Experimental: Local Networks (NBC, ABC, FOX) in some major metros via TVE

You need to toggle the local checkbox via https url like my.channelsdvr.net

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Thanks!

I have the same issue I think with WKRC Cincinnatis CBS. It does not populate any guide data. So I currently cannot record Survivor using TVE I have to use my antenna which gets very intermittent signal.

Then I need the same diagnostics

f519ea8e-13db-4e97-9b9d-e35ead3dac57 submitted. Sorry late response

Did we lose FOX/WTXF on Xfinity TVE rather recently? I don't see it in the lineup- and 6002 is not there at all.

I upgraded to 2021.10.29.2303 and tried toggling the local channels checkbox

Looks like 6003 has the right guide data code set and shows the CBS logo


It's had a logo but for whatever reason no guide data.

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Did you try refreshing the guide database?

It appears DirecTV Stream has lost Fox/WAGA (6002) as well. I have submitted diagnostics, f8458ff4-d1d8-4184-aa29-870bd7e28ca6

DVR Version: 2021.11.15.2047

Im confusing myself thinking about this :crazy_face:
The fact that Channels DVR is serving TVE streams to its clients, does that mean that the limit of streams stipulated by TVE is redundant ? Or is it redundant if its the same channel or does it make no difference and the TVE stream limits still apply
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There is a limit for TVE streams? I was not aware of it. Where is this defined?

I remember at one time I saw that my DVR was recording from 11 different TVE channels at the same time.

Also, it has no problems with 2 recordings from the same channel. This happens a lot for me because of padding and it records 2 shows back to back on the same channel. There is a small period of time (3 minutes) when it records twice from the same stream.

Maybe you're talking about the limits set by the providers.
In the case of Frndly TV, I now have the basic package that has a limit of 1 stream. However, with the Docker used in Channels for Frndly TV, I proved that this limit doesn't apply.

I just assumed there was since every provider has them.

Yes

I think this is what I am referring to. Did you test by exceeding the stream limit for multiple channels or single channel. Isnt the docker still obtaining the streams via your account.

I tested by setting up 5 simultaneous recordings of different channels with the Frndly TV Docker and it worked fine. With my current basic package, it is supposed to be limited to 1 stream and no DVR. No issues in Channels!

See more details here: Weather channel now gone - #24 by mjitkop

I really don't know how it is working and exceeding the limits.
As a nice bonus, my basic package with Frndly TV is supposed to provide only SD quality, not HD, but with the Docker in Channels, I still got HD.

--- Edit: sorry, I derailed this thread by talking about Frndly TV, that's off topic. For questions about streaming providers, please see this thread: Links to TVE Provider Topics

Just a guess, but I believe any limits that are put in place by TVE are per device. Since the DVR is seen as a single device it doesn't exceed the active device limit.

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A post was merged into an existing topic: TVE - Some PBS Stations Showing a "We've updated the way we livestream" Message

I've been getting a 403 error on my FOX station for the past day. All of my other local TVE streams are fine. Diagnostics 57d01d74-cbaa-485d-8ac7-011ab760f7a6 submitted.

I haven't been able to use FOX TVE for 5 days now and today I'm getting a new error similar to the one for other TVE channels a few weeks ago: "notAuthorized: 0070-We updated our app. Just sign out and sign back into AT&T TV or AT&T WatchTV or DirecTV this one time, and you'll be all set!"

Submitted diagnostic logs 765db3ee-e27d-4891-94d4-b2dc165541bb

Fix detailed here, it may have been DirecTV-specific: DirecTV/AT&T auth changes - #42 by alai

Does anyone get a perfect picture on their local ABC station? I get pixelation every 10 seconds, especially noticeable on fast moving sports. It isn't a Channels issue because it also happens when I log into ABC, and watch directly. It is the local Tampa Florida station. FOX , CBS, and NBC all work perfect. Thanks in advance.

Yup. It has been this way for over a year. I get so irate when watching a football game and looks like garbage. It is totally something they are doing on their end. It looks much better over TVE vs Over the Air. Wish the would fix it. Or do something that makes it look cleaner.