Basically title. How does one go about pairing third party services like streaming services to a mini PC so that you can stream it on your dumb / degoogled TV? I don’t really know how TVs work, much less mini PCs, so if anybody could dumb it down for me I’d appreciate it. What does your setup look like, if you have a dumb TV (e.g running kodiTV without network connection)?

  • JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world
    5·
    1 month ago

    Assuming you’re using a modern TV, it functions just like a monitor for a computer. A mini PC is the same as a desktop/laptop, just in a little box. So basically you just plug the mini PC in with an HDMI to the TV, install the apps you need on the mini PC and you’re good to go

    • Wild Bill@midwest.socialOP
      2·
      1 month ago

      Oh sweet! So, let’s say I install MAX on the mini PC; will it show up as a clickable app on the TV or will I always have to use the PC to click on things/start shows/etc?

      • JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world
        3·
        1 month ago

        You’ll have to use the PC to interact with things, this is where a lot of people suggest a cheap Bluetooth keyboard with a track pad, or keyboard and mouse.