[2013M3]

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I know there are a few threads out there but not sure I have the complete picture so starting a new one, 2024.

I have 2020 M50i with RSE.

So in order to watch movies on the RES here are options:

1) get DVD/blu Ray and plug it in and just watch. This is old school and limits what you can watch.
2) get a usb drive and store movies as MP4. If so, how do you convert movies to MP4? most streaming services don’t let you save them in Mp4. Is there a legal and safe way to save movies from streaming services to MP4?
3) HDMI connection: I’m already paying for disney, hulu, paramount, apple tv, netflix etc, which I can watch on my ipad (after downloading stuff on to the ipad), I have to get ROKU or firestick? Seems easier just to watch it on an ipad.

Seems like never ending format war.

Anyone have an easy way around this? Or did everyone just give up the RSE and use ipads?

[bmrguy03]

Does yours not already have the blu-ray player installed? Mine does and I just put in blu-rays or DVDs for the kids to watch.

As far as HDMI, I currently use an Apple AV (audio/video) adapter for the iPad which has its own internet connection to stream.

[Jerry333]

firestick works for me

[Next Level Auto Brokers]

I use the apple AV adapter as well and the kiddos love it
also keeps me from looking at my phone when driving

[bmrguy03]

Originally Posted by Next Level Auto Brokers

I use the apple AV adapter as well and the kiddos love it
also keeps me from looking at my phone when driving

I tried the official Apple adapter but was disappointed when it didn’t allow you to charge at the same time. I was able to get Best Buy’s version for $11 slightly used and it works perfectly. Another cable I’ve tried and use primarily is an aftermarket USB C to HDMI for the Nintendo switch off of Amazon for $20. I just plug my usb c charging cable into it and works great. It also looks a lot cleaner with just one cable. Be sure to get the brand with the gold plated connector. The other brand wouldn’t let me stream due to not have some kind of copy protection chip.