Build a Raspberry Pi Media Server

48mIntermediate2016-06-10

Authors

Brad Wheeler

Test and Validation Engineer at Allion USA

Course details

The most popular use of Raspberry Pi is for custom media servers. All you need is a Pi that has access to your entertainment system and a copy of OSMC, an open-source media center "built for the people, by the people." In these tutorials, Brad Wheeler shows how to download, install, and configure OSMC to run on Raspberry Pi and set it up to play content from local and remote sources, as well as third-party services like YouTube. He also shows how to control your media server using a USB keyboard, the Chorus web UI, or an infrared (IR) remote and an IR sensor connected to your Raspberry Pi's GPIO.

Note: These instructions work with the Raspberry Pi 1, 2, and 3 models. OSMC does not support Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Go.

Learning objectives
Installing and configuring OSMC
Backing up OSMC settings
Playing local content
Streaming remote and third-party content
Controlling OSMC
Using an IR remote

Skills covered

Raspberry PiMicrocontrollersHardwareWeb Development ToolsProjectWeb Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know

1. Set Up OSMC

03 - About OSMC
04 - Install OSMC to an SD card
05 - Set up OSMC
06 - Learn about OSMC
07 - Configure OSMC
08 - Set up essential services
09 - Back up your settings

2. Play Your Content

10 - Play local content
11 - Stream remote content
12 - Stream with third-party services
13 - Stream to other devices
14 - Play other media

3. Media Server Controls

15 - Control OSMC with Chorus web server
16 - Use an IR remote

Conclusion

17 - Next steps