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Streaming Movies

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Hi every one, If I dont want to buy an Android box is there a way I can watch the latest Movies on my Smart TV ?
I have a Samsung smart tv,a Laptop and a windows phone .
Thank yo for reading
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  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    If the movies are downloaded to your computer then you could use Plex as a media server, then use the Plex app on your phone to stream them to your TV.*

    * Requires a means of connecting the TV to the computer. I use a Chromecast device.
  • don,t buy a c%ap chineeze made android box , load xbmc/kodi onto your computer and project it ,


    there is a version set up free download , its called TVMC available here , http://www.tvaddons.ag/tvmc-windows/ from there , you can then start reading how to configure a "xbmc/kodi" box , the same as you would have to do , if you bought from china
  • Many thanks guys I have now got TVMC:j
    Keep in your thoughts the poor Beasts of burden around the World and curse All who do them harm.
  • now do a google for ISTREAM , follow the instructions CAREFULLY


    tvmc takes over your machine (no task bar) use the windows key , to see your start menu and click your browser to d/load and read instructions
  • Big_Graeme
    Big_Graeme Posts: 3,220 Forumite
    now do a google for ISTREAM , follow the instructions CAREFULLY


    tvmc takes over your machine (no task bar) use the windows key , to see your start menu and click your browser to d/load and read instructions

    Pressing the \ key will make the screen windowed rather than full screen.
  • umm , just tried it on win 10 , which uses classic shell , with TVMC open , if you press the windows key , the start menu shows up as well as the taskbar , I have IE on the task bar and can click on it to open , TVMC appears on the task bar , and clicking it re opens TVMC ,


    as above is what I meant when I said to get IE (or other browser) running whilst in TVMC.


    what you suggest will also work , and is a good suggestion
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