
For a guide to configuring it to work with a TV tuner - a feature introduced in version 12.0, click here. XBMC 12.1 FINAL is available now as a free, open-source download for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
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The update is rounded off by a large number of stability improvements and crash fixes across all supported platforms. Seven new languages - primarily Asian - have been added, while problems with several add-ons due to broken binary read/write in XBMC’s Python interface have also been resolved. There’s added support for additional Xbox 360 controller types as well as broader, more intelligent support for CEC devices, which enable users to control XBMC via their TV remote using the HDMI cable connected to their XBMC device. The Raspberry Pi build sees the player optimized for more efficient playback, improved subtitle support and unspecified crash fixes. The new Apple TVs do not have hard drives or Component Cable outputs and support Airplay out of the box. There are also a few other minor differences in size, power consumption, software options/OS and so on.
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AirPlay support has also been improved, with more reliable discovery of XBMC implemented.Īpple TV enhancements include support for iOS 6 on Apple TV 2, plus a fix that ensures XBMC doesn’t crash when listed on the Apple TV top shelf. Also, the newest Apple TV, the 3rd Gen, allows for 1080p HD playback, where the older ones only support 720p HD playback. Read: Low-power budget HTPC build 2014 for a HTPC NAS Combo To upgrade XBMC to Kodi on Mac, head over to the Kodi download. Copy and paste it under a different name.

Note that the settings folder on OSX is hidden. The volume buttons have been remapped to control the OS X volume rather than XBMC’s own volume control – a tweak replicated with the new Android build. To upgrade XBMC to Kodi on OS X, backup the XBMC settings folder. OS X users gain support for using their Mac’s native audio output device, plus hardware decoding in OS X. Many of XBMC 12.1’s fixes revolve around Apple devices.
