# Live TV & DVR **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=106 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 107 --- ## [Can Plex record to HD Homerun Scribe without a subscription to HDHomerun DVR service?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-record-to-hd-homerun-scribe-without-a-subscription-to-hdhomerun-dvr-service/734263)
**Author:** [@jsavage4\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jsavage4_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-record-to-hd-homerun-scribe-without-a-subscription-to-hdhomerun-dvr-service/734263 "2021-08-08T21:34:00Z")
Do I need to subscribe to HD Homerun DVR service to record Local tv channels using Plex? I was wanting to record to the HdHomerun Scribe’s built in memory drive using Plex without paying for the HdHomerun dvr service. T… --- ## [DVR failed to record](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-failed-to-record/734789)
**Author:** [@ShakingOvertime](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ShakingOvertime)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-failed-to-record/734789 "2021-08-08T15:52:33Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDHR3-CC Firmware 20210624 Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: I tried to record John Wick Parabellum last night on a channel. I… --- ## [Plex won't play m3u8](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-wont-play-m3u8/733904)
**Author:** [@piratko](https://forums.plex.tv/u/piratko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-wont-play-m3u8/733904 "2021-08-07T17:25:05Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.5.4862 Player Version#: plex for windows Version 1.33.0.2444-a220eae4 Tuner Make/Model: latest xTeVe Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: Any idea why plex won’t play a m… --- ## [Channels scan acts wird](https://forums.plex.tv/t/channels-scan-acts-wird/734571)
**Author:** [@xgione](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xgione)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/channels-scan-acts-wird/734571 "2021-08-07T15:49:10Z")
Server Version#: 4.59.2 Player Version#: Plex Web Tuner Make/Model: WinTV-dualHD Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: Hello, when I do a scan of my channels plex tells me he found already aro… --- ## [HDHomerun Live TV on Firestick Plex Buffering On Play Original Quality](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-live-tv-on-firestick-plex-buffering-on-play-original-quality/734046)
**Author:** [@jo\_pettitt\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jo_pettitt_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-live-tv-on-firestick-plex-buffering-on-play-original-quality/734046 "2021-08-06T13:20:11Z")
Server Version#: 4.59.2 Player Version#: 8.20.1.26670 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Quatro Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: BBC1 HD New to Plex as of yesterday having retired Kodi. When I wat… --- ## [Quicker Live TV Playback After Selecting Channel?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/quicker-live-tv-playback-after-selecting-channel/733857)
**Author:** [@urbnsr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/urbnsr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/quicker-live-tv-playback-after-selecting-channel/733857 "2021-08-05T23:40:30Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: Latest Web, Roku players Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO HDHR5-4US Is there anything I can do so playback of Live TV/DVR channels starts quicker after selecting… --- ## [Plex DVR problem fetching channel mappings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-problem-fetching-channel-mappings/734227)
**Author:** [@starbird54](https://forums.plex.tv/u/starbird54)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-problem-fetching-channel-mappings/734227 "2021-08-05T23:30:30Z")
Server Version#: v1.19.4.2935-79e214ead Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: WinTV-dualHD Hauppauge version10 Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: I’ve had the WinTV-dualHD Hauppauge USB for abou… --- ## [Can I set up a recording for a future show that is not yet in the guide?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-set-up-a-recording-for-a-future-show-that-is-not-yet-in-the-guide/734040)
**Author:** [@RuleZero](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RuleZero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-set-up-a-recording-for-a-future-show-that-is-not-yet-in-the-guide/734040 "2021-08-05T19:30:48Z")
Hi, I see this question has been asked before, but not since Oct 2018. Is there a way to schedule recordings other than selecting from the guide? Thanks. --- ## [Possible to only show HD channels in Apple TV guide?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/possible-to-only-show-hd-channels-in-apple-tv-guide/733959)
**Author:** [@chupon462](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chupon462)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/possible-to-only-show-hd-channels-in-apple-tv-guide/733959 "2021-08-05T19:04:35Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.5.4862 last I checked Player Version#: Not sure, it’s running on an Apple TV primarily Tuner Make/Model: HD Home Run Prime and Flex 4k Guide/Lineup name: Not sure, defaulted to whatever Plex sele… --- ## [Library ad detection with no tuner?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-ad-detection-with-no-tuner/733748)
**Author:** [@knutsen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/knutsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-ad-detection-with-no-tuner/733748 "2021-08-05T16:19:22Z")
The “Removing Commercials” article says, It’s also possible to enable the commercial detection to run for content in a regular TV library that was not recorded with the Plex DVR. That’s great, because I have a pile o… --- ## [Firestick, OTA Live TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firestick-ota-live-tv/733969)
