(SOLVED) Help with Channels ON Firestick

Channels DVR Server
#1

I can't seem to get my Firestick non HDR to connect to my Channels Server. I have the Channels App and it won't connect. I put in the IP address of the Channels server but it still won't connect. I have verified the IP address in my router. I had to do this once before and there was something simple I was missing but my memory fails me. My HDHomerun Flex and FUBO are both working perfectly
Any help greatly appreciated.

I just went to my other TV with a Firestick and it won't connect either. All I get is a channelsdvr.com/install.
When I put the IP address in it says Server not found. Is this a network issue on the server? The Channels settings page on the server shows all is good with the IP I am using.

#2

If your channels server is installed and running, the clients on your Firesticks should be able to find it automatically. I'd check the ChannelsDVR server page first to make sure it's up and running: http://dvr-server:8089/admin/settings

If you don't see the settings page, substitute the IP address of your Channels server for the "dvr-server" in that URL and check again. Bonjour should be enabled on that server by default so the DVR should be broadcasting it's location to your network.

#3

Could be a firewall issue on the DVR PC

#4

I fixed the problem. Windows Defender keeps deleting the Firewall rules. So, I had to recreate them and everything is fine.

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