Filtering TV EPG Program Listings by Channel

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Server Version#: 1.16.5.1488
Player Version#: Webclient 4.2.1

Not sure when this changed, but in the past I was able to filter TV program listings by channel which would show all the programs on that channel for the next two weeks. This was quite helpful in seeing what new programs were scheduled so I could program new shows I was not aware of. Now, there doesn’t seem to be any way to show this information other than scrolling through the guide with every channel showing.

Is there a way to do this now? If not, please add this feature back in.

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Same issue here: I used to be able to filter EPG/DVR schedule by channel to select shows/movies to be recorded. This is no longer possible, I can now only filter between all channels or only HD channels.

SOS, that feature was really useful.

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Ok, I’ve done some digging: looks like UNO broke something.

I tested the Web App on 2 computers (iMac, MacBook Pro) with 2 different macOS (10.10.5 and 10.14.5), using 2 browsers (Firefox 68.0.1 or Safari 10.1.2/12.1.1), all showing that WebApp is version 4.2.1 and with the same settings.

In summary, if the web browser « picked up » the latest UNO interface, it will only display 2 out of 3 filters under the EPG guide:

  1. Today (or pick other day then timeslot) and
  2. All channels (or pick only HD channels)
  3. but it won’t display the pre-UNO Channels filter (ie pick specific channels, DTV/DVR, Movies, News, Shows, or Sports).

But if UNO did not get picked up, all 3 filters are still available, independent of PMS version, WebApp version, WebApp settings or web browser software or version.

Can someone help us?

Thanks.

——Details

Server:

  • iMac 20 inch, mid-2007
  • MacOS 10.10.5 (14F2511)
  • PMS Version 1.16.5.1488-deeb86e7f

Client 1:

  • iMac 20 inch, mid-2007

  • MacOS 10.10.5 (14F2511)

  • Browser 1 Safari Version 10.1.2 (10603.3.8)
    Plex Web App Version 4.2.1
    Under TV guide, I see:
    1. Today (or pick other day then timeslot)
    2. All channels (or pick only HD channels)

  • Browser 2 Firefox Version 68.0.1
    Plex Web App Version 3.108.2
    Under TV guide, I see:
    1. Channels (or pick DVR, Movies, News, Shows, or Sport)
    2. Today (or pick other day then timeslot)
    3. All channels (or pick only HD channels)

Client 2:

  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

  • MacOS 10.14.5 (18F132)

  • Browser 3: Firefox Version 68.0.1
    Plex Web App Version 4.2.1
    Under TV guide, I see:
    1. Today (or pick other day then timeslot)
    2. All channels (or pick only HD channels)

  • Browser 4: Safari Version 12.1.1 (14607.2.6.1.1)
    Plex Web App Version 4.2.1
    Under TV guide, I see:
    1. Channels (or pick DVR, Movies, News, Shows, or Sport)
    2. Today (or pick other day then timeslot)
    3. All channels (or pick only HD channels)

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I’m adding to this as my wife is pissed about this. If I use the web client on my plex server I get web client 3.108.2 and I can see the first drop down menu that has:

Channels
Live TV & DVR
Movies
News
Shows
Sports

If I use the web client anywhere else I get 4.2.1 and I can’t see that drop down menu anymore. My wife prefers to switch that menu to Shows and then filter by specific channels after for finding new things to record. PLEX HELP!!!

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Hello,

I eventually found out that there are 2 ways to access the web interface. The first one below actually works like we want it to (ie you can filter using drop down menus). The second one is the problematic one.

Accessing Plex Web App Directly in the Browser (with drop menus)
http://localhost:32400/web
or
http://127.0.0.1:32400/web

Hosted Plex Web App (no drop menus)
https://app.plex.tv/desktop

Source: https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288666-opening-plex-web-app/

I haven’t updated to 1.16.6.1592 yet because I’m concerned that it might mess up that feature.

Let me know if this works.

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Will this functionality be added back to the Web App? Anyone know?

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I just noticed the same problem. Except with Plex Server 1.18xx the web interface is also now at 4.x so the only work around is to download the old Plex Media Player and use that for filtering. Seems like those filters have been missing for a few months now.

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There’s a feature request to have this added back; vote if you’re interested:
https://forums.plex.tv/t/uno-upcoming-shows-in-live-tv-dvr/477719

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What kind of idiot thing was this to do? They left it in for movies, but not for TV. It’s as if the developers don’t even use the program.

Are there plans to make it available again?

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Version 1.18.2.2015 now restores the option to filter programs by channel. But in my case, at least, when you choose that option, the other options (Guide and DVR Schedule) disappear. I’ve tried different web browsers and different computers and the options are not there either.

I can still see the guide and schedule with the Plex app on my iPhone and iPad.

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