TVE - Some PBS Stations Showing a "We've updated the way we livestream" Message

Channels DVR Server Troubleshooting
#41

Thanks.
I was using https://i.mjh.nz/PBS/all.xml.
It doesn't seem to be importing the guide data now although all the channels I tested work.

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#42

Just use the lineup editor to map to the right local channel instead of pulling some random xml data

#43

This did the trick! Both of my local PBS stations are low VHF, so I cannot pick them up on my current antenna. I took a copy of the m3u from above, deleted everything but those two stations, created a custom source with that file, changed the provider to my OTA, mapped both stations, redownloaded guide data, and added the stations to my Channels collections. They seem to buffer a little when starting, but otherwise working perfectly!

EDIT: Actually, my server was having some issues this AM. After a reboot, no buffer issues at all. In other words, it is perfect!

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#44

Works for me also. Not sure for how long, time will tell.
Wondering if these are like the early Pluto m3u's where if lots of people use it at the same time there will be issues.

#45

I am getting "geo-blocked" in the guide rather than the correct guide info using the ota/zip code for provider. I also disabled all the other stations other than my local.
The station does play correctly, just no guide.

#46

Map it to a guide station in Manage Lineup (Gear dropdown)

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#47

And now the direct m3u8 streams are blocked. :frowning:

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#48

:frowning_face:
They are also finally all gone from my DirecTV lineup now.

#49

I rarely ever use my TiVo anymore. I guess I will have to fire it back up. Why PBS would go out of their way to prevent people from watching is beyond me.
Edit... Anyone have a HDHomerun for sale on the cheap? :slight_smile:

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#50

I would put in another vote for having the ability to add LocalBTV as a source to Channels if possible. At least here in the Philly region, it has multiple PBS stations included.

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#51

The picture on that service is beyond poor, otherwise I would agree with you.

#52

direct m3u no longer working for mine

#53

Uhhhgggg, same here, stream looks dead for both stations, plus my TVE one that has been working all along appears gone. Sadest of sad faces...

#54

The quality does range from poor to good, but the main PBS stations for Philly LocalBTV are coming in with decent quality. Here's what I see on stats from my Firestick: WHYY(12.1) NJTV(23.1) are shown to be coming in at 1080p, WLVT (39.1) at 720p. Then subchannels Y2 and YKids(12.2 & 12.3) at 432p.

#55

I don't get any PBS stations with LocalBTV. The best looking station is My network TV, which looks very good on my TiVo and almost unwatchable on LocalBTV. The resolution isn't the issue, it's the pathetic bitrate.

#56

For the total NEWBIE when it comes to customization of TVE - How does one add this to TVE, who has time to give me step by step instructions with pictures :blush:

#EXTM3U
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="WRLKTV.us" tvg-country="US" tvg-language="English" tvg- 
 logo="https://od.lk/s/MF8yMjYxNjkxMTBf/PBS.png" group-title="Local",PBS Columbia SC (WRLK) (1080p) [Geo-blocked]
    https://wrlkdt.lls.pbs.org/out/v1/ce2d1420a66b4c2a88d8a48ffecd908d/index.m3u8
    #EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="WUNCTV.us" tvg-country="US" tvg-language="English" tvg-logo="https://od.lk/s/MF8yMjYxNjkxMTBf/PBS.png" group-title="Local",PBS Chapel Hill NC (WUNC) (1080p) [Geo-blocked]
    https://wuncdt.lls.pbs.org/out/v1/84bedaad5c7e4d7abd8a6b63f1b8d4c4/index.m3u8
    #EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="WTVITV.us" tvg-country="US" tvg-language="English" tvg-logo="https://od.lk/s/MF8yMjYxNjkxMTBf/PBS.png" group-title="Local",PBS Charlotte NC (WTVI) (1080p) [Geo-blocked]
    https://wtvidt.lls.pbs.org/out/v1/e01f07bdc0cc4375b8894f72b1f0bb40/index.m3u8
#57

A m3u playlist is not a TVE, it is a "Custom Channel". See directions here:

That all said, even if those stations are working right now, it looks like they are catching up and knocking them out. It is exactly what happened to me and the others above, so it is probably not worth your bother.

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#58

PBS can KMA. I've been recording America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Country and other cooking shows for year's.i can't just sit by the TV on Saturday's, all the time.

I'm writing the show's sponsors, telling them no more until they address this. I really don't see what the point is.

#59

Good luck! (I'm not being sarcastic, I mean it. :slightly_smiling_face:)
I'm interested to know if they reply. Please provide an update if you hear back from them. :wink:

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#60

Personally, I don't think anything will change, but we can hope.