Hi,
Can i connect a bluetooth headset on a raspberry pi 3 ?
And how ?
So there is a few options for the NUC. I have tried both, and my recommendation would be dependent on your needs. In all cases, I would try to use the plex media player, as it will direct play all formats from your plex server. You can download al your options here:
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app
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You can install Windows on your NUC then use the official PMP for windows. Simply select “Window” in the drop down, then click Download 64 bit.
I was able to get awesome results with this setup on my NUC8i5. I got 4K HDR and full HD audio passthrough! (I would double check your NUC HDMI port actually supports HDR first if you wanting it) -
Select “Embedded Platforms” Then simply click Download and select the Intel 64bit option. I really like this option. IF your NUC has current kernel updates, you should be able to enable hardware acceleration and do HEVC content.
Personally though, I ended up using my NUC to replace my older Rack mounted server (Dell Power-edge R415). I was able to run everything on this little NUC, it has a better CPU Benchmark, and will do even better once I get kernel updates (I’m running it on CentOS and Docker Containers). However, I was able to save about $17 bucks a month in power by simply switching to my little NUC as a server instead of my big rack mounted server.
Thanks for the reply, sorry, was replacing my receiver so haven’t been able to play with PLEX for a few days!
I really like the idea of embedded - nice simple solution for the family. Presumably though, your NUC8i5 doesn’t run using the current PMP embedded kernel?
HD Audio is very high on my list. I’ve had no luck at all with my NUC6i7KYK. I swear HD Audio used to work, but it sure as heck doesn’t now (with PLEX embedded or on Windows 10, or even from PowerDVD)…
Every NUC starting with the Skull Canyon is not supported by embedded PMP due to lack of support in the Kernel of LE8.2–the underlying OS. However PMP will reach EOL by Jan 30, 2020 and you will not likely see a new version to support the Skull Canyon NUC or newer.
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First off, Achilles is correct. Embedded PMP is being discontinued. So probably keep that in mind. I found that out Yesterday.
Secondly, my NUC8I5 was running Windows 10, with the Windows PMP. In order to get Hardware Acceleration you have to buy an add on from Microsoft for a dollar, then for the HD audio, you have to download another add on to get full HD audio passthrough. Also be sure that your NUC HDMI port support the throughput. Most NUC’s I have seen don’t have the latest HDMI port, and therefor can’t support some of the latest standards.
Honestly I didn’t like my NUC setup though, I felt it is a waste of resources… the NUC is WAY more powerful then it needs to be, and surprisingly used a LOT of those resources as a client. I use it as my Server (running on Linux) and it doesn’t use nearly the amount of resources that the Windows client would. Not to mention it is fairly expensive option. The cheapest/best client I would recommend is the Odroid N2 for around 70-80 USD. (Basically just a more powerful Raspbbery PI) I have purchased 2 already and both 2GB and 4GB models work fantastic. Install CoreELEC with Kodi 18, and then simply install the Plex Add On. This is a fantastic plex client that will direct play nearly everything you throw at it… up until about 200mbps 4K HDR stream with Full Audio passthrough. It is running on a later 4.9 kernel version as well… so finally gettin good support.
If you are not waning just a board, you can get the Vero 4K+. It will do everything as well, a more “out of the box” solution… costing around 130 USD.
After the update from Elan, is this still the case for the embedded platforms or will the nightlies remain active to be used on RB Pi3+ (or 4)?
Looking for ideas for getting volume control to be passed to my Receiver via CEC. I’m running on an RPi 3b+ and everything really works well except for volume control via CEC.
I can tell you that it worked previously under OSMC/Kodi, but would really like to get it working on PMP Embedded.
I can also SSH into the RPi running PMP and issue VolUp and VolDown commands via cec-util and it works. But it does not work by pressing the keys on the remote.
As a work around, I have added maps for the volume up and down remote keys to the LIRC.json file. The allows me to control the volume, but it is on RPi versus on the AV Receiver.
Any recommendations?
I have a RPi3 with PMP embedded connected to my receiver and for me using the TV remote via CEC is working fine, also volume control. But maybe I am understanding your post wrong 
My situation is a little different. My remote is an RC6 being handles by the RPi. The RPi is not passing volume control to the AVR which it is connected to. This happened under latest OSMC build or KODI. In fact, I have entered CEC volume commands through SSH on the RPi to control the AVR volume, and it does. I just don’t know how to configure the PMP-Embedded to do that. I was thinking there would be some host commands that could be used in a keymap. But maybe there is some other way.
