How do I add Access Channels from my Amazon Fire Cube

Channels DVR Server
#1

I have an HDHR connected to my LAN as well as a Synology DS220+. I started my channels subscription. I use an Amazon Fire Cube. I cannot find any app on the Fire Cube to access my subscription. What am I missing?

#2

This is the app: https://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Bits-LLC-Channels-DVR/dp/B07GFQRV9N/ref=nodl_

You can send it to your cube via the link above

#3

Why don't I see any streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Peacock, etc... in Sources in Basic Set up?

#4

Channel Plus doesn't provide that
If you have subscriptions to them and the apps on your device you can create Streamlinks to them on the Channels DVR.

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#5

Because Channels is not ReelGood, JustWatch, Apple TV, or myriad other streaming aggregators.

#6

I do have subscriptions. So I would do that from the Channels App that I use to watch Channels with, or are Streamlinks created on the Channels Server?

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#8

Does it take some time to configure, load guide data, etc? I am up and running, but I am not seeing much available?

#9

Did you add your hdhomerun?

#10

Yes. It is the one source that it recognizes. It has been saying "Guide data loading" for nearly a day now. Still nothing populated.

#11

I guess this is my issue. "Could not connect to c655bf348730.u.channelsdvr.net. Check if the port is mapped."
How do I map it?

#12

It help tremendously that I added my area code. SMH.

The last thing I think I need to do it set my port forwarding so I can access remotely. Where and how do I do this?

#13

Check your router documentation or google your router and find out how to port forward. Each router is a bit different. Forward Port 8089 to the local IP of your DVR Server. make sure remote access is checked on the DVR web page.

#14

I recommend you switch the Port Forwarding option to manual

and the troubleshooting article linked from that

#15

Did you mention you are using t-mobile 5G home internet? This creates a problem for remote. I think the going fix is to use tailscale or a different provider

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#16

Correct. I am actually trying Tmobile 5g home. This is how I set up my LAN. I do still have Spectrum but was planning on cancelling that as they are now charging me $75/mo vs $50/mo for TMobile. Using a VPN is a work around.

  1. So do you recommend Tailscale over other VPNs?
  2. Are there any drawbacks to using a VPN?
  3. Is there a lot of reconfiguring to do on my network if I add a VPN?
  4. I have another router - Netgear
#17

@tmm1 has previously recommended Tailscale for those using T-Mobile. I don’t know anything about it. It’s possible that it includes some features that work well with channels. Someone else will have to chime in on this.