Watch BBC iPlayer via XBMC (UK only)
- Download latest version xbmc-iplayerv2 add-on from code.google.com
Version 2.4.14 which I tested on XBMC v11.0 (Eden) can be downloaded from here. - In XBMC got to System > Settings > Add-ons > Install from zip file
- Navigate to the downloaded iPlayer-v2.4.14.zip and install the plug-in
- Go to Videos > Add-ons where you will find a new entry called iPlayer
XBMC addon cannot be deleted - Uninstall option greyed out
Sometimes you may find that XBMC add-on cannot be uninstalled normal way via System > Add-ons as Uninstall option is greyed out. This often happens because add-on is installed in a system wide directory. In this case add-on can be deleted manually from the add-on directory. Location can vary depending on your Operating System and version. Couple of examples below:
- Windows 7 32 bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\XBMC\addons
- Windows 7 64 bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\XBMC\addons
- Ubuntu Linux: /usr/share/xbmc/addons
Watch ITV Player via XBMC
- Download latest version xbmc-itv-player add-on from code.google.com
Version 1.0.7 which I tested on XBMC v11.0 (Eden) can be downloaded from here. - In XBMC got to System > Settings > Add-ons > Install from zip file
- Navigate to the downloaded plugin.video.itv_1.0.7.zip and install the plugin
- Go to Videos > Add-ons where you will find a new entry called ITV
.mkv files - Change Audio and Subtitle Tracks
Free Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is my favourite video player and it does allow to switch audio and subtitle tracks in .mkv files.
You can download Media Player Classic from the official website.
It's also included in one of the most popular K-Lite codec pack.
You may have some problem finding where to change tracks as this option is not placed in the most logical place.
You would expect it to be in Play > Audio, but actually you need to go to Play > Filters > ffdshow Video Decoder
Another useful tool working with .mkv files is MKVToolNix. It's an open source, multi-platform set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files. You can, for example, easily remove unwanted tracks from the file or change which audio track will be default.