**Author:** [@Mrbostn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mrbostn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firestick-ota-live-tv/733969 "2021-08-05T03:29:00Z")
New install as of today. Using Plex with a hdhomerun. I was hoping I would see the OTA guide in my Firestick’s Live TV guide section. I only see the Plex channels. Am I doing something wrong? Or Do OTA channels NOT sho… --- ## [Possible to have HD Home Run Prime and Flex 4k working concurrently with guide data?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/possible-to-have-hd-home-run-prime-and-flex-4k-working-concurrently-with-guide-data/732042)
**Author:** [@chupon462](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chupon462)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/possible-to-have-hd-home-run-prime-and-flex-4k-working-concurrently-with-guide-data/732042 "2021-08-04T21:50:59Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.4.4775 (updating to 1.23.5.4862 right now) Player Version#: Not sure, it’s running on an Apple TV primarily Tuner Make/Model: HD Home Run Prime and Flex 4k Guide/Lineup name: Not sure, defaulted … --- ## [Micro buffer on channel startup](https://forums.plex.tv/t/micro-buffer-on-channel-startup/733839)
**Author:** [@JasonsPlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JasonsPlex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/micro-buffer-on-channel-startup/733839 "2021-08-04T09:57:10Z")
Server Version#: latest beta Player Version#: latest beta Tuner Make/Model: hdhomerun About 10 versions ago this started on channel startup. It micro buffers like crazy for about a minute or two until the channel I g… --- ## [Intermittent Buffering of LiveTV Streams on Shield](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittent-buffering-of-livetv-streams-on-shield/726785)
**Author:** [@AliveKiller](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AliveKiller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittent-buffering-of-livetv-streams-on-shield/726785 "2021-08-04T08:38:08Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.4.4712 (MAC) → Ethernet 1GBPS Player Version#: Latest (Shield) → Ethernet 1GBPS Tuner Make/Model: Silicondust HDHOME → Ethernet 100Mbps Guide/Lineup name: All channels Using XMLTV?: Not Sure Ch… --- ## [How to select from multiple sources when recording to DVR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-select-from-multiple-sources-when-recording-to-dvr/733787)
**Author:** [@F1Guy123](https://forums.plex.tv/u/F1Guy123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-select-from-multiple-sources-when-recording-to-dvr/733787 "2021-08-04T02:40:31Z")
I have more than one source for LiveTV/DVR on my Plex Server. One is an HDHOMERUN with a TV antenna and the other is LoCast.org (online streaming local channels) integrated into plex as a tuner. Therefore I have 2 EPG’… --- ## [Multicast IPTV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multicast-iptv/733747)
**Author:** [@dmelvin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dmelvin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multicast-iptv/733747 "2021-08-04T01:40:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: N/A Tuner Make/Model: N/A Guide/Lineup name: N/A Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: N/A My situation is a bit different, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s no w… --- ## [Audio desync through Firstick](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-desync-through-firstick/731523)
**Author:** [@Shane\_H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Shane_H)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-desync-through-firstick/731523 "2021-08-03T11:48:00Z")
Server Version#: v1.23.5.4862 on QNAP TS251D (had this issue on all versions I have used) Player Version#: 8.19.4.26157 (Fire Stick 4k) Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Connect DUO Guide/Lineup name: UK Terrestrial TV via… --- ## [HDHomeRun channel scan detects new channel - cannot map](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-channel-scan-detects-new-channel-cannot-map/715344)
**Author:** [@supertester](https://forums.plex.tv/u/supertester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-channel-scan-detects-new-channel-cannot-map/715344 "2021-08-03T00:48:22Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.0.4459 Player Version#: Latest (not applicable) After completing the scan, I found a few channels (probably new). The corresponding field for the channel name did not have a value - just the defa… --- ## [Missing Channels during scan](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-channels-during-scan/733544)
**Author:** [@dchodoff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dchodoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/missing-channels-during-scan/733544 "2021-08-02T22:53:33Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Tuner Make/Model: hauppauge quadhd Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: Hi Everyone, Long time Plex user and first time that I have not bee… --- ## [DVR error "Destination library does not exist"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-error-destination-library-does-not-exist/733365)
**Author:** [@ozwaldster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ozwaldster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-error-destination-library-does-not-exist/733365 "2021-08-02T01:10:08Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: n/a Tuner Make/Model: Hauppauge WinTV Dual HD Guide/Lineup name: n/a Using XMLTV?: n/a Channel number/Name: n/a following the upgrade of my Synology NAS from v 6.x … --- ## [Plex Live TV EPG Not Updating Time on Roku](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-tv-epg-not-updating-time-on-roku/733346)
**Author:** [@dmanges](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dmanges)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-tv-epg-not-updating-time-on-roku/733346 "2021-08-01T23:17:06Z")
Received a server update about a month ago, the entire UI on Roku was refreshed and looks great. However, since this update, my Live TV guide has been buggy. The main issue is after I tune a channel. Initially selecting … --- ## [EPG Inaccuracies: How long does it take to get feedback?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-inaccuracies-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-feedback/733324)
