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==Known issues==
==Known issues==
* Audio passthrough for some users will likely require '''[[SPMC]]''', which is a modified version of Kodi.
* Wifi on the OUYA might not be enough for some high bitrate HD streams. In this case, using wired ethernet is recommended.
* Wifi on the OUYA might not be enough for some high bitrate HD streams. In this case, using wired ethernet is recommended.
* '''FIXED''' via OUYA firmware updates and XBMC v13 Gotham - {{s|There seems to be some HDMI handshaking issues that sometimes prevent audio-passthrough from working between an OUYA and an audio receiver. A temp work around might be to unplug/replug in HDMI cables or switch video inputs to re-establish the HDMI connection. The unofficial SPMC version of XBMC has some additional audio hacks to help with multichannel and passthrough audio.}}


* Android, which OUYA's OS is based on, is limited right now to 60Hz. Those with media that plays back at 50Hz might see occasional stutter.
* Android, which OUYA's OS is based on, is limited right now to 60Hz. Those with media that plays back at 50Hz might see occasional stutter.

Revision as of 07:50, 9 March 2015

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Attention talk.png Read this page and still need help? Check out the XBMC for Android XBMC.org support forum or this XBMC thread on http://ouyaforum.com.

OUYA is an Android-based game console and set-top-box that contains a relatively powerful ARM processor that can handle most heavy XBMC skins, in addition to outputting video in Full HD (1080p). The first version of XBMC to officially support the OUYA was v13 "Gotham" which can easily be sideloaded. Two unofficial versions are also available; "XBMC for Ouya" (an unofficial build submitted to the Ouya Store by Ouya themselves (which lacks DTS and AC3 audio decoding support due to licensing issues) and "SPMC" (a fork of XBMC released by XBMC developer Koying that have Ouya support but must be sideloaded).

Main topics

Other OUYA-specific wiki pages for topics, guides, and advice. For everything else, standard XBMC pages will normally apply.

icon HOW-TO:Install XBMC on OUYA
HOW-TO:Install XBMC on OUYA
icon Android FAQ
Android FAQ
icon How-to's
icon Controller
icon Known issues
icon Random notes
icon Links

Installing

HOW-TO:Install XBMC on OUYA

How-to's

Assorted how-to's related to XBMC running on OUYA that have been added to the wiki:


Controller

OUYA-Controller-Map-store.jpg


Known issues

  • Audio passthrough for some users will likely require SPMC, which is a modified version of Kodi.
  • Wifi on the OUYA might not be enough for some high bitrate HD streams. In this case, using wired ethernet is recommended.
  • Android, which OUYA's OS is based on, is limited right now to 60Hz. Those with media that plays back at 50Hz might see occasional stutter.
  • Volume control does not adjust the volume level. It will mute the audio if volume is turned all the way down.

Random notes

Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.

  • If you want to open XBMC automatically when the OUYA boots up, you can choose between two applications, "BootyCall" or "Auto pilot", both are available on the OUYA store.
BootyCall [1] ($2.99) - This application functions as a default launcher ensuring your chosen application, XBMC/Kodi in this case, is the first application loaded and also is returned to upon exiting other applications.
Auto Pilot [2] (Free) - When installed the name will show up as "BOOT". Connecting the BlueTooth remote may close XBMC after, to avoid this issue, use an XBMC remote (Official, Yatse, etc...).


  • Easy Infra red remote (no root): I figured the easiest way on getting IR is to use a cheap "PC Remote". The "PC Remote" receiver actually emulates a full keyboard based on infra red and starts at 5 USD (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0050PUGZE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new). You can later swap this remote for a remote with learning capabilities, as the Sony RMVLZ620 (~25 USD), you learn the codes from the "PC Remote" and you get yourself an awesome IR solution that will keep working even if you get those pesky Ouya updates.


  • OUYA Specific Addon Repo: You can find an OUYA specific repository of addons available, [3](Eldon's XBMC Repo). Some of the plugins are specific to the OUYA platform, while others will work on android devices in general.

See also

  • Android hardware - Other Android platform which Kodi supports hardware video decoding on.
  • Android - Android operating system information in regards to Kodi usage.

Links