2012-04-22, 19:00
(2012-04-22, 15:29)Renegita Wrote:(2012-04-17, 10:00)Archigos Wrote:(2012-04-16, 12:34)Renegita Wrote: Ok, thank for your answer. Actually I don't have a plex server running on my LAN. My xbmc db is hosted on my synology nas MySQL server. Is there a way to use plex server with xbmc db ?As far as I know Plex can't use XBMC's DB's (probably because of the falling out between XBMC and the guys that broke away to do Plex) which means you have to maintain the databases independently. However, I'm not sure if Plex will run on that platform to begin with (I never looked into it because I run both on Windows). You're best bet is to visit their site and see if they offer your platform and follow up from there if they can use XBMC's databases (I haven't checked that in a LONG time).
I've dropped the idea to use Plex server ... as XBMC user, i really don't like plex.
Now, to stream movie between LAN and iPad I'm using Official Synology App to find the file I have to stream.
There is not a built-in video player, but when i tap on a file a third-party application (AcePlayer in my case) starts.
If isn't possible to add a builtin player (like happen with youtube videos) use an external player could be a good way to stream the content.
the following is just a suggestion, i dont know if is it possible or not.
Thank you.
Why don't you like it as an XBMC user? If it's over "philosophical" differences due to the Plex break-off 4 years ago then you are being silly. They both have points in their favor and there's nothing stopping you from using the best parts of each.
Plex Media Server is pretty great, and you can run it without interfering with your XBMC install at all. In fact, the two have nothing to do with one another. The reason you run Plex Media Server is because their Plex Media App for iOS/Android is a pretty awesome way to stream your content to you wherever you are to whatever device you have.
I have 3 XBMC boxes (I use mySql to sync) and love it, I vastly prefer XBMC as a front and, and the mySql option makes it easier to keep all my boxes in sync (though Plex Media Server is better for this). However I also run Plex - yes, it means I had to scan my library in to it as well, they don't use the same db, so what - for mobile streaming. It works extremely well, you should try it.
Also they have an official Synology package now that installs right from the package center. Depending on which Synology NAS you have you may not be able to transcode (depends on your CPU) but everything else works.