I tried to use Channels DVR three years ago but couldn't get it to work the way I wanted.
My current setup:
- HDHR5
- Apple TV
- Mini pc to host Channels and Plex server
Here's the wish list:
- Time shifting while recording
- Being able to continue watching a time shifted show after recording ends
- Recordings appear in Plex Server with commercial skipping enabled.
- Alternatively, if I could import my existing media into Channels and leave Plex behind, that would work for me as well. I'm not tied to Plex. I just want all my existing media and recordings in one location.
I just got Channels set up again and there was no option to start a recording, either on something currently airing or something coming up. I did a force quit on the Apple TV app. When I opened it again there was no guide data. I know these are probably quirks because I just reactivated an old account and am not terribly concerned about them yet. I'm just wondering how doable my wish list is.
I remember from my first run-through how helpful the community was. That's one of the reasons I' giving this another go. I've been using Plex Live TV and DVR without much luck. I have a couple more weeks before the window to return the HDHR5 closes. I hope I can get this setup to work this time around. I'm attempting to leave TiVo. It works flawlessly, I'm just tired of having to jump between devices when trying to determine what to watch.
Any assistance or guidance would be appreciate!