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RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - AbRASiON - 2022-03-06
(2022-03-04, 21:41)Kravatak76 Wrote:(2022-03-04, 17:07)crawfish Wrote:great, it works. thank you very much! so now when I update the library, everything will be stored in external storage? The last problem I discovered is that I can't see the external drive when I want to add a new file source for the video library so I cant add a specific folder as a new source. On the contrary, a whole external disk was added as a source, but I am not interested in it. So far, I've solved this by finding the specific folder on the external disk and setting it as a TV Show type to add to the library, but maybe that's exactly the right solution.(2022-03-04, 16:26)Kravatak76 Wrote: Thank you. But what does it mean to set up as an external drive on CCwGTV? can you please write me what steps i should take? so if I have to prepare the USB drive first, then install Kodi, then grant authorization and then run Kodi, then copy the data and finally configure the new path? Thank you.Kodi can be installed first. The app is going to be on internal storage. "Setting up as an external drive" means I formatted the drives on my PC, and I don't remember doing anything in Android except NOT setting them up as internal storage. What you don't want to do is format as internal storage inside Android. After exiting Kodi, setting up xmbc_env.properties, and moving your existing .kodi folder to the external drive, before starting Kodi the next time, that's when you want to go into Android settings and give it storage permissions. Then when you run Kodi, it should use the data on the external drive.
Just to clarify what you're talking about here.
I could be wrong, but there's 2 ways to add storage to Android / Chromecast.
In order to copy the thumbnails to the USB drive, you need to make it a 'system' drive - which is what you've done.
In doing so, it becomes difficult to use the USB stick as a media device.
You'll note when you format the USB in the Chromecast you can choose 2 types.
You'd be better off keeping media on the NAS
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - crawfish - 2022-03-06
(2022-03-06, 21:47)AbRASiON Wrote: How do you adb shell the device, remotely? did you enable SSH? or plug the CCast into a PC?
I enabled Developer Options on the CCwGTV. Then when connecting the first time (and occasionally thereafter), it asks for confirmation on the TV. I may also have enabled "USB debugging" in the Developer Options, even though I'm connecting wirelessly.
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - mmortal03 - 2022-05-18
(2022-03-03, 13:22)quacked Wrote: Not sure what causes it but it's a known issue. It happens on _every_ 4k HDR video on a non-4k TV. Just try any 4k HDR file and you will see. I'm using WiFi but that's not the issue here.
Any update on this? Has it been fixed by either Google or in Kodi nightlies/alphas? I don't have one of these Chromecast with Google TV dongles yet, but I thought I'd run the same test on a Walmart onn. Android TV UHD (which contains the slower Amlogic S905Y2) in Kodi 20.0 Nexus alpha1, and it was able to play the following demo video on a 1080p TV without any major issues:
HDR10-Life-Untouched-(www(dot)demolandia(dot}net).mp4 (from https://www.demolandia.net/h268)
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Abbaskip - 2022-05-26
Has anybody had luck with getting much 5.1 playing on this device?
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to codec type etc, but it seems all the 5.1 sources I try to play in Kodi only play from the front speakers. I have Kodi settings to 5.1 and have tried with pass through and without (plus everything in between as far as DTS on/off etc). I even tried using the Android device instead of Kodi one in Kodi Settings, but still nothing.
The Chromecast has Surround turned on, and it works in streaming apps like Netflix
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Sholander - 2022-05-26
(2022-05-26, 09:59)Abbaskip Wrote: Has anybody had luck with getting much 5.1 playing on this device?
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to codec type etc, but it seems all the 5.1 sources I try to play in Kodi only play from the front speakers. I have Kodi settings to 5.1 and have tried with pass through and without (plus everything in between as far as DTS on/off etc).
How do you connect your audio device? Try using "Number of channels" => 2.0 and "Allow Passthrough" for DD AC3, Enable DD AC3 transcoding and DTS ...
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - BJ01 - 2022-06-14
Using Kodi 19.4 on CCGWTV and using settings in "OPEN WIZARD" app to clear cache, each time I start up Kodi, using the settings in "advancedsettings.xml" suggested for this device, being Low RAM Device, tried changing settings, buffermode=1, memorysize=157286400, readfactor=10, for <2GB or buffermode=1, memorysize=315572800, readfactor=15 for >2GB.
Still get buffering after 30 minutes of streaming a Live TV, ie "Local News Broadcast", but can watch hours of TV Shows series Streaming, or YOUTUBE videos for hours, NO Buffering at all. Live TV Sports on FOXTEL Subscription channels, or Movies, NO issues.
Kodi cache fills up to exactly 119MB, within seconds, after stop app & clearing cache back to 32KB. Using "Android TV Cache Cleaner" App. Each time to clear cache, exactly 30 mins later, buffering starts on Live TV stream again, clear cache - No Buffering on Live TV broadcast. Reboot Kodi, "clear cache manually", same result, as Auto cache clearing with "Open Wizard" or using App.
