simonjhogan's PLEX Client for LG Smart TV

Thanks Simon , I love the new design 2 bugs I saw were that there is no fast forward on songs and the on screen keyboard has disappeared so cant use the search function, Happy Holidays and thanks again for the best looking client out!

Thanks Simon , I love the new design 2 bugs I saw were that there is no fast forward on songs and the on screen keyboard has disappeared so cant use the search function, Happy Holidays and thanks again for the best looking client out!

Hi Simon,

A friend of mine bought an Android PC he connects to his TV to use Plex.
This solution is alright for all his flicks with the exception of 3D.
Because of the way 3D is implemented by just splitting the screen in half an internal player does a much better job.

Besides the better alignment of the 3D image there’s also the subtitles. Because an external player treats a 3D movie just like any other movie the subtitles aren’t working on this external player.

From posts I gather that you don’t have (yet) implemented subtitles. In my country subtitles are used for every foreign movie.
I hope that whenever you’re about to implement subtitles you also consider testing it with 3D. You probably don’t have to handle this especially as the native LG player handles it fine already.

Thanks for your efforts and good holidays

Cheers

Working on subtitles right now ... but the TV isn't giving me much joy ... anyway will keep you posted ...

very nice client (and fast!!! on 2012 TV)

  • transcoding
  • audio selection
    => perfect :wink:

Great app!! What a lovely Christmas present!! 

Does anyone know how to move the plex icon to the dashboard, so we could run it from one of the cards?

Great app!! What a lovely Christmas present!! 

Does anyone know how to move the plex icon to the dashboard, so we could run it from one of the cards?

You can't unless it is downloaded thru the app store ... once testing is finished I plan to submit it to the app store so you can ...

S

You can't unless it is downloaded thru the app store ... once testing is finished I plan to submit it to the app store so you can ...

S

Indeed, and don't think you have to give this free... Unless because it's a plex client and they won't let you proffet?
You put a lot of work into this, so a few bucks is worth it for us LG owners. It's not like Plex themselves is doing anything for us lol.

Once transcoding is working this will be perfect,
Right now I have a lot of files that won't play but do play fine using the TVs built-in player.
In fact all of my files play fine using the TVs built-in player, so maybe the client just needs a little tweak?

Thanks again, looking forward to the next updates.

Hi

I am using version - 0.5.0.3. from http://plex.h3consulting.net/downloads.html - 20131225104853_196953.zip

i entered my IP and i only see Loading screen

I also tried delete all application content from USB and add I unzipped application again - but when i run application there is no posiibility to view IP scaning

what should I do now?

to Allan68:  I noticed that you had same error before could you please tell me what helped you?

Hi

I am using version - 0.5.0.3. from http://plex.h3consulting.net/downloads.html - 20131225104853_196953.zip
i entered my IP and i only see Loading screen
I also tried delete all application content from USB and add I unzipped application again - but when i run application there is no posiibility to view IP scaning

what should I do now?

to Allan68: I noticed that you had same error before could you please tell me what helped you?

I just downloaded the new 0.5.0.3 he released and I was able to see the ip search again, then I told it to scan and found my server IP automatically. If I remember correctly in this thread it said something about clearing the browser cache on your TV and it should revert back to showing you IP screen again. I never had to look for those settings on the TV but I assume they're in there somewhere.

Did you let it run long enough to see if it would timeout and go back to the IP screen?

I just downloaded the new 0.5.0.3 he released and I was able to see the ip search again, then I told it to scan and found my server IP automatically. If I remember correctly in this thread it said something about clearing the browser cache on your TV and it should revert back to showing you IP screen again. I never had to look for those settings on the TV but I assume they're in there somewhere.

Did you let it run long enough to see if it would timeout and go back to the IP screen?

I tried reset premium and also clear browser cache but without success.

No i waited about +- 20 minutes but loading is still there (what is enough time?)

in version 0.5.0.2 there is written something about home screen and RED button what it means? (i tried everywhere RED button but no IP dialog)

one question:  how it works with two plexmedia servers? (I have 2 PC where i have servers)

The time-out should not take anymore then a minute or less. So somethings not right then.

I don’t know what else to tell you except what you have already done. Wait until Simon comes back and he can help.

I also don’t have a big red button on my remote either lol as my TV is a brand-new model and my magic remote has no coloured buttons.

