CMC v4.0 represents the 3rd anniversary of Chameleon MediaCenter. To celebrate our journey into year number 4, I knew CMC v4.0 needed to be very special…
Since the very first versions of Chameleon MediaCenter (back when it was known is MM Browser), users have wished for the capability to directly access the My Movies data with CMC, just like WMC did, instead of scanning media folders looking for metadata files to import.
For those users I say: Wish granted!
CMC v4.0 includes a brand new companion app, Chameleon CentralController (CCC), which directly sends your My Movies collection data to all of your CMC clients. No more will you have to export metadata to your media folders with CME, only to read it right back in with a Sync in CMC.
CCC works as an interface between My Movies and CMC, giving CMC direct access to your collection. This includes support for Offline Titles and (brand new in My Movies v5.30) Movie Collections. CCC allows you to see more ALL of your My Movies collection in CMC. But wait, there’s more!
CCC also introduces User Accounts to CMC. You can configure separate user accounts for family members, friends, guests, even renters, each with their own display preferences and parental restrictions. Also, each user account separately tracks watched title history (which you can review in CCC) and has their own personal WatchList.
Together, CMC + CCC is the My Movies on Windows Media Center solution you’ve been looking for.
You can still use CME to export metadata to files if you prefer. Metadata files work better for mobile users on the go who only take a portion of their gigantic movie collection with them. You can also use both solutions for the best of both worlds: CME for portable metadata files, and CCC for the best possible experience when you’re at home. Though CCC is such a huge improvement, we highly recommend it over CME for all users.
v4.0 also has a lot of bug fixes and new features in both CMC and CME, too many to list here, so head on over to the Download page for the full changelog.
CMC v4.0 is a free upgrade for all users. For current users, if you’ve granted firewall access then CMC will let you auto-update to the new version the next time you run CMC. Otherwise, you can manually download and install v4.0.
'My Movies' Library Browser
The best way to browse your My Movies media collection on Windows 7/8.x/10 without the hassel of WMC. CMC integrates will all popular media players for video playback.
Music Library
You spent years building your music collection. Don't throw it all away - rediscover it with CMC's audiophile quality audio engine and gorgeous WMC inspired graphics.
Links to HDHomeRun for Live TV & DVR
Enjoy live and recorded TV across your network using SiliconDust's HDHomeRun TV tuner. CMC works as your media hub to seamlessly switch to the HDHomeRun app so you can enjoy Over-the-Air (OTA) or cable TV (CableCard).
Powerful App & URL Launcher
CMC becomes the hub of your HTPC with pre-configured and custom External Links to open any Windows program/app, or URLs. Plus CMC hotkeys enable your programmable remote to launch an External Link with a push of a button.
“Thank you very much for your support. You rock, man!
The more I’m using and getting into CMC and CCC the more I discover that it replaces WMC + My Movies front end, 100%.”
– George Portelli-Hale via Email
“You’ve gone above and beyond with all your help. Thank you! I really like your product and now that my issues are ironed out I’ll be purchasing it for two other machines in my home. Thank you for your initiative and ingenuity in getting [CMC] going and allowing all the Windows users to continue using the MyMovies product.”
“You have literally achieved what probably every WMC enthusiast dreamed about, cloning WMC for the future and even improving on it in many ways. Damn it, even the fonts and layouts heavily resemble WMC, but what completely knocked me off my feet was when I saw the music library screenshot. You sly devil even recreated the floating album art screen.”
“I am very happy with this app and I feel that it is a complete replacement for WMC and I don’t think I will use WMC again.
This is the app I have been looking for since I upgraded to Windows 10.”
The Ultimate HTPC Front-End For My Movies
Do you love My Movies by Binnerup Consult? We sure do, and you’ll love it even more with Chameleon MediaCenter, the ultimate graphical front-end created specifically for My Movies users.
Integrates with Binnerup's My Movies
GUI Front-End
- Styled after the My Movies plugin for WMC
- Fully translated to English, Deutsch, Español & Français
- Designed to work with MCE Remote Controls
- Customize cover rows, backgrounds and more
- Powerful filtering to find something to watch
- Real-time search by Title, Synopsis, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
- View movie details like synopsis, cast & crew, media info
- Get recommendations for Similar Movies
- Support for Box Sets, TV Series and Episodes
- Sync your My Movies collection then enjoy on the road
Media Playback
- Works with DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD 4K
- Full support for ISO rips
- Full integration with Virtual CloneDrive
- Full support for DVD Folder / Blu-ray Folder formats
- Support for encoded media in these popular formats:
- AVI
- DIVX / DVX
- FLV
- M4V / MP4
- MKV
- MPEG / MPEG2
- MOV / QT
- TS
- Support for WMC Recorded TV in WTV format
- Automatically integrates with these popular players:
- PowerDVD
- DVDFab Player 5
- Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)
- Media Player Classic - Black Edition (MPC-BE)
- JRiver
- PotPlayer
- VLC Media Player
- Windows 10 Movies & TV
- Configure different players for different media
- Works great with both online and offline discs
- Autoplay physical discs upon insertion
Audiophile Quality Music Library
Whether you have lossless FLAC or lossy MP3’s, Chameleon MediaCenter will breathe new life into your music collection.
Play That Funky Music Again
GUI Front-End
- Gorgeously styled after the WMC Music Library
- Fully translated to English, Deutsch, Español & Français
- Browse your music by Albums or Artists
- Select 3, 4 or 5-Cover Rows to suite your preference
- Enjoy viewing beautiful album cover-art again
- Explore album and song details
- Enjoy listening to music while browsing Movies
- Mesmerizing CD Cover Waterfall Screensaver
Music Playback
- Works with all popular music media formats
- Apple: AIFF, AAC & ALAC
- MPEG: MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, M4A
- Microsoft: WAV, WMA
- Lossless: APE, FLAC, OFR, WV
- High Quality: OGG
- Supports Mono, Stereo, Quadrophic and Surround 5.1 / 7.1
- Audiophile grade up to 32-bit floating point @ 192KHz output
- Music Genre Mapping to tame out-of-control genre labels
- More great features coming soon!
The Perfect HDHomeRun Companion
Chameleon MediaCenter makes it easy to jump between your Music, Movies,
and now live and recorded TV with a direct link to SiliconDust HDHomeRun.
Enjoy Live TV - Without WMC
CMC + HDHomeRun = ❤ & 😁
- CMC natively launches the HDHomeRun Windows App
- With a CMC Hotkey, easily launch HDHomeRun
- Hotkey can be configured on your programmable remote
- CMC's launching of HDHomeRun feels 'near-integrated'
- SiliconDust maintained HDHomeRun app is best-of-breed
- Supports Over-the-Air (OTA) or Cable TV (CableCard)
- 2 to 6 Tuner options are available
- Enjoy both Live TV and DVR Recording
- Streams to all PC's on your Network
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG) available with service
Powerful App Launcher
Chameleon MediaCenter can open any Windows program or any website, quickly and easily with the push of a button.
Make CMC Your HTPC Hub
Built-In App & URL Launcher
- Easily open streaming video & music apps, game hubs, and more!
- Configurable 'External Links' let you choose your own Apps/URLs
- Launch any program or Win10 App
- Open any URL using Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
- Hotkeys to launch 'External Links' with a push of a button
- Dozens of predefined 'External Links' like these make setup easy:
- Video Streaming: Netflix, Hulu, ZDF Mediathek, & more
- Audio Streaming: Amazon, Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, & more
- Podcasts: Grover Pro
- Gaming: Valve Steam, Ubisoft UPlay
- Other Apps: Ring Doorbell