Roku Developer Program

[greubel]

Tried "requires_mkv=1" still doesn't work.

[TheEndless]

"RokuChris" wrote:
The streamFormat value for playing MKV video is "mkv", but you will also need to add a line to your manifest file: requires_mkv=1

I thought this might be the key, but I still can't seem to get it to work. A video that works fine via USB gives me the dreaded "An unexpected problem (but not server timeout or HTTP error) has been detected." error in my test channel. 😞

[RokuKevin]

requires_mkv=1 goes in your manifest file.

--Kevin

[RokuChris]

MKV support in 2.9 is limited to local files.

[rcelestino]

Kevin, Crhis

I saw your posts of wed 02/Feb, and after i read it, i have the next doubt:

it is posible to stream mkv from an http server? (for example mymedia server).If i put "requires_mkv" in the manifest file?

Thanks.

[TheEndless]

"rcelestino" wrote:
Kevin, Crhis
I saw your posts of wed 02/Feb, and after i read it, i have the next doubt:
it is posible to stream mkv from an http server? (for example mymedia server).If i put "requires_mkv" in the manifest file?
Thanks.

No. Per RokuChris's post immediately before yours...

"RokuChris" wrote:
MKV support in 2.9 is limited to local files.

[RokuKevin]

MKV can only be played via USB at this time. It cannot currently be streamed over http.

--Kevin

[ictvtec]

I am thinking about getting a ROKU XDS. It is going to replace my WDTV Live.
I have a WD Sharespace NAS where all my files are stored on it.
Does anyone know if I can stream .mkv files to the XDS like the WD live can? thanks!

[kbenson]

"ictvtec" wrote:
I am thinking about getting a ROKU XDS. It is going to replace my WDTV Live.
I have a WD Sharespace NAS where all my files are stored on it.
Does anyone know if I can stream .mkv files to the XDS like the WD live can? thanks!

Err, the answer, as noted in the post immediately prior to yours, is no. Not currently. MKV is supported only through directly attached USB devices currently.

[ictvtec]

Oh, i thought http meant over the web.
I am trying to do it through DLNA devices.
I'll wait this one out. thanks again!