Currently I have Windows Media Center on my main TV in the living room. I have 2 tuner cards getting OTA HD TV. I use Media Center for live TV and recorded TV. I also have Media Browser (Emby now) for downloaded TV shows and Movies. In my bedroom, I have a Linksys extender that can mainly do live TV and recorded TV (it has a hard time decoding some modern codecs). Since Media Center isn't in Windows 8 or 10, I'm searching for a replacement and I'm having a very difficult time. I have a lot of wants, but haven't found anything that can meet all of them. Here is a list of want I would want in a dream home media setup:
So please, if you know of any software out there that can meet all of my media needs, speak up!
- watch live OTA TV with guide data
- record OTA TV with a smart interface (conflict resolution, series scheduling, etc)
- access to internet services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video (if possible), YouTube, etc.
- access to my downloaded movies and TV shows folders (with metadata and posters)
- every room/TV have the same interface
- wife approved (easy to use, smart/clean look, stable)
So please, if you know of any software out there that can meet all of my media needs, speak up!