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If I've read and understood correctly, the Kodi wiki suggests that playback on a TV probably requires a cable from computer to the TV. Is this correct, or am I not getting it?
If that's correct, um, what's the point of Kodi? I can already play content on the Mac and send it to the TV over a cable. In fact, I don't really need the cable, as I can send the content via Airplay.
Is Kodi just a media organizer? Is that it's purpose?
The wiki looks great, the web site is beautiful, the forum is well done and appreciated. But uh, no where do I read what the purpose of Kodi is. Everything seems to assume I already know what Kodi is. Puzzling...
I'm looking for a Plex replacement. Is that Kodi? Or is Kodi something else entirely?
Thanks for your patience with this nube, appreciated.
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Thank you. I think I'm almost there.
I know how to cable a Mac to our TV, but that's not needed, is it? I can stream my Mac desktop to the TV using AirPlay. Right?
Assuming yes, then the only remaining question is, how do I control Kodi from the couch while viewing it on TV?
The section you quoted suggests a remote. Ok, good, but what remote? We have four remotes, TV, DVD player, Apple, and Roku. All of them? Any of them? Some new remote specifically designed to work with Kodi?
Thanks again. Once I understand the remote issue I think I'll be ready to install and start learning Kodi.
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Oops. I should have mentioned that there are remotes you can install on your tablet/smart phone. The only setup required there is ensuring the correct ip address is entered.
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Thanks for the additional info. That does open the door back up a bit, will think on it.
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If you mac has an ir sensor and can be paired with the remote (google it - pairing the remote is a feature of mac os) then the only thing you need to do is to select "apple remote" in settings - system - input inside kodi.
AppleTV4/iPhone/iPod/iPad: HowTo find debug logs and everything else which the devs like so much:
click here
HowTo setup NFS for Kodi:
NFS (wiki)
HowTo configure avahi (zeroconf):
Avahi_Zeroconf (wiki)
READ THE IOS FAQ!:
iOS FAQ (wiki)
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Thanks, searching and reading now, it looks like Yosemite has this feature.
Does pairing the remote to the Mac mean I could no longer use that remote with AppleTV?
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I can't answer that question.
AppleTV4/iPhone/iPod/iPad: HowTo find debug logs and everything else which the devs like so much:
click here
HowTo setup NFS for Kodi:
NFS (wiki)
HowTo configure avahi (zeroconf):
Avahi_Zeroconf (wiki)
READ THE IOS FAQ!:
iOS FAQ (wiki)