How to watch via browser on local computer

Channels DVR Server
#1

I see this question has been asked many times but it keeps coming up . I have the dvr installed on a linux virtual machine. It is working great via an hdhomerun and appletv. However, I cant figure out how to play content on any pc on the local network. (iMac and Windows laptop )

I see people are asked to access it via its ip address e.g 10.10.30.87:8089. ( my dvr is at 10.10.30.87).

However, this takes me to the settings page . I am redirected to http://10.10.30.87:8089/admin/settings. Sure, I can access live tv and the library from here, but not the experience I was expecting. I'd rather just see the guide and library. I am sure I am missing something. Wil appreciate some help to clarify this.

#2

The devs have always stated that web UI is meant for DVR admin purposes only.
It's not meant to be a Channels client like an Apple TV or Android TV.
I've never seen where they even entertained that idea or even a Windows client.

You could bookmark sections in your browser.
ON NOW http://10.10.30.87:8089/admin/guide/now
GUIDE http://10.10.30.87:8089/admin/guide/grid
ON LATER http://10.10.30.87:8089/admin/guide/later
etc.

#3

By that I assume you already figured out how to play them in the browser?
Click an item, then either Watch Now or the Play button.

#4

For what it's worth, an iMac (with the M1 chip) can run the Channels app for iPad, and it's a pretty great experience.

Just mentioning this if your iMac is one of the new ones.

#7

good to know! unfortunately mine is a bit older.

#8

Yes, I figured that out. But I was hoping for a different experience - its feels weird to have to land on a settings page before heading over to the grid or recorded items section.

#9

Did you see my first reply to you?

#10

Interesting.

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