Version: 9.2.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-29
Votes: 0
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Libreelec has been with me for a long time now. Its in my RPi Zero w, RPi 3 B and 3B plus. The thing I've learned over the time is that you don't update every updates now and than, instead you only update to major updates for example 9.0 to 9.2 and nothing in between. It is rock stable and dependable. The only downside is you don't get to install packages like torrent download extension as you see in OSMC.
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-26
Votes: 1
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Simply the best just-enough-OS for the Raspberry Pi. I've been using it since the original Pi B+ and it started from the fork from OpenELEC. No Complaints.
Simply works, is responsive. If you're looking for a quick way to get a HTPC going, this is your answer. Just dd the image to an SD card and it boots right up to Kodi.
If you're new, note that there is no desktop or desktop environment. No browser or default add-ons. You'll have to install your add-ons manually after adding repos, or use a shared drive from another computer with your content (over samba is probably the easiest).
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Version: 9.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-09
Votes: 8
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This is just my opinion, but I think LibreELEC is awesome! I totally agree with the fork and read many threads on the topic, but the original OpenELEC development was simply too slow. With LibreELEC, there has been excellent developer support and the development for the Odroid C2 has been excellent. Since the price of the C2 is so low, I would recommend trying it first on the Odroid C2 and using ethernet instead of Wifi if possible. Not sure if this is made for NOOB's, so some research and configuration may be needed, but after you do your homework, LibreELEC is well, AWESOME! So a big thank you for all the hard work and development on one of the best distributions made for ARM CPU's for multimedia. ARM CPU's sip electricity and the C2 has enough compute power to run LibreELEC well. I don't see how a Pi-Zero has near the CPU power desired to run it though, but glad it works fine on that for those running it on a Pi-Zero. Read the forums on LibreELEC and on HardKernel for the C2 and that has lots of great useful information as well. Not enough people read the forums imho.
LELLL - LibreELEC, Learn it, Love it, Live it:)
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 4
Date: 2019-08-16
Votes: 0
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Started with KODI on a PC, shifted to R-Pi, used 8.25, worked for a month or so, then constant lock-ups. I deleted all addons, reinstalled, updated, but still had consistent freezes.
I've since installed OSMC almost a year ago and have had zero problems. OSMC is far more stable.
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Version: 9.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-28
Votes: 2
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I mainly use LibreELEC on my Odroid C2; but it is occasionally used on my Raspberry Pi Zero W and Raspberry Pi 4.
When running, the playing is mainly controlled through the TV's or Receiver's remote control. As a multimedia player solution I really love it. My previous player was a WD TV Live, and this solution is better in many ways. LibreELEC is also getting steadily better. There were very few improvements made to the WD TV, and it was all too quickly rendered obsolete.
When video technology (in other words new codecs) moves forward and the Odroid is no longer suitable, then you just change the operating system on the boot drive, and it is still a very good single board computer for other tasks.
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-28
Votes: 2
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Great software that works well with constant development on many diffent systems and architechtures. I used to use openelec but after a massive wait for a new realse and a lot of bugs and crashing a few times a day(at least for me) changing to libreelec was a game changer as problems was less commen. Mainly used in my case for streaming youtube to TV, much better interface and more responsive than SmartTV apps and the like.
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-07-26
Votes: 0
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So far it's best for home media center, but for watching tv via satellite it's still not really comfy. For watching satellite tv I still prefer Enigma2 based rather than LibreELEC. It's a bit heavy on loading channels especially when we switch between channels.
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Version: 9.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-05-11
Votes: 1
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Upgrade from 9.01 to 9.02 without problems on rpi3B.
Only rating 9 because I need more tests.
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Version: 9.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-23
Votes: 37
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Works perfectly on Pi 3B+. Couldn't ask for more (ore less in the case of Libreelec - just enough OS for Kodi). I experience NO lag. I love that it comes with
1) A WiFi hotspot!
2) SSH - makes it easy to upload files
3) Bluetooth control
4) WiFi control
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Version: 9.0.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-02-08
Votes: 0
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Runs great on two NUC pc (one for basement "Cinema" and one for the living room).
This latest version (9.0) has smooth out any remaining problems I previously had (ie: Chromium browser crash... now replaced with Google Chrome).
Just a small glitch : had to configure custom audio out for Chrome in order to have audio from HDMI. For that, I would have given 9.9 instead of 10! :P
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-01-05
Votes: 2
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Remember to do clean install - this will clear up most problems.
Avoid non- official add-ons.
Having a multi year old installation with stuff installed and uninstalled is the likely cause of most problems.
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-08
Votes: 9
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It is getting better at every update, keep up the good work..!!
