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HTPC Kodi or Libreelec in an Intel NUC 9 - amaterasu - 2023-11-01

Hi - 

I have an Intel NUC 9 Pro Kit Mini PC NUC9VXQNX Xeon E-2286M with Proxmox installed that I use as a server for Plex and Emby (they are hosted in LXCs). I also have a Nvidia Shield which I've been thinking that I don't need. I was thinking that I could create another LXC and host Kodi in the Intel NUC 9. That is the scenario, now here are my questions:

1. Is it advised to install Kodi in a Windows machine or it doesn't matter? Since Proxmox is in Linux is a convenient to just create a LXC with a Linux ISO I think and install Kodi in there.

2. In terms of UI and user experience, can Kodi replace the Nvidia Shield experience? What doesn't work in Kodi that works in the Nvidia Shield? We mostly use the Nvidia Shield for stream apps like Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Netflix, Plex and Emby. 

3. Do we need Libreelec or just Kodi is fine? Why Librelec exists?

4. Can we use the Nvidia Shield remote control to navigate in Kodi? 

I probably got a lot of the concepts wrong here, I'm trying to connect the dots so please be patient with my ignorance.

Thank you for the inputs

RE: HTPC Kodi or Libreelec in an Intel NUC 9 - izprtxqkft - 2023-11-01

(2023-11-01, 20:44)amaterasu Wrote: We mostly use the Nvidia Shield for stream apps like Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Netflix

No widevine L1 on Linux or Windows means Prime video will be crippled to 720p (~876x???), probably same for HBO Max, Netflix might do 1080p but certainly not 4K - do your research
No Dolby Vision on Linux or Windows so hope you don't own any of these or plan to
 
(2023-11-01, 20:44)amaterasu Wrote: Plex and Emby
Plex and Emby work best on Android as they are native apps
 
(2023-11-01, 20:44)amaterasu Wrote: Do we need Libreelec or just Kodi is fine? Why Librelec exists?

librelec serves a better purpose on low end boxes (raspberry pi) so your limited resources don't get wasted on a full desktop OS.
 
(2023-11-01, 20:44)amaterasu Wrote: Can we use the Nvidia Shield remote control to navigate in Kodi? 

maybe if the remote is bluetooth - not sure what it actually is but a FireTV remote can be paired to LibreELEC or CoreELEC via bluetooth
unlikely otherwise but isn't the shield remote deficient on buttons? wouldn't a new remote be better?


running Kodi in a virtual environment is not recommended, works best on bare metal

RE: HTPC Kodi or Libreelec in an Intel NUC 9 - amaterasu - 2023-11-01

Thank you. I think the thing with the missing widevine certification for Netflix and other stream is automatically a problem. 

I wonder how we got here so hostage to Google TV. It doesn't look like that we have any viable alternative.

RE: HTPC Kodi or Libreelec in an Intel NUC 9 - HomerJau - 2023-11-01

I’ve been running LibreElec on Intel NUCs for years on my two dedicated large screen 4K TVs with AVR surround systems (one is 7.1.4 Atmos). Very fast boot times and very fast UI in Kodi as the NUCs have NVME SSD drives.

Windows has lots of background processes, auto updates and crap not needed for dedicated media players. LibreElec is not just for low end devices.

RE: HTPC Kodi or Libreelec in an Intel NUC 9 - izprtxqkft - 2023-11-01

(2023-11-01, 21:14)izprtxqkft Wrote: librelec serves a better purpose on low end boxes (raspberry pi) so your limited resources don't get wasted on a full desktop OS.
(2023-11-01, 22:55)HomerJau Wrote: I’ve been running LibreElec on Intel NUCs for years on my two dedicated large screen 4K TVs with AVR surround systems (one is 7.1.4 Atmos). Very fast boot times and very fast UI in Kodi as the NUCs have NVME SSD drives.

Windows has lots of background processes, auto updates and crap not needed for dedicated media players. LibreElec is not just for low end devices.

better* purpose, not only - in terms of what it is intended for, obviously something that runs on a pi is going to soar on anything else

 
(2023-11-01, 22:44)amaterasu Wrote: Thank you. I think the thing with the missing widevine certification for Netflix and other stream is automatically a problem. 

I wonder how we got here so hostage to Google TV. It doesn't look like that we have any viable alternative.

same here, i can't do without my streaming services, they account for not less than 1/3 of my viewing

and we got here because pirates steal everything so the only way to stop them is with a device that is manufacturer controlled (locked down)
(not that it even helps, they still steal everything)