This relates to the IOS remote no longer working properly with PHT & OpenPHT. See details in these threads:
https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/243726/plex-app-4-4-1-does-not-work-as-remote-any-more#latest
https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/244018/using-plex-ios-as-remote-for-pht#latest
An IOS developer is pointing to PHT as the problem, not the ios app, though downgrading to IOS app 4.4 fixed the issue for me.
Are there any plans to incorporate this fix into OpenPHT?
Hi is there any support for the new MacOS "picture in picture" planned?
Besides that, is there a hotkey to switch OpenPHT from fullscreen into windowed mode?
Thanks in advance
I've been running Rasplex on several Raspberry Pi's in my house for years and decided to give the Odroid C2 a go.
Installed and running fine, but have two issues that i'm struggling to resolve:
1) The Odroid turns off via the onboard IR receiver whenever I turn off the TV. As i'm using CEC, i just need to disable IR on the Odroid.
Spent some time searching the forums and looks like this can be done by copying the lircd.conf file and commenting out the IR KEY_POWER commands. Can any one tell me how I can access the file? Via SSH?
2) When navigating menus in OpenPHT, the Odroid seems to jump as if it was receiving two button presses. Again, had a search and it looks like this is because of the default button press time out being too short. Any idea how this can be amended in OpenPHT?
Either of these channels works fine on the other Plex apps I've tried except OpenPHT. Any idea why or if it can be fixed?
Hi I am new to OpenPHT.
I have plex server installed on a Windows PC and that is fine. I originally had it installed on my NAS but removed as was not powerful enough and removed the device from the plex device list and on the plex server software it only shows the one server.
I have 2 folders for Movies and TV shows.
The issue is the OpenPHT the menu shows 4 folders Movies and TV Shows twice once for the PC Plex server and one pointed at my NAS which no longer has plex installed and shows no items.
Anyone any idea why this is happening and how to remove?
Thanks
Hi,
I'm currently running OpenPHT on Windows 10 and I've really had enough of dealing with Windows.
I'd really like to just run OpenPHT with just enough OS to run it and nothing else.
Presumably going the linux route would be best, but would one of the embedded options work at all on x86 hardware?
I'm running a HP Microserver n54L with an AMD Radeon HD 6450 Silent graphics card. It may not be the latest and greatest but it's done me well for a few years and I see no reason to change it.
It doesn't -have- to be a cut down OS, I just want it to basically act like an appliance - switch on load into OpenPHT.
Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Kudos
F6 keyboard shortcut stopped working. Usually brings up media item title, poster, and description. Now just the progress bar appears. Have mapped to my Harmony remote, have reapplied, still doesn't work. Not sure if this is a opht thing or skin thing. Not the end of the world, appreciate any response nonetheless. Cheers.
Hi all,
Whenever I Close, Exit, Sleep or Shutdown OpenPHT 1.6.X from the menu, my entire Windows 10 system will hang. Sometimes I can Ctrl+Alt+Del to get the taskmanager to open and close OpenPHT but most of the time it's a hard shutdown/startup from the power sw. that is required to get it back. Happens EVERY time but did not when running straight Plex (Not Open PHT) Home Theater.
Anyone else with same issue or fix?
Hello, I just installed open PHT and whenever I launch the program I get an error saying that there is no disk in the drive. If I continue, retry or ignore it comes back two or three times until it launches and works perfectly fine. Any ideas, I'm on an Intel NUC running windows 8. TIA
Everything has been working swimmingly but the latest Plex app (ver 4.5) available at the iOS store has bricked the ability to be used as a remote control. I'm quite sure it's the app itself given that I've reverted the Plex Media server version back to a previously 'good' working server and it still doesnt work. Has anyone else experienced this? please tell me im not the only one.
I've seen mention before of DVD support in OpenPHT, but I'm not able to find much information on how to enable it - is it actually available? If so, should I be seeing the DVD in OpenPHT? (I don't).
My wife occasionally gets DVD's from a friend and she wants to watch when I'm not around, but doesn't like having to use the player in Ubuntu.
Today we announce the release of OpenPHT 1.7.0.
This release is dedicated to @nedthenerd, thanks for all the hard work you have put into RasPlex and OpenPHT over the years, you will be deeply missed!
