Plugin: PlayOn in Online Services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon VOD, etc.)

[evilpenguin]

Opps, yeah, it probably won't output anything when the command to print the feed is commented out

Give me a sec

[evilpenguin]

OK, try downloading again, I tested it this time so it should be generating feeds

http://upnp2podcast.googlecode.com/f...nP2Podcast.zip

Can you do me a favor and post the log/xml files even if it works?

[simonen]

Unfortunately, I still do not get an xml file and the popup message about the empty feed is still there.

[EDUB]

I haven't put PlayOn back on in a while and I wanted to know if the aspect ratio is still messed up for Sage when viewing from the server?

I believe MKanet had the same issue.

[tinajj]

Originally Posted by evilpenguin

@tinajj

I'm fairly sure that you're just not running the latest version of Sage's UI (Default STV). I know its a bit confusing, but Sage has made a few updates since they released 6.6.2 so even if you just downloaded/installed this week you could still be a few versions of the UI behind.

See this post for details on how to update...

http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...2&postcount=69

I first went to "Detailed Settings > Advanced > Check for Updates" and clicked "Update" and it returned with: "All files up to date no updates available" I then did as you suggested and manulally downloaded the ZIP file referenced in the post and unzipped it into the SageTV folder and voila everything works as you said it would. I am very grateful for your help. I am curious why the SageTV "Check for Updates" didn't get the latest updates?

Again, many thanks for a really great plug-in

JJT

[sacrament055]

Thanks for this tool EP. One request. I noticed you fixed most items for Hulu but when I go to browse Hulu there's a section for Recently added, popular items that don't work. I used the UPNP inspector and noticed the folder structure isn't right for some and others don't seem to exist anymore.


Thanks again.

[Brent]

Does anyone know how to watch the Survivor episodes (on CBS Online site) through this plugin? I don't see Survivor (the one airing now) on the list of CBS but I know it's available online on the CBS site. Forgot to add it as a favorite before it started and so looking for a solution to get caught up for the wife other than laptop viewing

[evilpenguin]

Originally Posted by Brent

Does anyone know how to watch the Survivor episodes (on CBS Online site) through this plugin? I don't see Survivor (the one airing now) on the list of CBS but I know it's available online on the CBS site. Forgot to add it as a favorite before it started and so looking for a solution to get caught up for the wife other than laptop viewing

I checked and it looks like there aren't any Survivor shows on CBS via PlayON, just clips. Not sure why there's such a big discrepancy

Originally Posted by sacrament055

Thanks for this tool EP. One request. I noticed you fixed most items for Hulu but when I go to browse Hulu there's a section for Recently added, popular items that don't work. I used the UPNP inspector and noticed the folder structure isn't right for some and others don't seem to exist anymore.


Thanks again.

Thanks for reminding me. I updated the feeds, they should update automatically next time you try and watch a Hulu show.

[mkanet]

There are no AR issues with the HD200.. As far as I know, there never was. This issue is specific to sageTV client/placeshifter (software version of sageTV).

Originally Posted by chrisc983

Is this screenshot from your HD200? If so what version of playon are you using? It use to look like that but now the quality is a lot lower, very pixelated.

[mkanet]

Okay, I finally gave in and had to installed Hulu Desktop. It works perfectly... even while getting the error message I got below using the latest Playon software on a clean PC that's been booted up recently. My flash version is 10.1; and, have no issues with hardware acceleration and flash 10.1 with Hulu Desktop latest version. Video is smooth as butter with HIGH video quality setting.

I've never seen this error before. I just didnt have the patience to figure out what's wrong and try to reboot this evening.



Anyway, I'll edit this post if I figure out what caused this error. I'm sure there's a specific reason for it. However, whatever that reason was, Hulu Desktop was resilient to that issue. I'm hopeful that one day Playon under sageTV (specifically Hulu) will be just as a reliable of an expeirence as Hulu Desktop.

