(I cross posted this on Plex too)
I’m looking to create an easy solution that is child/wife friendly. I’m hoping to get a set up going without internet. I however would like it to run like a Chromecast with plex.
I was thinking of a
Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini PC USFF, running windows 10
An external hard drive with content.
From here is where I have gaps. Could I set up a plex server offline on the device, with plex media player and use an Flirc remote with pre-programmed buttons?
Essentially, I’m trying to create the experience of watching Netflix on a Chromecast but with plex and a pc remote control of some sort (with pre-programmed buttons that load up content so kid and wife only have to press one or two buttons to get to their shows)
Thanks!
If only one device is involved, Kodi is still pretty solid I think.
Would +1 this, if your after a Chromecast style setup off grid then Kodi is your best bet.
Osmc is an image you could use to have everything setup
It would only be one device. I essentially want an all in one solution. Computer+content drive would be the equipment, use remote to watch tv.
I would take the drive home with me and update it periodically with other shows.
All in one pieces of equipment tend to be mediocre, unintuitive, and/or or bad at many things instead of very good at one thing.
Your plan is not currently to get an “all in one” device in any case. It is to have a computer plus a smart remote and try to get them to interact. The smart remote will cost more than just getting a proper android TV dongle with a remote and work worse for your family and take way more time for you to keep working.