Lots of new features and fixes in this release, as such we expect there to be some glitches, please report any new issues you encounter.
NOTE: Due to reports of crashes and plex companion issues we recommend that you wait for the 1.7.1 release.
New
- Improved Streaming Brain support
- Improved iOS companion support
- Support for showing imdb rating
- Preference option to include watched in watch later and recommended
- Skin option to hide fanart in library
- Lots of skinning engine and other improvements: (thanks @bkury )
- Mouse Support
- New preference category for OpenPHT options
- Preference option to stack recently added
- Preference option to disable preplay screen based on content
- Added reboot option on supported systems (default skin)
- Support for 3rd-party Kodi remote apps (e.g. Yatse)
- FileManager and SystemInfo support (requires skin support)
- Quick filter support (requires skin support)
- V.L. System M-Play Blast remote support
- Updated Italian translation (thanks @NicolaIsotta )
- Updated help and version branding (now say OpenPHT instead of XBMC on command line)
- Updated to ffmpeg 2.8.8
- OSX/Windows: Update curl, openssl and other depends
- Linux: Changed install path and support for building on 32-bit ubuntu/debian
- Intel_EGL: Switch to linux 4.7.10 to improve Skylake support (also contains latest nvidia drivers)
- Odroid_C2: Possibly to power-on using hardkernels IR-Remote or CEC
- Odroid_C2: Support for multi-channel LPCM audio
- Odroid_C2: Lots of improvements and changes from LibreELEC master
- Embedded: New images for WeTek_Hub and WeTek_Play_2
Fixes
- Performance/smoothness and CPU usage optimizations (fixed cpu spike when browsing library)
- Fix search window focus issue
- Fix reconnecting to the adapter upon libcec callback CEC_ALERT_CONNECTION_LOST
- Fix typo ('Video resolution to large' now 'Video resolution too large')
- Fix missing overlay/episode info for focused deck item
- Fix selected item when returning to home window
- Allow shared servers to be used as best server (fixes channel issue when only shared servers is available)
- Only use best server service lookup for myplex clips
- Fix for broken music volume with Apple Remote (thanks @WN1188 )
- Update to linux 4.4.30 and latest rpi firmware
Known Issues
- Windows SmartScreen could block the installer, use the Run anyway option to install
- Auto-update of windows portable installs will fail and corrupt your portable install
Downloads
Please wait for the 1.7.1 release.
Auto Update
OpenPHT 1.7.0 will be available on the pre-release update channel in a day or two.
Bugs?
Please report bugs on GitHub, https://github.com/RasPlex/OpenPHT/issues
during video playback, you can jump forward/backward with the right/left arrow keys.
for music playback, this will take you to the next/prev track.
is there a way to jump forward/back, in, say, 30 sec intervals?
Hi, i just bought a new Sony Android tv and installed Plex.
Now i`m trying to figure out how to install this software but did not find any guide!
[ FIRST IMPRESSIONS ]
Solid little device with a smaller form factor than the Odroid C2, but with the same Amlogic 905-H chipset. It has a good weight to the case and feels like a quality device, unlike my Odroid C2, whose case is light and cheap.
It has builtin WiFi/Bluetooth and comes with it's own IR remote. An 8GB eMMC chip is sealed inside the case with a preinstalled Android Lollipop Version 5.1.1. The SD card slot is available from the outside. The design encourages running other OSes (like OpenPHT) from the SD slot alone.
The WeTek Hub has a more consumer experience to it, while the Odroid C2 feels more like a development device.
You can find someone else's tear down of the hardware here.
[ SPECS ] - http://wetek.com/product/wetek-hub
Processor (CPU): Quad Core (AMLogic S905-H)
GPU: Penta Core Mali MP-450
RAM Memory: 1 GB DDR III
Flash memory: 8 GB eMMC
Wireless LAN: 802.11 B/G/N/AC
Supported Wi-Fi: 2.4/5 Ghz
Ethernet: 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth: 4.0
HDMI: 1x
MicroSD: 1x
USB 2.0: 1x
Serial Debug: Yes, external
IR Extender: Yes
Power socket: DC In
[ AUDIO SUPPORT ]
Technically supports all the same passthru formats as Odroid C2
Passthrough of AC3/E-AC3/DD/DTS 5.1
Passthrough of Dolby True HD 5.1 and 7.1 / ATMOS
Passthrough of DTS-HD MA/HRA 5.1 and 7.1
Passthrough of DTS 96/24
HDMI PCM 5.1/7.1 audio output is currently supported in OpenPHT 1.7.0 and above.