**Author:** [@AKFree](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AKFree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-inaccuracies-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-feedback/733324 "2021-08-01T21:58:12Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.5.4862 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDBomerun EXTENDED Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings Using XMLTV?: NO Channel number/Name: I submitted questionnaire type “EPG Inaccuraci… --- ## [Cannot add HDHomeRun because EPG fails](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-add-hdhomerun-because-epg-fails/733021)
**Author:** [@teel\_craig\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/teel_craig_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-add-hdhomerun-because-epg-fails/733021 "2021-07-31T14:35:03Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.6.4881 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Quattro Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: EPG download fails and tuner fails to be added. In addition server shows t… --- ## [Can someone please reset my channel order?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-someone-please-reset-my-channel-order/733103)
**Author:** [@JaysonP65132](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JaysonP65132)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-someone-please-reset-my-channel-order/733103 "2021-08-01T00:20:35Z")
Today I’ve found something terrible: you can no longer reorder tv channels on Plex. This means my ABC-ordering adventures are over but I want them back where they’re supposed to be. I look in other profiles and-bam! The … --- ## [Changing channels loses server connection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-channels-loses-server-connection/732981)
**Author:** [@henryrankine](https://forums.plex.tv/u/henryrankine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-channels-loses-server-connection/732981 "2021-07-31T10:42:26Z")
Server Version#: latest Player Version#: latest Tuner Make/Model: Hauppauge WinTV hd duel Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: When I’m watching a channel and I then change to another it loses se… --- ## [Flemish (Belgian) EPG since a few months total loss](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flemish-belgian-epg-since-a-few-months-total-loss/716146)
**Author:** [@pverhoye](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pverhoye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flemish-belgian-epg-since-a-few-months-total-loss/716146 "2021-07-31T08:11:02Z")
Since the major change in the EPG a while ago, my EPG listings are almost empty. I’ve been deleting the DVR (HDHomeRun EXPAND, latest firmware) and adding it again, testing with some channels or all…but no cigar. The ch… --- ## [Playback Error Could not tune channel. Please check your tuner or antenna](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-could-not-tune-channel-please-check-your-tuner-or-antenna/731722)
**Author:** [@JeffreyCam](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JeffreyCam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-could-not-tune-channel-please-check-your-tuner-or-antenna/731722 "2021-07-30T23:33:10Z")
Server Version#: 4.59.2 Player Version#: 4.59.2 Tuner Make/Model: Locast2Plex Guide/Lineup name: Locast Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: doesn’t matter I’m having issues getting locast2plex to tune channels … --- ## [Scrolling through channels takes forever with the new UI](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scrolling-through-channels-takes-forever-with-the-new-ui/727749)
**Author:** [@hajalie24\_live\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hajalie24_live_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scrolling-through-channels-takes-forever-with-the-new-ui/727749 "2021-07-30T21:34:09Z")
The new update looks nice but while scrolling holding down does not speed up the scrolling of channels like it used to - instead now it’s a slow animation that repeats while selecting the next channel and honestly makes … --- ## [Rescanning lost almost all channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rescanning-lost-almost-all-channels/732832)
**Author:** [@s19](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rescanning-lost-almost-all-channels/732832 "2021-07-30T17:26:19Z")
I ran into a serious problem when I rescanned my Hauppauge winTV tuner channels last weekend after having to change the USB port of the receiver. When I was adding it back Plex first showed me the previous channel lineup… --- ## [Scheduled recordings all less than a minute and random start and end point](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scheduled-recordings-all-less-than-a-minute-and-random-start-and-end-point/732646)
**Author:** [@T\_Dubs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/T_Dubs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scheduled-recordings-all-less-than-a-minute-and-random-start-and-end-point/732646 "2021-07-30T17:19:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.5.4862 M1 Mac Mini 8GB RAM, 4TB OWC miniStack USB-C external HDD Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDHOMERUN CONNECT QUATTRO Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: All I can… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=105) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=107)