Kylo Community

Video wont go fullscreen

2012-05-13T13:24:48-05:00

First of all great program ive been looking for something like this for ages. I just recently installed Kylo and added it to my WMC7 and so far its working flawlessly but im having problems viewing video from one particular website
( http://www.afl.com.au/video/tabid/76/default.aspx ) when i try to put any of the sites video into fullscreen it will only enlarge to about 80% of my screen (see pic). Viewing this websites video from my computers browser (not through Kylo) works fine im able to view it in fullscreen but for some reason does not work properly through Kylo. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Source code dependencies (compilation for Linux)

2012-05-15T06:43:03-05:00

It’s very nice to see that Kylo gets open sourced. I really appreciate that. Thanks!

I’m OpenLGTV BCM developer (open source part of firmware for LG TVs) and I would like to port Kylo for my project.
Currently I’m using stock WebKit @ GTK based web browser that doesn’t have any interface and remote control can send just 0-9, arrows + few more key codes, so I need to program remote control using JavaScript code injected to web pages. That’s not the optimal solution and my interface is ugly.

I’ve been pointed that Kylo is now open sourced so I have decided to take a look at it.
I’ve made a quick look at sources and am I missing anything or the sources are incomplete or Kylo is a pack of addons for Mozilla/XUL based web browsers?
Would you describe a bit more how does the compilation work and besides Python and CMAKE what are other dependencies for compiling (and running) it?
What display environment is used to display image on screen?
What’s used to get inputs from mouse?

In TV I have DirectFB as base environment for inputs and display.
Stock web browser uses GTK2 libs linked to DirectFB.
I thought that I could compile Kylo with linking to currently used GTK2 libs to get it to work with DirectFB.

Hillcrest Labs Turns Kylo® Web Browser for TV Over to Open Source Community

2012-05-15T09:52:25-05:00

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/—Hillcrest Labs today announced that it has released the source code for the award-winning Kylo® Web browser to the open source community for the first time. Kylo is a free, Mozilla-based TV browser uniquely designed to view online content on TVs connected to the Internet. When used with a Freespace® pointer, like Hillcrest’s award-winning Scoop™, Kylo makes it easy to surf the Web, watch online video and play casual point-and-click Internet games, whether in the living room, family room, bedroom or dorm room. It is compatible with the Mac OS® and Windows®.

Hillcrest will provide the Kylo source code under the Mozilla Public License (MPL) 2.0 to enable developers to create new and different versions that extend its features and enables new uses. As such, developers can copy, modify and redistribute the Kylo platform and source code without a separate commercial license, and without paying royalties or fees. Hillcrest will remain active in the future development and support of the Kylo browser for TV. The open source version of Kylo is available for free via download at GitHub and http://www.kylo.tv.

“Releasing Kylo to the open source community is a natural progression for the TV browser,” said Steve Scheirey, vice president of TV software and services at Hillcrest Labs. “Kylo has always been a distinct initiative apart from our core Freespace business. By releasing Kylo’s source code, we expect to see new innovations and product enhancements from a much broader development community.”

The Kylo Web browser was specifically developed for browsing and viewing the Web on a TV screen using a Freespace or other pointing device. Primary applications include dedicated home theatre PCs (HTPCs), laptops and ultrabooks with HDMI connectivity, and digital media players using Windows or Mac operating systems. Kylo is not meant to replace traditional browsers such as Internet Explorer®, Safari® or Firefox® for “2-foot use” on standard computer display screens. Unlike other applications or websites, Kylo does not offer a “walled garden” of aggregated video content. Instead, it is a fully featured Web browser that lets users browse the open Internet. Compared to conventional browsers, the Kylo browser provides more onscreen viewing space with less visual clutter; larger fonts and buttons for easy navigation from across the room; an easy-to-use onscreen keyboard; and zoom-and-pan capability for enhanced viewing.

