# Live TV & DVR **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Upcoming DVR program guide lineup changes for Australia, Canada and Europe/UK](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upcoming-dvr-program-guide-lineup-changes-for-australia-canada-and-europe-uk/839312)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upcoming-dvr-program-guide-lineup-changes-for-australia-canada-and-europe-uk/839312 "2023-05-19T10:10:25Z")
Our program guide data provider (Gracenote) will be phasing out “Local Broadcast Listings” lineups in Australia and Europe—including the United Kingdom—and the DVRs will need to migrate to other lineups. For Canada, Gra… --- ## [Changes to DVR Lineups and Program Guide source for Belgium and Poland](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changes-to-dvr-lineups-and-program-guide-source-for-belgium-and-poland/847972)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changes-to-dvr-lineups-and-program-guide-source-for-belgium-and-poland/847972 "2023-07-21T12:16:38Z")
We are switching Belgium and Poland EPG data to a better Gracenote EPG source. The new data source will only be picked if the DVR is deleted and re-created. Existing lineups and schedules will continue to work - but the … --- ## [EPG metadata is now retained for DVR recordings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-metadata-is-now-retained-for-dvr-recordings/548129)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-metadata-is-now-retained-for-dvr-recordings/548129 "2020-02-27T01:20:01Z")
EPG metadata is now retained for DVR recordings Beginning with Plex Media Server v1.18.8, we will no longer auto-match completed recordings using external metadata sources such as TheTVDB and instead, the metadata from … --- ## [Reporting Plex DVR Lineup Inaccuracies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reporting-plex-dvr-lineup-inaccuracies/425001)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reporting-plex-dvr-lineup-inaccuracies/425001 "2019-06-20T22:47:16Z")
How to Report EPG Errors Are you noticing inaccuracies with the electronic program guide in Plex Live TV & DVR? (PMS Version 1.21.0.3711 or newer.) You can help us quickly report problems to our metadata partner by provi… --- ## [About the Live TV & DVR category](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-the-live-tv-dvr-category/538249)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-the-live-tv-dvr-category/538249 "2020-02-06T18:22:45Z")
All topics and issues related to the Live TV & DVR feature. Please make sure to tag your topic with the type of server you have such as server-windows, and any relevant player platform such as ios, roku. --- ## [Live TV: tuner count wrongly doubles when two clients watch the same channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-tuner-count-wrongly-doubles-when-two-clients-watch-the-same-channel/943871)
**Author:** [@jhillman80](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jhillman80)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-tuner-count-wrongly-doubles-when-two-clients-watch-the-same-channel/943871 "2026-10-03T22:19:22Z")
Server Version#: 4.160.0 on ubuntu 24.04 Player Version#:Roku 9.18.13.11977 and plex web 4.160.0 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun-protocol tuner (DeviceID iptvtunerr01), TunerCount 2 Guide/Lineup name: n/a Using XMLTV?: n… --- ## [Tunner Playback Error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tunner-playback-error/943874)
**Author:** [@josh.dennis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/josh.dennis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tunner-playback-error/943874 "2026-10-03T21:02:02Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Web, or latest Roku Tuner Make/Model: HDHR5-4US (HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO) Guide/Lineup name: Not sure Using XMLTV?: Not that I know of. Channel number/Name: Al… --- ## [Live TV - Recoding in Progress - No Start from Beginning?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356)
**Author:** [@robot.family.media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robot.family.media)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356 "2026-10-03T15:58:05Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Mixed. This is observed on both Google streamers and ATV 4K with the new app layout. Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Connect 4k Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listing U… --- ## [Plex for Mac Version 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d Live TV Tuner Status Does Not Reflect Tuners In Use](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-version-1-115-0-426-4e960a1d-live-tv-tuner-status-does-not-reflect-tuners-in-use/943857)
**Author:** [@RobJPage](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RobJPage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-version-1-115-0-426-4e960a1d-live-tv-tuner-status-does-not-reflect-tuners-in-use/943857 "2026-10-03T07:02:02Z")
Server Version#:Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:1.115.0.426-4e960a1d Tuner Make/Model:HDHomeRun EXTEND Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: \ **Author:** [@XFSmiles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/XFSmiles)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-failed-with-status-code-500-when-scanning-for-channels/943681 "2026-10-02T18:47:47Z") Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: WinTV-HVR-955Q Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: \ **Author:** [@mattpr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattpr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-tuner-must-be-reconnected-to-plex-after-almost-every-update/943818 "2026-10-02T16:09:30Z") Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: web, android, LG tv (affects all players) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Expand (cable) Guide/Lineup name: doesn’t matter Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: doesn’t … --- ## [Plex on Apple TV: Live TV used to work without transcoding but now it doesn't](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-apple-tv-live-tv-used-to-work-without-transcoding-but-now-it-doesnt/943024)
