Feature Request - Quad Box Viewing Channel

Channels DVR Server Feature Requests
#1

Can we get a Quad Box Channel for viewing 4 channels simultaneously? Especially now with TV Everywhere, there are plenty of tuners available. For sound, whatever grid is highlighted is heard. The other 3 would be muted. The 4 channels for the Quad Channel could be configured in the DVR web portal.

Please consider, thanks!

#2

While I like the idea, I think perhaps it can be generalized into a picture-in-picture (PIP) option.

(This feature also would probably require the same internal changes needed to implement continuing to play the channel while backing out to the grid guide.)

#3

I love this feature in PlayStation Vue and its one I've tried to emulate with the QuadStream for tvOS (although it only accepts HLS streams). Have you tried QuadStream at all?

#4

Thanks! I wish they had an AndroidTV version. I'm using all NVIDA Shields as clients.

#5

I think this could be done natively in Channels, even if it's only for TVE channels to reduce bandwidth and remove the need for transcoding.

#6

This would be an awesome addition to Channels DVR.

It’s already the best $80 I spend each year. Thanks for an incredible- and ever improving - service :+1:

#7

You can use Tivimate on the Shield/AndroidTV along with Channels m3u links to get multi view - the Shield can actually handle up to 9 screens at a time.

#8

Thanks, I will give it a try! Do I need to upgrade to the Premium version for Multi-view?

#9

That is a good question but I am not entirely sure - I purchased the premium right away so I can't remember if it was there in the free basic version or not.