Same issue what ever "advancedsettings.xml" configuration I use.
Need some suggestions to stop buffering issue.
Cheers BJ01
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Klojum - 2022-06-14
(2022-06-14, 06:36)BJ01 Wrote: Need some suggestions to stop buffering issue.
Before we go into that, we'll need to remind you of our forum rules (wiki), which state that we do not hand out support for Kodi setups that have 3rd party 'wizards' or 'builds' installed. These are known to cause havoc to Kodi core functionality. Settings in the advancedsettings.xml can be set in other ways as well.
Secondly, we'll need a full debug log (wiki) of your Kodi setup to see what's going on internally.
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Dragon 548 - 2022-07-14
Hi,
I recently purchased a Chromecast with Google tv. I previously had a Xiaomi Mibox 3 and overall I'm happy with the much faster Chromecast. I use this one in particular to play videos stored on my Synology NAS via KODI. I have no problem playing x264 videos of around 20 gigs. Reading a file in x265 (HEVC) format does not work correctly, however: it is very jerky (an image every 2/3 seconds and sound does not work correctly). I tried with several files and the result is always the same. My old Mibox 3 played these files perfectly, so I think the Chromecast must be able to do this too.
Can you help me ?
Thanks in advance.
"Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Klojum - 2022-07-14
@Dragon 548
To receive meaningful assistance you will need to provide a full debug log.
The instructions are here... debug log (wiki)
If you are using the Basic Method, then ensure the following is applied...
1.Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging,
2.Restart Kodi
3.Replicate the problem.
4.Upload the log to Kodi Paste Site manually or use the Kodi Logfile Uploader. (wiki) With either method post the link to the log back here.
If you are using the Advanced Method ensure you have correctly created and applied the advancedsettings.xml file (wiki)
In both instances, you should see the word DEBUG throughout the log.
Note: Full logs only. No partial or redacted logs
Do NOT post your logs directly into the forum. Use the Kodi Paste Site. Post the link to your pasted log in the forum
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Dragon 548 - 2022-07-14
Thanks for your feedback.
Here is the link of the log: https://paste.kodi.tv/sukanoloqu
I think the lines that interest you start at 21:09:32.645
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - madmax2 - 2022-07-15
can anyone who own this device tell me if it can smoothly play in Kodi, streamed via WIFI or on Ethernet from local SMB share
-4k 10 bit HEVC HDR
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - noggin - 2022-07-16
(2022-07-15, 17:21)madmax2 Wrote: can anyone who own this device tell me if it can smoothly play in Kodi, streamed via WIFI or on Ethernet from local SMB share
-4k 10 bit HEVC HDR
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
I think it depends on your definition of 'smooth'. AIUI this device is still stuck at permanent 60Hz output - so any 24fps content will have 3:2 pull-down added, and any European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse.
(I think unlike other Chromecast stuff it doesn't even allow the option of permanent 50Hz output?)
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - madmax2 - 2022-07-17
(2022-07-16, 13:03)noggin Wrote:(2022-07-15, 17:21)madmax2 Wrote: can anyone who own this device tell me if it can smoothly play in Kodi, streamed via WIFI or on Ethernet from local SMB share
-4k 10 bit HEVC HDR
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
I think it depends on your definition of 'smooth'. AIUI this device is still stuck at permanent 60Hz output - so any 24fps content will have 3:2 pull-down added, and any European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse.
(I think unlike other Chromecast stuff it doesn't even allow the option of permanent 50Hz output?)
-AIUI this device is still stuck at permanent 60Hz output - so any 24fps content will have 3:2 pull-down added, and any European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse.
I have no idea by what you mean by this... please clarify what actually happens (or show me a video or screenshot that has these issues) when the video is playing with 3:2 pull-down added..
What is "3:2 pull-down added" and what is it mean "European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse."
I just watch movies and TV shows..
There's only a few movies that I watch in 4k (some are also in imax resolution) ..
not sure what Hz they are or if they are 24fps or not..
-I think it depends on your definition of 'smooth'.
I mean smoothly as in
-watchable video, that does not stutter, have artefacts (or any video image issues), audio issues (out of sync, no audio etc), no black screen.. etc. and anything else that would deem the video is unwatchable even if it can play the video..
Essentially like being able to watch a 1080p video/movie completely on any mediaplayers that can playback 1080p properly.
Note: I have now clarify it as watchable video, not playable video, since playable video can have video or audio issues, which means you wouldn't want to watch it anyway, due to it ruining the experience.
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p (no HDR) TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
In a nutshell is this device capable of outputting a watchable 4k 10bit HEVC HDR or not or I should consider another device like nvidia shield pro, odroid n2+, firetv 4k max etc?
Do you think long term wise which would be better buy, odroid N2+ or nvidia shield pro ?
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - Dragon 548 - 2022-07-17
(2022-07-14, 19:27)Dragon 548 Wrote: Hi,Can anyone help me ?
