BETA - STRM file support for Imports

[Fofer]

Yes, even when Cellular Streaming is set to Original - Direct, it doesn't work. It also doesn't work when I am on WiFi at home and its set to Home Streaming - Original - Stream. It only seems to work on WiFi, at home, when using Original - Direct.

[xtinct101]

Just to add a little more info. This seems to be restricted to iOS only as I have both androidTV and iOS set to remote stream original. AndroidTV works, iOS fails.

[xtinct101]

Just circling back to this regarding a fix?

[maddox]

I think this was resolved in a recent beta. It just wasn’t listed in the notes. Please give it a try.

[xtinct101]

Just installed beta iOS and working perfectly. TY!

[Javier492]

Which streaming services will work with stream files? And how do i get the correct url from the compatible streaming services>

[Fofer]

@Javier492

Which streaming services will work with stream files? And how do i get the correct url from the compatible streaming services>

I don't think any do, because of DRM (copyright protection.)

I did however find lots of interesting documentary content freely available on NHK World:

Programs | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

It's a Japanese channel but lots of their videos are in English and if they're in Japanese they have English subtitles.
With Chrome browser I use the Live Stream Downloader extension to identify the address of the .mp4 file that is playing and then use that as a Stream File in Channels DVR.

Example, from this:

- Last Doctor Standing | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

To this:

https://hls-abr-api-wse-nhkw.stream.co.jp/make.m3u8?app=mz-nhk10&plfm=kitdvod&bcp=mm/flvmedia/&media=1271808:5905/v/9/n/v9nt8r31_eby23yxg_h264_1244K.mp4,677888:5905/v/9/n/v9nt8r31_h7d0x2ou_h264_664K.mp4,391168:5905/v/9/n/v9nt8r31_xk568210_h264_384K.mp4

I've also found some usable .mp4 URLs over at the Internet Archive. For now, at least.

[babsonnexus]

Stream Link Manager for Channels now has the ability to help manage Stream Files (STRM)!

@babsonnexus

I was feeling froggy and Stream Link Manager for Channels now supports Stream Files (STRM)!

Channels Support - Import Content from Streaming URLs with Stream Files

This includes the reprocess function that refreshes metadata.

* NEW: STRM (Stream File) support
* NEW: 'Special Actions' allows the user to make a STRM (Stream File) link instead of a Stream Link
* MODIFIED: Reprocess function now takes STRMs (Stream Files) into account

Check it out:

[RELEASE] Stream Link Manager for Channels

[slm_logo] Stream Link Manager for Channels In Channels DVR, users have the ability to add "Stream Links" and "Stream Files" as local content. These Stream Links/Files appear as normal Movies, TV Shows, and Videos next to recorded and other content. While Stream Files act like regular local media and directly play in the Channels app or admin web page, Stream Links do not. Instead, clicking on one of these launches the appropriate app or web page and plays the content there. In order to do ei…