How to Stream a DVD From Another PC?

**Da Flex** · October 2, 2018 at 9:05 PM Official Post

I would like to watch DVD's by using the Raspberry Pi (LibreELEC 8.90.005), which is connected to the TV. Problem: The DVD drive is mounted on my PC (Linux).

I know that VLC can create an A/V stream, which can be received and played by other VLC devices. I already did that with a mobile device, connected to the TV. It is not perfect, because DVD navigation has to be done from the source device, but it's good enough for my needs.

Is it possible to receive local A/V streams created by VLC with LibreELEC?

Is it possible to completely remote control a DVD drive mounted on another PC (including DVD navigation)?

bubblegum57 · October 2, 2018 at 9:48 PM

Not the answer to your question. Have you thought of ripping your dvd's & sticking them on a nas, so they can be shared on several devices.

**blueribb** · October 2, 2018 at 10:20 PM

It would be easier to just buy another DVD Player for your TV. They start at around $25 to 30 at Walmart. You can get one cheaper on Craigslist.

**Da Flex** · October 2, 2018 at 10:40 PM Official Post

bubblegum57:

I don't want to rip all my DVD's, just to watch one per month.

blueribb:

I'm a German, and Walmart never made it here - they have been quit our super tight market.

Of course I could buy another player, but I watch DVD's so rarely that I'm searching for other solutions first.

**blueribb** · October 2, 2018 at 11:24 PM

How about ebay ?

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**Da Flex** · October 2, 2018 at 11:52 PM Official Post

Quote from blueribb

How about ebay ?

It has to be a region free DVD player. On my PC, the DVD software provides region free playing. External players are cheap no-name products, or have no region free, or need a hack to become region free...

**Da Flex** · October 3, 2018 at 12:30 AM Official Post

Can I play all DVD region codes with a non-region-free player? Maybe LibreELEC provides the same feature as VLC.

**blueribb** · October 3, 2018 at 1:46 AM

Search for "region free dvd players" for sale in your area.

Here's an add from the US: Region Free DVD Players | Code Free and Multi-region DVD Players

**Da Flex** · October 3, 2018 at 2:59 AM Official Post

The idea is an external DVD drive as an extension for a PC / Raspberry Pi (which means USB connection), not a stand alone player. And yes, I have found one (no-name from China).

The second way to play region free is to break the DVD-CSS protection, which is what Ubuntu Linux and VLC does. That will make all region-protected players work like region free players. I'm not sure if this forum allows support for libdvdcss. Making illegal copies is not what I want, I only want region free.

**chewitt** · October 8, 2018 at 6:59 AM Official Post

LE builds Kodi with libdvdcss support. We are generally against piracy, but in the context of current trends the ripping of personal DVDs is a good thing even if your local laws are backwards enough to disapprove.

**Da Flex** · October 8, 2018 at 6:31 PM Official Post

Quote from chewitt

LE builds Kodi with libdvdcss support. We are generally against piracy, but in the context of current trends the ripping of personal DVDs is a good thing even if your local laws are backwards enough to disapprove.

Yes, I have found that info too in the meantime: USB DVD Playback on a Raspberry Pi. It says, DVD playback (with libdvdcss) is a core feature for Kodi video in general. So, connecting a USB DVD drive should work. I'll wait for the results of admin Iridium to be sure.

I will not rip my complete DVD collection, that's too much for just watching one per month. If I could manage to do an NFS mount, that would be the most elegant solution. But I have to do some research first. I found this thread, and it's still unsolved. Any hints are welcome.