XBian
XBian: Free Media Center Software for Raspberry Pi
A free and open source media center software based on Kodi, designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, offering a lightweight yet full-featured interface for playing local and network storage content.
What is XBian?
XBian is a free, open source media center distribution based on Kodi that is designed to run on the Raspberry Pi. It provides a complete media center software solution, allowing you to play videos, music, and view photos from local storage as well as from streaming services and DLNA servers.
Some key features of XBian include:
- Easy installation images for Raspberry Pi models 2B, 3B, 3B+, 4B and Zero W
- Includes Kodi 18.9 and latest multimedia codecs for hardware-accelerated video playback
- Supports a wide range of USB DACs and remotes out of the box
- Offers a lightweight yet highly customizable interface through Kodi add-ons
- Can playback 4K HEVC videos if used with Raspberry Pi 4
- Active community forum for seeking help and troubleshooting
As an optimized Kodi distribution for Raspberry Pi, XBian makes it simple to transform your Pi into a full-fledged media center. It handles hardware acceleration and advanced codecs automatically in the background for smooth video performance. The modular nature of Kodi also makes XBian highly customizable to suit specific media playback and automation needs.
XBian Features
Features
- Kodi media player integration
- Optimized for Raspberry Pi
- Lightweight interface
- Plays videos, music, photos
- Supports local and network media
Pricing
- Open Source
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