![]() Have you ever tried to run Kodi on multiple devices? Maintaining separate libraries that are all in sync is a lot of duplicated effort, so you can store the library in a shared MySQL instance and store the metadata on an NFS mount. This is horribly long after the original thread, but could you explain a bit about how using Kodi as a front end and Plex/Jellyfin as a backend works in practice?įor example, lets say I add the Star Wars movie Solo to my NAS, and I want the movie: (1) loaded into Kodi libraries (2) using a custom movie poster to fit a certain theme (3) change the "sort title" to fit in with all the other star wars movies regardless of the alphabetical title and (4) add in a set of subtitles that aren't coded within the files' metadata already.Ĭurrently, I use Kodi for everything across all of my devices, so I need to go in and update each library, then manually add subtitles, set the artwork, and sort title for each "copy" of the movie on each instance of Kodi.įrom the way you've described it, it seems like using Jellyfin/Plex/Emby would basically mean I only have to do that once for the main server, then it would automatically update on each Kodi instance when I'm accessing the library. There's even a Jellyfin app FOR kodi if you want to use like a raspberry pi as a kodi front-end and Jellyfin as your backend. It doesn't take much more processing power, and both Jellyfin/etc. I would actually recommend running both options. Ultimately you want to pick which approach fits your needs best. Kodi and these services are similar but come at it from different approaches. You get, as the other poster said, transcoding, but you also get a centralized media management system with simple account setup and permissions (vs having to manage a bunch of Linux users), metadata management that's consistent in one place, subtitle management, and more. The advantage to services like Jellyfin/Emby/Plex is that you essentially have your own netflix-like service that can be shared by family members and be managed via a webpage or a mobile device. Also the app situation for Jellyfin has improved quite a bit since it's launch. It also just got a pretty beefy update on 10.7.0.0 and it runs extremely fast now (it was decent before but now it's just insanely good). It doesn't require an external account to use, and it's 100% free all the time (you will never be charged for any features), as goes the free-and-open-source way. ![]() and it also respects your privacy unlike Plex. It has some options Plex doesn't have in regards to subtitles, audio, transcoding, etc. I would recommend giving Jellyfin a look over Plex. What Is SelfHosted, As it pertains to this subreddit? Also include hints and tips for less technical readers. We welcome posts that include suggestions for good self-hosted alternatives to popular online services, how they are better, or how they give back control of your data. Service: Blogger - Alternative: WordPress Service: Google Reader - Alternative: Tiny Tiny RSS Service: Dropbox - Alternative: Nextcloud I am a newbie - but if it works using one software client but not the other then IMO it suggests that the hardware isn't the issue.While you're here, please Read This FirstĪ place to share alternatives to popular online services that can be self-hosted without giving up privacy or locking you into a service you don't control. I know that Kodi uses its own player but everything I've read suggests that Plex Media Player and the Shield support AAC 5.1 so licensing shouldn't be an issue (right?). If my physical setup does not change why does my receiver receive PCM 2.0 on the Plex Media Player yet Dolby 5.1 on Kodi? Shield detects have Audio passthru set to Auto in the Plex Media Player (only other option is disable) I have passthru or Auto enable for all nVidia shield audio and video settings. NVidia Shield -> 18gb certified HDMI -> 2017 LG OLED C7 -> ARC -> 18gb certified HDMI -> ARC -> Onkyo TX-NR626 -> speakers ![]() My question is why do I see PCM 2.0 only when using Plex Media Player? What am I missing to enjoy AAC 5.1 encoded movies using Plex Client (preferred to Kodi or Kodi+Plex addon)? My Plex server reports that the movie is DirectPlay (audio and video) in all three scenarios listed above. When playing the exact same movie on the Plex for Kodi add-on I also see a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal on my receiver. There is a NOTICEABLE difference in audio quality. When playing the exact same movie on Kodi (exact same physical setup) I see a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal on my receiver. When playing a movie that is encoded with AAC 5.1 audio from the Plex Media Player I only see a PCM 2.0 signal reaching my receiver which in turn remixes to a simulated 5.1 output. I've tried (aka likely failed) to find a straight answer on this topic but I am still not sure I understand. ![]()
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