**Author:** [@mikemc303](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mikemc303)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-apple-tv-live-tv-used-to-work-without-transcoding-but-now-it-doesnt/943024 "2026-10-02T00:09:44Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.0 Tuner Make/Model: Dispatcharr 0.31.0 So I updated to the latest Plex tvOS version yesterday and everything works fine except all of a sudden all my live TV chan… --- ## [Can't watch Live TV on one Android client when DVR is recording](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-watch-live-tv-on-one-android-client-when-dvr-is-recording/940047)
**Author:** [@grocerylist](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grocerylist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-watch-live-tv-on-one-android-client-when-dvr-is-recording/940047 "2026-09-30T05:54:46Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026.11.0 Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Flex Quattro Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: all channels I can’t get Plex and… --- ## [63501 Kirksville, MO Missing Channels in Local Broadcast Listings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/63501-kirksville-mo-missing-channels-in-local-broadcast-listings/943701)
**Author:** [@mrbatmite](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mrbatmite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/63501-kirksville-mo-missing-channels-in-local-broadcast-listings/943701 "2026-09-30T05:44:01Z")
Problem: Channels missing from guide The lineup/EPG Location name: Local Broadcast Listings Channel numbers, call sign, channel name: 3.4 KTVODT4 Charge! 15.6 K30MGD6 True Crime Network Your country: USA Postal code:… --- ## [Can Plex use HDHomeRun postcode EPG and Threadfin XMLTV together?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-use-hdhomerun-postcode-epg-and-threadfin-xmltv-together/943680)
**Author:** [@deanroberts884](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deanroberts884)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-use-hdhomerun-postcode-epg-and-threadfin-xmltv-together/943680 "2026-09-29T18:57:23Z")
Hi, I’m trying to establish whether Plex can support two different tuner and guide sources within the same Live TV & DVR setup. My current setup is: Plex Media Server running on Windows Plex Pass with Live TV & DVR P… --- ## [Aliasing issue with OTA recordings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aliasing-issue-with-ota-recordings/943624)
**Author:** [@piako](https://forums.plex.tv/u/piako)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aliasing-issue-with-ota-recordings/943624 "2026-09-29T00:14:26Z")
Hi there. Using the new apple tvOS app and plex server version 4.160.0. HD HomeRun flex 4k with firmware version 20260817. Noticed tonight while watching a pre-recorded news show that was about half a hour in length that… --- ## [Live TV playback broken in Apple TV OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-playback-broken-in-apple-tv-os/943308)
**Author:** [@E\_Weezy\_Peezy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/E_Weezy_Peezy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-playback-broken-in-apple-tv-os/943308 "2026-09-28T22:21:28Z")
Plex app updated to “new experience” and Live TV playback doesn’t work anymore. When trying you get an unable to reach server error. This error is totally wrong because the app can reach my server for all other things … --- ## [New ATV issue - no live tv playing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-atv-issue-no-live-tv-playing/943570)
**Author:** [@alanhwh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alanhwh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-atv-issue-no-live-tv-playing/943570 "2026-09-28T09:25:07Z")
Latest ATV (using ATV 4k) App refuses to play any live tv channels (from HDHOMERUN) the previous version has stayed in its ATV and continues to work just fine given other reports i wonder what is going on in Plex dev t… --- ## [Plex for Apple TV: Live TV stops ~3.5 min after the first program ends, timeline rejected with 400](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-live-tv-stops-3-5-min-after-the-first-program-ends-timeline-rejected-with-400/943540)
**Author:** [@beingforthebenefit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/beingforthebenefit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-live-tv-stops-3-5-min-after-the-first-program-ends-timeline-rejected-with-400/943540 "2026-09-27T18:51:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 (Linux, Docker) Player Version#: Plex for Apple TV 2026.18.0 (tvOS 27.0, Apple TV 4K 3rd gen) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun-compatible tuner (ErsatzTV) Guide/Lineup name: XMLTV guide Using… --- ## [Plex Live TV via Hdhomerun drop outs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-tv-via-hdhomerun-drop-outs/937702)
**Author:** [@byron123z](https://forums.plex.tv/u/byron123z)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-tv-via-hdhomerun-drop-outs/937702 "2026-09-27T12:46:43Z")
Recently live TV via the Hdhomerun has been dropping out and disconnecting tried everything from setting up a new server to moving the server to a different computer. All wired gigabit network and using a nvida shield. … --- ## [Live & Recorded TV (HDHomeRun) video freezing audio fine](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-recorded-tv-hdhomerun-video-freezing-audio-fine/943517)
