# Live TV & DVR

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## [IPTV subscription recommendations anyone?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/iptv-subscription-recommendations-anyone/746776)

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**Author:** [@Turfking8](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Turfking8)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/iptv-subscription-recommendations-anyone/746776 "2021-10-01T00:50:54Z")

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Hi all. Sorry if this has been answered before, but if it has, I could not find it. I’ve been looking to lower my Live TV costs and cut out Cable-TV altogether but every time I have tried in the past, I have been hoodwin…

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## [Live TV stopped working after upgrading plex pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stopped-working-after-upgrading-plex-pass/739842)

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**Author:** [@ewboy12](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ewboy12)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stopped-working-after-upgrading-plex-pass/739842 "2021-09-30T18:15:04Z")

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Hello! I am relatively new to plex and don’t understand the most complex concepts. I have been using plex for about 3 months and have been using an HD Homerun Duo to watch live TV. I just upgraded my Plex account to the…

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## [Plex Buffering issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering-issues/746553)

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**Author:** [@Hawkins](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Hawkins)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering-issues/746553 "2021-09-30T16:10:46Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: 4.63.0 Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Quatro Guide/Lineup name: Local channels Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: 12.1 (but happens on multiple channels) So I have Ple…

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## [Omaha Market, CometTV 42.3 moved to 42.4 but is missing instead](https://forums.plex.tv/t/omaha-market-comettv-42-3-moved-to-42-4-but-is-missing-instead/747066)

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**Author:** [@double16](https://forums.plex.tv/u/double16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/omaha-market-comettv-42-3-moved-to-42-4-but-is-missing-instead/747066 "2021-09-30T12:24:49Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: Web 4.66.1 Tuner Make/Model: Hauppauge QuadHD USB Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings (59 channels), Omaha, NE Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: 42.4 Recen…

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## [Scrubbing while Recording](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scrubbing-while-recording/737445)

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**Author:** [@mcr-ksh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcr-ksh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scrubbing-while-recording/737445 "2021-09-29T21:45:12Z")

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Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: AppleTV latest as of today Tuner Make/Model: xTeVe Using XMLTV?: yes Channel number/Name: any Using AppleTV+iOS version there is a Problem: when trying to scrub while …

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## [Plex iOS app: live TV streams closes immediately, web player always transcodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-app-live-tv-streams-closes-immediately-web-player-always-transcodes/746858)

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**Author:** [@theirongiant](https://forums.plex.tv/u/theirongiant)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-app-live-tv-streams-closes-immediately-web-player-always-transcodes/746858 "2021-09-29T15:39:56Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 (Synology DS918+) Player Version#: iOS: 7.24 b1684; Web: 4.66.1 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Flex 4K Guide/Lineup name: default Using XMLTV?: don’t know Channel number/Name: any I just…

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## [\[HELP\] Postal code error while configuring DVR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-postal-code-error-while-configuring-dvr/744873)

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**Author:** [@Sururu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sururu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-postal-code-error-while-configuring-dvr/744873 "2021-09-28T20:35:05Z")

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Server Version#: Version 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: Version 4.65.1 Tuner Make/Model: xTeVe Guide/Lineup name: N/A Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: N/A \<If providing serv er logs please do NOT turn on verbo…

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## [Switch from cable to OTA -- can't tune channel - fixed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/switch-from-cable-to-ota-cant-tune-channel-fixed/746649)

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**Author:** [@eclecticJohn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eclecticJohn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/switch-from-cable-to-ota-cant-tune-channel-fixed/746649 "2021-09-28T17:12:00Z")

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Been using Plex for years with cable (FiOS) with no problems. Cancelled cable subscription and put up antenna. Plex scan finds lots of channels but gets can’t tune message when trying to play or record a show. Rescan cha…

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## [Rescan doesn't work on new interface](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rescan-doesnt-work-on-new-interface/746602)

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**Author:** [@TheTimmaeh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheTimmaeh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rescan-doesnt-work-on-new-interface/746602 "2021-09-28T10:44:07Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 (linuxserver/plex:latest) Player Version#: 4.63.0 (Web); 1.35.1.2632-c6783c78 (Plex for Windows) Tuner Make/Model: FRITZ!Box 6591 Cable Guide/Lineup name: None Using XMLTV?: No I tried t…

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## [Direct playback error live tv, dvr Tizen OS, Xbox](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-playback-error-live-tv-dvr-tizen-os-xbox/737941)

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**Author:** [@tigrisek66\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tigrisek66_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-playback-error-live-tv-dvr-tizen-os-xbox/737941 "2021-09-28T08:03:08Z")

