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pdoth · 2013-03-20, 20:04

I have searched the forum and internet for 4 days now to find the answer to what must be the basic of all questions but have been unable to find the answer.

The question quite simply is:

"How do I get XBMC to appear on my TV as it does on my computer"?

1. I have downloaded and am running 12.1 on my pc.
2. The library is up and running and visible (on my pc)
3. I have set Upnp
4. My pc is connected (via ethernet cable) to a router which in turn is hard wired to a Samsung Blu Ray (DLNA).
5. I also have the option of connecting via ethernet to my Samsung TV.
6. Using either of the above connections I can see all my media files on my TV but they are only visible if I use Allshare or one of the DLNA devices/servers. The XBMC GUi does not show up on the TV and I cannot see anyway to access it.

I would like to be able to get the XBMC GUi interface on my TV and use a remote to control it (via a tablet preferably)

I don't consider myself 'slow' on these things (I have built a number of pc's) but this has eluded me completely. I know it can't be that difficult, but why can't I find a simple explaination SOMEWHERE on the web that explains it in plain language?

Please, please help............. I'm close to dumping XBMC out of shear frustration.

**Frank-NL** · 2013-03-20, 20:10

If you want the GUI you have to connect the PC that XBMC is running on to your TV via a video cable, preferably HDMI. You have to connect it the same way as the blu-ray player is connected.

mlte · 2013-03-20, 20:11

Sorry if I got you wrong , so you want to run the XBMC Gui on your TV? Without any sort of hdmi/video connection?

pdoth · 2013-03-20, 23:36

Thanks guys. I was afraid you would say that. It is the only thing that makes sense. Problem is, my TV is about 10m (39ft) away from the PC in a different room.

Oh well, at least now I know.

syborg · 2013-03-20, 23:54

(2013-03-20, 23:36)pdoth Wrote: Thanks guys. I was afraid you would say that. It is the only thing that makes sense. Problem is, my TV is about 10m (39ft) away from the PC in a different room.

Oh well, at least now I know.

There are wireless hdmi senders on the market but they are pretty expensive iirc £70-£200. You might be better investing in a dedicated box for the room with your tv, rasp pi, android box or a nettop.

bluray · 2013-03-20, 23:57

You might need this- Nyrius ARIES NAVS500 HD 1080p HDMI Digital Wireless Audio Video Sender Transmitter & Receiver System with IR Remote Extender.....

**natethomas** · 2013-03-21, 04:02

Highly recommend a cheap set top box, like the Pivos XIOS, that runs XBMC.

nickr · 2013-03-21, 11:16

Yeah for god's sake buy a media pc and attach it to the back of the TV, no one except your bank manager will know it's there. Even he won't care, they are cheap enough.

PH-SYM · 2013-03-21, 12:56

There are a number of tiny PC's you can use for this. I have bought an Intel NUC but there are cheaper solutions as well. Combined with a Flirc I can use any obsolete remote to control that PC.
These pc's are small enough so you wont notice them.

philip697 · 2013-03-21, 13:02

And designed to be very quiet.

MassIV · 2013-03-21, 19:23

I had a DVI to HDMI converter with 15m HDMI cable for a while on one tv. Worked just fine.

activoice · 2013-03-21, 20:21

40ft of HDMI cable will run you about $33 from Monoprice - product ID # 3964

pdoth · 2013-03-23, 12:00

Great info guys. Most appriciated. Think I'll go the "dedicated box" route with a droid remote.

Great forum................