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Self-hosted TV interface solutions (lemmy.world)

submitted 17 hours ago by Epzillon@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Hello!

Regarding what Gamers Nexus recently disclosed regarding LG TVs in their latest video I think its finally time to do what I can to mitigate it.

I cant root it since the firmware is too new and I cant afford a new TV either. My best bet would be blocking all LG IPs network-wide and disconnecting it from the network. (Although I understand even that might not be enough, its the best I can do right now)

I was thinking of using an old Raspberry to atleast access youtube and my media server, however I dont know what would be a good OS/distro to run this on. Preferably I would want to use something like an old PS4 controller as the remote.

Anyone here who has any suggestions or living room setups to suggest? Any and all tips are welcome.

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[–] harsh3466@lemmy.ml 17 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (7 children)

A raspberry pi running Kodi has been serving me well for years.

Easy install paths include LibreELEC and osmc. I believe both are based on debian.

FWIW I chose and have been happy with osmc.

Regardless of the choice, Kodi has a plugin system for things like YouTube, you can access your media via the jellyfin plugin/app, or by pointing Kodi at your media. It has a remote app available on android and iOS, and for the most part just works.

[–] Kirk@startrek.website 6 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I couldn't find a working YouTube app on Kodi, nor any of the streaming sites (besides Disney plus oddly) nor Plex. It kinda felt like a real debrid frontend and graveyard of plugins.

[–] comrade_twisty@feddit.org 0 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Don't use youtube if you care about your privacy.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 9 points 13 hours ago

Counterpoint: do use YouTube if you care about your privacy but want to use YouTube and understand the risk.

It's like those people who say "I couldn't be vegetarian because I can't give up bacon": ok great, be vegetarian plus bacon. Save a shit ton of cows and chickens in the process.

Good enough is still good.

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