MLNetflix Plugin
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About
MLNetflix plugin allows for the playback of Netflix instant download movies on any PC running the ClientSvc application.
This plugin will allow you to browse your Netflix Watch-Now queue and allow you to stream the movie to the PC of your choosing.
NetFlix movies are protected by DRM and this plugin DOES NOT remove or attempt to modify any DRM that is embedded in the movie. The movies will only play in the Netflix Silverlight Media Player.
Requirements
Latest versions of:
MainLobby 3 Server version 3.75.120 or higher
MLClientSvc Plugin and Agent version 3.90.x
MainLobby 3 Client version 3.0.151.100
WebLobby 3 (Optional)
Silverlight Media Player as installed by browsing to the Netflix website and installing the player
[Netflix] subscription with Instant Movie service
Installation
To use this plugin you must be running the latest versions of MLServer and the MLClientSvc plugins and agents. WebLobby is optional but convenient.
Download the latest MLNetflix plugin and client software from MLInstaller's drivers section.
On all the PCs where you want to play your movies you must log into Netflix using Internet Explorer and install their movie player and play at least one movie. You have to do this on the MLServer PC so the login cookies are set that allows MLServer to access your movie queue.
Netflix Member Login
Usage
When you install the latest Mainlobby client you will find sample Netflix scenes in the Content\0019\1920x1080\Movies folder. The main browser scene is Netflix_Thumbs_Browse.mls. See Below. Using the Netflix plugin and player requires a PC with a remote control that emulates a mouse since you will have to interact with the Silverlight player when you launch the movie. A [Gyration] GYR4101US Air Music Remote works great in this application.
Movie Details Scene
Use the standard buttons on the remote to navigate the scene. Press the OK button to see the movie details. If you select a TV series with multiple episodes then you can use the Next Track / Previous Track to buttons to select the episode. Pressing Play will launch the Silverlight player on the selected PC.
Playing the Movie
When you play the movie the Netflix player will launch in a window on the selected PC. You will have to now use the mouse emulator on your remote in order to control the player. Once you click on the fullscreen button the movie will zoom to fill the screen and the transport controls will be removed.