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Hi! I would have a question what could be the problem here, direct playback is allowed everywhere in movies, series goes directly to everything. however, for live tv and dvr on xbox, tizenOS operating system i get suc…

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## [LiveTV is all farkled up since the last server update (Beta)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-is-all-farkled-up-since-the-last-server-update-beta/746539)

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**Author:** [@Smokindog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Smokindog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-is-all-farkled-up-since-the-last-server-update-beta/746539 "2021-09-28T03:33:15Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: ANY Tuner Make/Model: Hauppauge Quad PCI by 2 (8 tuners total) Guide/Lineup name: USA zip 75022 OTA Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: ANY Can’t tune to channels, can…

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## [Unable to add DVR: Error — Subscription: Error refreshing sub: Could not find providers for subscription](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-add-dvr-error-subscription-error-refreshing-sub-could-not-find-providers-for-subscription/745465)

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**Author:** [@paul529](https://forums.plex.tv/u/paul529)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-add-dvr-error-subscription-error-refreshing-sub-could-not-find-providers-for-subscription/745465 "2021-09-27T21:54:04Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: 4.63.0 Tuner Make/Model: Silicon Dust/HDTC-2US Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name:

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## [Watch a TV episode while it's being Recorded](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-a-tv-episode-while-its-being-recorded/746490)

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**Author:** [@Anth\_H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Anth_H)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-a-tv-episode-while-its-being-recorded/746490 "2021-09-27T21:35:43Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: Not sure how to find this my Sony TV just updates it Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun CONNECT Guide/Lineup name: Freeview Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: Really sorry i…

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## [Edit Tuner IP](https://forums.plex.tv/t/edit-tuner-ip/746466)

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**Author:** [@Squid-Billies](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Squid-Billies)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/edit-tuner-ip/746466 "2021-09-27T19:18:29Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033-757abe6b4 Player Version#: N/A Tuner Make/Model: Hauppauge Colossus 2 Guide/Lineup name: Schedules Direct Using XMLTV?: Yes Channel number/Name: N/A Is there a way to change a tuners …

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## [Live tv stops at end of each hour](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stops-at-end-of-each-hour/746346)

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**Author:** [@paw3765\_yahoo\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/paw3765_yahoo_com)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stops-at-end-of-each-hour/746346 "2021-09-27T18:16:32Z")

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Server Version#: Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: On PC desktop, why does the live tv always stop at the ending of a show??? That is soo annoying. Just le…

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## [Plex DVR Recordings fail to stop recording at the end of the program](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-recordings-fail-to-stop-recording-at-the-end-of-the-program/742835)

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**Author:** [@shadowfixer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shadowfixer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-recordings-fail-to-stop-recording-at-the-end-of-the-program/742835 "2021-09-12T22:24:06Z")

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Hi there, i hope someone can help… I have recordings scheduled by plex DVR and ofteh the recording of a program fails to stop… I have a recording that the scheduled program ended 75 minutes ago, yet Plex DVR has not st…

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## [Live TV Stops when EPG updates at the top of the hour](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stops-when-epg-updates-at-the-top-of-the-hour/745895)

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**Author:** [@Carl\_the202](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Carl_the202)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stops-when-epg-updates-at-the-top-of-the-hour/745895 "2021-09-25T14:24:54Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: 8.23.1.28053 on NVIDIA Shield Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Prime 3 Guide/Lineup name: FiOS Washington DC Using XMLTV?: unknown Channel number/Name: all After the mos…

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## [Nashville OTA Guide not correct after rescan](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nashville-ota-guide-not-correct-after-rescan/745488)

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**Author:** [@dougbeam](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dougbeam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nashville-ota-guide-not-correct-after-rescan/745488 "2021-09-25T17:25:45Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: 1.35.1.2632-c6783c78 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO Guide/Lineup name: Nashville OTA Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: 58.1 Dabel Nashville Market has…

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## [09/2021 Recorded NBC shows now have voiceover describing action](https://forums.plex.tv/t/09-2021-recorded-nbc-shows-now-have-voiceover-describing-action/745729)

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**Author:** [@brew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/brew)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/09-2021-recorded-nbc-shows-now-have-voiceover-describing-action/745729 "2021-09-25T12:57:12Z")

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How do i stop that?

