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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Raspberry Pi Smart TV? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I want to try to set up a Raspberry Pi I have as a smart TV box and I was hoping I could find some advice.

My main requirements are:

can run Moonlight
can be controlled from a Bluetooth game controller (that should also work in Moonlight)

What would be nice:

can run VLC or Plex or something
can support AirPlay
can be used for some actual streaming services like Netflix

Any suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

I have Raspberry Pi 4B set up as TV box and for my own media like Kodi or Jellyfin, barely handles 4K but works. And I like how I can sync files or remote control seamlessly because it's standard Linux not Android.

For mainstream streaming I really discourage form even trying, it's a mess. If you plan to run any type of DRM media you already are on the lost position and might as well buy cheap Android TV stick for ~30$, because there would be no freedom gain with RPi, just big annoyence.

TLDR:
Linux for own media.
Android for renting.
Raspberry Pi for Linux.
Cheap TV stick/box for Android.