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Pirate Netflix

https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/1641817

Pirate Netflix - tchncs

With the recent password sharing crackdown, I decided to ditch my Netflix subscription and try piracy. What I miss about Netflix is scrolling through content and finding something to watch. With piracy I need to know exactly what I am looking for. So I am wondering if it’s possible to have a Netflix like GUI but powered by piracy? And as this is the pirate world, it shows shows and movies not just from Netflix but also from the other streaming services? And finally it is available on TVs ( Samsung tizen in my case). Something like this would be the best case scenario. Wondering if someone has a similar setup?

Aug 9, 2023 at 2:56pmWeb
Show threadRandomLegend [He/Him]Aug 9, 2023

You could install Overseer which also integrates nicely into sonarr & radar

It doesn’t have a TV app though.

Show threadTransient PunkAug 9, 2023
You can set it up to monitor your Plex watchlist, which essentially turns Plex into your Overseerr TV app
Show threadMrJukesAug 9, 2023

TIL

Thanks! I still kind of like the overseerr UI but a great option to have.

Show threadTransient PunkAug 9, 2023
Their UI is great. But, I like just adding things to my watchlist and having it show up on Plex shortly after. Though, my partner still uses the Overseerr website I host.
Show threadlaenurdAug 9, 2023

For the tv app part:

You can use jellyfin to host your media, it has apps for many types of television. The jellyfin-specific fork of overseer is called jellyseer.

Show threadRandomLegend [He/Him]Aug 9, 2023

Yeah but you have to delve into developer tools and build the app from source for TizenTV

That was the reason I went with Plex instead of jellyfin for me

Show threadlaenurdAug 9, 2023
I have no experience with Samsung TVs, did not know it was more involved. At least for Android TV and Amazon fire TV it’s basically one click.
Show threadnixfreakAug 9, 2023
It’s pretty easy to build the tizen app , only sucks you have rebuild to add updates. Works great though.
Show threadRedCypherAug 9, 2023
That can be solved by connecting a computer to the tv via hdmi. My main tv has a computer that connects is jellyfin to my home server than runs radarr, sonarr and lidarr. I have not seen a commercial in years!
Show threadgirlfreddyAug 9, 2023

My set-up doesn’t include a smart tv … I specifically stayed away from buying one because of the monitoring they can do on my usage.

So mine is a good LCD > HDMI’d to my laptop > running a good VPN > links to multiple streaming sources that offer everything from live sports to new movies/TV shows.

Been running this way for over 20 yrs now and it works for me.

Show threadalive_posted115Aug 9, 2023
Yeah, problem is if you want a modern TV, you don’t have a choice. You either get a smart TV or suffer
Show threadst3ph3nAug 9, 2023
just never connect your smart tv to the internet
Show threadpostmeridiemAug 9, 2023
I think you can jailbreak lots of them, although I’ve never tried
Show threadculpritus [any]Aug 9, 2023
Just don’t enable any network connections, and it’s just a big monitor.
Show threadgirlfreddyAug 9, 2023
I bought second-hand and got a wicked deal (cause they thought the audio was gone, but for me it a quick fix). :)
Show threadfirebreathingbunnyAug 11, 2023
What was the problem and how did you fix
Show threadgirlfreddyAug 11, 2023

There was no sound at all, and when I went to look at the tv before buying it, they turned it on to show zero pixel loss but didn’t have the volumn on. And I didn’t push it.

Got home, no sound, so searched the model and found the answer … a minor setting adjustment. I was super happy about that.

A win for me. \O/

Show threadfirebreathingbunnyAug 12, 2023
Amazing. I thought you had to open it up and replace a damaged component.
Show threadgirlfreddyAug 12, 2023
I thought I’d have to as well. Just got lucky.
Show threadmundungusAug 9, 2023
Dumb qustion: Is the video resolution limited by the laptop display resolution? What if LCD has a higher available resolution?
Show threadst3ph3nAug 9, 2023
you can set separate resolutions for your laptop's built-in screen and your external display, unless you're just mirroring the display to both.
Show threadgirlfreddyAug 9, 2023

If I’m streaming a 4K the resolution is limited by my non-4K tv. Other than that the resolution is dictated by the stream itself (ie: some are DVD quality, some are low res for those who have poor bandwidth, etc).

Many of the streams I access show the size of the file stream so you can choose the best one for you.

Show threadmundungusAug 10, 2023
understood, thanks for the reply!
Show threadRedCypherAug 9, 2023
You can have a smart tv and not connect it to the internet or lan. My workaround was to attach a computer and use the tv as a monitor.
Show threadDarraignTheSaneAug 9, 2023

Plex has this, but not sure if you have to have an active account signed in for the other streaming services or not.

theverge.com/…/plex-discover-source-watchlist-cro…

Plex’s Discovery beta connects streaming across Netflix, Disney Plus, and HBO Max

Plex’s Discover, watch from these locations, and watchlist features could help keep you from bouncing back and forth between Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney Plus apps all night.

