# Live TV & DVR **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=109 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 110 --- ## [Bad picture quality HDHomeRun compared to other apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bad-picture-quality-hdhomerun-compared-to-other-apps/727319)
**Author:** [@cryptochrome](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cryptochrome)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bad-picture-quality-hdhomerun-compared-to-other-apps/727319 "2021-07-13T11:45:42Z")
Hi, I have noticed that Plex DVR has a very bad picture quality when streaming live TV from a HDHomeRun, compared to other apps using the same tuner device. PQ inside the HDHomeRun app as well as my GoogleTV based Sony … --- ## [Show skip ads button for entire duration of detected ad block?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/show-skip-ads-button-for-entire-duration-of-detected-ad-block/728239)
**Author:** [@timk1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/timk1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/show-skip-ads-button-for-entire-duration-of-detected-ad-block/728239 "2021-07-13T05:37:57Z")
Is it possible to show the skip ads button for the entire duration of the detected ad block? It’s very easy to miss, and when manually fast forwarding through ads you no longer have the option to skip. I am using an App… --- ## [Add unsupported channel to Guide](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-unsupported-channel-to-guide/728204)
**Author:** [@seanbperiod](https://forums.plex.tv/u/seanbperiod)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-unsupported-channel-to-guide/728204 "2021-07-13T02:01:37Z")
Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Dual ATSC Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: No I was wondering if it’s possible to manually add a channel that is unsupported just so I can use the guide to see what’s on (so then I can go t… --- ## [TV tuner card on Ubuntu 20.04](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-tuner-card-on-ubuntu-20-04/728287)
**Author:** [@joelc146](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joelc146)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-tuner-card-on-ubuntu-20-04/728287 "2021-07-12T12:17:20Z")
Hi all, can anyone confirm that Plex can do live TV from a local capture card (not a networked capture device) on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS? I’m using hardware that has worked with Plex before on older OS and software, and I can… --- ## [Scanned channels don't appear in Guide](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scanned-channels-dont-appear-in-guide/716387)
**Author:** [@alanh220](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alanh220)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scanned-channels-dont-appear-in-guide/716387 "2021-07-11T14:30:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.22.3.4523 Player Version#: Affects all Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX 4K Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: DVR—Local Broadcast Listings (112 channels) I just set up a n… --- ## [DVR issue with scroll bar on playback when I recorded 2 copies of the same episode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-issue-with-scroll-bar-on-playback-when-i-recorded-2-copies-of-the-same-episode/728042)
**Author:** [@stevelknievel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stevelknievel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-issue-with-scroll-bar-on-playback-when-i-recorded-2-copies-of-the-same-episode/728042 "2021-07-11T09:36:03Z")
Yesterday I noticed a program I wanted to record was already being broadcast on an HD channel at the time. It was a 60 min show and there were 20 mins remaining. I srarted recording the show, but then noticed it was show… --- ## [No live TV & DVR on the LG TV app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-live-tv-dvr-on-the-lg-tv-app/712577)
**Author:** [@j\_gainford\_ymail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/j_gainford_ymail_com)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-live-tv-dvr-on-the-lg-tv-app/712577 "2021-07-10T20:19:25Z")
There is no Live TV & DVR in the menu on the app on my LG TV --- ## [Xbox one tv tuner compatability?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-tv-tuner-compatability/727931)
**Author:** [@0Mikea](https://forums.plex.tv/u/0Mikea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-tv-tuner-compatability/727931 "2021-07-10T18:44:26Z")
I heard that the the Microsoft branded xbox one tv tuner has windows drivers. Does anyone know how to set this up. I tried installing happauge drivers but it just said that an adapter was not detected. (windows 10) --- ## [Consistent failure to move a tv show recording error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/consistent-failure-to-move-a-tv-show-recording-error/727895)
**Author:** [@FxProgrm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FxProgrm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/consistent-failure-to-move-a-tv-show-recording-error/727895 "2021-07-10T15:51:51Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.4.4712 Player Version#: None Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun CONNECT 4K Guide/Lineup name: The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Using XMLTV?: No, Just plex epg Channel number/Name: Sat, Jul 3 at 9:30… --- ## [CalendarErrorButton displaying double 'error' message](https://forums.plex.tv/t/calendarerrorbutton-displaying-double-error-message/727861)
**Author:** [@dzeff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dzeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/calendarerrorbutton-displaying-double-error-message/727861 "2021-07-10T12:40:27Z")
When a recording fails, there are 2 errors that appear in Plex Web. Help Text A button defined as ‘CalendarErrorButton-errorButton-38fNDz Link-link-3cHWtJ Link-default-5Qrl3D’ that also shows the error Pick 1 or the o… --- ## [Sort / Filter the Guide](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sort-filter-the-guide/727789)
