Nino477Feb 29, 2024

Please recommend me some android tv boxes that can play local .mkv h.265 video files :)

https://lemmy.world/post/12569437

Please recommend me some android tv boxes that can play local .mkv h.265 video files :) - Lemmy.World

My current tv is so old that the netlfix app isn’t supported anymore. From an usb stick it can only play h.264 videos so I always have to run them through hand brake first. That is why I want to buy an streaming box. Alternatively if someone knows about a blu ray player under 100€ which can do all of the above plus play blu ray dvds please recommend me one :)

Show threadminibyteMar 1, 2024
Pick up a Visits Nvidia Shield Pro 2019 on ebay. Run Kodi, that should be ask you need. Supports HDR, 4k, upscaling.
Show threadAbsurdityAcceleratorMar 1, 2024
Why is a 5 year old device still the best bet? It’s frustrating that nothing better exists on the market.
Show threadA Wild Mimic appears!Mar 1, 2024
i’m still running a hardware steam link for our in home streaming (and have another one as backup should it die). the shield and the SL were the best options back then, and everything afterwards kinda sucked
Show threadAbsurdityAccelerator
Wait, hardware steam link? Please tell me more. Mine is collecting dust. Can I throw Kodi on it?
Mar 1, 2024 at 8:54pmWeb
Show threadA Wild Mimic appears!Mar 1, 2024

I just looked it up and yes, you can install kodi on it: www.makeuseof.com/tag/steam-link-install-kodi/

i personally just stream my desktop and then use jellyfin/plex or my browser for whatever media i need.

How to Turn Your Steam Link Into a Kodi Media Center

Looking for a low-cost way to run Kodi and stream movies, shows, and more to your TV? If you have a Steam Link, here's how you can set it up to do that.

MUO
Show threadAbsurdityAcceleratorMar 2, 2024
I’ll have to check it out. I would love to replace my fire stick. I am trying to get jellyfin setup.