@maddox @tmm1 @eric Did you guys have a chance to look at the above request? Wondering what you found out or if it's an issue with me.
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This sounds like a good addition to channels dvr
but for the average person its far too technical i'm using a mac mini and i don't see any option to install this on the mac so i assume docker is the only option
Does the playlist manager have to be installed on the same computer that the channels dvr server is as i do have a windows machine that i can use but the mac mini is where the server is installed
As i said previously its a very good idea but when reading the comments not many non tech people will understand what your talking about.
You can run Docker on Mac OS:
You can then install the docker version.
Scroll down on the below page and there is an excellent video that explains things.
In addition to what @Morris_Altman has pointed out, the entire Wiki is your vast, fully screen-captured, video recorded, and annotated answer to everything. For instance:
https://github.com/babsonnexus/stream-link-manager-for-channels/wiki/Troubleshooting-&-FAQ#gen-why-is-there-no-macos--my-random-operating-system-os-installation-path
And on the page you were given a link to...
This thread has nearly a year of discussions through various iterations, updates, and suggestions. The Wiki is your resource for the easiest, clearest, and most up-to-date info. Just follow along like hundreds of others and you'll be fine!
Was the channel logo issue ever addressed?
I'm struggling getting guide data for Pluto to work. I'm using the m3u and epg from the output, adding them to Playlist for Channels. I see the Pluto stations in my guide, but guide data isn't populating. Any help or advice as to what I'm doing wrong?
Show us screen shot of your custom channels settings for this source
So this is what I ultimately see in my guide.
I take the settings from Pluto for Channels here:
The that m3u and XML into Playlist for Channels:
The settings in Channels to pull in the Playlist for Channels custom channel is this:
Anything on the custom logo issue? I'd love to put custom logos in so that I can distinguish between the multiple ABC/CBS/NBC/Fox stations that I pick up.
Not to discourage you from using SLM for Pluto, but I had luck with Pluto by just creating a seperate Custom Channel on CDVR using these settings. It doesnt use the local docker source, its from HankLloydFrank's generous server that serves up M3U/XML for Pluto.
(customize the 10000 to whatever channum you want to start at)
For Pluto Playlist: https://nocords.xyz/pluto/custom.php?start=10000
For Pluto EPG: https://nocords.xyz/pluto/epg.xml
Hmm.... I could pull this playlist and EPG into SLM instead of the docker to see if that works. I guess the concern would be if the HankLloydFrank's server changed.
can't hurt to try... and fwiw- i've used Hank's source for a few years and been rock solid.
Please stop spamming the thread with this question; it has nothing to do with PLM. Devs respond if and when they want to respond and almost never capitulate to pressure posting. Email the Devs directly at [email protected] with screen shots and submitted diagnostics.
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Sorry! It's been a while and there hasn't been any action. I sent the developers a note. No action. I understand though.
Check the Channels logs, make sure the XML guide data is actually loading, something like this:
See if you have any errors or warnings.
Make sure the Pluto links you used for the m3u and the XML guide data actually result in what you expect to be there. Do the same for the PLM produced m3u and XML file. Either way, this is not a PLM issue; there is something going on on your end between the Pluto Docker, what is put in PLM, or what you have in Channels. This is not an issue any of the hundreds of other PLM users have, me included.
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It loaded.
Its either the Pluto EPG isn't linking to the Pluto XML (is that possible?) or maybe its a bad EPG. I don't know.
humor me and do a settings/live tv/then maintainence and delete/recreate DB. (from CDVR admin page)
Where are you getting your Pluto sources from? Are they from one of the Docker sources made by the channels community or from different sources? The M3U's tvg-id tag should correspond to the id tag within the EPG. It sounds like they do not match.
hey babson-- does any of the automation settings force CDVR to run the "Redownload XMLTV"?
By default, all the PLM Playlists are set to refresh XML Guide Data in Channels every hour. There is currently no automation to manually trigger this, nor are there plans to since this is an existing Channels function.
Or are you asking for a way to custom change the refresh interval? That might be possible. The endpoint /providers/m3u/sources/{source_name} exposes the xmltv_refresh field, which is just a value in seconds. It seems probable to be able to write to it, though I haven't tried.