The time-out should not take anymore then a minute or less. So somethings not right then.
I don't know what else to tell you except what you have already done. Wait until Simon comes back and he can help.
I also don't have a big red button on my remote either lol as my TV is a brand-new model and my magic remote has no coloured buttons.

I used RED button from normal remote 

I will wait for Simons .... anyway thank you for responding :)

Hi

now i got function client

for simonjhogan:

in index.html there is called initialize function from script index.js

//Check PMS Server Set
if (!self.plex.getServerUrl()) {
     this.settingsDialog(true);
} else {
 
 
my workaround:
   when I commented your code and added one line -> this.settingsDialog(true);  than i was able to add my new IP (my problem was that i entered only 10.0.0.1 ... without port :/  ... now i have this with port and everything working) 
 
problem is:
in this if condition  - !self.plex.getServerUrl()
I think somewhere is stored bad URL and timeout is not working ... my purpose is rewrite code that settings is stored in your application folder (should be modified manualy if some error appear)
 
could you please add some mask? (if it is possible)
 
 
next foundings:
problem 1:
   scan functionality only find last server  (for example   router is 10.0.0.1,    PC1 = 10.0.0.2  , PC2 = 10.0.0.3     on PC1 and PC2 are Plex servers up and running .... when you click on scan than you got last IP)
 
improvement:
    could you please add check for port?   something like if substring  : missing than you are an idiot (me :)  ) you are trying adding server ip without port
 
problem 2:
  when you are writing server ip there is  <- back button but this will delete only last character 
improvement
  could you please rewrite this that <-   button will delete character before cursor?
 
problem 3:
   when i see screenshot (some not normal resolution) than i see grey background
improvement:
   could you please set black as default? (gray is anoying at night)
 
problem 4
  when you sellect  image and clic on play button than grey screen appear bothing else
 
problem 5
  when you go to film and you sellect By folder view  than after pressing home button By folder settings is forbidden
improvement:
  could you please use some ini file for storing settings?
 
problem 6
  sometimes i got grey screen with 401 unautorized ... for example MKV avatar (but other MKV plays ok)  ... also back button is not working
improvement:
  this is alpha version maybe it would be good to show call stack or some error  what you got from system instead this 401 Unautorized 
 
do you heve some bug tracking system or do you want to write founded bugs here?
 
anyway i would like to thank you  for very very excelent work and i also will pay for final version if you want
if you want more info or some other test requirements than tell me i will help you 

Glad to hear robis, good you got things working.

All this bug info will help I’m sure, the more bug reports we can give simon the better they all get squashed. When this client is finally released to LG at some point we definitely want to be as bug free as possible. I guarantee you LG’s store approval will be very picky and check everything carefully before it’s approved so there is no point in submitting a client that is not ready for primetime.

There seems to be an issue with some MKV files at present ... This should be addressed once I get transcoding working ...

S

Great job on the App Works with all my TV shows great! Medialink sucks to search for all of my movies plex apps work way way better. 

Thank you!!!

Glad to hear robis, good you got things working.
All this bug info will help I'm sure, the more bug reports we can give simon the better they all get squashed. When this client is finally released to LG at some point we definitely want to be as bug free as possible. I guarantee you LG's store approval will be very picky and check everything carefully before it's approved so there is no point in submitting a client that is not ready for primetime.

yes thank you but i think more people may help with coding also (atleast IT people) .... do not forget that this is soft for us,   this is not only some "SIMONS" plex app (i know that you understand what I mean)

Great job on the App Works with all my TV shows great! Medialink sucks to search for all of my movies plex apps work way way better. 
 
Thank you!!!


Indeed, media link BLOWS!!
This is REAL plex, and also the best interface IMO.
I have used plex on many devices and UI differs to each device. This UI based off the PC home theater is top notch, at least for me.

yes thank you but i think more people may help with coding also (atleast IT people) .... do not forget that this is soft for us,   this is not only some "SIMONS" plex app (i know that you understand what I mean)


I wish I could help Simon more with developer advice, but I am no good at coding. That is why people like myself look up to people like Simon and appreciate their work when it meets their needs. However I am decent with Photoshop so that's about as far as it goes lol. I have did some basic HTML in the past and it was fun but I never took it to the next level and just learned for my own personal website at that time.



We’ll I’m not sure what you mean? I wrote the app and am making it available for people to test - so technically it is “Simons” plex app … If it is soft for some people then they should feel free to write their own, or contribute …

Cheers,

S


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