If I wanted to use XBMC on my laptop, and I want to be able to view some media on my Tivo through the network IP config linking up to my laptop over the air (wireless), what should I do?
So you want to use the TiVo to view content stored on the laptop? The only way I know is to install TiVo Desktop on the laptop and add the relevant folder to the 'library'. The laptop should then show up in 'now playing'.
Skolink: So you want to use the TiVo to view content stored on the laptop? The only way I know is to install TiVo Desktop on the laptop and add the relevant folder to the 'library'. The laptop should then show up in 'now playing'.
Would it not need to be a compatible format their eg. .tivo? , or will it play apple tvs m4v files, or can it transcode on the fly like tvosicty. I hadn't thought of using a tivo for that. I am using an xbox with tvsoity on the computer streaming the files.
Skolink: So you want to use the TiVo to view content stored on the laptop? The only way I know is to install TiVo Desktop on the laptop and add the relevant folder to the 'library'. The laptop should then show up in 'now playing'.
Would it not need to be a compatible format their eg. .tivo? , or will it play apple tvs m4v files, or can it transcode on the fly like tvosicty. I hadn't thought of using a tivo for that. I am using an xbox with tvsoity on the computer streaming the files.
It plays some mp4 file formats, but not xvid from memory. We stopped using it and went back to the xbox because of that, and needed to enable subtitles on some files, and because PC needed to be on and running TiVo Desktop (rather than just my NAS). Pretty good though, and cool seeing the blue LED light up. I think it (TiVo Desktop) does transcode the files, so not sure why it won't play some files. Perhaps it couldn't transcode them.
Only problem now is xbox doesn't seem to handle HD video files. Might test on the TiVo.
yes, but when transferring media over to the Tivo device it would do that over WiFi, which is why i was wondering if it uses up my quota. no, not Caspa - nothing good to watch on that these days...
sonyxperiageek: If I wanted to use XBMC on my laptop, and I want to be able to view some media on my Tivo through the network IP config linking up to my laptop over the air (wireless), what should I do?
For movie media I save .avi file onto a stick which plugs into a USB port on my DVD player. Easy, fast and reliable!
If I wanted to view photos I'd do the same thing
For music media I use Galleon. Not so easy to set up, fast, and pretty reliable. I haven't tried to set up a photo directory yet - job for the weekend!
I gave up on Tivo desktop - just couldn't get the thing to work. If you want to transfer video I think you need a Home network Liscence for around $90. I got a second DVD player with USB for $50 so can't see the point.
sonyxperiageek: If I wanted to use XBMC on my laptop, and I want to be able to view some media on my Tivo through the network IP config linking up to my laptop over the air (wireless), what should I do?
For movie media I save .avi file onto a stick which plugs into a USB port on my DVD player. Easy, fast and reliable!
If I wanted to view photos I'd do the same thing
For music media I use Galleon. Not so easy to set up, fast, and pretty reliable. I haven't tried to set up a photo directory yet - job for the weekend!
I gave up on Tivo desktop - just couldn't get the thing to work. If you want to transfer video I think you need a Home network Liscence for around $90. I got a second DVD player with USB for $50 so can't see the point.
You need the home networking package to get the key to enable tivo desktop.
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