![]() It would be great to get some support and extent the functionality of the program. Not that I don't wont it but for the next few weeks my time is limited. Also maintaining all these apps costs a lot of time, so no I'm not actively developing the sabnzbd app. I understand python well enough and can maybe help spruce up some of the artwork.Īt the moment I'm maintaining a bunch of apps, mainly for dutch users (online tv content) as these need some further tweaking I keep those as main priority for development. I've already created a pause/resume version for myself, just adding the ability to Pause for X minutes right now. The quality is dependent on the service used, ranging from high-quality, almost DVD-quality films, to sub-SD footage.I'm not sure how active bartsidee is working on this app so i'd like to volunteer to help where i can. ![]() Even without this, there's a wide choice of films on offer, with a fairly decent range of free films. A potential work around is to use the Boxee Box's VPN support to rent a VPN connection in the US to make it appear as though you're American. You can also search for films, although there's the same kinds of limitations as with shows: some sites require a subscription, while others aren't supported from the UK. Selecting one either plays it directly or sends you to the hosting website using the built-in browser. ![]() The main interface gives you the most popular films listed, with thumbnails for each. There are also a fair number of results for TV shows that are just for clips or trailers. This isn't always successful, as we found that we could be diverted to a site that doesn't support UK viewing, such as Fox TV. It's not quite as neat as having a full app, but means that you can use any online video service immediately.Īlternatively, you can start typing to find a show. Using the remote you can move the mouse cursor to make the video full-screen or access other options. Playing a show either plays the video directly or takes you to the website the video is contained on in the Boxee Box's browser. For example, we selected Father Ted and could choose any episode from all three seasons. ![]() Selecting a show brings up a list of available episodes. These include big names, such as Channel 4, but also smaller services, such as GeekBeat.TV. All programmes in this list are pulled from online video services. The default view is a list of the most popular shows - you can 'like' a show to help boost its popularity. Shows is where things get really interesting. It's a great way of making sure that you don't forget about a show or movie you found when browsing the interface. Watch Later is your queue of programmes that you've lined up. You'll also need to use the website to add your own Boxee friends to follow. Across the bottom of the screen are big thumbnails of recommended services, and large icons for the main menu options: Friends, Watch Later, Shows, Movies, Apps and Files.īrowsing through the interface is a doddle, with the remote working in a similar way to an iPod: the single menu button either brings up a sub-menu or steps you backwards through the interface depending on where you are.įriends lets you view videos shared by your friends on Facebook and Twitter, although you need to add this feature first using the Boxee website. Once into the main interface, the Boxee Box is just about the friendliest media streamer that we've ever seen.
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