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Version: 8.2.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-05
Votes: 3
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Runs Great. Just like always. Top Entertainment System.
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Version: 8.2.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-03-24
Votes: 0
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Never had any problems on my eminent tv box running kodi.
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Version: 8.2.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-03-20
Votes: 4
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Pros:
My wife has been asking me to reinstall Kodi on our computer. She is not very computer literate, and I was attempting to elimate the desktop so it would be easier for her. I know my way around Linux, but was struggling to have an elegant design and still be resource friendly. After several disappointing attempts I found LibreELEC and figured "what have I got to loose." What a suprise! Everything just worked and I now have a happy wife
Optimizing for my hardware made a HUGE difference is performance! LibreELEC made it easy. So much less work than manual configuration.
Cons:
The setup screen seemed to load multiple times... but this was a minor annoyance and I'm not sure that I didn't have something to do with it.
Installed on an old computer with AMD A6 processor and 4 gigs of ram.
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Version: 8.2.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-03-17
Votes: 7
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Libre ELEC is the best solution I have found so far for turning an old machine (Dell Optiplex GX520, in my case) into a home multimedia device - runs great (no lags), installs easy, provides straight access to add-ons, updates without a hassle ... the only thing I found lacking to my taste is a bit more system customisation control, both during installing and running it ... ah, and a lack of a driver for my Freecom USB TV tuner, but most likely, this is an upstream kernel module deficiency ... all in all - great work, LibreELEC team, way to go!
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Version: 8.2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-03-05
Votes: 0
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runs great on an old laptop with an old slow USB flash drive. Super easy, and no waiting for buffering, like I have to do on the same machine with a faster USB drive running Mint 18.3. Mint would pause the video once every 5 minutes to buffer for about 10 seconds, but not LibreElec! Thanks, LibreElec team!
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2017-09-27
Votes: 1
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Running on Intel NUC5PPYH - runs flawlessly.
I wish all distros could run this well...
Direct upgrade path from OpenELEC, so no need to reconfigure.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2017-08-24
Votes: 4
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Very easy to install and update, runs Kodi with little to no issues. Works even on older hardware which not all media center distros can do.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2017-08-21
Votes: 0
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Great OS.
It took about 5 minutes to install, another 5 to install a couple of plugins.
Installed on Acer Veriton N282G.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2017-08-16
Votes: 1
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Very stable little os version just for Kodi. Great Support and up to date releases. I switched from OpenElec. Installation is on a Asus Chrombox.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2017-06-27
Votes: 0
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One of the best media center projects out there. Awesome development team and very supportive community. I previously ran LibreELEC (and before that OpenELEC) on 2 Chromeboxes and a laptop. Earlier this year replaced those with 3 ODRIOD C2's. I'm glad I went the C2 route. Freed up my Chromeboxes and laptop for other projects.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2017-06-23
Votes: 2
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Could not make it run. Continuous flickering of screen as soon as you try to configure Kodi. Tried several times but finally gave up and installed archbang. Pity.
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2017-06-06
Votes: 0
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I use it with an Raspberry Pi 2B and it is an awesome groundary for my media center.
Great thing!
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Version: 8.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2017-05-29
Votes: 2
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Actually works on most legacy hardware, unlike the mess that has been made of Openelec with version 8.03
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Version: 8.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2017-04-27
Votes: 4
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Im using LibreELEC with Raspberry PI 3.
I tried the many raspberry pi OS out there for media and file sharing use, and this is currently the best of the bunch.
Very stable ultra lite OS without an OS GUI of its own, but it does not need it as it boots directly into KODI. OS setting can be managed from within KODI settings or one can install a add-on CLI. But really if you need this you can use the SSH functions from you tablet, notebook for remote setup, monitoring and upgrading.
For remote control of the media player a wifi keyboard is good or better use your smart phone with free app from play store work great. I use it both as Media Player and file server using the build in samba functionality. It can play HDMI to TV and stream to one device concurrently without any stalls. Just a note the wifi file share speed is not great but this is a hardware limitation that I bypassed using a ethernet cable between device and router.
The security is a bit weak for example on SSH the root password is preset so switching on SSH has its risks albeit low. It does however allow the installing of add-on apps like OpenVPN so if you are streaming from a not to legal site your ID id hidden.
LibreELEC is a fork from OpenELEC which seems to have stalled in development for over a year, although I hear things have started again.
LibreELEC has a great team that keeps the linux Kernel etc and Kodi versions current. This distro is fit for purpose but if you want a full OS for raspberry pi then look elsewhere.
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Version: 8.0.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2017-04-10
Votes: 2
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Works very well on my Acer Revo.
I was on OpenELEC until 2016 and moved to LibreELEC with no problem.
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