDJDJ - 2015-02-27
Another option is to get your self one of the android devices with Kodi/XBMC installed on it. They are very small and could practically be invisible in your setup. I have one of the M8 boxes and so far they have worked flawlessly in running anything I could through at from my NAS drive as well as youtube etc. streaming. The version I have still runs XBMC latest version. I have not upgraded to a Kodi release yet.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - PatK - 2015-02-27
(2015-02-27, 04:24)trcsooner Wrote:HDMI cables can run 50 feet and more...otherwise the work-around suggested should do.(2015-02-27, 02:03)Fail$tyle420 Wrote: Plug your computer into the tv
My computer is very far from my T.V.
Is there a way to "wifi" Kodi from my computer to my T.V.?
Newbie (Basic Question) - kassysimon - 2015-03-01
I use kodi for my HTPC because it's connected directly to my tv and runs via wired lan to my PC/server. My other to is not near either of my devices so I use another type of streaming software call MEZZMO. It's not anywhere near as pretty as Kodi but functions well enough to stream movies. Setup is simple and a great alternative.
It's free to trail but only $25 to buy. A good cheap investment.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - isamu.dragon - 2015-03-01
Not a cheep solution, but here is a wireless HDMI cable
http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Wireless-WiFi-Multi-Room-Video/dp/B005L9ZZ32
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - Fail$tyle420 - 2015-03-02
(2015-03-01, 20:05)isamu.dragon Wrote: Not a cheep solution, but here is a wireless HDMI cable
http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Wireless-WiFi-Multi-Room-Video/dp/B005L9ZZ32
Although I would never use that, that's pretty impressive! I'll have to keep that in mind.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - trcsooner - 2015-03-02
I currently have "Plex".
I've been trying to get the unsupported app working. I watched a "how to" video to install the unsupported app store bundle, it seems to be as basic and simple as it can be. However, the unsupported app channel doesn't show up on Plex.
I think this would be the easiest way to view Kodi on my TV, but can't figure it out.
Anyone here using Plex to view Kodi?
Thanks again
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - thrak76 - 2015-03-02
You have the Plex Media Server, or Plex Media Theater, or a Plex app on your mobile device, or the Plex channel on Roku, etc.?? You can't use "Plex to view Kodi". You can use Plex to create a new database from the same content you use Kodi for, and then use Plex only. Or you can use Kodi to use the Plex database by installing an addon. Then you only have one database.
Easiest way:
Setup the plex media server on your PC. Hook up the Roku to your tv and install the Plex channel. Done.
Sure that is simplified, and there are many steps to each of those operations, but after all - this is the Kodi forum and not Plex.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - trcsooner - 2015-03-02
I have the Plex server up and running on my PC. (server)
I have the Plex client Roku 3. The Plex channel is installed and works fine. My biggest problem as far as Plex goes is that for some weird reason I can't get the unsupported app channel to install. It's super easy to do, but still isn't installing. (yes, I'm seeking advise on this issue in the appropriate Plex Forum).
My question here is, how do I use the plex channel on my Roku (once I get it installed) to view Kodi?
I beileve you answered it here "You can use Plex to create a new database from the same content you use Kodi for, and then use Plex only."
So, how do I use Plex to create a new database from the same content that I use Kodi for?
Thanks for the help
(2015-03-02, 23:36)thrak76 Wrote: You have the Plex Media Server, or Plex Media Theater, or a Plex app on your mobile device, or the Plex channel on Roku, etc.?? You can't use "Plex to view Kodi". You can use Plex to create a new database from the same content you use Kodi for, and then use Plex only. Or you can use Kodi to use the Plex database by installing an addon. Then you only have one database.
Easiest way:
Setup the plex media server on your PC. Hook up the Roku to your tv and install the Plex channel. Done.
Sure that is simplified, and there are many steps to each of those operations, but after all - this is the Kodi forum and not Plex.
RE: Newbie (Basic Question) - thrak76 - 2015-03-03
When I say the same content, i mean the same files. This is outside of Kodi. Has nothing to do with Kodi.
You keep saying "to use Kodi, or to view Kodi". Once you set up the PMS and the plex channel, Kodi is not used at all. Two separate entities.