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Apple TV vs Firestick for pirated movies and series?

(Repost ish, from Technology), So I just bought a new telly and to my surprise, not, the OS is rather bad and has very limited amount of apps. Therefore I’ll invest further in either Apple TV or the Firestick. Anyone got any recommendations, tips or hot takes on this in terms of pirated content? Which is more accessible and I reckon both support Jellyfin?

ThetaDev ,
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If you want to invest in new hardware, I would suggest getting a mini PC. You can get these refurbished for under 100€. Add a wireless keyboard with touchpad (Logitech K400 or Microsoft Media Keyboard) and install Linux+Kodi.

You can select Kodi in your login manager to start straight into Kodi, so you dont have to mess with a desktop environment if you just want to watch a movie.

KDE is also developing a desktop environment for TVs called Plasma Bigscreen, although I haven’t tried this one.

And unlike devices with a locked down, proprietary OS you can run any desktop application or game on it (if the hardware supports it).

LunchEnjoyer OP ,
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Nice alternative! Ill for sure look into Plasma Bigscreen 👍

CaptainStrider ,

What OS do you recommend installing beside Kodi? I’d be curious to learn about how the bypass the login screen and boot straight into the software.

pitajellybug ,

I use Libreelec. It is an OS that is made to run Kodi.

ThetaDev ,
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I use Debian. If you install the kodi package, you also get the Kodi desktop environment installed.

On your login screen, you will find a menu to choose between different desktop environments. On lightdm you can open it by clicking the wrench icon in the top menubar.

There you can select Kodi and log into your system.

deleted ,

I was about to get mini pc for my TV, but, sadly linux doesn’t support HDR yet.

And Windows isn’t an option.

weedwhacking ,

If you care about video quality and interface performance, Apple TV is the only option.

ruckblack ,

Nvidia Shield is nice

palmdale ,

This comment should say shield with Apple in a distant second

princessnorah ,
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Jellyfin & Plex both have native apps as well.

rolofox ,
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I’ve got firestick and Chromecast with Google tv, both really easy to use streaming apps of the high seas.

guts ,

Android TV, I have the Shield Pro and nothing can’t beat:

  • SmartTube, no ads with SponsorBlock
  • TiVimate, IPTV
  • Kodi, best video player.
  • Jellyfin and Plex
  • Stremio with Real Debrid.
bloodninja ,

SmartTube is great. Can even link it to the mobile app and push videos with no ads for free.

Necronomicommunist ,

I have a Firestick with VLC on it that can browse my PC where I’ve got all my downloads. Not the most straightforward, but sometimes I want to watch on my PC and this keeps everything central.

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