EDIT: I got it working! I actually followed the directions this time and uninstalled flash player and reinstalled it, then restarted playon/sageTV. Anyhow, I'm glad its working now. Anyone seeing this message above will now know what to do.. if there isn't something about this already that I missed.,

[Todd3835]

Ok, so I'm trying PlayOn, and I'm on the trial, and I'm having some problems with some shows on my MediaMVP. The Aspect Ratio is fine in the placeshifter software on my personal computer (widescreen display) but not the MediaMVP. It's only for certain shows too. For instance, In Plain Sight (USA / Hulu) plays perfectly fine (slightly chopped, but no big deal), but Fringe (Fox / Hulu) doesn't. It only plays in the top 1/2 of the screen (sides NOT chopped). Quality wise if you open both in a browser, they are both "480p". I think it's certainly a resolution issue because In Plain Sight appears as a 4:3 picture on my computer with placeshifter software, but Fringe shows up in full screen. I've played with the settings in sagetv but can't seem to make it play nice...... I heard someone say something about a stretch screen or something but didn't see that......

-Todd

[cathersal]

Originally Posted by Thomas Wischgol

So are you trying to access Hulu from Europe or do you have a server in the US that you log into? As far as I know, Hulu does not work outside the US, which would explain the behavior you are seeing.

Thomas

Originally Posted by cathersal

I apologize if the answer is already in this thread. But this plugin with sage worked for a few weeks then seemed to stop after i rebooted the sage server pc. I live in Europe and do everything through placeshifter. I can see all the feed info, but when I start the hulu videos they stop right away. I posted a video of it here:

http://screencast.com/t/NGNmNmZiNz

Livetv and recorded shows work fine, as so other online sites like CNN (which i suspect are not going through playon)

Anyone seen this and know how to fix? I paid for playon, so will they support me with the sagetv integration?

Thanks!

I live in europe, but my PC with Sage is in the US. I was able to watch all the hulu shows at first, but now the video stops as shown in the video I posted. I just upgraded to the latest version of playon, but the symptoms are the same. Any ideas would be appreciated.

[evilpenguin]

Originally Posted by cathersal

I live in europe, but my PC with Sage is in the US. I was able to watch all the hulu shows at first, but now the video stops as shown in the video I posted. I just upgraded to the latest version of playon, but the symptoms are the same. Any ideas would be appreciated.

If you can, remote connect to your US SageTV Server and when you select a video to start playing, go to the %TEMP% directory (Just put %TEMP% as the address in an explorer window and it will get you there). Look to see if a temporary .flv video is being created and, if so, use the mediaInfo to determine if it is a valid video.

[joe123]

Hi All.

I need help with basic questions.

I installed the plug-in, subscribed to playon.tv. Now I want to see if I can see older epsiodes of Stargate Atlantis. Not sure what I need to do once I go the the OnLine menus?

[evilpenguin]

All you have to do is navigate though the sections to...

Online Services->Syfy->Stargate Atlantis

[joe123]

Originally Posted by evilpenguin

All you have to do is navigate though the sections to...

Online Services->Syfy->Stargate Atlantis

Thanks Evil Penguin. Sorry about the basic question - it's not obvious to me.

So I did that, I see an Icon for Startgate Atlantis, I click on it and then it says "No Videos Found".

Am I doing something wrong, or there just simply ain't any?

[samgreco]

I think there is only a season or 2 of SG Atlantis online. It is not uncommon for the providers to limit what is online. Especially if the series is still running.

[joe123]

Originally Posted by samgreco

I think there is only a season or 2 of SG Atlantis online. It is not uncommon for the providers to limit what is online. Especially if the series is still running.

Ok. I am not seeing any however.

[samgreco]

I see 10 episodes from Season 5.

[joe123]

Originally Posted by samgreco

I see 10 episodes from Season 5.

I am 99.99% sure it's something I am doing wrong, thus why I am asking.

Where are feeds coming from for the 10 episodes? Hulu?