jordy 284 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Hi all, I'm looking for a 4k media player for my caravan. It will just play movies and stuff from a portable USB I'm currently looking at the MyPin 4k media player unless I can find one that has wifi as well (the MyPin does not). Does anyone have experience with this player? Or recommendations for something else? I'll probably install the emby Android server on it and use the external HDD as library. Thanks for any assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hi, the Nvidia Shield is a great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordy 284 Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Luke said: Hi, the Nvidia Shield is a great choice. Thanks @Luke, I already have 2 of these at home so I concur with you. However, most likely, I will not have a data connection whilst I'm traveling in my caravan. Mobile connections can be spotty outside of the metro area in Aus - not to mention costly. So I'm looking for something that can do the job without it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakes82 90 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Shield can run plex server, just use the shield and plex, even better solution, or just mount the drive on shield and use the built in player, otherwise youre not talking about a HTPC build, or just download the files to your phone/tablet and play from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Emby Server on Nvidia Shield will be a great option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanmaCanada 345 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, bakes82 said: Shield can run plex server, just use the shield and plex, even better solution, or just mount the drive on shield and use the built in player, otherwise youre not talking about a HTPC build, or just download the files to your phone/tablet and play from there. Plex phones home and won't work without an internet connection. Emby server will work perfectly fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordy 284 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 6:24 AM, Luke said: Emby Server on Nvidia Shield will be a great option. Ok, so I got around to installing Emby Server on my shield. Install went ok, but, when I try to open the server on the shield using "Open in Browser" , I get "No Application can handle this action" msg. What browser is the best for this? Bear in mind, this will be a self contained media server. eg the shield connected directly to my TV - no internet connection - all media on a drive plugged into the shield. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Just now, jordy said: Ok, so I got around to installing Emby Server on my shield. Install went ok, but, when I try to open the server on the shield using "Open in Browser" , I get "No Application can handle this action" msg. What browser is the best for this? Bear in mind, this will be a self contained media server. eg the shield connected directly to my TV - no internet connection - all media on a drive plugged into the shield. thanks If possible I'd suggest a mobile device using the web app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordy 284 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Luke said: If possible I'd suggest a mobile device using the web app. Ok, I assumed it would be just like a Windows Server where I could use a browser on the same machine. If this is not possible, how do I connect to it when it's not on a network? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 minute ago, jordy said: Ok, I assumed it would be just like a Windows Server where I could use a browser on the same machine. If this is not possible, how do I connect to it when it's not on a network? Then you'd need a browser on the shield, which i haven't tried to do myself. Ultimately we need to switch the server android UI to a webview so that you can use the web app directly with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordy 284 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Luke said: Then you'd need a browser on the shield, which i haven't tried to do myself. Ultimately we need to switch the server android UI to a webview so that you can use the web app directly with that. OK, so where are you on that? is it likely to be done anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 It's planned for the future. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordy 284 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Luke said: It's planned for the future. Thanks. I hate seeing those words... From my experience it means you'll be waiting for a very long time... sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanmaCanada 345 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 You may need to just go with a laptop as your server and media station then. I would recommend at least an 8th gen i3 as it will handle everything and you can just plug in USB drives, and use the HDMI out. i3 8130u's can be had for cheap, at least on this side of the pond, or even an Intel NUC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper 3294 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 4:19 AM, jordy said: Ok, I assumed it would be just like a Windows Server where I could use a browser on the same machine. If this is not possible, how do I connect to it when it's not on a network? But a travel router, size of a pack of cigarettes, I currently have 10ish users on one such (other flavors available), so you'll be able to connect from multiple devices (mobiles, tablets) and you'll get WebUI for server admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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