The Verge
Show thread/home/pineappleloverAug 9, 2023
I use jellyfin and it has a really nice ui
Show threadPhantom52347Aug 9, 2023
You could try Stremio with the Torrential add-on, it works really well and it’s simple to set up
Show threadJiminyCricketzAug 9, 2023
I second this
Show threadSmurfDotSeeAug 9, 2023
Third
Show threadex_redditorAug 9, 2023
Had to scroll down way too far to find the answer
Show threadvd1nAug 11, 2023
It’s “the best”.
Show threaddonut4everAug 9, 2023
I’ve found Plex to be the best option. Available on Samsung, too.
Show threadkostel_thecreedAug 9, 2023

Kodi is what your looking for. A debrid + kodi is basically netflix with shows from around the world, in high quality, on demand.

But, it is not available on TVs as a seperate app. Companies do not like piracy, so many applications that are related to it do not make the appstores. A cheap and easy way to get Kodi would be to simply buy a Intel NUC, or a similar mini-pc.

Show threadXpeeNAug 9, 2023
Any android TV compatible streamer can get Kodi from the play store.
Show threadkostel_thecreedAug 9, 2023
Or this. Forgot about android TVs. Used to have an nVidia shield, are those still around?
Show threadMatt_Aug 9, 2023
They are, but they’re high. Better off getting a Amazon fire stick
Show threadGuy_Fieris_HairAug 9, 2023
I had nothing but problems with firesticks, just underpowered and bloated. Got a Roku and have had much better luck. I hear you can run Kodiak on it just fine I haven’t done it myself though.
Show threadXpeeNAug 9, 2023
Idk but I remember they were overkill for just kodi. A xiaomi 4k streamer should be enough
Show threadXpeeNAug 9, 2023
Idk but I remember they were overkill for just kodi. A xiaomi 4k streamer should be enough
Show threadcnnrduncanAug 9, 2023
It’s also on F-Droid if your TV doesn’t have the Google Play Services - I run LineageOS on my TV box!
Show threadbtfod [he/him, comrade/them]Aug 9, 2023

Android TV may or may not have Kodi on the Play Store depending on your location. I’ve got it on my ‘smart’ TV, no sideloading required.

Of course the TV itself is a POS and stutters during playback so I never use it. YMMV on that front as well.

Show threadPapercraneAug 9, 2023
And with this setup you don’t need a VPN? I just checked what debrid is and it still downloads illegal files but it isn’t a torrent or something similar, right?
Show threadMefekAug 9, 2023
While a vpn is never a bad thing, no you don’t need a vpn if you are watching debrid sources. Your ISP will see you connect to your debrid but it won’t see the vídeos you’re watching or anything like that. All Debrid (At least Real Debrid, the service many use) sources are encrypted and wont be picked up.
Show threadkostel_thecreedAug 9, 2023
No. Since you aren’t seeding the files, or are in the swarm, you are fine without a VPN. This is especially popular in Germany where you get fines of upwards of 500€
Show threadRunTillYouPukeAug 10, 2023
I have Kodi on my Android TV. How do I add this debrid thing to it now?
Show threadkostel_thecreedAug 10, 2023
www.kodi-guide.com/seren-kodi-addon/
Ultimate Seren Kodi Addon Guide - Best Settings and Tips – Kodi-Guide.com

In our ultimate Seren Kodi addon guide we show you how to install the addon and set the best settings to make the most out of this addon.

Kodi-Guide.com
Show threadRunTillYouPukeAug 10, 2023
Thank you! Can you recommend any Debrid service?
Show threadkostel_thecreedAug 10, 2023
real-debrid and alldebrid are usually the most talked about services. I would recommend you test both for a month and continue your subscription with the one you enjoy more.
Show threadludik0Aug 9, 2023
I would suggest Stremio, it needs torrentio plugin and others and it streams from the torrent. And it has playlist plugins from most commercial steaming services (netflix included) . You wont find it for Samsung tvs natively, but it works with casting.
Show threadSmurfDotSeeAug 9, 2023
Best setup imo.
Show threadDr. JenkemAug 9, 2023
Basically Plex. Throw in sonarr, radarr, and overseerr for automation the content acquisition.
Show threadFartbuttAug 9, 2023

Protip - If you like scrolling for inspiration on what to download, check out JustWatch. It’s a site with clean UI that catalogues shoes across streaming platforms.

No piracy, you do that yourself with Plex and the *Arr.

Show threadeggdaddyAug 9, 2023

The only one here answer the question about looking for content. The rest are great (plex + *arr stack myself) but it didn’t solve the issue of WHAT media to add to plex/kodi/stremio/etc.

Need to be an *arr or another program we can docker to basically be Just Watch with a click and torrent search.

Show threadtopnomiAug 9, 2023
Jellyseer does just that. You browse popular media and click request and the torrent stuff is handled by the *arr's
Show threadWhirlybirdAug 9, 2023
Overseerr is the “*arr” you’re looking for.
Show threadDaniel QuinnAug 9, 2023
The URL provided was missing the https:// portion. Here’s a working link.
JustWatch - The Streaming Guide

All your streaming services in one app.

JustWatch
Show threadFartbuttAug 9, 2023
Oops, thanks for the heads up, fixed on my end.
Show threadkernelPanicAug 11, 2023
Mate, https is a very important security and privacy feature. Use a modern browser like Firefox to ensure you are surfing with https always
Show threadmoralesformilesAug 10, 2023
Similarly, ReelGood is another real good option. But there are many sites where you can track what you watch and get suggestions on what to watch next.
Show threaddangerouskitchenAug 11, 2023
This is the answer to the actual question. JustWatch to scroll for shows and piracy to watch them. Came to say it if no one had and scrolled way too far to find it.