The XBMC thread - What it is, how it works etc...

[VladimirIlyich]

Did a clean install and got everything working including all the live tv sports channels.

 

Great stuff but a hell of a chore.

[cloggypop]

Did a clean install and got everything working including all the live tv sports channels.

 

Great stuff but a hell of a chore.

 

Glad it is all working. If you are using Yatse as a remote (and if you are not but you have an Android phone you should be) try pressing PVR. It will bring up all the channels and you can whizz through them on the phone which is much quicker than going through hundreds of channels.

[VladimirIlyich]

Ive just downloaded Yatse again. I had it once before but had no idea what it was for.

Ive configured it and it seems to work so far.

[VladimirIlyich]

How do I get all those fusion repos and live tv onto my tablet as Ive just downloaded xbmc gotham onto it?

 

Also,is it possible to get my Tablet to transfer xbmc pictures to my TV?

[VladimirIlyich]

Sorry,done the livetv part but keen to get the fusion repos as well.

 

I will have a look around and look back at the previous posts of yours.

Sorry for being a massive pain.

[cloggypop]

I have the repos installed for the stuff I want off there but I do not bother with the all-in-one installer things as I don't use it all and it just gets in the way. 

 

These will show you what you need to do for the repos

 

http://www.xunitytalk.com/archive/index.php/t-1432.html

 

https://seo-michael.co.uk/how-to-install-fusion-for-xbmc/

 

https://seo-michael.co.uk/how-to-install-mashup-repo-for-xbmc-manually/

 

Total installer is great for installing an addon when you have no idea what repo it is or how to find it. It is great for adding iStream as just an addon. You install it the same as the three above but the address to put in is http://i.totalxbmc.tv

 

Superrepo is similar and useful in the same way

 

http://superrepo.org/get-started/install-superrepo-using-only-a-keyboard/

[cloggypop]

How do I get all those fusion repos and live tv onto my tablet as Ive just downloaded xbmc gotham onto it?

 

Also,is it possible to get my Tablet to transfer xbmc pictures to my TV?

 

The tablet should work the same as everything else. It seems to be less stable on Android for some reason though. I have had to stay on the default skin as the others seem to crash it. 

 

If you have an HDMI out then that is the easiest way. 

[VladimirIlyich]

I have done the superuser,mash up and fusion repos but I am reluctant to use xunity after the problems I had recently.

[cloggypop]

I have done the superuser,mash up and fusion repos but I am reluctant to use xunity after the problems I had recently.

 

Depends what you use. There is deffo something on there that I use. Not sure what though now. You can add the repo and see what is on it without running the install everything bit. Then you can just add what you want. Same with Fusion. You can also always add what you want (like iStream which is on xunity) from total installer instead. 

 

Most of the good stuff is on Fusion. (FTV/1Channel/Icefilms).

[cloggypop]

Are you using paid streaming Vladimir?

 

If you are using what used to be LOF (now NS or FR) then I do not think they have updated the addon yet for Gotham but there are fixed versions available elsewhere.

[VladimirIlyich]

Paid streaming? No chance mate.

[VladimirIlyich]

what is FTV?

[cloggypop]

what is FTV?

 

It gives you the channels from FilmOn but it is better than the FilmOn addon. Loads of live UK TV channels - Channel 4 and that. Good for UK TV when you are not in the UK. Other stuff as well but I never use that.

 

It is on Kinkins repo on Fusion (add zip file from addons/ add Kinkins repo from fusion/ then add it from Kinkins repo). There is also an EPG for it.

[Brownie]

I've had to stop using XBMC on the Apple TV because streams just keep stopping and going off.

 

Happens about 10 times during a movie so i've just reverted to Torrents.

 

Shame.

[VladimirIlyich]

A couple of more questions.

 

How do I start xbmc windowed instead of full screened as I want to drag it onto one of my other screens to watch?

 

Secondly,how do I attach my tablet,a Lenovo Yoga to my TV and transfer whats on that,its now got xbmc on it too?

I dont mind if it needs a short wire of some sort as I am currently having to run a long HDMI cable from my laptop to my TV and its the other side of the living room?

 

Cheers.

[VladimirIlyich]

Ignore my question about the windowed display,I have found it.

[cloggypop]

A couple of more questions.

 

How do I start xbmc windowed instead of full screened as I want to drag it onto one of my other screens to watch?

 

Secondly,how do I attach my tablet,a Lenovo Yoga to my TV and transfer whats on that,its now got xbmc on it too?

I dont mind if it needs a short wire of some sort as I am currently having to run a long HDMI cable from my laptop to my TV and its the other side of the living room?

 

Cheers.

 

If it does not have an HDMI out it will be difficult. It seems like it does not have MHL so an adaptor is also out (http://www.avforums.com/threads/connecting-tablet-to-tv.1856192/).

 

You can use a chromecast but it looks a bit fiddly to set up. Never tried it myself. I think the pro version of Yatse can also send video.

 

http://www.thestreamingadvisor.com/2014/06/20/launch-xbmc-on-the-google-chromecast-with-an-android-phone-cast-one-channel-just-movies-navix/

 

A Raspberry Pi only costs a little bit more than a chromecast and works great as a totally different solution.

 

Your cheapest and easiest option is probably just to move the laptop closer.

[VladimirIlyich]

I was talking about my tablet.

 

Can I simply buy a lead that plugs into my tablet's charging port and the other end attaches to the HDMI slot in my telly?

[cloggypop]

I was talking about my tablet.

 

Can I simply buy a lead that plugs into my tablet's charging port and the other end attaches to the HDMI slot in my telly?

 

No I don't think it has MHL.

[VladimirIlyich]

No I don't think it has MHL.

Ok.

Thats a bit of a pain but its not too big a problem.

Reading about that Raspberry Pi but it sounds a pain to set up.

[liverpoolsno9]

My Pi has been put away for over a year as my 1mb broadband rendered it almost useless, I've got infinity installed now so want to start using it again. What's the best Streaming film & tv repo now. Any recommendations?

[VladimirIlyich]

Xbmc is really good,i cannot deny that,even as a media centre too but having a shit internet connection doesnt allow you to get the best out of it.

Live streams are hit and miss for me but if you have a connection in the high single figures or over in mbps,you are laughing.

[Elite]

I like GoMovies and GoTV.

[cloggypop]

Istream for me. Icefilms and 1channel are also good.

[VladimirIlyich]

I have lost all my live tv channels and the YouTube link guides how to arent working. It seems vdubt's video has changed from the one shown here as that guide has stopped working,for me at least.

 

Can anybody help?