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[nkelly 6]

HI;  I'm currently a plex user operating under unusual circumstances. I'm considering Emby as an alternative to Plex.  I have a need to support my SD tv's in my workshop.  When Plex abandoned the SD Roku 2's things got very complicated for me.  Currently i have a Rasplex (raspberry pi 3) running a SD output to an SD tv distribution system in my workshop.  I use a amazon fire tablet to "cast" a randomized playlist (old cartoons) to the Raspplex (because the user interface on the SD interface is barely readable).  can this setup be replicated in Emby.  possibly a raspberry running in SD with Kodi installed or a Roku 2 (do you support roku 2's )?  will the option support randomized playlists?  i'm going to install Emby and get a premiere subscription (since i want to support competition and i'm tired of Plex determining how i will enjoy my media) if i can find an Emby solution to my problem.  Thanks for your help.

[Luke 42089]

hi @@nkelly, yes I would think you can use the Emby for Kodi addon on an RPI and you'd be fine. 

 

We do also support Roku 2. @@ebr, does the new app support Roku 2 or will this require using our older app?

 

Thanks !

[ebr 16199]

Our app isn't limited to specific models but, rather, a firmware version.  So it will support any Roku running at least version 7.5 of the Roku firmware.

[nkelly 6]

Ok you guys convinced me to parallel install and run them side by side.  Thanks for the help.

[nkelly 6]

Hey Guys.  Overall I'm impressed with your software (just became a lifetime premiere member).  Looking forward to playing with it from a premiere point of view.  Do you have any idea when or if the amazon tablet app will see the light of day again?   i have an android tablet which i can use to cast with until them.