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Looking for the simplest means of playing videos from a USB storage device on a non-smart TV (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 11 months ago by Zedstrian@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Having already configured a VLC-powered Google TV configuration with USB hard drives for a relative without the router or download speed needed for reliable streaming, I'm now trying to configure a similar setup for another relative with a non-smart TV and an even slower download speed.

The only requirements for such a device would be the ability to be controlled entirely with a remote, a USB-A or USB-C port compatible with USB hubs and media storage devices, and the reliable playback of videos of assorted codecs and file extensions. As Roku, FireTV, and Android/Google TV streaming sticks tend to be plastered with ads as a means of promoting content within their ecosystems, an alternative HDMI device that minimizes the number of button presses between turning on the TV and and reaching the navigation menu for videos on attached USB storage devices would be preferred.

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[–] InvisibleShoe@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I use an Odroid loaded up with CoreElec ( a version of Kodi ).

  • It connects via HDMI
  • can be controlled with a normal remote control via HDMI-CEC
  • can connect 4 USB devices (including a USB hub)
  • no need for a constant internet connection
  • Tv and movie database info is downloaded once and stored, not retrieved as needed
  • Has played every file format I've thrown at it
  • Easy to use interface
  • FOSS and no ads