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Linux TV Options (lemmy.zip)
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With the recent GN video I'd been wondering about turning an old mini PC from eBay into a little Linux TV box for streaming. I'd need access to Android apps (I guess through Waydroid).

After a brief look, it seems that the two options are some form of LibreElec system running Kodi or Arch running Plasma Big Screen. Any thoughts / advice? And if I went for Big Screen, does anyone know of any distros that ship with it or will I have to spin it up myself on Arch?

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[-] Canuck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 20 hours ago

This is the best one I've found that works well with a proper PC like one running KDE ≥6.7 with Plasma Bigscreen, and I've tried a few. The only thing I miss is no voice control, but it has controls you'd want for Bigscreen

https://www.pepper-jobs.com/collections/smart-remote

[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

Seems neat but this is what I want to avoid. I like being able to jam the big pause button without thinking. Training people in the family to hit space bar, or escape, or whatever and use the arrows 2 handed is not ideal.

Edit:

Something like this is actually good:

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Control-Raspberry/dp/B07PHPSC95?tag=addtips-20&linkId=abdfcbe60a4a95aa805132b6166fe045&language=en_US

[-] WhoIzDisIz@lemmy.today 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Get a Bluetooth version. Those USB dongles regularly go bad (ask me how I know), and the remote becomes useless without it.

[-] Canuck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

That one breaks easily when dropped, is designed for Android so you'd need to map some buttons

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