2016-01-28, 15:34
Just out of interest, is this the reason Kodi can't play 4k youtube streams?
2016-02-05, 23:18
I'm confused. I thought that DASH was basically working already (through Simple IPTV plugin)?
For example, I have a server that uses VLC to 'play' an m3u8 playlist into my nginx-rtmp server, which I then use another m3u8 file that just has my stream (in my case - rtmp://$hostname:1935/tv/) and it plays fine (for the most part). I am only providing one stream though, since these are all DVD rips of my own, and they are all of the same quality. Is this new work to just have the ability to switch between different quality streams?
For example, I have a server that uses VLC to 'play' an m3u8 playlist into my nginx-rtmp server, which I then use another m3u8 file that just has my stream (in my case - rtmp://$hostname:1935/tv/) and it plays fine (for the most part). I am only providing one stream though, since these are all DVD rips of my own, and they are all of the same quality. Is this new work to just have the ability to switch between different quality streams?
2016-02-06, 13:00
before trying to call out others, it might pay off do some research first. .m3u8 is the manifest for http live streaming aka hls aka applehttp. this is apples nih replacement for dash, like hds is adobes version.
2016-02-06, 16:13
(2016-02-05, 23:18)digimars Wrote: I'm confused. I thought that DASH was basically working already (through Simple IPTV plugin)?
For example, I have a server that uses VLC to 'play' an m3u8 playlist into my nginx-rtmp server, which I then use another m3u8 file that just has my stream (in my case - rtmp://$hostname:1935/tv/) and it plays fine (for the most part). I am only providing one stream though, since these are all DVD rips of my own, and they are all of the same quality. Is this new work to just have the ability to switch between different quality streams?
To clarify, playlists are only a part of DASH. Other streaming options (that do work in Kodi) also use m3u8, but in a different way. If I understand correctly, the biggest part being that DASH has separate audio and video URLs that have to be combined back together.
2016-02-06, 16:23
(2016-02-06, 16:13)Ned Scott Wrote:(2016-02-05, 23:18)digimars Wrote: I'm confused. I thought that DASH was basically working already (through Simple IPTV plugin)?
For example, I have a server that uses VLC to 'play' an m3u8 playlist into my nginx-rtmp server, which I then use another m3u8 file that just has my stream (in my case - rtmp://$hostname:1935/tv/) and it plays fine (for the most part). I am only providing one stream though, since these are all DVD rips of my own, and they are all of the same quality. Is this new work to just have the ability to switch between different quality streams?
To clarify, playlists are only a part of DASH. Other streaming options (that do work in Kodi) also use m3u8, but in a different way. If I understand correctly, the biggest part being that DASH has separate audio and video URLs that have to be combined back together.
DASH doesn't force you to use separate audio and video URLs, it also supports multiplexed streams AIUI. https://www.bitcodin.com/blog/2015/03/mp...adobe-hds/
DASH appears to have a lot of options for various use cases, but I can see the appeal of avoiding a proprietary Apple or Adobe developed solution (particularly one that involves licensed technology with an associated cost)
2016-03-18, 19:48
DASH has arrived with new extension point InputStream and first addon supporting it: https://github.com/mapfau/inputstream.mpd
(Only fun on platforms with video codecs supporting drain)
(Only fun on platforms with video codecs supporting drain)
2016-04-26, 14:29
First interesting add-ons just arrived for the inputstream add-on!
How is the situation for android-devices? My impression is, that inputstream-addon is not implemented in android-nightlies? Am I right?
Other question: would it be possible to use this add-on in kodi 16 as well? I ask, because kodi is since kodi 17 not usable on android 4.2 anymore....
Thanks
SaEt9000
How is the situation for android-devices? My impression is, that inputstream-addon is not implemented in android-nightlies? Am I right?
Other question: would it be possible to use this add-on in kodi 16 as well? I ask, because kodi is since kodi 17 not usable on android 4.2 anymore....
Thanks
SaEt9000
