Deals: All Amazon Fire TV streaming devices are on sale!
You shouldn't ever pay full price for Amazon products. The deals are too good!
https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-fire-tv-stick-hd-4k-max-cube-deals-3530994/
@HistoPol Same with Google, Nvadia and Apple. I have never come across an open source TV streamer, maybe Jellyfin has streaming apps. or casting browser from PC
That is true. In fact, any more sophisticated #BigTech device should be avoided for this reason. In particular if it is from the #US or #China.
I write "device" b/c any time there is hardware that runs with a proprietary software or even an operating system, the user looses control (e.g. an #Amazon #Alexa or a #Tesla, or a #Huawei smartphone as examples for the latter, an #Android or #Apple app or #Windows #OS for the former.)
Just using browser software and turning...
...#JavaScript off, e.g. with the #NoScript add-on) reduces the #surveillance in your life.
(Alas, Java script is necessary for a lot of websites.)
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@HistoPol Surprised no open source streaming yet. Should do an AI search.
@HistoPol Best Kodi Add-ons to Enhance Your Media Server Experience
Take your Kodi set up to the next level and add more features to it with these add-ons.
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Hi Michael, thanks.
To my dismay, I had never heard about Kodi to this day. It seems to be in great use, but should always be used with a #VPN as copyright laws very from country to country and the (standard) global search function in conjunction with the ubiquitous add-ons will make source differentiation difficult.
What is fantastic is that it seems to run on most platforms:
"#AmazonFire TV Stick 4K Max,...
Copilot - is there open source software for streaming netflix
There isn't any open-source software specifically designed for streaming Netflix, as Netflix is a proprietary service with strict licensing agreements. However, there are some open-source alternatives that you might find interesting:
Stremio: This is a versatile media center that allows you to stream films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. It supports various add-ons, including those for torrent streaming.
Movie-web: A self-hosted, super lightweight Netflix alternative that allows you to stream your media collection within your home network.
WatchIT: Another self-hosted option that lets you stream your media collection. It supports movies, TV shows, and music.
Miru: A media server for movies and TV shows with a responsive frontend. It has robust transcoding support and federation capabilities to share your library with friends.
Streamerflix: A self-hosted media server that allows you to stream your media collection within your home network.
These alternatives offer a range of features and customization options to suit your streaming needs. If you're looking for something specific, let me know!
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#FireTV Stick, Fire TV Cube, #Nvidia #ShieldTV,
#Android Smartphones and Tablets, #AndroidTV boxes, #Windows-Computer, and #AppleMac / #Macintosh..."
So, regardless of the device, only one tool needs to be learned and maintained across all your devices.
I'll have to look into this.
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@HistoPol Kodi/Jellyfin/Plex/Nextcloud, all self hosted media servers
Copilot - Do streaming apps like Netflix run on open source media servers
Streaming apps like Netflix do not typically run on open-source media servers. Netflix, for example, uses a combination of proprietary and open-source technologies to deliver its content. While Netflix does contribute to and use open-source software (such as React, Node.js, Docker, and Kafka), the core infrastructure and media servers are proprietary.
If you're interested in open-source alternatives for streaming, there are several options available, such as Stremio, Movie-web, WatchIT, and Miru. These platforms offer various features and customization options for streaming your media collection.
If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to ask!
@MichaelRoss
There are plugins for Kodi that allow you to connect to Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services for which you have an account.
There are many free streaming services as well, including Plex and Tubi. Many more than I have time for these days...
8 types of software you can control with Unified Remote
https://www.xda-developers.com/software-you-can-control-with-unified-remote/
Co pilot, is there open source tv streaming
Absolutely! There are several open-source TV streaming platforms you can explore:
OwnCast: This is a self-hosted, decentralized platform that allows you to have complete control over your live streams. It's perfect for individuals who want to manage their content, interface, moderation, and audience.
Open TV: An ultra-fast, simple, and powerful cross-platform IPTV app. It supports importing IPTV channels from various sources, recording while watching, and controlling the UI from a TV remote.
OBS Studio: A free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It supports high-performance real-time video/audio capturing and mixing, and you can create scenes made up of multiple sources.
These platforms offer a range of features and customization options to suit your streaming needs. Which one sounds most interesting to you?