Play Netflix/Hulu on Popcorn Hour (and Xbox/PS3)

MediaMall brings us PlayOn, a piece of software that you install on a networked PC allowing you to stream Hulu, Netflix, ESPN, and other online content to your Popcorn Hour, PS3, or Xbox. We take a look at the functionality using the Popcorn Hour as a testbed. From the Real HT Info Podcast.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Netflix
• Popcorn
• Hour
• Real
• HT
• Info
• RHTI
• Media
• Streamer
• Hulu
• PS3
• Xbox

[heavyd777]

Wow, this is old. Still some good info but the 300 series are out now. PS3 are overrated anyway. Unless you are a heavy gamer why buy it? PCH is far cheaper and better.

[realhtinfo]

@heavyd777 Yep, the video is getting a little long in the tooth and, in fact, playon has changed their business model substantially. With Hulu and Netflix support (among others), the Roku is my favorite media device right now, though they'll pry my HTPC w/ WMC, Hulu Desktop, and Plex out of my cold, dead hands. Popcorn hour still has it's place, but until they can add mainstream services support, I'm afraid they'll only continue to find success in the Non-US markets.

[comicus59]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do I get the Popcorn Hour to use the downloaded add-on? Do I download it to the Popcorn Hour? How do I do that? I'm a nubie at all of this. How do I get the Popcorn Hour to use/download Netflix?

[realhtinfo]

The playon software is installed on a computer on your network. The computer streams netflix/hulu, transcodes (converts) that file into one that PH will recognize, and then sends it to the popcorn hour.

[mrfrosty8172]

WHAT A RIP OFF

all u need is a free download that is an add-on the media center

then through ur 360 u can access the web

[realhtinfo]

Sounds great, what's the name of the plug-in? Does it work for PS3, popcorn hour, and other DLNA devices also, or just the 360? Does it work with Netflix, Hulu, and others?

[KilltheCableBill]

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[eugovector]

@DJBudGreen

Excellent tip...I'm glad this has been updated. I may have to give Play On another chance in my system.

[DJBudGreen]

Even FF works for me to a point. It will FF through to whatever amount has been buffered, INCLUDING COMMERCIALS. Granted the buffer is small so you'll burn through the buffer in about 10-15 seconds. But just pause it again, let the buffer fill and FF again. Limited, but functional nonetheless. I've got Playon running to an PCH A-100. PC is wired as well as PCH. Wireless will not allow FF but plays OK.

[gurragreat]

all of the addons put into your pc media center will b imported to the xbox media center

[mrfrosty8172]

its just another thing we dont need

thats the point

[ichigo36093]

lol for an add on media center you need a pc lol.

whats the point then