moonlight-embedded-launcher

Docker container/Kodi launcher for running moonlight-embedded on LibreELEC/Raspberry Pi systems.

Background:

This Docker container/Kodi addon-on was developed to enable moonlight game streaming on LibreELEC systems. Since LibreELEC is a "just enough" distribution dependencies for moonlight-embedded are missing, requiring the use of a Docker container to run. A simple add-on lets you launch moonlight-embedded from within Kodi and stream games from your PC to your LibreELEC devicee. More info on moonlight-embedded can be found here: https://github.com/irtimmer/moonlight-embedded

Prerequisites:

• Raspberry Pi device with LibreELEC installed, connected to local network via ethernet (preferred) or wifi
• Gaming PC with Steam and Nvidia GeForce Experience installed, connected to local network via ethernet (preferred) or wifi
• Basic familiarity with ssh and terminal for installation

Instructions:

1. Enable Nvidia Gamestream on your gaming PC

GeForce Experience/Settings/Shield/Gamestream (move slider to right)

2. Enable Avahi in LibreELEC

Kodi/Add-ons/LibreELEC Configuration/Services/Enable Avahi

3. Enable Docker in LibreELEC

Kodi/Add-ons/Install from repository/LibreELEC Add-ons/Services/Docker

4. SSH into your LibreELEC device, download/extract the latest release of this repository to your LibreELEC device and run install.sh

wget https://github.com/clarkemw/moonlight-embedded-launcher/archive/v0.2/moonlight-embedded-launcher-0.2.zip
unzip moonlight-embedded-launcher-0.2.zip
cd moonlight-embedded-launcher-0.2
bash ./install.sh

5. The installer script will guide you through the process. The only user interaction required is during the pairing process. The LibreELEC terminal will give you a 4 digit code, and you will see a pop-up on your gaming PC to enter the code.

Searching for server...
Connect to 192.168.0.101...
Generating certificate...done
Please enter the following PIN on the target PC: 4321

6. Install the launcher add-on from the script.moonlight-embedded-launcher.zip file

Kodi/Add-ons/Install from zip file/Select script.moonlight-embedded-launcher.zip

7. Launch moonlight-embedded from within Kodi and enjoy your game streaming experience. Exit Steam (power icon) to stop streaming/re-open Kodi.

Kodi/Add-ons/Game add-ons/Moonlight Embedded Launcher

Troubleshooting:

TBD