I'm looking to create an easy solution that is child/wife friendly. I'm hoping to get a set up going without internet. I however would like it to run like a Chromecast with plex.

I was thinking of a

Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini PC USFF, running windows 10

An external hard drive with content.

From here is where I have gaps. Could I set up a plex server offline on the device, with plex media player and use an Flirc remote with pre-programmed buttons?

Essentially, I'm trying to create the experience of watching Netflix on a Chromecast but with plex and a pc remote control of some sort (with pre-programmed buttons that load up content so kid and wife only have to press one or two buttons to get to their shows)

Thanks!

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[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

To simplify my setup using Google TV, I installed a custom launcher and set that as the default one. This removed the horrible home screen and now I just see Jellyfin when the TV turns on. From there, it's a Netflix like experience. Also, the TV remote is able to control the volume of the AVR, so it's a single remote experience. I tried the button remapping route, but abandoned that. The custom launcher is the way to go.

A long time ago I used to use a PC with a remote and Kodi and it was nice, but you'll still need two remotes to get it all working.

[–] yetanothersuperhero@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What launcher did you use? I'm about to throw my Google tv in the trash with how slow the home screen is

[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 4 points 11 months ago

Flauncher I didn't care to setup the background so it's a solid color. Soo basic and perfect. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.efesser.flauncher