Adalight/Ambilight setup
Not sure if this is the right place, but I am really interested in getting an ambilight setup running with openelec. I know they have a boblightd plugin available - and I am considering using this with...
View Articleaddons list empty by default?
Very proud after building a HTPC from parts ordered individually from web shops! XBMC installed like a dream from the XBMCbuntu CD. Now I'm trying to customise the setup by getting some add ons for...
View ArticleGerman Keyboard Layout
Hello All! I have installed XBMC on a Ubuntu 12.10 system with a german keyboard. Starting XBMC out of Gnome I get the right QWERTZ layout. When I start it directly from lightdm, then the keyboard...
View ArticlePossible to add a remote media source?
Hello. I was wondering if it's possible to install XBMC on an iOS device (for example) and access my FreeNas media server over the internet? If this is possible could someone give me a quick guide on...
View ArticleDependency Problem
Trying to install: xbmc-20130308-b8ee9c6-master-ios.deb. This is what is currently installed: XBMC 13.0-ALPHA1 Git:20130229-54430d3 (compiled: Feb 27 2013) Then I get a dependency error: Package...
View ArticleUpdateLocalAddons when removing an addon
Does UpdateLocalAddons only work to detect new addons, rather than remove ones that have been manually deleted? After deleting an addon manually I tried this: Code: xbmc.executebuiltin(...
View ArticleXBMC Backs up - but no files!
I am completely stumped (or stupid!!) I am running XBMC on an iPad2 with ios 6.1.2. I have installed XBMC Backup and have had some success with it in the past. However, since I re jailbroke the iPad a...
View ArticleQuerying current state of a List
I want to extend the Android remote app to control XBMC from the front seat of the car and have the kids watch me scroll through the movies and call out "no, no, no, wait - go back a couple..." I can...
View ArticleTrailers playlist play randomly
It is possible to create a playlist of trailers that are in the library and play them randomly through the button in the home screen? Is mainly about playlist. I can handle with make a button.
View ArticleQuick question about MySQL sharing
Hi all, quick question regarding MySQL library sharing: I've read through the guide and I think I understand it conceptually. Currently all my movies are stored locally on the one XBMC computer that...
View ArticleXBMC with a single database, but personal info....how?
Hallo and sorry for my english.... I have created an only database for xbmc on my NAS synology with MySQL I have three users in my LAN and all they use this database but the information of...
View ArticleSharing the EPG database
I'm trying to find an answer to whether it is possible to share the EPG database across multiple instances of XBMC in a similar way to sharing the video and music database, I've trawled through the web...
View ArticleHow to use winscp with Raspberry Pi Xbmc Openelec?
Hi there, big raspberry pi noob here. I would like to know how to use winscp with my Rasperry Pi openelec XBMC? I would like to update the librtmp file for the sportsdevil add on? How would I be able...
View Article'special' path not set for debug build
I am trying to build and run XBMC Frodo branch under Windows and have it compiling with VS2010 but it fails to create the application because seems the 'special:' path is not valid: Loading player core...
View ArticleLoad multiple channel groups, but not all channels
Hi, first of all, XBMC with Mediaportal backend works very fine in my case, basically. One thing would be great to be optimized: I have about 1200 DVB-S channels in the backend, but of course I need...
View ArticleDisplay Message On Screen
Is there a way to send a message (notification) to the screen? I know this functionality exist as it is coded into some software. Any help you can provide is appreciated.
View Articleafrer upgrade from git - can't install pvr.hts
Hi, I've upgraded my xbmc from git to version: XBMC 13.0-ALPHA2 Git:20130310-8f219c5 Istallation went smoothly, but my addon pvr.hts wont start. I've compiled it and i try to install it again but...
View ArticleFringe
Has anyone ripped their Fringe set for XBMC? I am starting season 1 and each disc has 3+ hour files and the booklet lists multiple episodes per disc. In fact, disc 3 has 2 3-1/2 hour files and the...
View ArticleMCE remote fast in Openelec slow in XMBCBuntu
My MCE compatible remote works great in Openelec (ion 64 bit 299.4). Using Frodo (12.0) the remote is sluggish especially when using my Home Theater Master MX-500 on which I learned the commands from...
View ArticleWhat command is run when I hit suspend?
I am running XBMC Frodo in Arch Linux. What actually happens when I hit the suspend button in XBMC? Can I edit this button to run a custom command? The reason I ask is, Arch is using systemd. To...
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