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[FatComputerNerd]

Stream it directly when you're not on the same network as your server?

It's my understanding that XBMC/Kodi cannot do that. It can only stream within the network. No?

XBMC can stream remotely.

It's not as easy or user=friendly to set up as Plex, but it is doable.

Keep in mind, Plex came from XBMC. XBMC was the original media center for the X-Box back in the day. Plex broke away at some point and started their own thing. There is even a "PlexBMC"...which sort of combines the two.

As I said earlier though...unless you've got ridiculous upload speeds, don't even bother w/ trying to stream you're stuff when away from home.

[FatComputerNerd]

That's kind of the whole point of a server though. I have a media server with like 1500+ movies and 100+ TV shows here at home in LA that basically has 24/7 uptime.

Let's say I want to watch one of my TV shows while I'm traveling.

With Plex: I can stream remotely, no problem. Even if I don't have wifi access, I can lower the bitrate and stream over my cell's data.
XBMC: Nope.

Let's say my aunt in Dallas wants to watch my 1080p bluray of The Hobbit.

Plex: I share my library with her and she can browse and stream any of my movies she'd like.
XBMC: Nope.

Also do-able w/ XBMC/Kodi using a shared sql database. You can probably find all sorts of info on how this works on the XBMC community forums.

[Raymone]

I'll just say this: good luck streaming outside of your local network with XBMC/Kodi or even thinking about transcoding.

[Raymone]

As I said earlier though...unless you've got ridiculous upload speeds, don't even bother w/ trying to stream you're stuff when away from home.

I do it all the time with plex. I try to avoid streaming over data, because that's admittedly too slow, but when I have a wifi connection I can stream any of my media from my home server without problems.

I believe my upload speeds are around 10-15Mb. Not DSL-slow but certainly not the fastest.

[Draz]

That's kind of the whole point of a server though. I have a media server with like 1500+ movies and 100+ TV shows here at home in LA that basically has 24/7 uptime.

Let's say I want to watch one of my TV shows while I'm traveling.

With Plex: I can stream remotely, no problem. Even if I don't have wifi access, I can lower the bitrate and stream over my cell's data.
XBMC: Nope.

Let's say my aunt in Dallas wants to watch my 1080p bluray of The Hobbit.

Plex: I share my library with her and she can browse and stream any of my movies she'd like.
XBMC: Nope.

Some people don't have that though. That's the point of streaming haha. But that's great for a private remote server. You should look into it. I'm watching 720p to 1080p movies instantly. I didn't get it to work before but now that it is working, I'm so happy.

Recently got live TV to work as well.

[Raymone]

Some people don't have that though. That's the point of streaming haha. But that's great for a private remote server. You should look into it. I'm watching 720p to 1080p movies instantly. I didn't get it to work before but now that it is working, I'm so happy.

Recently got live TV to work as well.

I should look into what? I'm describing my current setup. Plex fits my media needs, XBMC doesn't.

I realize not everyone has media collections as large as mine, but there are plenty of people with some amount of movies/shows they've collected over the years. And they'd like to watch their media at home as well as away from home. Plex is better suited for that.

[Raymone]

I set up my Roku. Can watch Amazon Instant Video and Google Play on TV.

How do I watch it on my laptop or android? The Roku app just controls whats on the TV.

Roku is a player, not a media source. Download the apps/programs for your sources.

[Raymone]

I did download the Roku app and it's just a remote that controls the Roku player.

Can I watch my channels on roku.com on my android or laptop when I'm on the go?

Depends on the channel. For instance, I believe netflix has apps you can download for android/windows/osx.

[dazzer87]

Got Ooma device today. Activate my new home phone number, which I had so many choices to pick from. Must be the only one in town to have Ooma.

$3.85 a month for landline per Internet gonna awesome. My Time Warner phone number never worked anyway whenever the cable was down.

Im officially full cordcutter now.

ObiTalk & Google number >>>>>>> OoMa........No monthly payment.

[rezznor]

Rezznor hit me up with some Roku private XXX channels.

ill do it when i get off work