PlayIt on XBMC

PlayIt on XBMC sends selected URL to PlayIt service add-on installed on XBMC that resolves link to video and play/queue in player.

What is PlayIt on XBMC?

'PlayIt on XBMC' is a one-of-a-kind Chrome extension designed to elevate your video-watching experience on XBMC. It operates by sending a URL to the PlayIt service add-on running on XBMC. The add-on effectively resolves the URL for the video content link and, if successful, the video is played instantly. It can queue videos, supports YouTube and Dailymotion playlists, handles URLs from most video hosting websites, and auto-updates service add-ons for a seamless user experience.

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By: ajdeveloped

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.19 (42)

Version: 2.7.0 (Last updated: 2013-07-02)

Creation date: 2013-07-02

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://*/PlayIt
notifications
tabs
contextMenus

Size: 370.69K

Ranking

# 17521 ▼ 42

Other rankings

#2953 in Just for Fun ▲ 6 #150 in embed keyword 10 ▲ 5 #220 in playlist keyword 14 ▲ 7

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Extension summary

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A new exciting way to play videos on your favorite media player XBMC.

How it works: Sends a URL to PlayIt service add-on running on XBMC. This add-on resolves the URL for video content link. If found, video will be played. Features:

Queue videos to XBMC player by sending consecutive requests.
Supports YouTube playlist and Dailymotion playlist.
Supports most of the Video Hosting website URL.
Auto-update service add-ons, keeps you up to date on fixes. This service add-on can be download from AJ Add-ons repository: http://code.google.com/p/apple-tv2-xbmc/

PlayIt Chrome extension comes with following features:

Easy accessible button to send Current Active URL to XBMC PlayIt service add-on or enable Frame View (Checkout screenshot).
Finds videos embedded into iframe and embed containers on current page. Checkout screenshot.
Context menu item to quickly select a video link and send it across your favorite XBMC.
Many more features going to come. Enjoy!

User reviews

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Pros

Works fine if installed correctly and proper ports are configured
Great addon when functioning properly
User-friendly interface is appreciated by some users

Cons

Not working with Chrome for many users
Port restrictions limit usability (only allows ports 8100-8199)
Includes ads and potential security concerns
Installation issues with the XBMC addon

Most mentioned

Not working with Chrome anymore
Port restriction issues
Functionality is affected by the requirement for specific ports
Issues with installation and setup
Ads and potential for malware

Recent reviews

Used to work. Now it doesn't. Tried on different computers and tablets. Unistalled/Reinstalled. WAS a great extension for XBMC, but is usless now.

SRM, 2014-08-26

AJ, Can you please have a look! Its not working with chrome anymore! working with FireFox but not with Chrome.

Infinity minus 1 (GurYaad), 2014-08-16

It works fine if you follow the instructions and install the plugin first. The xbmc webserver port does not matter. I have a raspberry pi with Openelec and the webserver port 80 running. The port of the playit service is set to 8100 in both systems (the xbmc plugin and the browser plugin) and it just works fine. The default port of 8181 does somehow cause problems.