Heya, I’m currently running Libreelec 12 on an Argon One RPi 4B, but hit a snag when I wanted youtube playback. The “official” youtube addon needs an API key, which just adds complexity when you don’t use a google account. I’m fond of Newpipe on android and thought it would be a nice addition but there is no flatpack support. I’ve hit the limits of LEs atomic nature a couple times and so, wanted to check out alternatives. My requirements are:
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working Argon One integration (remote and power signaling)
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Kodi autoboot
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docker/podman
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waydroid/flatpack for Newpipe
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ideally backed by an unrestricted Linux install for background services
Obvious contender would be OSMC, but whenever I search for setups and experiences, people just complain about all the stuff that doesn’t work, and there is no listing available for what comes included in the appstore/repo.
I could also go manual with RPiOS/Debian/Ubuntu, but I would like a set-and-forget kodi-box and taking a more generic distro might complicate things.
Can I get some opinions on OSMC, as well as what you are rocking on your Kodi-setups. Thanks in advance.
I personally don’t use streaming services so that won’t matter. Netflix is only to blame with there DRM that enforces arbitrary restrictions.
If you are doing something for your parents try to do what most people are doing. I would stick to stock Google TV with a dedicated Google account that way you aren’t recreating the wheel. It isn’t private but it is well supported and will be the smoothest experience.
The thing is, they care about privacy and such, but don’t know about tech really 😅 otherwise I would have gotten the easy route.
I know multiple people like this though.
In your case you should probably give plasma Bigscreen a try depending your hardware.
If you don’t mind a keyboard, I will say Ubuntu ran surprisingly well, but consider a lightweight browser unless you have 8gb + of RAM