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What do you recommend for a TV client? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/jellyfin@lemmy.ml
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Some people who use my Jellyfin server have access through Roku. The Roku client doesn't use the user language preferences and has been slow to gain Jellyfin features. They would like to replace it with something that can access Jellyfin and conventional streaming services. What do you recommend? FOSS is preferred but not required. Same for raspberry pi options.

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[–] 8 points 10 months ago (1 child)

I use an older Pi (can't remember the model) running LibreELEC + Jellyfin client + the Kodi Sync Queue plugin on the server. Jellyfin takes over the entire Kodi library on the client. Control is via CEC from the TV.
My understanding is that Raspberry Pis are not great value anymore if you don't need the GPIO pins, so there may be a more affordable Single Board Computer out there that will run LibreELEC. Maybe even x86.
I'm also trying an Apple TV 4K which I got on sale. It works well, and there's a free Jellyfin client app in addition to a couple of pay ones, but I haven't figured out how to configure my universal remote so I don't need the Apple remote.

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    I got one for free, it didn't have a remote. Found some on scamazon for cheap, and they are definitely that but they work great. I say they because they were so cheap I figured I'd end up with duds so I got more than one, turns out even though they're basically made of paper they're actually pretty good. Maybe just not for a little kid.

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