@KineticMan I think there may be a way to add linear channels here. This guy might have it.
I'm trying to get this url First Take Presented DraftKings Sportsbook (2/4/26) - Live Stream - Watch ESPN to work with adbtuner. I don't know the deeplink to get to it. It'll work with cc4c and prismcast of course but I'm looking for deeplink for it work on adbtuner (maybe @bnhf can assist)
If I recall, the linear URLs from Apple do look like that style you sent, but they don't work on ADB tuner. That's why I had to scrape the ESPN Watch API to grab their UID's and make up our own schema.
as example, I just went to Event Inspector and grabbed a ESPN Linear event
"punchoutUrls": {
"play": "sportscenter://x-callback-url/showWatchStream?playChannel=espn2&x-source=AppleUMC"
Yeah...I just that and that was no good as you said. Looks like the only way to make it work is via ah4c and messing around with tesserect...
pushed a little update.. added PrismCast m3u export support and some minor touchup to admin page.
for PrismCast, you'll need two new env variables.
PCAST_SERVER=192.168.86.72
PCAST_PORT=5589
is ADBtuner the only way to get ESPN into channels dvr now with TVE support ending for ESPN?
No, you can also use a new project called PrismCast:
Got it setup on my Synology, which has a weak cpu, constantly freezing. Damn. guess I will use the espn app for now.
if I did go the encoder route, any recommendations to just get espn/espn2/acc/sec? would like to keep it under $200 if possible, or would that be junk?
Lots of warnings in the thread about not using PrismCast on a low end system. ADBTuner is the way to go for your situation then.
You could do a single port LinkPi encoder and a FireStick 4K Max Gen2 or ONN Plus for under $200. The LinkPi is excellent, and either streaming stick would do the job.
You could use CC4C if the Synology system has a GPU
There'd be no difference. The Linux version of Chrome, as used in a container for this purpose, does not utilize the GPU.
Decided to go the PrismCast route first. Link Pi will take 6 weeks to get here. I have been wanting to upgrade my media server for a while and get off the DS224+, so this seems like the appropriate time. A new Intel Core i7 Ubuntu computer should be here in a few days to run all my dockers and media content.
So I've tried that on a Fire Stick 4k Max and it will launch the app but won't play the channel, just goes to home screen. Here's the command I'm using:
am start -S -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d sportscenter://x-callback-url/showWatchStream?playChannel=espn com.espn.gtv/com.espn.startup.presentation.StartupActivity
Did anyone get ESPN working with linear channels in ADBTuner?
EDIT: Also tried it on my onn 4k Android TV box, same behavior. Package name is com.espn.score_center there.
Tried multiple channel Ids for playChannel like espn1, espn2, espnu etc. None work, the syntax seems to be wrong in the URL.
I think a bunch of guys in the ESPN4CC4C thread has and probably FruitDeepLinks thread have
Thanks, but I haven't seen anyone that says it's working. And if they do I'd like to see what the actual URL is.
You’re right… we got it work with events, but not the linear channels if i recall.
That is correct and if interested, studio shows marked ‘Live’ (not re-airs) do show up in the adbt guide and tune correctly. Includes Sports Center and NFL Live, for example.
Yeah...the only way linear channels will work is by using @babsonnexus method
https://community.getchannels.com/t/beta-hdmi-encoder-native-apps-say-goodbye-to-drm-restrictions/46526/42
Its possible to use his method with ah4c due to the flexibility of that tool btw
Sorry I'm kind of lost is espn4cc4c the best way to get espn3 and ESPN+ working?