@rodgerzeisler said:
@jasonmcroy said:
It’s funny though because I would like to even learn how to do the Curl method just for fun but I need the “Curl for absolute Dummies” version with step by step instructions! lol Mainly because I would like to have the ability to use both my devices right now because I am impatient!What OS (operating system) do you use? Windows 10, Mac OS X, Linux, etc…?
Windows 10
@jasonmcroy, rodgerzeisler just posted everything you need to get it up and going just above. only thing you need is the plex token.
@elan thank you for divulging the info that fed the brains to get this going Man UDa Man!
@jasonmcroy said:
It’s funny though because I would like to even learn how to do the Curl method just for fun but I need the “Curl for absolute Dummies” version with step by step instructions! lol Mainly because I would like to have the ability to use both my devices right now because I am impatient!
Google and Youtube are your friends. I have not done any coding since my FORTRAN class back in college in 2001 and I was able to get everything to work in about an hour. I plan on switching from HDHR DVR to Plex DVR tomorrow morning now that I can use all my devices with Plex DVR. My only other hiccup is that I use the channels app on apple TV to watch live TV and I think there maybe some conflicts there. I will probably just pick up another connect and dedicate 2 to plex DVR and 1 for live TV.
(Remember, best way to add a second DVR is to make each DVR separately, and then copy the entire POST /livetv/dvrs commands out to construct the curls.)
@DMackG said:
@jasonmcroy, rodgerzeisler just posted everything you need to get it up and going just above. only thing you need is the plex token.@elan thank you for divulging the info that fed the brains to get this going Man UDa Man!
Thanks. I saw that but already ran into trouble just setting up Curl after downloading it. Going to do some more research.
@MikeNC said:
@jasonmcroy said:
It’s funny though because I would like to even learn how to do the Curl method just for fun but I need the “Curl for absolute Dummies” version with step by step instructions! lol Mainly because I would like to have the ability to use both my devices right now because I am impatient!Google and Youtube are your friends. I have not done any coding since my FORTRAN class back in college in 2001 and I was able to get everything to work in about an hour. I plan on switching from HDHR DVR to Plex DVR tomorrow morning now that I can use all my devices with Plex DVR. My only other hiccup is that I use the channels app on apple TV to watch live TV and I think there maybe some conflicts there. I will probably just pick up another connect and dedicate 2 to plex DVR and 1 for live TV.
Yes, off to watch some Youtube and use Google to it’s fullest.
@elan said:
(Remember, best way to add a second DVR is to make each DVR separately, and then copy the entirePOST /livetv/dvrscommands out to construct the curls.)
Can you explain @elan ?
If you look in Plex Media Server.log when you make a DVR in the UI, you’ll see a line sort of like this:
Oct 03, 2016 15:04:09.934 [0x700004a4d000] DEBUG - Request: [10.0.0.105:54753 (Allowed Network)] POST /livetv/dvrs?device=device%3A%2F%2Ftv.plex.grabbers.hdhomerun%2F123032B8&lineup=lineup%3A%2F%2Ftv.plex.....<lots of other stuff>
If you make a DVR via the UI, then delete it, make the other DVR via the UI, then delete it, then issue both of the POSTs, you should have two DVRs with a minimum of … thinking.
What would the purpose of 2 DVRs vs adding 2 devices to one DVR?
@MikeNC said:
What would the purpose of 2 DVRs vs adding 2 devices to one DVR?
DVR is a mix of an EPG/lineup with a set of homogeneous devices which tune channels from that lineup. If you have different device types (cable + OTA), or a remote device in England (for those not living in England), e.g., you’d need separate DVRs.
@jasonmcroy and @bretswinney, the first thing you need to do on Windows is install curl. I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/
Follow the install instructions which basically are to download the 64bit version, extract it to folder like c:\curl, install the crt by right-clicking and clicking Install Certificate. From a command box (run cmd), cd c:\curl and run curl.exe.
@rodgerzeisler said:
@jasonmcroy and @bretswinney, the first thing you need to do on Windows is install curl. I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/Follow the install instructions which basically are to download the 64bit version, extract it to folder like c:\curl, install the crt by right-clicking and clicking Install Certificate. From a command box (run cmd), cd c:\curl and run curl.exe.
I have that part & have both my extends on the 1st DVR. I am now in the process of trying to create a 2nd DVR for my prime.
For those on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition who want a slightly more convoluted (but somewhat built-in) way to run curl you can use bash on Windows:
Turn on ‘Developer Mode’ in settings: Settings > Update and Security > For Developers
Then add the feature ‘Windows Subsystem for Linux’: Right click start > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On and off
Open up a command window and type bash
After it installs you’ll have curl (and more fun unix-y stuff)
@rodgerzeisler said:
@jasonmcroy and @bretswinney, the first thing you need to do on Windows is install curl. I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/Follow the install instructions which basically are to download the 64bit version, extract it to folder like c:\curl, install the crt by right-clicking and clicking Install Certificate. From a command box (run cmd), cd c:\curl and run curl.exe.
