On to 2023, what are you missing in Channels?

#8

I REALLY need remote download on Android.

On the Firestick, the time displays in the upper right hand corner of the "Guide" screen. It would be really nice if it also appeared on the "Recordings" and "Library" screens.

Closed caption problems on Pluto sometimes keeps me from using Channels.

I would like Channels to record on a secondary disk if the primary disk was getting full.

If would be nice if ComSkip would mark the "Be Right Back" type screens used on Fox Business and Pluto as things to be skipped.

I would like to call up a list of programs/episodes that have been recorded in the past and selectively mark some as not recorded.

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#9

This.

Or, alternatively a little notification badge that pops up on the client (although email would be better).

My NAS covers one of the potential failure modes (emailing me when it's full), but there are plenty other ways for stuff to go wrong and would be nice if Channels would give a heads up.

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#10

Probably not ever gonna happen, but the ability to access Netflix/Hulu any maybe even YouTube directly within Channels would be amazing. I have no desire to mess with PlayOn. Budget is limited.

I know there is other softare that can do this, but integration would be so cool.

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#11

In the web interface, include Virtual Channels in the Favorites filter of the Live TV Guide.

The ability to Favorite specific Virtual Channels.

I also like @billyjoe's idea of user profiles. This would allow you to have user specific favorite channels on a shared TV.

#12

This has been there for ages. Check the Sources drop down.

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#13

Okay, here is my crazy dream:

I want all streaming services to play through Channels' media player. In other words, I create a stream link to Hulu, but instead of opening up the Hulu app it would play in Channels directly and use all of the Player's functionality like skip ahead/back. It would almost be like integrated PlayOn on the fly!

I've pondered a lot about how this might technically work. My thoughts are that it would open a headless Chrome session in the background that would play the content, and then Channels would capture that and it put it into the Player. This seems to be pretty similar to what is happening with TVE stations right now.

I have read through the TOS on things like Netflix and to say the frown on something like this is an understatement. Although I do not believe they are legally enforceable, I sadly would understand any hesitations to attempting something like this.

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Request: View Stream Links Inside Channels App
#14

Yes thats pretty much the scenario I would want as well. But I understand the difficulties. #DRM lol

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#15

And while I am at at, here is what I'm looking for in metadata management (aside from what is stated above)

  1. Merge same content into single listing, pop up to select which source to play from (or choose default order, like recordings > Hulu > Kanopy).

  2. Similar to this, be able to merge content from Custom Sources with their TVE/OTA equivalents.

  3. Build and mange stream links (and .strm files) directly in Channels interface, no more files.

  4. Access to Gracenote database to see episodes names/order without having to create content first. Or if this is combined with #3 above, subscribe to content and then add links so it is available already in expected order.

  5. Ability to search for content not in the upcoming guide and set a recording for it (aware I can do this with advanced passes, would like something much simpler).

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#16

I've been looking for this forever... thank you. It's actually in the Favorites drop down, not the Sources.

#17

I'll play.

  1. Integration of streaming content
  2. User accounts, but only if integrated with what is already selected in the ATV
  3. Favorite Sports/Teams/Shows

I am an Apple TV household with 7 ATVs. With Channels I am able to create a simple, consistent interface to entertainment that is intuitive and easy for the whole family and guests to get just about any available content. Today, we are down to only four apps, and I would love that to be reduced to one. The apps and usage: 1. Channels, by far the most used in the house for linear TV, recorded content, Movie/TV Library, and now even home video; 2. Apple TV app is used for integrated discovery across (almost) all streaming apps as well as personalized favorite shows, watch history/up next. It is far from perfect, but the ability to consolidate content across Disney, HBO, ESPN, Hulu, Amazon, and a half a dozen others is a BIG need in todays world. I also LOVE, that anytime any of my teams are playing, it pops up for easy access (and live scores); 3. Netflix because they don't play well with others. I would watch a lot more of their content if it was integrated with the TV app. (on a side note, if you are looking for the worst experience designers in the world, they work at the big streaming services and you can probably have them for cheap!); and finally 4. YouTube (OG), I enjoy killing time by watching silly stuff on YouTube. Guilty pleasure? Maybe, but still can't help myself.

Anyway, whatever you guys decide to do with 2023, I am sure it will be amazing.

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#18

For me, it's the ability of the DVR to act on corrupted recordings and possibly replace them with better versions.

I know this is a lot to ask but you did ask the question so here it is in this thread:

I know there are a lot of technical difficulties involved but maybe something can be done. :grin:

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#19

Backup to an optional location so a separate device can be used. Backing up to the same device dose not address hardware failure.

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#20

Reviews linked to shows and movies.

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#21

Are you talking about your TV client or the server's Admin/Settings web page? I've been able to favorite virtual channels in the client, but not from the server's admin/settings (http://x.x.x.x:8089/admin/settings) and Channels | Guide (http://x.x.x.x:8089/admin/guide/grid) web pages.

In the admin/settings page, when I click on either link indicated in the following screen shot, they take me to the page to create / manage my virtual channels. I am using server Version 2022.12.22.0210.
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When I'm working, I'd like to have a browser tab open to the guide grid and don't want to scroll through the 900+ (Local, Hulu live tv, Pluto, Stirr, Virtual) all channels grid to view something.

#22

● Slow-motion and a streamer-remote friendly way to implement it.

● Gray or neutral color instead of the godawful purple.

/ducks and runs

:smiling_imp:

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#23

Hey @maddox, I had previously created a topic on this. I know it's only the GUI, but I wish there was an option to list season passes (with ability to order alphabetically or by newest recorded episode), click that season pass and it bring up a list of recorded episodes (with ability to sort by series/episode or by date with newest or oldest first).

This is the only thing I miss about my TiVo... the way it organized recorded content. Otherwise, Channels DVR is much, much better than TiVo. The commercial autoskip feature is amazing, and the app on AppleTV is incredibly responsive. Great job!

#24

In the Guide.

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#25

The original request was about a virtual channels, not Channel collections.

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#26

Automatic movie Collections.

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#27
  1. Ability to adjust guide size (fewer channels visible at once) to allow easier reading for the GenX users.
  2. Ability to have a dark, light or standard color scheme. I won't lie, Purple is not my choice of color, and don't want to go crazy giving people the ability to theme their guide to their favorite sports team colors (though that would be cool), but having some basic options would be nice.
  3. Ability to link 2 servers under one account (having a server in our family NC home and one in our home in PA), would be nice to be able to stream from one server to another, not just clients (my mom likes to watch local news whereas we like to keep tabs on the local news back home when visiting frequently). To prevent people putting their servers into a fishbowl like car keys (ewww), limit it to same user credentials only. I think I know why this won't be allowed, but you asked for our 'crazy things'. :wink:
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