XBMC (Kodi) media player

[worrasf]

Just discovered this fantastic bit of software - free download at http://xbmc.org

I was looking for a player to run on my MacBook Air that in addition to playing iTunes would let me play FLAC (and other audio files) and came across this.

Works flawlessly - even better there is a remote app for IOS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPTpjGxIJGk). This took a little setting up and had to configure the Mac OS X firewall but once set up it's very powerful.

Anyone else using it?

Steve

[Markiii]

I'm running frodo at the moment, I assume kodi is the latest release?

[worrasf]

Yes it is. This release is titled Gotham and is the last to be released under the XBMC name - all future ones will be under the Kodi name.

How have you found frodo?

[dowser]

Used it for many years now, starting on a hacked xbox and now on original ATVs with wifi card swapped for a HD card. Brilliant media player solution

[Nihil Sleighride]

It's a great it of software. Currently running it on a Pi which replaced an ATV2. Might look to try running it on a Cubox i4pro later in the year.

I've found YATSE to be an easier remote to set up and use on Android than the official IOS one.

[AlanS]

Looks interesting. I've just started with a Pi so worth a closer look. Thanks for the post

[Thetiminator]

I've used it for a few years, it's the perfect entertainment solution. I have a server in the hallway connected to my router and a custom made music server with built in video processing under my TV.

So simple to use, great sound, all my music, films and photos at the press of a button. Wouldn't be without it :)

[Markiii]

Yes it is. This release is titled Gotham and is the last to be released under the XBMC name - all future ones will be under the Kodi name.

How have you found frodo?

really good, couple with a Logitech harmony even the mrs can use it.

I get an occasional lockup, which I suspect is hardware related and only happens if the box hasn't been used for a couple of days, but being the Linux version (running xbmcbuntu) you can just do a hard power off/power on and its back again

I have a mate who uses the PVT functionality as well and is most impressed

[hayche]

Great for mashup movies :)

[Nihil Sleighride]

My Pi is running Raspbmc it'll be interesting to see what changes occur in the new OSMC version.