How do I create Streamlinks?

[Edwin_Perez]

Sreamlinks does not download shows ... you would need Playon or Anystream.

[chDVRuser]

When you go to watch them, the corresponding streaming app will open and you’ll start watching it.

Stream Links

[danwtsa]

Ok. I saw that it creates a link to the show, but although I can download them in the paramount app, I can’t download them here.

So all it does then is simply create a link from Channels to the app.

I was hoping to be able to download it so I could watch while on an airplane. No problem, I’ll just use the paramount app.

Dan

[Edwin_Perez]

It's a lot easier and more informative to use the app.

[danwtsa]

In the event I'd like to use Streamlink, how do I fine the specific number to use with a particular show on Paramount Plus? I saw in the example there was a specific number that corresponded to seventh heaven for example. I used that number and put in honor-society and it still went to seventh heavan.

[babsonnexus]

You litterally have to go to Paramount+ (or any streaming service, it is all the same answer) in your web browser, go to the show, start playing an episode. That will give you the link you need to put into the .strmlnk file.

Yes, it is that manual and tedious.

No, there is no easier way to do it or any tool that is going to do it for you.

No, no one has a giant, up-to-date repository that you can just grab what you need from it.

Yes, it takes forever, but is totally worthwhile if you want all your media in one place like I do.

Yes, with new shows you will have to keep this up, so every week with Star Trek you have to create an additional Streamlink. I recommend using Justwatch to keep track of what is new and when so you know when to create a new Streamlink.

No, it will not update automatically if it moves to another service; you have to do this all over again.

[danwtsa]

Thanks for the information! It sounds like a lot of work. I think there are apps that allow me to just record what I want and then store it on my Channrks DVR server. That way I can download it if I want to take it on the airplane.

Thanks for your help!

[Fofer]

@danwtsa

I think there are apps that allow me to just record what I want and then store it on my Channrks DVR server.

Yes:

@Edwin_Perez

Sreamlinks does not download shows ... you would need Playon or Anystream.

I use PlayOn Cloud, it works well:

PlayOn Cloud

[Edwin_Perez]

@Fofer

I use PlayOn Cloud, it works well:

I moved over to AnyStream Better sound and quality.... Stereo sound just felt flat when watching new movies.... especially on a Dolby Atmos system.

[Fofer]

@Edwin_Perez

AnyStream

...which requires Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11. Great if you already have that. Not worth it for my particular use case though. Glad we have options.

[babsonnexus]

@danwtsa

It sounds like a lot of work.

And just to be clear in case I came off a little snooty, I am doing all of this work for our household, so I am a super proponent of Streamlinks. While it is a ton of work, it is the best solution out there if you do not want to store everything local (especially in comparison to anything and everything Google, Apple, TiVO, Plex, et al claim is a content aggregation solution). If you are willing to put in the $$$ to use stuff like PlayOn and have the storage to carry it, then it is definitely an easier and more integrated solution.

[Edwin_Perez]

The problem with Streamlinks is that eventually they become dead links when services drop series/movies. or you drop the service. ... But Playon and others are yours to control.

[beyo77]

I'm writing streamlinks generator for Netflix but it takes me some time so be patient

[Sparky]

May I ask (I'm just reading about these stream links)..... is it possible for quick screen cap tutorial for pcbased channels dvr set up....??

if I'm reading this correctly...

• set up a link to a show (or series?)
• this would or could? appear in channels app as a channel?
• or does it appear in library?
• would it parse out episodes if say you had link to series (just making it up here madmen..) or do you have generate a link for each season/episode?

thanks

[babsonnexus]

Have you read this yet?

Import Content from Streaming Services with Stream Links

And then...

Stream Links

A couple of things: (1) Make sure in your View settings in Windows Explorer that "File name extensions" is checked off. Without this, you might be naming the file "[Filename].strmlnk.txt". [image] (2) Download a different editor than Notepad. I recommend either Textpad or Notepad++. Either is much more versatile (probably in more ways than you need) and will allow you to name and edit files in any way you want. (3) If you are feeling really adventurous, you can actually make "Stream Link" a…

StreamLinks for dummies?

Like this: [image] If you are using TV, you still need a show directory. If you are using "Movie", you can put whatever you want in there. I'd recommend using "Video" and creating a folder called "Apps" and putting it in there. To be clear, what you are doing is not a supported feature. Stream Links are to bring you directly to a program, not to the generic launch page. What you are describing is a hack workaround to get to the app without going anywhere. I'm not sure why you want to do that …

How do I create Streamlinks?

You litterally have to go to Paramount+ (or any streaming service, it is all the same answer) in your web browser, go to the show, start playing an episode. That will give you the link you need to put into the .strmlnk file. Yes, it is that manual and tedious. No, there is no easier way to do it or any tool that is going to do it for you. No, no one has a giant, up-to-date repository that you can just grab what you need from it. Yes, it takes forever, but is totally worthwhile if you want al…

How can I completely unmatch a show?

Yes, that is what I had to do: [image] I've gotten in the habit of always putting years into imported show names (whether file or Stream Link). As an aside, in this case it is actually interesting because Disney+ does not have 2 episodes of Ducktales 1987 (S01E07 Sphinx for the Memories and S01E27 Launchpad's Civil War), so I had to use file versions for them. As such, in this case, I have another folder elsewhere also named "Ducktales (1987)" and Channels blended the content from each folder…

To answer your questions:

1. It is a link to a movie or an EPISODE, not a show in its entirety. Each and every individual episode of a show/series.

2. No, it appears alongside your recorded content as a Movie, TV Show, or Video. What you are describing is a Virtual Channel, which does not work with Stream Links. You have to use local files for something like that.

3. See #2

4. See #1

[Sparky]

thanks!

[Kryptonyte]

I wish I would have read up on this before subscribing to Netflix to try this out. I thought that this was basically the same as Playon, but all completely inside Channels DVR. Clearly, it's not.

[Kryptonyte]

@Edwin_Perez

I moved over to AnyStream

What kind of video resolution are you getting out of that system?

[Edwin_Perez]

It depends on what resolution the show is being streamed at.... But the Audio is outstanding no stereo ... This took less than 5 minutes to download.

[jasonmcroy]

I have been using Anystreams trial. I do have to say I am extremely impressed with the quality so far. Biggest thing is the audio is 5.1 vs only 2.0 with Playon or Audials.

I would purchase it but their payments methods make me a little suspicious.