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## [Auto-tune instead of Record](https://forums.plex.tv/t/auto-tune-instead-of-record/744381)

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**Author:** [@kwisatzca](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kwisatzca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/auto-tune-instead-of-record/744381 "2021-09-25T12:18:58Z")

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Is it possible to auto tune to a channel instead of record when selecting a program in the future on a different channel? Server Version#: 1.24.2.4973 Player Version#: 1.33.0.2444-a220eae4 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun …

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## [Live TV Recording Fails (HDHR 4k Flex)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recording-fails-hdhr-4k-flex/745776)

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**Author:** [@dclive](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dclive)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recording-fails-hdhr-4k-flex/745776 "2021-09-24T22:48:37Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: 4.63.0 Tuner Make/Model: HDHR 4k Flex (20210624 firmware) Guide/Lineup name: OTA with NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and CW only (just 5!) Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: ? …

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## [Live TV does not Work in channels without EPG](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-does-not-work-in-channels-without-epg/745518)

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**Author:** [@pprubio](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pprubio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-does-not-work-in-channels-without-epg/745518 "2021-09-23T21:19:46Z")

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I checked that the channels that i haven’t epg, cannot see in plex, but with other that have epg in the XML works fine. How i can solve this problem?

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## [Recording truncated due to invalid timestamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recording-truncated-due-to-invalid-timestamp/743782)

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**Author:** [@carlroth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/carlroth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recording-truncated-due-to-invalid-timestamp/743782 "2021-09-23T14:39:56Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.2.4973 (via Plex pass docker image) Player Version#: N/A Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun PRIME Guide/Lineup name: XFinity/Comcast Using XMLTV?: N/A Channel number/Name: Various I’m seeing an issue…

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## [Wrong channels on SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex 4K ATSC 3.0 Tuners HDFX-4K](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wrong-channels-on-silicondust-hdhomerun-flex-4k-atsc-3-0-tuners-hdfx-4k/745422)

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**Author:** [@pzins1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pzins1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wrong-channels-on-silicondust-hdhomerun-flex-4k-atsc-3-0-tuners-hdfx-4k/745422 "2021-09-23T13:30:07Z")

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Just got this tuner yesterday. When I scan the channels, CBS channel 11 (in Dallas) shows up, but both are the Spanish language channels, not CBS. Any way to fix this? Thanks

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## [Missing TV channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-tv-channels/745398)

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**Author:** [@stjim3\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stjim3_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-tv-channels/745398 "2021-09-23T11:29:47Z")

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My tuner has two channels listed and available, but Plex cannot seem to find them correctly. The SD version (ch 13) is available, but the HD version (ch 513) does not appear in the Plex channels. Further, ch 618 shows in…

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## [Add locally modulated channel to EPG for access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-locally-modulated-channel-to-epg-for-access/745357)

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**Author:** [@trapperhq](https://forums.plex.tv/u/trapperhq)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-locally-modulated-channel-to-epg-for-access/745357 "2021-09-23T05:07:13Z")

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I have a couple of locally modulated clear QAM channels (111.1 & 122.2) broadcasting thru my cable and HDHomeRun sees them and so does Plex. Trouble is those channels being local have no EPG channel guide data so, I am u…

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## [Please help me edit webgrabplus ini to add epg episode-num field](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-help-me-edit-webgrabplus-ini-to-add-epg-episode-num-field/745344)

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**Author:** [@bpsim](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bpsim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-help-me-edit-webgrabplus-ini-to-add-epg-episode-num-field/745344 "2021-09-23T03:35:05Z")

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Server Version#: Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HD HOME Plus Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: Hi, I’m from Singapore, and I can’t find epg provider of all local channel. So I use webgrab…

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## [Tuner Status](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tuner-status/745339)

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**Author:** [@pbenzschawel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pbenzschawel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tuner-status/745339 "2021-09-23T02:06:44Z")

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Like the new look/layout on Plex web & Plex for Windows. I did however notice the tuner status isn’t changing when being used. I assumed the green would turn red or something. Just thought I’d share. Server Version#…

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## [KODI TV Tuner vs. PLEX Tuner](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kodi-tv-tuner-vs-plex-tuner/745117)

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**Author:** [@perry\_216967\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/perry_216967_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kodi-tv-tuner-vs-plex-tuner/745117 "2021-09-23T01:58:07Z")

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Server Version#: Version 1.24.3.5033 Player Version#: Latest Version Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Duo Guide/Lineup name: Antenna Using XMLTV?: NO Channel number/Name: Can anyone explain the actual architecture tha…

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## [HDHomerun Prime failing to tune to channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-prime-failing-to-tune-to-channel/745268)

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**Author:** [@pghhome](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pghhome)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-prime-failing-to-tune-to-channel/745268 "2021-09-22T19:56:12Z")

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Plex is entirely unable to use live tv/dvr since most recent update. Have tried multiple clients, in each scenario it produces the error of “Could not tune channel. Please check your tuner or antenna.” works fine throug…

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