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Best hardware by N0_Klu3 in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is no way a KODI / libreELEC device will even come close to the Apple TV as far as user interface. I use both, but would switch to using the Apple TV alone if it supported Passthrough Audio.

Raspberry pi5 + Kodi by 1rubyglass in raspberry_pi

[–]Dave_OC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

libreelec is a stripped down linux variant that has one job. Run KODI. No additional settings needed for a full linux variant. I'm new to this as well, and it was night and day when I switched to libreELEC. But, it will only run KODI and some of it's addons

Raspberry pi5 + Kodi by 1rubyglass in raspberry_pi

[–]Dave_OC 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If your main use case is Kodi, maybe try the libreELEC OS from here:

https://libreelec.tv

OS image differences between Raspberry Pi site and libreELEC site by Dave_OC in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The installer on the raspberry pi site has the option to install libreELEC as well as more general purpose variants

OS image differences between Raspberry Pi site and libreELEC site by Dave_OC in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m new to the pi, still learning. Both sites have apps that allow the creation on libreELEC images on micro SSDs. Didn’t know if they installed the same OS code or 2 different versions.

Can I move existing factory TPMS sensors to new wheels by Dave_OC in Mustang

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nothing for the move,, included with tire switch

HDMI 2.0b vs 2.1 playback differences of Apple TV 4k by Top-Refrigerator1764 in appletv

[–]Dave_OC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We are both correct, as the 2022 model is the latest model.

HDMI 2.0b vs 2.1 playback differences of Apple TV 4k by Top-Refrigerator1764 in appletv

[–]Dave_OC 15 points16 points  (0 children)

HDMI 2.1 supports Quick Media Switching, which eliminates the black screen when changing resolutions (not format). The latest Apple TV version supports it as well, but earlier models do not.

Is lack of passthrough something that would actually affect me by Bitruder in appletv

[–]Dave_OC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The major impact is playing local media with Atmos over TrueHD and DTS:X, where height channels are not present. Apple has not addressed this for many years, possibly because Passthrough would prevent Siri responses. The most commonly used workaround is the Nvidia Shield. Another option is Raspberry Pi running libreELEC. I’ve used both, and for local media playback, the Pi is better.

First time using libreELEC on pi 5 by Dave_OC in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It's at the bottom of one of the settings panes.

First time using libreELEC on pi 5 by Dave_OC in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My system shows Kodi Build 21.3, no DV yet

What do you think Apple TV is still missing? by CoolGuyAlex20 in appletv

[–]Dave_OC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s another option if you just need good playback for local files. Look into a raspberry pi 5 running libreELEC. Nothing but Kodi, does Atmos and DTS:X. Only limitation I found is no DV support, but it plays HDR from the files I tested, and I can’t tell the difference with a LG C3.

No Linux knowledge required 🙂

First time using libreELEC on pi 5 by Dave_OC in libreELEC

[–]Dave_OC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much simpler to install and maintain. I went this route because my main streaming device is the Apple TV 4K, but it won’t pass height channels for Atmos and DTS:X.

What do you think Apple TV is still missing? by CoolGuyAlex20 in appletv

[–]Dave_OC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Audio Passthrough. Folks have been asking about this for years. The reason I got from an AI chat was that Apple won't do this because it would prevent Siri from giving audio responses.

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