(WMC recorded files)Would LOVE for there to be better support for WMC recorded TV files :) See also: http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/43353-windows-media-center-files-not-appearing-in-plex

Here is another thread with more details on how to make the most of things within the current Plex limitations: http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/23536-wtv-file-support IMO, what I think is needed and what could really make Plex great is twofold: The ability for Plex to get all …

Not to hijack your recommendation, but I just started up a feature request of my own. In mine I’ve provided some specific details as to the changes the devs would need to make, and I’ve also made mine more generic (one aspect is probably more WTV-specific, but the other would apply to any DVR back-…

Adding WTV support shouldn’t be very complicated. The only problem is that Plex likes Season and Episode Number and Windows Media Center works with original air date. Looking through the code it appears for basic support of WTV the following is required - Plex Series Scanner.py needs to …

I've given up. I use MCEBuddy to rename the recordings to the SxxExx format and let plex scan those. It's silly, but it works.Yay. I don't need "series/season/Ep" sortings. I think MC users would be fine with series/episode by date recorded and alternately date aired.

Really wish we could get an official response to this. This seems like a simple fix that would be hugely beneficial to WMC users. I don't get why Plex ignores WMC. It's literally the only way to watch DRM/cable card TV on a Htpc. Anyone?

DRM content will not play on plex, so that’s really not a reason to support WTV. I suppose Plex could get a PlayReady license and build a secure transcoder. With MC essentially dead at Microsoft, that’s not and investment I world make… Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

DRM content will not play on plex, so that's really not a reason to support WTV. I suppose Plex could get a PlayReady license and build a secure transcoder. With MC essentially dead at Microsoft, that's not and investment I world make... Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk That's a good poi…

Right, I have Comcast and no premium channels (e.g., HBO), and all of my recordings are DRM-free.

(Better) Support for .WTV files

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(Better) Support for .WTV files

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