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i gotta ask... why so many plex over kodi users? (moist.catsweat.com)

submitted 11 months ago by originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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ive been using kodi (xbmc was better moniker) since google killed sagetv. i recall attempting plex, but it seemed to lack some open/extensibility (its been awhile).

i have a side project i want to make as a modular plugin generating a cable layout with original air orders and networks/channels... kodi seems most optimal, but ill admit its been a long while since i looked at plex.

so why plex over kodi?

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[-] Gerbler@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

My gripe with Jellyfin is that there isn't a functional app for my shitbox Toshiba Amazon TV. I'm open to alternatives but that's a must for me. Plex is also fairly user friendly which is important for sharing my library with my relatives.

[-] dinosaurdynasty@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Why not just attach a non shitty device over HDMI and use that?

Lots of people do that, the Nvidia shield is one I hear a lot about

[-] AtmaJnana@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

A new shield is quite expensive... The Onn Google TV device from Walmart is $30 and does substantially the same things for most users. Or a Roku (whatever they call the cheap version) is pretty adequate if you're not into the Google TV/android thing.