**Author:** [@hotrod](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hotrod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sort-filter-the-guide/727789 "2021-07-10T02:13:32Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.3.4707 Player Version#: Fire Stick Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Prime Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: Is there a way to filter the guide or sort it by HD channels? I pr… --- ## [Incorrect guide in in Live TV & DVR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-guide-in-in-live-tv-dvr/726763)
**Author:** [@saviorbk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/saviorbk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-guide-in-in-live-tv-dvr/726763 "2021-07-05T03:36:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.2.4600 Player Version#: 5.18.1 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Connect Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: The UI on the PlayStation 5 shows the incorrect guide for the Live TV… --- ## [(Shield) DVR didn't record a full day, where to begin?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-dvr-didnt-record-a-full-day-where-to-begin/724227)
**Author:** [@dzeff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dzeff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-dvr-didnt-record-a-full-day-where-to-begin/724227 "2021-07-09T22:07:22Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.3.4707 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: WinTV-dualHD Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Not sure Channel number/Name: all Where in the server logs do I begin to look for why I didn’t record… --- ## [We have a couple new channels but not on EPG CHANNELS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/we-have-a-couple-new-channels-but-not-on-epg-channels/727664)
**Author:** [@johnnyz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/johnnyz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/we-have-a-couple-new-channels-but-not-on-epg-channels/727664 "2021-07-09T16:01:05Z")
Version 1.23.3.4707 Version 4.57.4 Model: HDHR5-2US We have a couple new channels in San Diego 50-2 KSDY Defy TV and 50-3 Unc Chr True Real. I scanned for them on my HD homerun and it found them but they are not in … --- ## [Live Tv & dvr](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr/727659)
**Author:** [@MickyD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MickyD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr/727659 "2021-07-09T15:37:56Z")
When setting up my Tuner, I get to the point where it says Scan Channels, but it does absolutely nothing when I click that button? Anyone know why? Server Version#: 1.23.3.4707 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: Haupp… --- ## [Plex Audio Issue with ATSC 3.0/NEXTGEN TV using HDHR5-4K](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-audio-issue-with-atsc-3-0-nextgen-tv-using-hdhr5-4k/727652)
**Author:** [@drewlross](https://forums.plex.tv/u/drewlross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-audio-issue-with-atsc-3-0-nextgen-tv-using-hdhr5-4k/727652 "2021-07-09T15:13:59Z")
Our area has been live with ATSC 3.0/NextGenTV for a few weeks. I have setup a HDHomeRun Connect 4K. I setup the DVR inside the Plex Server. Everything looked good but I am not receiving the audio stream inside any of my… --- ## [Cannot scan new channels - Tuner Setup - Linux Mint](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-scan-new-channels-tuner-setup-linux-mint/727622)
**Author:** [@WebRant2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/WebRant2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-scan-new-channels-tuner-setup-linux-mint/727622 "2021-07-09T10:54:09Z")
Hi, I can’t seem to find the solution to this. Running a PLEX server on Linux Mint. After a recent update, I’m unable to scan channels for Live TV. I’m stuck with a popup (Tuner Setup) with a Scan Channels button, text s… --- ## [LiveTV missing channels from tuner](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-missing-channels-from-tuner/727605)
**Author:** [@Grooverider2016](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Grooverider2016)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-missing-channels-from-tuner/727605 "2021-07-09T08:13:35Z")
Had to remove one of my tuners and re-add it due to some channel changes and now none of the channels are showing up in the guide. I still have the channels from the two HDHR’s in the guide (146) but I cant see any of th… --- ## [Plex re-recording existing episodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-re-recording-existing-episodes/719020)
**Author:** [@JCHH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JCHH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-re-recording-existing-episodes/719020 "2021-07-08T08:01:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.31.1.2262 (but happening for several versions at least) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Connect Quatro Guide/Lineup name: UK Freeview OTA (OX25) Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: 035 Pick TV I ha… --- ## [Locast recordings have inconsistent or no closed captions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/locast-recordings-have-inconsistent-or-no-closed-captions/727164)
**Author:** [@229Mick](https://forums.plex.tv/u/229Mick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/locast-recordings-have-inconsistent-or-no-closed-captions/727164 "2021-07-06T21:37:06Z")
Server Version#: 4.60.3 Player Version#: Plex media player PC 4.29.2 Tuner Make/Model: Locast I’m using plex dvr with Locast2Plex, and it records GREAT, but we’re people who always like the subtitles on, and what we’… --- ## [Down to 1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/down-to-1/727263)