Thanks! Now, I have my Plex Token but when I run the next cmd it gives me a lot of data and I can’t figure out which is supposed to be the Key that I need. Is it a 20 digit number/letters?
@jasonmcroy said:
@rodgerzeisler said:
@jasonmcroy and @bretswinney, the first thing you need to do on Windows is install curl. I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/Follow the install instructions which basically are to download the 64bit version, extract it to folder like c:\curl, install the crt by right-clicking and clicking Install Certificate. From a command box (run cmd), cd c:\curl and run curl.exe.
Thanks! Now, I have my Plex Token but when I run the next cmd it gives me a lot of data and I can’t figure out which is supposed to be the Key that I need. Is it a 20 digit number/letters?
Not sure which step you’re at but both are one digit (as far as I know). Look for <Dvr key=“3” (it’s 3 in my case) and <Device key=“2” (device key is 2 here in my case).
Make sure your’re getting the device key for the not setup one (I confirmed it via the IP address).
Hope that helps.
@frybosaurus said:
@jasonmcroy said:
@rodgerzeisler said:
@jasonmcroy and @bretswinney, the first thing you need to do on Windows is install curl. I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/Follow the install instructions which basically are to download the 64bit version, extract it to folder like c:\curl, install the crt by right-clicking and clicking Install Certificate. From a command box (run cmd), cd c:\curl and run curl.exe.
Thanks! Now, I have my Plex Token but when I run the next cmd it gives me a lot of data and I can’t figure out which is supposed to be the Key that I need. Is it a 20 digit number/letters?
Both are one digit (as far as I know). Look for <Dvr key=“3” (it’s 3 in my case) and <Device key=“2” (device key is 2 here in my case) .
Hope that helps.
Awesome! That does help as it totally worked and I’m all set up! Thank you so much!
Thanks to everyone that helped give information on this, especially elan and rodgerzeisler.
@frybosaurus said:
For those on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition who want a slightly more convoluted (but somewhat built-in) way to run curl you can use bash on Windows:Turn on ‘Developer Mode’ in settings: Settings > Update and Security > For Developers
Then add the feature ‘Windows Subsystem for Linux’: Right click start > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On and off
Open up a command window and type bash
After it installs you’ll have curl (and more fun unix-y stuff)
Much better way to do it then the way I had previously suggested. Don’t bother doing what I said before just do what @frybosaurus said!
@rodgerzeisler said:
I poked around and the easiest way I could find to do this was at winampplugins.co.uk/curl/
I added a second device using Elan’s method (adding through UI, capturing the POST, removing it through the UI, etc…) and see a couple of issues. First, I now have 2 program guides in the left navigation pane under manage (even though both tuners are OTA - CONNECT & EXTEND). Second, it will not allow me to schedule more than 2 shows at the same time without the 3rd show reporting a conflict with the other 2.
@“Dean Junk” said:
I added a second device using Elan’s method (adding through UI, capturing the POST, removing it through the UI, etc…) and see a couple of issues. First, I now have 2 program guides in the left navigation pane under manage (even though both tuners are OTA - CONNECT & EXTEND). Second, it will not allow me to schedule more than 2 shows at the same time without the 3rd show reporting a conflict with the other 2.
you have added a 2nd DVR with a device, not added a 2nd device to the first DVR. a 2nd DVR is only needed if you are adding a device that is not same transmission type as first i.e. a CABLE tuner where the first a OTA.
try again but this time use the same DVR ID for BOTH devices.
@andyblac1974 said:
@“Dean Junk” said:
I added a second device using Elan’s method (adding through UI, capturing the POST, removing it through the UI, etc…) and see a couple of issues. First, I now have 2 program guides in the left navigation pane under manage (even though both tuners are OTA - CONNECT & EXTEND). Second, it will not allow me to schedule more than 2 shows at the same time without the 3rd show reporting a conflict with the other 2.you have added a 2nd DVR with a device, not added a 2nd device to the first DVR. a 2nd DVR is only needed if you are adding a device that is not same transmission type as first i.e. a CABLE tuner where the first a OTA.
try again but this time use the same DVR ID for BOTH devices.
Ah, much better. Thank you!!
@“Dean Junk” said:
@andyblac1974 said:
@“Dean Junk” said:
I added a second device using Elan’s method (adding through UI, capturing the POST, removing it through the UI, etc…) and see a couple of issues. First, I now have 2 program guides in the left navigation pane under manage (even though both tuners are OTA - CONNECT & EXTEND). Second, it will not allow me to schedule more than 2 shows at the same time without the 3rd show reporting a conflict with the other 2.you have added a 2nd DVR with a device, not added a 2nd device to the first DVR. a 2nd DVR is only needed if you are adding a device that is not same transmission type as first i.e. a CABLE tuner where the first a OTA.
try again but this time use the same DVR ID for BOTH devices.
Ah, much better. Thank you!!
glad you got it working, I just need to get myself another HDHomeRun, when finances allow 
