Complete Home Theater Control
One-Touch Theater Activation
No more juggling multiple remotes. When you're ready to watch, Cinevium orchestrates your entire system:
- LG TV Integration - Automatically powers on your TV and switches to the correct HDMI input
- Denon Amplifier Control - Wakes your AV receiver and selects the proper audio source
- Zidoo Media Player - Seamless playback control with play, pause, and stop commands
- Synchronized Startup - One tap to power on TV, amplifier, and start your movie
Now Playing Dashboard
- Real-time playback status showing what's currently on screen
- Quick navigation back to the playing movie from any screen
- Cross-collection awareness - knows whether you're watching from Movies, Vault, or TV Series
Stunning Visual Interface
Cinema-Quality Presentation
- High-resolution poster grids displaying your entire collection at a glance
- 4K poster support for crystal-clear artwork on large displays
- Beautiful backdrop slideshows on the home screen featuring fanart from your collection
- Rich movie detail pages with plot summaries, ratings, runtime, and release information
Touch-Optimized Design
- Large, responsive touch targets designed for wall-mounted displays
- Smooth swipe gestures for navigating between movies and returning to grids
- Custom dropdown menus built specifically for touch interaction
- Full-screen kiosk mode with no distracting browser elements
On-Screen Keyboard
- Purpose-built touch keyboard that appears when needed
- Optimized key layout for media searches
- Quick access keys including .com for URL entry
Smart Media Organization
Automatic Library Management
- NAS/Network scanning - Point to your media folders and Cinevium does the rest
- NFO metadata parsing - Works seamlessly with Tiny Media Manager, Ember, Kodi, and other media managers
- Incremental updates - Only processes new or changed files on subsequent scans
- Orphan cleanup - Automatically removes entries for deleted media
Rich Metadata Integration
- TMDB integration - Automatically fetches missing information from The Movie Database
- Actor photo downloads - Populates your cast lists with real photos
- Actor biography downloads - Populates your cast lists with individual biography
- Trailer fetching - Finds and links trailers for your movies
- TMDB ID linking - Connects your library to the world's largest movie database
Powerful Browsing Tools
- Genre filtering - Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi, and more
- Actor browsing - See all movies featuring your favorite actors
- Year filtering - Browse by release decade or specific years
- Rating sorting - Find the highest-rated films in your collection
- Favorites system - Bookmark movies for your watchlist
- Full-text search and sorting with on-screen touch keyboard
- Multiple sort options - By title, year, rating, date added, or runtime
Multiple Collections
Movies
Your main film library with comprehensive metadata support:
- Poster grid with filtering and sorting
- Detailed movie pages with cast, crew, and plot
- One-tap playback to your Zidoo player
- Trailer preview before watching
- Genre and actor statistics
- Multiple movie collections - Create separate libraries for different purposes (4K Collection, Kids Movies, Foreign Films, etc.)
The Vault
A password-protected private collection with complete separation:
- Separate database - Vault content is completely isolated
- Separate NAS path - Store private content on different storage
- Password protection - 4-digit PIN required for access
- Email recovery - Forgot your password? Reset via email
- Full feature parity - Same rich browsing experience as Movies
TV Series
Hierarchical browsing for television content:
- Series overview with poster, description, and season count
- Season browser showing all episodes with thumbnails
- Episode details with plot summary and guest cast
- Continuous playback through episodes
- Progress tracking per series
Music Library
Create the perfect atmosphere with integrated music playback:
- Music video support - Browse and play your music video collection
- MP3 playback - Audio tracks for background music
- Playlist creation - Build custom playlists mixing videos and audio
- Album art display - Visual browsing of your music library
- Shuffle and repeat - Standard playback controls
Seamless Playback Integration
Zidoo Media Player
Cinevium is designed at the moment with support for Zidoo (more media players to come):
- Direct HTTP control - Instant response to play commands
- Library synchronization - Links your Cinevium database with Zidoo's internal library
- Playback status monitoring - Real-time tracking of what's playing
- Transport controls - Play, pause, stop from the interface
Smart Playback Features
- Stop-before-play - Cleanly stops current playback before starting new content
- Cross-collection switching - Move between Movies and Vault without conflicts
- Resume support - Pick up where you left off (via Zidoo)
Enterprise-Grade Security
Access Control
- Admin password - Protect settings and system configuration
- Vault password - Separate PIN for private collection access
- Email recovery - Password reset via configured SMTP server
Configuration Protection
- NAS credentials secured - Connection details protected behind admin access
- System settings locked - Prevent accidental changes to your setup
Designed for Dedicated Displays
Kiosk Mode Operation
- Full-screen interface - No browser chrome or system UI visible
- Auto-start on boot - Ready when you walk into your theater room
- Hidden cursor - Clean, distraction-free presentation
- Crash recovery - Automatic restart if anything goes wrong
Touchscreen Optimization
- 7" to 24" displays - Optimized layouts for common kiosk sizes
- Wall-mount ready - Perfect for a control panel beside your seating
- No keyboard needed - Complete operation via touch alone
Raspberry Pi Powered
- Silent operation - No fans, no noise in your theater
- Low power consumption - Always-on without high electricity costs
- Compact form factor - Hides behind your display or in a cabinet
- Reliable 24/7 operation - Built for continuous use
Operations Dashboard
Startup Monitoring
When Cinevium starts, watch the progress of background operations:
- Library scanning - See new movies being discovered
- Actor photo fetching - Track TMDB downloads
- Trailer linking - Monitor trailer URL retrieval
- Zidoo synchronization - Watch library linking progress
Manual Controls
- Force rescan - Trigger a full library refresh
- Stop operations - Cancel long-running tasks
- Progress indicators - Real-time status for all background work
Perfect For
- Dedicated home theaters with touchscreen control panels
- Media room installations wanting a premium, professional look
- Large movie collections (100+ titles) needing elegant organization
- Collectors with multiple libraries who want separate browsing for different collections
- Audiophiles and videophiles who demand quality presentation
- Anyone tired of ugly file browsers and basic media interfaces
Technical Specifications
Supported Hardware
- Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (4GB+ RAM recommended)
- Display: Any HDMI touchscreen (7" or larger recommended)
- Media Player: Zidoo Z9X, Z1000 Pro, Z2000 Pro, Z2600, UHD3000, or similar
- TV: LG WebOS televisions (2018 or newer)
- Amplifier: Denon AVR receivers with network control
- Storage: Any NAS or network share (SMB)
Supported Formats
- Video: All formats supported by your Zidoo (MKV, MP4, ISO, BDMV, etc.)
- Audio: MP3, FLAC, and other common formats
- Metadata: NFO files (Kodi/XBMC format)
- Artwork: JPG, PNG posters and fanart (up to 4K resolution)
Network Requirements
- Local network connection to NAS and media player
- Internet for TMDB metadata fetching (optional after initial setup)
- SMTP server access for password recovery emails (optional)
What's Included
- Cinevium Kiosk software
- Automated installation script
- Setup and configuration guide
- 30-day free trial with full functionality
Transform your movie collection from a folder of files into a cinematic experience.