Archive:Raspberry Pi FAQ

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This is the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running on the Raspberry Pi. Template:XBMC FAQ

General FAQ

See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.

How well does it work? Link

Installing XBMC on the Raspberry Pi Link

Is XBMC for Raspberry Pi different from normal XBMC? Link

How do I find out what version of XBMC am I running? Link XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. Note the build date.

Formats and resolutions Raspberry Pi can playback and output Link H.264 (up to High Profile) encoded videos are supported up to 1080P using hardware video decoding. The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers additional video codecs licenses for purchase. At the moment you can purchase MPEG2 and VC1, both with support up to 1080P. Others may be available in the future. Video output via HDMI up to 1080P (the GUI will be rendered at 720P, but video will play up to 1080P). Video output via the component video (RCA) jack will be in SD. USB audio is currently not supported. DVD ISOs and DVD navigation is early in development and might not always work.

Accessing media Link See also: Adding videos to the library and File sharing You can connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network. You can access media on the main SD card or from the USB ports (hard drives, USB stick drives, hubs, all supported).

Add-ons and skins Link

Sleep/Shutdown Link

Remotes for Raspberry Pi Link

Troubleshooting

See also: Troubleshooting

Getting more help with XBMC for Raspberry Pi Link XBMC for Raspberry Pi specific help forum #xbmc IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org. Also see the individual XBMC/OS distribution documentation and support forums noted above.

Userdata folder and logs Link

Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness Link Switch to a different network protocol (especially if you are using SMB), i.e. NFS, FTP, WebDAV, etc. Try sharing the media on another device to rule out a device-specific (or network) issue. Turn off thumbnails, XBMC > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'. Make sure the video is using the h.264 codec (up to High Profile. Hi10P will not work), or (if purchased from the Raspberry Pi Foundation) Mpeg2 or VC-1. Movies with DTS audio tracks stutter. Either you transcode DTS to AC3 or you use passthrough if your equipment allows it. If your TV/receiver supports it, AC3 can also use passthrough to reduce the work on the CPU. If RSS feed is enabled, disable it in settings. This makes the main menu a bit faster.