[wayjin]

Thanks for replying @cguZZMan.

I do like the idea of using strm files, and they work well, but only if the library is scraped and the artwork etc is next to the strm file.

I'm currently testing out using a Fire TV 4K stick which doesn't have much internal memory so i'm avoiding keeping the library on the Fire TV and I'd also like to have the same library accessible between multiple devices (not a small ask, I know )

The idea is to figure out a way where I can have one of the following:

• 1) Artwork and Library info in the folders next to the video files on my Google Drive (Not sure how this will perform in terms of speed and access, but I don't mind waiting a second or two every couple dozen movies for these to download)
  
• 2) Artwork, Library info and strm files on a network share which multiple devices can access (Currently testing this and it works, but it takes 5X as long for the movies to start after Kodi seems to hang, which I assume is because it's attempting to play across my network instead of straight from Google Drive)
  
• 3) Artwork, Library info on a network share and strm files locally (This would mean I could play directly from the Cloud, but have my library files separately)
  
• 4) A much better suggestion from someone who is far more competent at this then I am.
  

In regards to option 2 above, it sort of works, but the hanging is annoying. The other problem then is to manually update the strm files and library.
I've also attempted Option 1 by choosing the folder as a source (as per your recommendation), all the folders have artwork and data in their respective folders, but Kodi won't scan or see it. It will just say "library empty'.

Any advice or suggestions are definitely welcomed.