The Pi kit came with a MicroSD card with NOOBS preinstalled on it and all I needed to do is when booting, hold shift and select the LibreElec OS to install. With all of that, I had everything I needed to get running. This came with instructions but they were poor and going with experimenting first helped me find a happier setup. The remote "just worked" which was so awesome.įor the screen, I ordered a LG 24MK400H which was the perfect side for my needs, wall-mountable and on special □ The mounting solution I grabbed a Brateck LDA18-220 Aluminum Articulating Wall Mount Caravan Bracket, which is really awesome and easy for mounting. ![]() Since the Pi will be behind the screen, the line of sight will be an issue. I opted for the OSMC Remote Control which has a small USB dongle and uses radio signals rather than infrared, which means it does not need line of sight. no instructions.Īlso ordered from PiShop was the remote control since I want this to be like a TV, I do not want a keyboard or mouse. ![]() Putting together the "case" was maybe the most head-scratching aspect since it is just screws, plastic and a fan. If you are in South Africa, I grabbed mine from PiShop and grabbed the essentials kit. I don't have a smart reason for that decision. This was clearly time to improve the experience with a kitchen screen - a smart TV would be perfect but their lack of support means it is a show stopper for me. I am not alone in this behaviour, everyone in my home does this and often at dinner we share youtube videos by propping a phone up on the toaster and huddling around it. ![]() I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I love to cook and so I am often in there with my phone listening to a podcast or, if it is a Saturday morning, watching Show of the week.
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