The Kylo Web browser for TV works with any mouse, but is ideal for use with a Freespace-enabled in-air pointing and motion control device. Hillcrest licenses its Freespace motion software and IP under separate commercial terms. Companies that have licensed Hillcrest’s Freespace technology for use in their products include: LG Electronics, Logitech, Roku, SMK Electronics, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Universal Electronics (UEI), Eastman Kodak and others. Announced earlier this year, the new WarpiaTV browser is powered by Kylo, and features a Freespace-enabled wireless motion controller. A custom OEM version of Kylo is also featured in ASUS’ Xtion media center for PCs. Hillcrest’s remote control OEM partners, including UEI and SMK Electronics, are licensed to produce Freespace remote controls, which are ideal for use with Kylo.

Hillcrest has received numerous awards and recognitions including the prestigious CES Innovations Honoree Award multiple times, EE Times’ ACE Award, PC World’s 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs, Popular Mechanics’ Editors Choice, ECN’s Reader’s Choice Tech, and many others. Additional information about Hillcrest’s broad portfolio of natural motion control products is available at: http://www.hillcrestlabs.com. Follow Hillcrest on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HillcrestLabs or Twitter at @HillcrestLabs.

About Hillcrest Labs
Hillcrest Laboratories (a.k.a. Hillcrest Labs) is a market leader in multiplatform motion software and products. The company provides motion solutions under the Freespace® brand for Smart TVs, Blu-ray and streaming media players, smartphones and tablets, game controllers, and other markets. For consumers, Hillcrest offers the Kylo® browser, a free Web browser for TV. For additional information, visit http://www.hillcrestlabs.com.

Hillcrest Labs, Kylo, Freespace, and MotionEngine are trademarks of Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc. All company names and other trademarks remain property of their respective owners.

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Kylo is Open Source!

2012-05-10T16:31:58-05:00

Kylo has been released as open source software under the terms of the MPL!

If you are interested in contributing to the project or you just want to see what goes into making Kylo, here are some places to check out to help you get started:

- Download the Kylo source code

- Documentation

- Team Kylo developer blog

- FAQ

Good luck!

OS does not meet minimum requirements

2010-06-24T21:16:38-05:00

When using Kylo, I get a message that my OS does not meet minimum requirements and to click OK to get help. This takes me to a help page, but does not specifically address the problem. I am running Windows XP Pro, fully upgraded to service pack 3. The processor is a 1.6 Ghz Intel Atom dual. Memory is 1.75 GB. Once I cancel the error message and run Netflix, it seems to work properly. Can anyone tell me why the error message? Thanks

Can I remove things from the Main Page?

2012-04-28T11:51:24-05:00

Hello!

I just installed Kylo…looks great.
I was looking for an easy way to watch tv streams from various sites.
This seems to be perfect!

Question:
Can I modify what is displayed on the main screen.
I have 3 kids and I want to be be able to control what they click on to watch.
Is there an ability to remove show/site icons?

Thanks!
Greg

TV HDMI & Computer HDMI still no piccture

2012-05-01T22:48:59-05:00

I have installed the browser and plugged in the cables. I go to the input but still get no picture or the screen says no signal I was trying to watch Avatar on the FX channel but not luck. Can anyone help me figure out what I have done wrong? I have a Vizio 47 LCD. Using Hdmi SIDE #3. Thank you

browser buttons for netflix and cbs are gone.

2012-02-13T05:21:54-05:00

I had to install bookmarks for netflix and cbs news. I also see Hulu and ESPN3 are gone from the browser buttons. I can install these in the bookmarks section. It is just annoying. LM

Embedded video not displaying.

2012-04-25T14:50:05-05:00

Within Kylo, I don’t see the video that is being embedded in this page:

http://vietcatholic.org/News/Html/97317.htm

I don’t have this issue with Internet Explorer or FireFox. System is Windows 7, but have same issue on Windows XP. Also issue is not Flash-related, since I have tried different version of Flash, including the version included with Kylo.

Windows XP dual monitor problem

2011-04-22T15:57:19-05:00

I’m running Windows XP SP3 with 2 monitors. When I switch screens, it switches for a minute or two then switches back.