I’ve cancelled Sky TV recently and thinking of going back to Plex DVR (will buy a HDHomerun Quatro tuner).
Last time I tried it, it had issues with series linking (Coronation Street etc) if more than one episode was on in the same night.
Anyone in the UK who is happy with it as a solution?
Thanks!
I’m going to keep it short…no.
Doh. As I feared!
Have a look at Channels DVR and its Server setup
Yes, I have used that before and it was pretty good. At least I won’t have to buy the apps again. Just hope the server side will run on my Unraid box!
Once Channels DVR has saved the programmes, Plex can still play them if you want Plex to continue to manage your library.
Another alternative for you to try is NextPVR (free) but that does require a subscription to SchedulesDirect (for the EPG). It works well and is cheaper than Channels. Again, once the show has been saved, Plex can still be used to manage the library and playback etc etc.
Plex’s EPG will never work (at least for the UK) as the provider appears to have to continually intervene manually to correct errors which they rely on Plex’s paying users to report. Often those corrections come too late.
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Not good:
Yeah, have also used NextPVR in the past. It’s odd that 2 years later, nothing seems to have improved with respect to a UK solution!
To be fair, it’s 9 months since Plex changed their EPG providers (not that 9 months of rubbish is acceptable).
It’s not odd if you understand that Plex will not change their new provider (probably locked into a contract) and that this provider’s solution is not smart.
Plex is putting effort into mitigating the problem (@sa2000 is our point-man for that effort) but playing whack-a-mole does not address the underlying cause.
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Well I have ordered the HDHomerun Quatro. At least I have a few options to play with once it arrives 
Nice. My HDHomerun Duo has served me well over the last couple of years.
I’ve been most happy with channels app. Fast tuning and has not missed a recording since I’ve used it (Dec 2019). The EPG is also more detailed and updates appear quicker than Plex.
Plex used to use Gracenote, which was th same one used by both Channels and Emby. Gracenote seems more accurate for UK users. Not sure who Plex partner with now for feeds.
The Quatro is a good bit of kit, and its been rock solid for me since replacing my Duo last year.
Yep. Uk EPG data is poor. For example, all ‘gardeners world’ episodes have generic descriptions, so you have no idea what that particular episode is about. It’s horrid.
I’ve had a Quatro previously. I seem to remember I needed to use an attenuator on the aerial coax, but can’t for the life of me remember why!
I just need to be able to record Coronation Street & Emmerdale etc for the missus. We’ve been relying on the catch up apps on our Apple TV 4K since ditching Sky, but the ITV Hub picture quality is just absolutely dire. Also live TV on the All 4 app is sketchy, and we have 300Mbps (900Mbps from tomorrow!) broadband.
Shame Plex sucks. Would have been nice to have everything in one - I sub to Tidal too.
ScheduleDirect also uses Gracenote.
Plex moved to Rovi/Tivo.
Just got around to setting up Channels. Guide data is all wrong with for example BBC1 HD listed as Radio 1 and with guide data for radio!
Don’t remember it having these issues. Also I forget how to get the regional ITV HD?
Never mind. Deleted the Channels docker and set up again from scratch and all seems ok now!
Can I use schedules direct with Plex for UK guide?
