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D1023319

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#288828 26-Jul-2021 18:37

Question

I have setup home streaming on my Apple TV in the lounge so i can view the MP4 files located on my home Windows 10 PC at the other end of the house.

While I can now see the MP4 files in the movies group, it doesnt show the folders they are contained in. Its just a big jumble

I cant seem to find online how to show the MP4 files in folders like happens in photos with Albums.

Any thoughts appreciated

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Sheldon
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#2750121 26-Jul-2021 18:52

You should look at running Plex on your computer and the Plex app on the Apple TV

But I don’t recal you can setup folders

Loismustdye

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#2750132 26-Jul-2021 19:22

As above, run a plex server on the PC and the plex app on the Apple TV. Will save you some headaches in the long run

D1023319

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#2750150 26-Jul-2021 20:14

thx

Newtown

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#2750156 26-Jul-2021 20:47

I gave Plex a go, but it wasn't for me. So I settled for Jellyfin, an open source project that's super simple to set up. You pretty much run a server, and use a client to watch your media. Just like Plex.

How to install
Video on how to install
List of clients, make sure to check out Infuse

davidcole

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#2750186 26-Jul-2021 21:20

Newtown:
I gave Plex a go, but it wasn't for me. So I settled for Jellyfin, an open source project that's super simple to set up. You pretty much run a server, and use a client to watch your media. Just like Plex.

How to install

Video on how to install

List of clients, make sure to check out Infuse

The only problem with jellyfin, unlike Plex, is the lack of a native Apple TV client. Other than that it’s looks quite good. And still has plugins.

I haven’t investigated live tv on it though

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wellygary

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#2750190 26-Jul-2021 21:31

If you can see the raw files.. then just run Infuse on the Apple TV and point it directly at the file locations... no need to run a back end server at all...

GrandpaBob

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#2781626 21-Sep-2021 12:48

Also agree that 'Infuse' is great on the AppleTV. Automatically grabs all the meta data from the internet and has a beautiful interface. It can see the media files on my computer and NAS drive and shows the folders.

Pay for the Pro version (about $10pa) and get full surround sound support.

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#2781632 21-Sep-2021 13:08

I ended up switching from the native Plex app on Apple TV to Infuse, so much better

The native Plex app is garbage ever since they switch to the new player

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#2781678 21-Sep-2021 14:06

No Dolby Atmos support either

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#2781691 21-Sep-2021 14:15

Another vote for Infuse here, I use infuse pro from macbook to apple tv and its perfect.

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#2781757 21-Sep-2021 16:08

I use (and paid for) MrMC, which is a Kodi port for the Apple TV. Works on all my local content, as well as having the ability to steam live TV. I don't feel I need to transcode so never bothered with Plex; native bitrate all the way!

It handles 4K files fine (i have my Apple TV on Ethernet), and (from memory) supports nearly all audio formats. https://www.avforums.com/threads/apple-tv-4k-owners-thread.2121816/page-681#post-28990103

GrandpaBob

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#2781776 21-Sep-2021 16:58

What is great about Infuse is the interface (I haven't seen MrMC), it is very slick and simple. Grandkids use it all the time. As Firecore say, it "plays almost anything from anywhere". Does Dolby Atmos with the free version, you just need Pro for hi-res sound (DTS-HD etc). It has played everything that I have thrown at it perfectly.

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#2782261 22-Sep-2021 18:11

Another vote for Infuse here.

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#2784694 26-Sep-2021 21:40

Newtown: ... make sure to check out Infuse

dfnt: I ended up switching from the native Plex app on Apple TV to Infuse, so much better ...

Seeing Infuse for the first time made me wonder why I ever paid for a Plex subscription ...

... but I do need Android compatibility ...

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#2784722 27-Sep-2021 08:28

The only issue with all these apps and the hardware is ATV doesn't support audio pass through, so no Atmos for example to soundbar.

I would love to consolidate devices down, but rely on a Ziddo Z9S for full media playback

The little things make the biggest difference.

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