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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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[–] vintageballs@feddit.de 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Which version of raspberry pi?

Assuming it's a 4, you could probably use LibreELEC. There is a plugin for moonlight game streaming.

Kodi, a very popular and highly extensible Media Center which acts as the GUI of LibreELEC, can play just about any media. Airplay seems to be supported as well.

There is a plugin for Netflix, however note that you will be limited to 720p since you can't use widevine levels above l3.

[–] 68silver@beehaw.org 3 points 6 months ago

Agree......LibreElec is the best way to run kodi on a RPI 4.