Posts by tinpanalley

  • Audio problem after sleep

    Every time I leave Kodi to either go to another input for a long time or, I think, let the Rpi go into sleep mode, when I return there is no audio either in the menus or in the played videos. Is there something I can try to stothis from happening? This is a fresh install of LibreElec Kodi, I don't get what could be wrong.

    Thanks for any help!

  • Needing help for SMB shares

    Ok, so (and sorry if I'm restating the blatantly obvious) I need to add a network location, enter the IP and on my computer give my shares a name and password for access? What kind of connection do I choose when I add network location where it asks above the address for a type?

  • Needing help for SMB shares

    I've tried asking for help on the Kodi and Rpi forums and nobody was able to help.


    I've literally got a fresh install of the latest Kodi on LibreElec on my Rpi4. I go to add a SMB share and none of the shared folders on my Windows computer appear. With all other devices, they're there and working fine. So, what do I do to connect with them. My Rpi4 is connected to my home network via ethernet. Until now I've been running a Rpi2, same setup, LibreElec and Kodi, and everything with SMB has always been fine.


    If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. Otherwise I'll just have to return the RPi4.

  • Should I update for codecs?

    Quote from Klojum

    That's a weird mindset if you want to visit forums for opinions and replies.

    You know what I meant, I meant in the context of replying but with a massive amount of uncalled for attitude. I already thanked the person for their useful info. All I'm saying, which I shouldn't have to defend myself for, is that the being called out for something that isn't the end of the world is unfair.

    Anyway, I'm willing to drop this now as this doesn't help anyone. Thanks for helping out, and for sharing your opinion.

  • Should I update for codecs?

    Quote from Klojum

    it can rub the wrong way and backfire on you

    Sorry, I just don't think that's justified or sensical. I think a lot of people just don't know how to mind their own business.

    Quote from Klojum

    You won't always get a wider range of answers. And more answers can also be more confusing to the one asking the questions.

    Again, I think that's a matter of opinion. In my experience, and many people I know, it's a great way to curate and amass several opinions. Again, it's the internet, that's what it's there for. I see people do this a lot I don't take it upon myself to call them out. I should think someone saying, "I want a new download, why isn't it available" would be more concerning. But we can agree to disagree, I hope.

  • Should I update for codecs?

    I run Kodi via LibreElec on my Rpi2-B.

    It doesn't look like I'll be able to play HEVC h.265 videos on this Pi. Would that be possible on the newest models?

    I also have a problem with EAC3 but that's my receiver that doesn't permit that. As far as ports, I need straight up HDMI and some USB and nothing else. I don't watch anything over 1080p. While we're at it is there some other video watching program other than Kodi that has come along that I might be better off looking at for video playing?