Raspbmc - XBMC HTPC

The Raspberry Pi can be used for many things. Among others, it can act as Home Media Theater PC (HTPC).

Installation

Download Raspbmc from the official website and install it following the provided instructions.

• Raspbmc: http://www.raspbmc.com/download/
• Wiki: http://www.raspbmc.com/wiki/
• Add-ons: http://www.raspbmc.com/wiki/user/addon-support/

Remote control

See official wiki page: http://www.raspbmc.com/wiki/user/configuring-remotes/

Force HDMI

After the setup, edit the file /config.txt Add:

hdmi_force_hotplug=1
hdmi_drive=2

• hmdi_force_hotplug => allow HDMI hot-plugging
• hdmi_drive=2 => To set normal HDMI mode. Sound signal will be send too through HDMI

SSH

• Get your current IP @ from XBMC. Go to "settings > system info > network"
• SSH on the pi using the following credentials
  • Login: pi
  • Password: raspberry

Overclocking

The default XBMC settings already overclock your Raspberry Pi.