Posts by MikeKL

Although zomboided commented in thread end of Jan 2024 that he is not planning on maintaining/updating addon any further. He also stated that addon should continue to work with UserDefined import of an individuals lastest VPN provided *.ovpn files etc.

Ref the addons wiki section - UserDefined

I confirm that addon version 7.0.3 can be installed on a fresh install of latest LibreELEC Omega release (beta 2) and the addon operates fine with my chosen VPN Provider and most up-to-date *.ovpn files. (Rpi4)

Yes I think I probably had similar symptom/issue prior, to a more specifically fixed HDMI setup; via use of getedid command.

My thoughts would be to give getedid command a try (only when sure both HDMI connections from rpi4 are working as you expect) to store the known status/profile of each working HDMI connection.

It cannot hurt to use "getedid create" to store HDMI profiles such that your rpi4 "always" uses same known working HDMI 0 & 1 profiles between boot-ups, rather than occasionally switching to something that cause Video HDMI 0 or Audio HDMI 1 to suddenly not work as expected.

Note: You can always revert back to vanilla HDMI setup/installation (default installation is restored) with "getedid delete" command if it doesnt help.

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I extracted following info from the log you posted in other thread, to highlight what I believe you wish HDMI 0 and HDMI 1 to be permenently assigned to and never get confused between them.

Video

m_deviceName      : hdmi:CARD=vc4hdmi0,DEV=0
m_displayName     : vc4-hdmi-0 (vc4hdmi0)
m_displayNameExtra: GSM LG TV SSCR2 on HDMI

Audio

m_deviceName      : hdmi:CARD=vc4hdmi1,DEV=0
m_displayName     : vc4-hdmi-1
m_displayNameExtra: MAI PCM i2s-hifi-0

Great you have it working, just by simple selection of correct device for Audio in Kodi Audio settings.

Yes in my case, I was able to use TV CEC remote to control Kodi GUI and adjust AVR volume with following HDMI connections between devices.

• AVR HDMI OUT <-> TV HDMI (ARC connection)
• Rpi4 HDMI-0 -> TV (Video)
• Rpi4 HDMI-1 -> AVR (Audio)

I found in my usage case that configuring EDID further ensured that HDMI connections would not get confused when devices were being switched off/on in any un-intended sequences.

Quote from EloyFarina

Can I use one HDMI output of the Raspberry Pi 4B for video and the other HDMI output for audio?

Yes you can but it takes time to setup and overall inter-operability (i.e. CEC control) may not work between all your devices as seamlessly (due to use of Rpi4's Dual HDMI connections at same time) as you would like/expect. However the Video and Audio outputs will be assigned to correct devices and work as you wish them to.

It involves use of SSH from a PC to Rpi4 and getedid commands to gather and store specific information on "confirmed connected" HDMI connections for TV and AVR so they are always assigned on boot-up, in prefered sequence. Ref https://wiki.libreelec.tv/configuration/edid

Then once this is setup, you will need to review Audio options within Kodi to ensure that the correct HDMI to AVR options are selected and utilised for Audio :-

• Settings -> System -> Audio -> Audio output device
• Settings -> System -> Audio -> Passthrough output device

With Passthrough options then enabled for HD Audio that your AVR supports.

Been a long time since I previously successfully setup my older system to do this (Which worked OK) and I have just recently updated my AVR so not able to fully recollect and review previous sequence of setup etc.

Been looking for most suitable Libreelec thread to direct you for your specific desired usage case, if I find something will post link.

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Great you've got it working. Enjoy

I can personally say from my own experience that Zattoo pvr add-on works really well in Kodi for Live, Timeshift and recording; with all recordings stored in the cloud. (Can be accessed from multiple devices/locations) The guide within Kodi can look forward and back up to seven days (as setup by user) and any item in guide can be selected for playback/recording from start etc.

Make sure you hit the save button at bottom right of settings screen after making each change for your wifi settings, to ensure persistance after a reboot? (option to save after selecting autoconnect on, has caught me out in past)

You mean scan your prepared music files into kodi that have now been correctly updated and adequately tagged using musicbrainz.

If so see https://kodi.wiki/view/Update_Music_Library

Another more basic manual option is to goto "Settings -> Media -> Library" and use "Video Library -> Clean Library" option.

(To manually perform a clean-up of removed video items as and when you require)

Note in order to see/utilise this particular option you will need to be switched from the Standard view, to Advanced (or higher) view of Kodi GUI settings.

See https://kodi.wiki/view/Settings/Media/Library#Clean_library for further information.

Check that your downloaded Flac files have also been tagged sufficiently/correctly.

I downloaded one of the files from site you mentioned and Flac file had NO tag information.

(I use Mp3Tag on Win PC to check if file(s) have tags)

Read important info on Tagging that is required for music in your Kodi library?

Music tagging - Official Kodi Wiki

You need to install tvheadend server (backend) to interoperate with tvheadend HTSP client (frontend)

Installation and setup explanation Here may help you.

Thanks... latest version 19.7.15.1 automatically updated on rpi4 running matrix (today) which in my usage case, fixed recent annoying issue/bug with deleting watched recordings.

I can personally recommend (from experience to date) going down the passive cooling case route with a Flirc Raspberry Pi 4 Case

Quote from Chequalc

Thanks for the suggestions.

This unfortunately did not work.

My goal is for the TV to power off when Kodi screensaver is activated and power on when Kodi screensaver is deactivated.

OK had not picked up on that requirement when I responded, focusing in on correct interaction between devices regardless of screensaver "suspended" state or not of Kodi libreELEC device. (CEC being a fickle beast to get perfect between combinations of older/newer HDMI connected devices)

But maybe its an alternative compromise for your current layout/setup that may allow soundbar and tv to correctly maintain control and interact with LibreELEC when TV is being switched on/off, where I had also assumed you may wish to use TV CEC remote for interactive control of all three devices. (Rpi4 LibreELEC always powered up and running in background)

When LibreELEC is in screensaver mode are you highly concerned about need for TV to switch off as usually these are shorter periods when we are distracted away from watching TV, intending to return; rather than forgotten, to switch TV and soundbar OFF via TV remote.

(Well in my typical usage case)

My thoughts, are due to fact that most of the time I personally use TV remote as main daily remote for control and operation of TV, AVR and LibreELEC. (When switched to rpi4 LibreELEC as my active HDMI playback device)

Try disabling "wake devices when disabling Screen saver option" and "put devices in standby mode when activiting the screensaver" and see if that combination helps resolve your particular issue.

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oh and also disable "Devices to put into standby mode"

example of howto enable the operation of the "LibreELEC.USB-SD.Creator.Linux-32bit.bin" file you have dowloaded on your linux pc

How to execute a .run or .bin package in Linux

For the apps that are not available through the Ubuntu software center, some developers package the executable in .run and .bin binary packages. Let's see how…

www.fosslinux.com

Run and use dowloaded tool steps 1, 2, 3, 4 to guide you and setup LibreELEC suitable for your rpi3 written as an image on your SD

+1 for Rpi4 Flirc kodi case

I just installed LibreELEC-RPi4.arm-10.0-nightly-20210729 and can confirm that thread issue is resolved with 20210729 nightly build.

Thanks HiassofT and to all those developers involved in speedy resolution.