Remote Media Source (1 Viewer)

[scouseman]

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of moving over from MP1 to MP2 but have run into a problem.
I have a remote dedicated server where I host some of my media content on the internet.
Is there any way I can connect my remote media source to my MP2 server, on MP1 it is possible to use FTP, is there any solutions for MP2?

Cheers
scouseman

 

[Brownard]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. Currently FTP isn't supported in MP2 but it would be a nice feature to add.
How would you expect it to work? E.g. Do you just want to be able to browse/play the files or would you want the files to be imported into the library, including scraping online metadata for any movies/series/etc?

 

[scouseman]

Hi Brownard, In the ideal world the remote files would be imported into the local library, but I realise this is much more difficult implement, especially the real-time updating on files which are added to the remote server.

I considered reverting back to MP1 to resolve this issue and using MP-TV Series, but was told I couldn't use an FTP connection and would have to use a VPN tunnel, but considering I already have an open VPN proxy running the solution is no use either.

I have tried everything including emby to achieve this without scraping solution without any real success

Shall I open a feature request?

 

[Brownard]

Yes please open a feature request. I think it's technically feasible, no guarantees on the time frame though

 

[Lehmden]

Hi.

n the ideal world the remote files would be imported into the local library

This will require new Ressource Provider. Something like "FTPRessourceProvider" for import (and play) from FTP folder and/or "WebDAVRessourceProvider" to import (and play) from various cloud storage. In general this should be possible (without sharewatcher of course) but it probably will be very slow, especially the import.

My internet is not fast enough to play videos over internet. WebDAV is out of scope for me. But the FTP RP could be useful in home environment too. Samba is not that easy and reliable in Linux environments, FTP is much faster, easier and more stable to realize. I would vote for implementing this too. If this will be implemented it will take some time to complete. Don't expect this to be ready soon...

 

[HTPCSourcer]

Bump

Yes please open a feature request./QUOTE]

 

[MrTechno]

How would random position seek work for FTP?

 

[scouseman]

I have opened a request here:
Remote Media Source
So anybody interested in this feature please vote