8 Channel DTS-HD audio decoding to PCM
[ VIDEO SUPPORT ]
Supports all the same formats as Odroid C2 so I've copied @NedtheNerd's info
8/10-bit 720p/1080p/2160p HEVC all playback perfectly.
Refresh rate switches correctly with smooth video playback in 720p/1080p/2160p display modes.Direct Plays virtually everything you throw at it apart from those codecs listed below:
Maybe inaccurate, I'm still testing
- Interlaced Bluray Rips containing VC-1 content have stuttering playback. Normal VC-1 Movie Rips fine.
- No VP9 decoding, will be transcoded by PMS. This is a hardware limitation shared by Odroid C2.
[ SSH ]
UN: root
PW: openpht
[ WIFI STREAM EXPERIENCE ]
2.4ghz speeds were disappointing. However, this maybe because I wasn't using AC on my WiFi access point. I had good throughput over my 5ghz with 20Mbs+ streams, but I had to specify a 5ghz network name. On a WLAN with a single name for both 2.4 & 5Ghz antennas, defaulted to the 2.4ghz, even though I use WiFi Band Steering.
[ MY FAVORITE FEATURE ]
The included Android version has Uboot compiled into it. This let's you dual boot OSes right out the box without any special compiling of your own! Finally, I can boot to Android if I want to watch Netflix, Hulu, etc, then boot to OpenPHT for the best Plex client experience. You'll want to upgrade Android via their updater first to make sure this works properly.
To change between boot devices, simply hold the included IR remotes power button during boot up.
[ BUILT-IN ANDROID ]
Compared to the Odroid C2 Hardkernel supplied version, it's more full featured. They have obtained the proper licenses, so you can download apps from the Google Play Store including the Android version of Plex PMP if you like. They have Google Widevine and Microsoft Playready so DRM content is available. Android interactions do feel a little slow though. Especially at first.
Updates to come as they are available.
Seems like dual booting the Odroid C2 and/or Wetek Hub to both embedded OpenPHT and Android (for Netflix, Hulu, etc) would be the ultimate low cash HTPC solution.
Looks like someone has accomplished this for Android and Ubuntu on the Odroid-C2. Is this possible with Embedded OpenPHT?
https://codewalkerster.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/dual-booting-android-and-ubuntu-on.html
Hello,
I have a lot of "mixed libraries": photo's and video's in same library.
See also http://forums.plex.tv/discussion/110136/photos-and-videos-in-the-same-library#latest
It works nice, but... not supported by OpenPHT.
Will this come in the future? Any time frame?
kind regards,
B
so, i just got to try 3D on my projector for the first time since i bought it.
im using a benq w1400 projector and watching movies with openPHT
the movies are in half-sbs.
for some reason the edges of the screen are blurry when im watching.
dont know how to describe it. but it feels like one of the images has the black bars on the sides, and the other image doesnt, so it becomes blurry.. sort of.
ive tried three different movies, all with the same result.
anyone know why this is happening? and what i can do to fix it? if there is anything to fix? :)
Since lots of movies are starting to come out with Atmos / DTS:X support, is there a way to get the flag into OpenPHT so we can identify which do/don't within Plex?
Cheers, OpenPHT Team!
Hi,
To expand the number of Linux tester ... so expecting experience return here ... I have packaged for QNAP (QPKG) and for Asustor (APKG) NAS with HD_Station and Asportal their respective graphic interface :
OpenPHT 1.6.1 dev-197c5903 (with patched ffmpeg 2.8.7 libraries)
I will try to act as a first interface on specific NAS users forum to "orient" only here question regarding OpenPHT ... and keep questions regarding the platform or the packaging.
BUT please be patient ... if some questions are not correctly redirected or are write here directly ...
Philippe.