MAC MINI + LOGITECH HARMONY (ULTIMATE) + PLEX or XMBC setup

[jamlays]

Hi all,

I was impressed by a demonstration I watched of how the 3 aforementioned system serve as a seamless home media entertainment system.

I am not used to apple OS system and wondering if anyone here can kindly advice on how this (MAC MINI + LOGITECH HARMONY (ULTIMATE) will usually be set up to that effect please. Apparently I could use REMOTE BUDDY, XMBC or more alternatives, not sure how this is done.

System

Mac Mini (HDMI connection to amplifier) - OS X Yosemite - 3.06 GHZ intel core 2 duo
Logitech Harmony smart remote / iOS app
PLEX software ..XMBC

Ideally, I would like to set up an ACTIVITY on my remote which leads to PLEX/kodi xmbc starting up on my TV

Thanks in advance and apologies if this question has been asked before.

 

[LazyManc]

Not quite sure what the question is? You seem to have everything covered.

I use a similar setup but store the media on a NAS and just mount it as a network drive.

For Plex you need the media center app (server) and the home theater app (player). This will allow you to stream your media to any other DLNA devices on your network. If you buy a Plex pass you'll also be able to stream your media to a Plex app on a mobile device while out of the house.

The remote wont be able to power the Mac Mini on, so you'll have to leave it running if you don't want to do that bit manually.

 

[jamlays]

Thanks a lot LazyManc...I didnt realize you couldnt power on a Mac mini with a bluetooth or Infrared remote control until now.

I use a Logitech harmony universal remote and wanted to configure it in such a way that at the press of a single button on the remote, plex theatre comes on, what do I do?

cheers

 

[CrispyXUK]

Just press the menu key and plex will start