2014-10-25, 20:11
Note:
Please see update information at the bottom of this post.
Hi guys,
As you know, there is really no good integration for Netflix in xbmc (nor for any other htpc software either, really), and the main issue for me is that I cannot navigate the browser-version of Netflix with my wmc-remote, as I do with xbmc.
So I started writing a plugin for Chrome that basically totally redesigns Netflix and adds easy keyboard navigation (and through that, remote support!).
It is still early in development and I'm not sure how far I will take this, as I'm primarily making it to suit my own needs, but if there is any interest, I'll think of expanding it, perhaps turning it into something really worth having on ones htpc.
How to try:
Just install the extension from the Chrome Store and go to netflix.com.
(Tip: Press F11 while in Chrome to enter full screen mode)
What is missing:
The most important stuff missing for now is search.
Also, since the player itself supports basic keyboard navigation (fast forward, paus, play etc), I haven't done anything with it yet, but I have plans to simplify it.
Let me know how if you get any problems, or have any suggestions regarding functions, design etc.
It should look like in the screenshots above. If it doesn't, then something is not right
Thanks!
/Daniel
Update: 01 november
I've updated the plugin now, I'm not sure if Chrome automatically checks for updates or not. Did anyone get a prompt to update?
Anyhow, what's new is this:
Please see update information at the bottom of this post.
Hi guys,
As you know, there is really no good integration for Netflix in xbmc (nor for any other htpc software either, really), and the main issue for me is that I cannot navigate the browser-version of Netflix with my wmc-remote, as I do with xbmc.
So I started writing a plugin for Chrome that basically totally redesigns Netflix and adds easy keyboard navigation (and through that, remote support!).
It is still early in development and I'm not sure how far I will take this, as I'm primarily making it to suit my own needs, but if there is any interest, I'll think of expanding it, perhaps turning it into something really worth having on ones htpc.
How to try:
Just install the extension from the Chrome Store and go to netflix.com.
(Tip: Press F11 while in Chrome to enter full screen mode)
What is missing:
The most important stuff missing for now is search.
Also, since the player itself supports basic keyboard navigation (fast forward, paus, play etc), I haven't done anything with it yet, but I have plans to simplify it.
Let me know how if you get any problems, or have any suggestions regarding functions, design etc.
It should look like in the screenshots above. If it doesn't, then something is not right
Thanks!
/Daniel
Update: 01 november
I've updated the plugin now, I'm not sure if Chrome automatically checks for updates or not. Did anyone get a prompt to update?
Anyhow, what's new is this:
- Navigation bug (where some users got diagonal navigation) is hopefully fixed.
- Other navigation improvements.
- You can now add and remove movies from your Watch List.
- Profile switching (when you first start Netflix)
- "New Releases" section available from the menu.