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One common problem for the cord cutters is how to integrate XBMC, Netflix, Hulu and other premium content channels. In this practical guide, you will learn how to seamlessly use Netflix, Hulu, HBO Go, Amazon VOD, Pandora and more with XBMC Media Center.
I will also reveal an easy way to get Netflix and Hulu working with the XBMC running on Linux-based computers such as OpenELEC HTPC and Raspberry Pi which has not been widely known before.
Solution for DIY HTPC Builders
For Windows users, there are various ways to get premium content channels working through their websites or Windows apps, but if you are using a Linux-based home theater computer such as OpenELEC HTPC or Raspberry Pi, there is no direct way to get Netflix or Hulu working.
However, there has been a solution available for years that you might not have come across yet. The solution is to turn your Windows-based PC into a media server with software called PlayOn Media Server that allows you to stream premium content channels into XBMC running on any operating system.
PlayMark-favorites-iconPlayOn Media Server is a unique software that runs in the background on your Windows-based PC over your home network.
PlayOn uses UPnP standard to serve videos to UPnP compliant devices such as networked gaming consoles and TVs. As the XBMC Media Center supports UPnP standard, you can serve media files with PlayOn Media Server even to Linux-based HTPCs or Raspberry Pis.
The software costs about $40 (one time fee) and you will get access to your favorite TV shows, movies and sports from Hulu, Netflix, ESPN, CNN, CBS, Amazon VOD, HBO Go and more. You can also bundle PlayOn with a PlayLater service which allows you to record any Netflix, Hulu etc. video and watch it later on any device.
What is also great with PlayOn that you do not need to pay for Hulu Plus subscription, but you will still have access to all Hulu channels on any
I will also reveal an easy way to get Netflix and Hulu working with the XBMC running on Linux-based computers such as OpenELEC HTPC and Raspberry Pi which has not been widely known before.
Solution for DIY HTPC Builders
For Windows users, there are various ways to get premium content channels working through their websites or Windows apps, but if you are using a Linux-based home theater computer such as OpenELEC HTPC or Raspberry Pi, there is no direct way to get Netflix or Hulu working.
However, there has been a solution available for years that you might not have come across yet. The solution is to turn your Windows-based PC into a media server with software called PlayOn Media Server that allows you to stream premium content channels into XBMC running on any operating system.
PlayMark-favorites-iconPlayOn Media Server is a unique software that runs in the background on your Windows-based PC over your home network.
PlayOn uses UPnP standard to serve videos to UPnP compliant devices such as networked gaming consoles and TVs. As the XBMC Media Center supports UPnP standard, you can serve media files with PlayOn Media Server even to Linux-based HTPCs or Raspberry Pis.
The software costs about $40 (one time fee) and you will get access to your favorite TV shows, movies and sports from Hulu, Netflix, ESPN, CNN, CBS, Amazon VOD, HBO Go and more. You can also bundle PlayOn with a PlayLater service which allows you to record any Netflix, Hulu etc. video and watch it later on any device.
What is also great with PlayOn that you do not need to pay for Hulu Plus subscription, but you will still have access to all Hulu channels on any