Setting up Channels DVR for Parents- Hardware Suggestion

[Livewirecms]

Hello,

I have my own Channels DVR server running on my iMac M1 and it works flawlessly. I have been testing it for months and now I am ready to bring in family members after realize how stable and awesome this software is.

I am trying to come up with a low cost level set up for parents and other members. They have two homes, and I am thinking I would set up the server in the main home and they would watch sometimes in the second home. Both homes only have about 20mbps internet speed.

I need something that would be able to record multiple streams, as well as watch live tv etc... I am looking at a Mini PC for a setup but really don't even know what I need or what would be sufficient. ( Side Note: I have an Nvidia Shield Pro that I can install the server on but I wasn't sure if it had the horsepower to record multiple shows while watching live)

Any advice on $150 unit that would do what I need? I am open to Shield, Mini PC, Pi etc...

Any guidance is appreciated, Thank you!

[speedingcheetah]

Shield is not supported for DVR server anymore.

Beelink mini pcs are popular, just search the forms here, people have posted what models they use.

[Rice]

What’s the internet upload speed at your house? You could spin up a second server in docker install Tailscale on your Mac and on the shield TV. Give them the shield to use as a client setup to connect to your Mac that has their own server. Total cost is $0

You can manage the dvr locally for them or they can manage it via tailscale enabled pc.

Or buy a Beelink and put it at their house.

[Livewirecms]

I may try this. Thanks for the advice