I'm looking to create an easy solution that is child/wife friendly. I'm hoping to get a set up going without internet. I however would like it to run like a Chromecast with plex.

I was thinking of a

Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini PC USFF, running windows 10

An external hard drive with content.

From here is where I have gaps. Could I set up a plex server offline on the device, with plex media player and use an Flirc remote with pre-programmed buttons?

Essentially, I'm trying to create the experience of watching Netflix on a Chromecast but with plex and a pc remote control of some sort (with pre-programmed buttons that load up content so kid and wife only have to press one or two buttons to get to their shows)

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If only one device is involved, Kodi is still pretty solid I think.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Would +1 this, if your after a Chromecast style setup off grid then Kodi is your best bet.

Osmc is an image you could use to have everything setup

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It would only be one device. I essentially want an all in one solution. Computer+content drive would be the equipment, use remote to watch tv.

I would take the drive home with me and update it periodically with other shows.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

All in one pieces of equipment tend to be mediocre, unintuitive, and/or or bad at many things instead of very good at one thing.

Your plan is not currently to get an "all in one" device in any case. It is to have a computer plus a smart remote and try to get them to interact. The smart remote will cost more than just getting a proper android TV dongle with a remote and work worse for your family and take way more time for you to keep working.