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I would just use the remote of your TV to control Plex via CEC. No need to fiddle with your RC6 
I have a question…
I have the latest PMP Embedded 2.46 on an RPi 3B+
Seems to work reasonably well except…my Surround Sound amp doesn’t switch between stereo and multichannel automatically when I play an MC file.
If I select MC manually on the AMP it seems to work ok…however it won’t automatically switch back to Stereo when I play a stereo file.
In audio settings I have HDMI selected and auto channel and auto device set.
Am I missing something here.
I’m pretty sure this used to work in a previous version (2.39…I think it may have been).
Also, if I connect my PMS (Win10) instead of the RPi, everything works perfectly.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Similar to a problem I had above where I was recommended to disable “sound feedback in settings ?
The solution provided at 397769 36 works for me on my RPi2. If I turn off sound feedback then passthrough magically works again! I can confirm this works on both 2.35.1 and 2.36.
Thanks Kevin.
I did see that and tried it last night but MC/Stereo switching still doesn’t work.
I just had a thought though…I don’t recall rebooting the RPi…so I’ll do that tonight when I get home from work.
If that doesn’t work, I’ll likely go back to a previous, working version.
On a completely unrelated topic…
Where do I find the change list for each new version?
And, if I find a bug etc, where do I report same?
Cheers
Reboot didn’t help.
On a positive note,
a) I found the Plexinc github which answers my second question.
b) I worked out how to enable the wifi
c) I fixed my timezone
Hi and thanks for making this build. Really handy since Rasplex is now dead. I had a hard time figuring out how to get wifi working so though I’d may write a simple way to do it.
Install “Linux File Systems by Paragon Software” to access your linux partition SD card. Or get a Linux Ubuntu live disc. Unhide hidden files. Then navigate to SDCARD/.cache/connman and create a file named “wifi.config”. Write this inside and fill according to your credentials:
[global]
Name = Wifi
Description = Wifi service config file
[service_wifi_<name given above>]
Type = wifi
Name = <your wifi name (ssid)>
Passphrase = <your wifi password>
Safely eject with Paragon and voilà!
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With further testing I found some issues.
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If you let Plex with a video on pause for too long it crashes and goes in disk recovery mode.
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If you leave the RPI open for a long time a message “We were unable to load your Plex home settings” stays on screen and you need to reboot to remove it. Also it doesn’t play any media, you need to reboot.
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Can’t get the Plex app (Google Pixel phone) to control the RPI.
Tested on RPI3 B+, does anyone have answers with my issues?
It is a pity that the RasPlex client will not be developed further. I would pay extra for the RasPlex client. Smart TV with Plex is not an alternative for me and my wife. Smart TV is far too complicated for my wife, too many steps. With a Raspberry connected to an AVR, you only need to switch to an HDMI input. This is a button on the remote control. Because of the low power consumption, the Raspberry can always remain switched on. We belong to the older generation.
Thank you man!
That was the missing step to start using the plex media player on the Raspberry 3.
Although… I’m founding performance issues on it, so not sure that its the real solution.
But your step was pure gold on this challenge.
Thank you!
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It’s a pleasure my friend! Glad it helped someone! Although it’s unstable and that I’ll have to retry the Plex on PS4 that was terrible. I may end up with an old Apple TV. Or I’ll have to buy a NVIDIA shield.
@elan Since it’s now Feb 2020 and no real update on Embedded for Pi … is a dedicated Plex Player image still destined for EOL?
I just think it’s such a shame… one of the reasons I moved to Plex back in 2010 was because I could offload CPU cycles to my server and use a Pi 1 as an awesome dedicated HTPC with massive WAF.
Now I realistically have to fork out for a Nvidia Shield for best support when there’s a Raspberry Pi 4 out there destined for full 4K HDR support. I don’t need or want the rest of the Nvidia functionality… I just want full 4K Playback with subtitle support and ability for “Always on” so I can ask Plex to play something for my daughter from the kitchen. Back in the day of 1080p being the best going I had all of that functionality from a Pi 2… I just didn’t have a daughter and the Kitchen was open plan with the living room!
Be good to hear something back from the Devs… Thank you.
