(Part 2) Top products from r/nexusplayer

Yeah, ES File Explorer can mount external storage without root through a method no one else uses, sadly. Plus, I don't want to use a file explorer UI, I want to use a media library UI with an interface like XBMC, Plex, or Mizuu. But check the problems that arise with each scenario:

Nexus Player with root: I want to receive updates as soon as they are released, and root is a problem in this scenario. Plus, I'm afraid my girlfriend could mess it up by mistake. Never underestimate the powers of the dark side.

XBMC: Only local streaming, it isn't compatible with Chromecast, so I wouldn't be able to cast to my room. Also, it doesn't work for me as a UPNP server, since it doesn't expose subtitles via UPNP. This is a no go.

Plex: seemingly ideal solution, dumb-proof setup and operation, compatible with chromecast... BUT it needs an always-on computer that acts as a server, or a NAS. You could also get transcoding capability depending on how much you want to spend. But the least you can spend is $300. AND you need transcoding if you want subtitles. So, for me... it's $300 or nothing in regards to Plex.

Mizuu: This app acts only as a library, it uses external player apps to actually play media. It works with local storage as well as SMB and UPNP/DLNA servers. I could buy a QNAP QGenie, use my 256GB SDXC and connect my 1TB WD Passport USB drive, and all of it would be shared via UPNP/DLNA or SMB, plus... it would be useful for storing photos on vacation trips. BUT, I don't know if Mizuu works on the Nexus Player since I haven't received mine yet. And, I don't know if the DLNA/UPNP server on it exposes subtitles, so... there is a risk.

I don't know what to do...

Keep it connected to your router much easier to setup and you can share media through different devices.
I store my media on NAS device and managing it through /r/PleX media server. Works extremely well and does all the transcoding.
The NP though is connected through [Ethernet Network Adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ET4KHJ2/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and [4-Port USB 2.0 Hub] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWF5U0M/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). just make sure its 2.0 usb dont know why but 3.0 wont work.

Logitech 996-000118 Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple Remote (Refurbished) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L5H1IQM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wuePub0J5J985

The one works perfect for my Nexus Player.. and all of my activities as well..
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4/ref=sr_1_8?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1462975515&sr=1-8&keywords=harmony+remote

I've been using this one off Amazon. I like that it has the power switches for each plug and it's powered from the device. It's only got 4 ports so I'm not sure if that meets your need.

You may need to reboot after plugging the dac in. I only tried the analog audio out on the pcm2704. They are stereo only. This may be handy for projectors since they are USB powered and cheaper than HDMI extractors. Note there is not simultaneous audio output from USB and HDMI.

Links
SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MSS6CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yrkoxbR8N0JMM


Phantom YoYo PCM2704 USB Fiber Optic Coaxial Analog Output USB Sound Card Decoding Plate DAC USB Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5NQ12O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KskoxbJFVQ3ER


Griffin Technology iMic - The original USB Stereo Input and Output Audio Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y5D776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wtkoxbHBWFXCF

It's been a long time since I looked at this external drive, so I opened it up to confirm. My mistake, this is a Seagate 320GB drive. It is installed in a cheap Anker USB enclosure. I recall formatting this with the Nexus Player and it works flawlessly. I plugged it into a Windows computer and it shows that the format is FAT32. Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Drive-External-Enclosure-9-5mm/dp/B00H98AXOE

https://www.amazon.com/42T1365-320gb-7200rpm-16mb-Drive/dp/B00DH3IME8

I used this:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00B4GGW5Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

With this:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007MLHREM/ref=pe_386430_30332290_TE_dp_1

And that seems to work great.

I've got a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse with one of their universal dongles in one of the powered ports, a Logitech F710 wireless dongle in the other powered port, and then the Ethernet adapter plugged in the other. (note, I'm not actually using the ethernet adapter right now, since I found I didn't actually need it, but it works). I've also plugged in a wired XBox 360 controller in and that worked too.

> otg cable, then usb hub

This part can be done in one product