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Alternatives to Roku/AppleTV for Jellyfin Client (lemmy.world)
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My jellyfin collection has finally become large enough that I have been able to cancel all my streaming services. My issue now is that I want to get rid of my Roku's that are hooked up to each TV.

Is there a good alternative? It MUST be family approved, meaning:

  1. It is not visible (no desktop/laptop hooked up)
  2. It is low power
  3. It has a simple remote control
  4. It supports Jellyfin
  5. It is relatively cheap (< $150)

I am sure I could build something out of a raspberry pi, but:

  1. I don't need another project I have to fiddle with
  2. It MUST support new codecs (h.265/AC1/aac/...) as I want direct play from my server
  3. If it stutters/buffers once, it goes into the trash!

I've generally been mostly happy with my Roku, and my pi.hole blocks most of their analytics, but last week, I pressed the home button on my Roku and it started play a video add with audio. Completely unacceptable (That has happened twice in the last week). And in general, the more of this crap I can get out of my life the better!

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[–] bigb@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

I use the ONN 4K Pro and the ProjectIvy launcher. You can completely hide the standard Android TV OS launcher and its ads. Button Mapper is another good app to have on Android boxes. The remote is full of app-specific buttons that I've either disabled or remapped to alternative apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.projengmenu

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton

I have no idea which codecs are supported.

[–] adhocfungus@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

This is my exact setup. The upgrade from the smart TV was night and day. Apps load instantly and Jellyfin works great. Most importantly the remote is easy to use and can control the TV.

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I second this setup.

I have 3 ONN sticks and they do the job. Great for the price. Just sideload Kodi, new launcher, remap buttons.

I even paid for button mapper. Totally worth it.

[–] nafzib@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I am about to switch over to this setup from a Roku myself. I had seen recommendations for Flauncher, but I'm glad to see another launcher recommendation. I will have to try out Project Ivy. Thanks!

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Flauncher is a great pick too

[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago

Im on flauncher, works for my needs

[–] higgsboson@dubvee.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have a Shield Pro and several Rokus, but my next will be the ONN 4K Pro. Hopefully it is $30 at black friday again, I'll buy a few.