**Author:** [@normaliswear\_yahoo\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/normaliswear_yahoo_com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/down-to-1/727263 "2021-07-07T17:21:01Z")
Server Version#: 1.23.3.4707 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Quatro Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: All I posted a couple weeks ago that 2 of my 4 servers had stopped being a… --- ## [Do I need a computer for Silicondust HDHomeRun?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-i-need-a-computer-for-silicondust-hdhomerun/726766)
**Author:** [@oldcotton](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oldcotton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-i-need-a-computer-for-silicondust-hdhomerun/726766 "2021-07-07T14:42:20Z")
Hi Guys! My Plex server is running on Synology DS918+ NAS and I have plex lifetime pass. I am planning to get a Silicondust HDHomeRun turner for DVR purpose, currently I am interested in SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Duo 2… --- ## [2 Servers Live TV wont work, 2 will](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2-servers-live-tv-wont-work-2-will/723839)
**Author:** [@normaliswear\_yahoo\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/normaliswear_yahoo_com)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2-servers-live-tv-wont-work-2-will/723839 "2021-07-07T03:29:19Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.23.2.4656 Player Version#: Any Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Connect Quatro Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: I have four servers in my home network. All run the same… --- ## [Chnnel 47.2 in Portland Oregon](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chnnel-47-2-in-portland-oregon/725056)
**Author:** [@PlexLover56](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexLover56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chnnel-47-2-in-portland-oregon/725056 "2021-07-07T00:57:54Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings (91 channels) Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: 47.2 Stadium Channel 47.2 in the Portland, Oregon market is Stadium… --- ## [Where is commercial offset data stored](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-is-commercial-offset-data-stored/709334)
**Author:** [@dannytrigo2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dannytrigo2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-is-commercial-offset-data-stored/709334 "2021-07-07T00:09:46Z")
I have some episodes that were recorded and marked as the wrong episode number in the guide. I renamed the file, but now the commercial offsets that were detected seem to apply to the wrong episode. Where does plex stor… --- ## [Dumb Newbie Question regarding DVRing Live TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dumb-newbie-question-regarding-dvring-live-tv/726975)
**Author:** [@jabor\_one\_net](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jabor_one_net)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dumb-newbie-question-regarding-dvring-live-tv/726975 "2021-07-05T23:58:48Z")
With Plex Pass, do I need a Tuner to DVR shows that are on Plex Live TV? This doesn’t make sense to me since these shows are listed and run on the Plex site and there’s not even a need for my tv? --- ## [XMLTV & Plex Guide](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xmltv-plex-guide/719954)
**Author:** [@Grooverider2016](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Grooverider2016)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xmltv-plex-guide/719954 "2021-07-05T17:34:16Z")
When are we going to see the fix for having existing tuners using Plex Guide and then being able to add additional tuners using XMLTV Guide? I have additional tuners I want to add but need to use XMLTV but as I’m already… --- ## [Crashing/Freezing on Ad breaks and Dolby surround switching (on Shield as player and HDHomerun)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/crashing-freezing-on-ad-breaks-and-dolby-surround-switching-on-shield-as-player-and-hdhomerun/726837)
**Author:** [@gskips](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gskips)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/crashing-freezing-on-ad-breaks-and-dolby-surround-switching-on-shield-as-player-and-hdhomerun/726837 "2021-07-05T12:53:43Z")
Hi everyone… Anyone in the UK (assume this is localised) have issues with LiveTV/DVR when using plex with an HDHomerun Connect Quatro? I have my plex server on a Intel NUC running in a docker container on Ubuntu (this … --- ## [XMLTV option gone in 1.23.3.4707](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xmltv-option-gone-in-1-23-3-4707/724485)
**Author:** [@Jase](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jase)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xmltv-option-gone-in-1-23-3-4707/724485 "2021-07-04T21:07:18Z")
Has anyone noticed that the previous ability to add a custom XMLTV path in the TV Tuner setup has gone? Is this feature coming back or is there a work around? --- ## [Has anyone else lost Live TV& DVR in their menu?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/has-anyone-else-lost-live-tv-dvr-in-their-menu/714908)
**Author:** [@zukdj](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zukdj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/has-anyone-else-lost-live-tv-dvr-in-their-menu/714908 "2021-07-04T14:52:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.22.3.4392 Player Version#: Tuner Make/Model: HomeRunHD Guide/Lineup name: FIOS Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: Verizon FIOS on a cable card Plex Media Server Logs\_2021-05-09\_13-55-02.zip (3.1 … [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=108) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/livetv-dvr/127.md?page=110)