Has anyone used this with Plex on PC? How does the programming work?
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Perfect for Plex. Pin PHT to your task bar and launch using window key+1. 1 is the icon closest to the windows start menu. PHT keyboard shortcuts found here: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201670487-Keyboard-Shortcuts Map any remote button to any key or series of keys Enjoy
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Currently I am using it with UStream and it only displays Master Control. Sorry I couldn't be more help! : )
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I use the Plex App from the Chrome Web Store top play files from my networked pc and other devices.I did not install a different OS, my box works finewith Chrome OS.I also use the Chromecast to play files as well.
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Recorded shows? Are you referring to shows you have stored on a hard drive? I don't have the costar anymore but it does have a plex app that works somewhat. I would suggest a chromecast cheaper and actually works a lot better
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I have not tried that as yet but that would be awesome if i can. Plex is the best
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I would highly suggest the use of NAS type drives over standard desktop and performance drives. This drive is designed to run 24/7. You sacrifice some performance with NAS and enterprise drives but you gain reliability. My Plex server was attached to desktop external drives and they both failed a little over a year later from the amount of use they get.
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Yes it does run latest codecs and container formats but I have seen my (completely stock) freeze and had to be power cycled after and oddly encoded avi which I never found out what The actual video format was. Anyways I use it daily to play videos from all over and it runs great. Works exceptionally well with a plex server and Vimu or just the plex app. Vimu is better for local content in my opinion while plex app is great for ice films and 1 channel like xbmc which I don't believe runs on this box yet.
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Yes. Plex is fully compatible with PLAiR and is very popular among PLAiR users.
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Well there is a plex app on the Sony NSZGS8 but i don have a plex account so i dont konw how it really works.
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I've actually had the exact setup you're looking at (TiVo Premiere XL + 1TB Western Digital Expander, via eSata connection). While its nice as we do a lot of recording and almost always have something new to watch (we're at 97% capacity, opting to keep entire seasons of shows), we have been having an issue the last 3 months where playback of recorded shows has begun to "stutter" (symptom: video and audio playback freezes intermittently for 1-5 seconds at a time). This could be the the capacity we have it filled to, the DVR, or the expander; however, Tivo's troubleshooting steps have been to disable the HD User Interface as they say it can cause buffering issues, and now to completely disconnect the Expander and attempt recording for a week to further isolate the issue, answering: is it the DVR or external expander. Today I'm going to delete the majority of our recordings to make 25% of the drive available (750GB used) and see if that resolves the issue. Thought being: Is it worth buying a 1TB if you can only effectively use 750 of it. Next I will free the box to 500GB used (same as buying the 500GB option and filling it), and finally I'll free it to 250GB used (same as only using half the 500GB buying option). If all else fails, I will disconnect the box and see of its the drive itself or the TiVo, but honestly, since I've become fed up with the playback issues, I've been exploring whether it's worth buying iTunes Season Passes for the shows we watch and downgrading our monthly cable package (we also have an AppleTV). At least that way we keep the shows forever and don't have commercials.
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Yes, I have done it two ways. FTP server and iSPY. I highly recommend the iSPY program. It is free and easier to setup. I only have done this with a wired connection though. FTP server setup is confusing to do, and i only got it working with scheduled recordings not motion sensor.
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I don't use any of those programs but I can say it has worked with everything I have used so far. The problems I have seen usually are in the setting up where you add what you want as input. Once set you should have no problems.
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Yes! I'm using this product rigth out of the box. No programming needed. Programming needed for fancy stuff, like one radio can hear only other and so on. I haven't connecter usb cable to PC yeat, no need to do this
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Since you don't seem to be getting an answer, I'd Google it. I think there may be some licensing issues with Plex. I don't use it myself, I transcode everything and put it in iTunes.
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I do this all of the time. If streaming via wireless, keep in mind you may have buffering if your wireless devices can't handle the bandwidth needed for full 1080p. I believe Plex will transcode so you'll have minimal issues though. But, yes, this box can stream via Plex. I stream to my iPad in bed each night using the Plex app. Keeps me nice and lazy.
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I know it supports the Amazon system, Netflix, and I believe it also supports Red Box streaming, but I wouldn't swear to it. Seems to work well, but a trick I have learned is if you have a problem with discs not loading correctly or any function not working, unplug the unit then plug it back in and it seems to reprogram it to function good as new. Strange, but it relies heavily on being controlled by the remote, and it will occasionally seem to be confused on the function. By unplugging it this seems to solve the issue and it hasn't been a problem as a result. I have it plugged into a rack system with many other stereo and video components so that might be what is causing it. I know it supports the Amazon system, Netflix, and I believe it also supports Red Box streaming, but I wouldn't swear to it. Seems to work well, but a trick I have learned is if you have a problem with discs not loading correctly or any function not working, unplug the unit then plug it back in and it seems to reprogram it to function good as new. Strange, but it relies heavily on being controlled by the remote, and it will occasionally seem to be confused on the function. By unplugging it this seems to solve the issue and it hasn't been a problem as a result. I have it plugged into a rack... » Read More I know it supports the Amazon system, Netflix, and I believe it also supports Red Box streaming, but I wouldn't swear to it. Seems to work well, but a trick I have learned is if you have a problem with discs not loading correctly or any function not working, unplug the unit then plug it back in and it seems to reprogram it to function good as new. Strange, but it relies heavily on being controlled by the remote, and it will occasionally seem to be confused on the function. By unplugging it this seems to solve the issue and it hasn't been a problem as a result. I have it plugged into a rack system with many other stereo and video components so that might be what is causing it. « Show Less
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Media Center software exists for various operating systems, including Windows Mac and Linux based systems. I've written batch files for use on Windows and scripts that work on Linux. If anyone is interested, examples of the batch and script code is at http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=820