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Proposal: Potential JellyFin Native tvOS App Including User Experience Ideas

Mike ConnellyConnected Home, Technology

Jellyfin has no native tvOS app encompassing both on demand and live TV. What follows is a detailed UX proposal for what that native tvOS app could look like, covering navigation architecture, user profile selection, the media player engine, and a screen-by-screen breakdown of each tab. Continue reading Proposal: Potential JellyFin Native tvOS App Including User Experience Ideas

How To: Watch Movies in Your Honda Pilot or Odyssey Using Android TV

Mike ConnellyAutos, Connected Home

The 2018 Honda Pilot’s rear entertainment system accepts HDMI input but cannot directly play video files from a USB thumb drive. This article walks through five rejected solutions, including Chromecast and tethered smartphones, before settling on a low-cost Android TV set-top box. This setup works without an internet connection, letting kids watch libraries of movies on long trips. Continue reading How To: Watch Movies in Your Honda Pilot or Odyssey Using Android TV