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.

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, …

Not good: [image] New Plex Guide Very Poor in UK televisionLive TV & DVR [Screenshot 2020-04-03 at 10.34.32] Is this supposed to be so generic; there is no individual episode description, which I find shocking. I find individual episode info very useful when …

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!

[image] psykix: 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 provide…

Well I have ordered the HDHomerun Quatro. At least I have a few options to play with once it arrives :slight_smile:

Nice. My HDHomerun Duo has served me well over the last couple of years.

How is Plex DVR in the UK these days?

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How is Plex DVR in the UK these days?

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