**Author:** [@triks\_melb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/triks_melb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-recorded-tv-hdhomerun-video-freezing-audio-fine/943517 "2026-09-27T12:35:41Z")
haven’t been able to find this issue reported. If it hasn’t happy to supply logs and a sample recording. Reinstalled server as I presumed it was issue on my end. Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 10.30.8.4… --- ## [Do these bugs still exist in released version?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-these-bugs-still-exist-in-released-version/943515)
**Author:** [@cwoody222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cwoody222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-these-bugs-still-exist-in-released-version/943515 "2026-09-27T12:17:39Z")
I’ve never had a problem with the legacy app. If I play a recording in progress I get a pop up to allow me to start from the beginning. That popup doesn’t appear in the new UI preview version. Or, I can always rewind t… --- ## [CC (EIA-608) show XDS metadata instead of dialogue on some ATSC channels, depending on start time](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497)
**Author:** [@Cardinale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cardinale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497 "2026-09-27T00:52:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (macOS 26.6.2, Apple M4, hardware transcoding on) Player Version#: Plex for iOS 2025.28.0 (iPadOS 27.0, iPad13,4) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX QUATRO (HDFX-4US), firmware 202… --- ## [OTA TV and Apple Device issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ota-tv-and-apple-device-issues/943485)
**Author:** [@piako](https://forums.plex.tv/u/piako)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ota-tv-and-apple-device-issues/943485 "2026-09-26T19:55:40Z")
So I have the latest plex server version (4.160.0) and also the latest tvOS app version. Getting my HD HomeRun Flex 4K to play nice with plex is difficult. Half the time the channels will tune-in intermittently and the o… --- ## [So the new Apple TV Client hasn't fixed anything with Live TV Recording Issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/so-the-new-apple-tv-client-hasnt-fixed-anything-with-live-tv-recording-issues/943478)
**Author:** [@kragger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kragger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/so-the-new-apple-tv-client-hasnt-fixed-anything-with-live-tv-recording-issues/943478 "2026-09-26T17:00:11Z")
Current Server and Apple TV Client. Things that continue to fail after over a decade: Consistently being able to fast forward and rewind while watching a currently being recorded TV Show. Current player’s behavior: Pr… --- ## [Apple TV Live TV fails with VBox: channel ID URL-encoding mismatch compared with Hisense](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-live-tv-fails-with-vbox-channel-id-url-encoding-mismatch-compared-with-hisense/943466)
**Author:** [@NTLX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NTLX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-live-tv-fails-with-vbox-channel-id-url-encoding-mismatch-compared-with-hisense/943466 "2026-09-26T09:48:29Z")
Server Version#: latest Player Version#: 2026.18.0 Tuner Make/Model: VBox Xti-4144 (DVB-T2/C/ISDB-T ) Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: yes Channel number/Name: all \ **Author:** [@mmmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mmmark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ive-lost-the-ability-to-watch-a-show-recording-from-the-beginning/943296 "2026-09-24T22:57:18Z") AppleTV version 2026.18.0 Being able to time shift a program already in progress was a very important function of the DVR. This new app version 2026.18.0 has broken this feature. I can only access a recording, from the … --- ## [Plex Android app does not display XMLTV programme artwork despite HTTPS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-app-does-not-display-xmltv-programme-artwork-despite-https/943301)
**Author:** [@yaman\_ra](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yaman_ra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-app-does-not-display-xmltv-programme-artwork-despite-https/943301 "2026-09-23T23:49:42Z")
Server Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (docker) Player Version#: 2026.7.1 (Android) Tuner Make/Model: Dispatcharr / Tunarr Guide/Lineup name: \[XMLTV / Dispatcharr\] Using XMLTV?: Yes Channel number/Name: Autism Networ… --- ## [Kodak (knoxville), TN WVLT 8.2 (TVSN) incorrect program data](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kodak-knoxville-tn-wvlt-8-2-tvsn-incorrect-program-data/943290)
**Author:** [@ironsharpensiron](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ironsharpensiron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kodak-knoxville-tn-wvlt-8-2-tvsn-incorrect-program-data/943290 "2026-09-23T19:44:44Z")
Kodak, TN 37871. Channel 8.2 is listed as independent and it is now the Tennessee Valley Sports Network. The current programming for this station is completely incorrect. --- ## [Bug\] Apple TV 2026.18.0 – Incorrect EPG metadata displayed for DVR recordings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-apple-tv-2026-18-0-incorrect-epg-metadata-displayed-for-dvr-recordings/943241)
**Author:** [@gmori7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gmori7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-apple-tv-2026-18-0-incorrect-epg-metadata-displayed-for-dvr-recordings/943241 "2026-09-23T00:12:23Z")
Since the latest Plex Apple TV update (2026.18.0), DVR recordings are displaying incorrect metadata in the recording list. For example: La cuisine d’Isabelle et Ricardo Tél. :04 E-mail :07 • La cuisine d'Isabelle et R… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=1)