I recently purchased a Chromecast with Google tv. I previously had a Xiaomi Mibox 3 and overall I'm happy with the much faster Chromecast. I use this one in particular to play videos stored on my Synology NAS via KODI. I have no problem playing x264 videos of around 20 gigs. Reading a file in x265 (HEVC) format does not work correctly, however: it is very jerky (an image every 2/3 seconds and sound does not work correctly). I tried with several files and the result is always the same. My old Mibox 3 played these files perfectly, so I think the Chromecast must be able to do this too.
Can you help me ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
RE: "Google Chromecast with Google TV" dongle with a new "Google TV" ecosystem and UI - noggin - 2022-07-19
(2022-07-17, 08:31)madmax2 Wrote:Movies and most US scripted drama and comedy is shot at 23.976/24fps. To display this on broadcast TV in territories that have 59.94Hz TV (like North America, Japan, Korea etc.) you have to convert the 24fps to 60fps (*) and the standard way of doing this is 3:2 pull-down - which display one frame 3x, and the next frame just 2x. This asymmetry makes any linear motion judder. If you grew up watching it you may not notice it, but many do (particularly those of us in Europe who didn't see this much growing up). Some TVs can attempt to remove this by detecting 3:2 and removing it. However the best route to avoiding this 3:2 motion judder is to output 24fps video at 24Hz, then your TV can display this at 48Hz, 72Hz, 120Hz, 240Hz etc. by showing each frame 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x etc. This means every frame is shown an equal amount of time and you have no judder.(2022-07-16, 13:03)noggin Wrote:(2022-07-15, 17:21)madmax2 Wrote: can anyone who own this device tell me if it can smoothly play in Kodi, streamed via WIFI or on Ethernet from local SMB share
-4k 10 bit HEVC HDR
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
I think it depends on your definition of 'smooth'. AIUI this device is still stuck at permanent 60Hz output - so any 24fps content will have 3:2 pull-down added, and any European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse.
(I think unlike other Chromecast stuff it doesn't even allow the option of permanent 50Hz output?)
-AIUI this device is still stuck at permanent 60Hz output - so any 24fps content will have 3:2 pull-down added, and any European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse.
I have no idea by what you mean by this... please clarify what actually happens (or show me a video or screenshot that has these issues) when the video is playing with 3:2 pull-down added..
Devices like the Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick (**), NVIDIA Shield TV (**) and most LibreElec/CoreElec platforms can be configured to output 24/23.976fps stuff at 24/23.976Hz, 25/50fps stuff at 50Hz and 29.97/59.94Hz at 59.94Hz. This ensures no judder.
The Google Chromecast with Google TV is - or certainly was last time I checked - only capable of a fixed 59.94Hz output - so you get no option to playback content at the best frame rate for the content being played.
That fails my definition of smooth.
Quote:What is "3:2 pull-down added" and what is it mean "European 25/50Hz stuff will be even worse."3:2 added is explained above (it's what you have to do to play 24Hz content at 60Hz (*) )
European TV content is shot at 25/50Hz - if you watch any European TV shows they will be either 25 or 50Hz releases usually. Playing this stuff at 59.94Hz means some frames are repeated, some aren't. On 50Hz native content you get 10Hz judder as one in every 5 frames is shown 2x. If you see that judder, you hate it. I do.
This too fails my definition of smooth.
Quote:I just watch movies and TV shows..
There's only a few movies that I watch in 4k (some are also in imax resolution) ..
not sure what Hz they are or if they are 24fps or not..
If you grew up in North America and only watch North American content - you might be fine with 3:2 judder, and not be watching 25/50Hz European stuff.
If you are in Europe and grew up not watching 3:2, and want to watch 25/50Hz stuff in quality, then you may find the motion artefacts introduced by the Chromecast not nice to watch.
Quote:-I think it depends on your definition of 'smooth'.
I mean smoothly as in
-watchable video, that does not stutter, have artefacts (or any video image issues), audio issues (out of sync, no audio etc), no black screen.. etc. and anything else that would deem the video is unwatchable even if it can play the video..
Essentially like being able to watch a 1080p video/movie completely on any mediaplayers that can playback 1080p properly.
Note: I have now clarify it as watchable video, not playable video, since playable video can have video or audio issues, which means you wouldn't want to watch it anyway, due to it ruining the experience.
Also is there some bug/issue if we play 4k HDR files on 1080p (no HDR) TV or 4k (no HDR) TV?
In a nutshell is this device capable of outputting a watchable 4k 10bit HEVC HDR or not or I should consider another device like nvidia shield pro, odroid n2+, firetv 4k max etc?
Do you think long term wise which would be better buy, odroid N2+ or nvidia shield pro ?
I would chose either the N2+ or the NVIDIA Shield TV. The former is just a nice CoreElec experience, the latter gives you DRM support for Netflix, Prime, Disney etc. in UHD HDR.
I have all three devices. I never use the Chromecast.