2014-07-24, 08:47
Hi hello there..
I've spent since the weekend trying to change my setup at home, reading through many posts - not all agreeing with each other .. I am not happy with my computer as media server, currently plugged into the TV, as it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. I also recently acquired a chromecast. I am hoping to setup my XBMC library and clients so I can watch and listen to my things on my tv or tablet or phone.
Here are my devices:
My dream scenario: I switch on any of the tablet or phones (or computer) and am able to either reproduce my library on my device or TV. Videos I'd like to reproduce with subtitles, always.
It seems like it is a lot to wish for, so I thought maybe somebody savvy could help out on getting close at least :-))
Things I'd like to avoid, ordered by priority:
I have tried to move the Database folder to the NAS hard disk, but XBMC did not pick up on it. Does a shared database need to be mysql? or is there a static alternative so there is no need of a server?
Anyways, I'd welcome any hints and help on my quest to the perfect setup
I've spent since the weekend trying to change my setup at home, reading through many posts - not all agreeing with each other .. I am not happy with my computer as media server, currently plugged into the TV, as it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. I also recently acquired a chromecast. I am hoping to setup my XBMC library and clients so I can watch and listen to my things on my tv or tablet or phone.
Here are my devices:
- TV - not smart, but HD with HDMI
- Chromecast, in HDMI slot of TV
- 1 Tablet (Android 4.4)
- 2 Android phones (4.2 & 4.4)
- Laptop (sounds like Vacuum cleaner): that I'd like to retire or at least put far away from TV
My dream scenario: I switch on any of the tablet or phones (or computer) and am able to either reproduce my library on my device or TV. Videos I'd like to reproduce with subtitles, always.
It seems like it is a lot to wish for, so I thought maybe somebody savvy could help out on getting close at least :-))
Things I'd like to avoid, ordered by priority:
- Independent libraries - The library should be shared. If possible as files on the hard disk where the movies are, thus I could kick out the laptop as server
- Transcoding problems (thinking of chromecast)
- No subtitles
I have tried to move the Database folder to the NAS hard disk, but XBMC did not pick up on it. Does a shared database need to be mysql? or is there a static alternative so there is no need of a server?
Anyways, I'd welcome any hints and help on my quest to the perfect setup