ahhhh!!! That was the trick hold the check for update button! Thanks!!!!
I just installed Channels DVR Server from (https://getchannels.com/dvr-server/#rpi4) on a Pi4 with a fresh install of Raspian. I ran the script on the locally mounted HDD (WD easystore 4TB). I get an error when I try to use the web interface for configuration. and my Shield TV can't see the server.
What error?
This site can't be reached
I think I got it, I had to double click the "Channels DVR" executable file in the "Latest" file and it started working
That is not recommended, as it will lose your settings on reboot.
Please check what the channels-dvr.log file says
I've gotten Channels DVR on Pi4 and live tv streaming works through TVE (after Chromium on Pi). However, I can't get the DVR recordings to play on my Apple TV through the Channels app. Any tips?
What exactly happens when you try to play?
I don't see a .log file
It should be in the directory where you installed the dvr, under data
What does this command show:
systemctl status channels-dvr
Or this to try starting:
systemctl start channels-dvr
The data folder is empty
channels-dvr.service - Channels DVR
Loaded: loaded (/etc/systemd/system/channels-dvr.service; enabled; vendor pre
Active: activating (auto-restart) (Result: exit-code) since Sat 2019-11-02 18
Process: 3157 ExecStart=/bin/sh -c exec /media/pi/New Volume/channels-dvr/late
Main PID: 3157 (code=exited, status=2)
lines 1-5/5 (END)
Okay I see the issue: there is a space in the name of your external drive.
It just plays a few seconds and then pauses. Same if I try to play it on the laptop.
Is the Apple TV set to Home Streaming Quality: Original
Yup
Please submit diagnostics from the app after playback issue occurs
Okay. Thank you!
OK, I renamed the drive, with no space in the name, and reinstalled channels-dvr. This time I was able to get to the config with the web interface, and there is a log file in the data folder.
Thanks VERY much for the help!!
Hi there, when you say you you ran the script on the locally mounted HDD, how do I do that? I want to set up my RPi4 with an external HDD but do not know how to run the install command to install Channels to the HDD as recommended by the official instructions.