Ha, interesting. Well that is what I initially had it set on so I switched to ignore channel numbers but still had the issue. I guess I need to do some more trial and error.
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Thanks!
I used it to get my local PBS stream and made a custom channel with just that info using the OTA guide for it.
Is this working for others? Not for me for a week or so
I noticed a few days ago too that this m3u source of PBS channels stopped working 
I just opened the m3u8 in VLC and everything seems fine:
Not sure if it was temporarily out or what, but seems OK now.
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Looks like the m3u changed. I had been using https://i.mjh.nz/PBS/playlist.m3u8, which stopped working. Now I'm using https://i.mjh.nz/PBS/all.m3u8, which appears to be fine.
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Thanks again for the non-docker Pluto and Stirr files. An earlier post referred to an m3u for PBS, but it looks like it is for docker use (which I have discontinued for myself). Is there a PBS m3u and xml that is non-docker, like those you've already shared?
Just be aware that due to the introduction of DRM a few months ago, that PBS source dropped from 200+ channels, down to 9. A real bummer :(. And I’m not sure there ever was a Docker for these, the direct links have always worked just fine.
Could you provide the link for the m3u and xml files for PBS? Thanks
Looks like @HankLloydRight posted it 2 posts above yours? Or am I misunderstanding?
On second thought, perhaps you need the path?
https://i.mjh.nz/PBS/all.xml
https://i.mjh.nz/PBS/all.m3u8
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Guess I just missed it! Duh! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the help.
I just added PBS and I only got 9 channels. Nothing significant. Were you ever able to get the 200 channels back? If so, please let me know how, if you don't mind. Thanks.
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The 200 some were removed because they don't work in Channels DVR. Those stations are now using DRM protection in their streams.
Am I the only one who thinks it’s weird to protect “public” television with DRM? Doesn’t sound that public to me. If they ever decide to cut the budget, I have a suggestion.
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I don't think Apple would let them stream Peanuts/Snoopy/Charlie Brown w/o DRM.
I used to work at a PBS affiliate. No offense, but broadcast rights are contractually important, so that producers and distributors can be paid a fair amount, just like in commercial TV.
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I get it. But the end result isn’t actually “public”. Everyone has a right to preserve their IP but that restricts access and defeats the purpose of public television. Probably why freer access like YouTube is kicking PBSs ass.
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I added the PBS paths you listed, and even though 9 is not as bountiful as 200, I was pleased to immediately have the guide and channels for PBS stations in 9 other cities (screenshot). I began adding shows to my schedule, but ran into trouble. The shows appeared to be scheduled (see screenshot), but all failed to record, and shows a peculiar error message which is on another screenshot. I wonder what I may have done incorrectly. Any ideas are appreciated.
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