2013-04-01, 15:02
Hi,
I recently switched my xbmc-install over from my PC (which isn't build to be a HTPC) to a Raspberry Pi because I wanted a less-hassle solution. Running raspbmc, I can now easily watch all my local content and stream a few channels and the PC can now be used at the same time for something else.
But I still need to integrate Netflix into the setup - the Pi doesn't play Netflix, and using my PC for that is out of the question (no remote, it's in the next room, can't work on it while other person watches Netlix etc.).
Now I wonder what would be the best solution. I have two options in mind and would like to get your input to clarify a few things.
Can you folks give me a few hints what would be the best solution? I don't want to spend a lot of money (getting a HTPC or PS3 is out of the question)...
I recently switched my xbmc-install over from my PC (which isn't build to be a HTPC) to a Raspberry Pi because I wanted a less-hassle solution. Running raspbmc, I can now easily watch all my local content and stream a few channels and the PC can now be used at the same time for something else.
But I still need to integrate Netflix into the setup - the Pi doesn't play Netflix, and using my PC for that is out of the question (no remote, it's in the next room, can't work on it while other person watches Netlix etc.).
Now I wonder what would be the best solution. I have two options in mind and would like to get your input to clarify a few things.
- Get a Roku for online streaming, keep XBMC for local files - my current favourite, but it would mean two systems running parallel, which kinda beats the "one system to rule them all" approach which I hoped for.
- Ditch the Pi and get an Apple TV, jailbreak it and install XBMC on it - I'm not sure if this would allow me to use Netflix seamlessly, last time I checked, Netflix support in XBMC on Windows was less than optimal. I also know nothing else about the XBMC-on-Apple-TV setup and it's drawbacks.
Can you folks give me a few hints what would be the best solution? I don't want to spend a lot of money (getting a HTPC or PS3 is out of the question)...