# \#livetv-dvr **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/livetv-dvr/7.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [New Apple TV App Won't Play OTA Channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-apple-tv-app-wont-play-ota-channels/943033)
**Author:** [@gibletpie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gibletpie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-apple-tv-app-wont-play-ota-channels/943033 "2026-10-04T21:58:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.0 Platform Version 27.0 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Flex Quatro Channel number/Name: Multiple When I select a channel, the circle will spin for a while as it tr… --- ## [AppleTV can't direct play 1080i / h264 (live tv) since app update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appletv-cant-direct-play-1080i-h264-live-tv-since-app-update/943925)
**Author:** [@Szab100](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Szab100)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appletv-cant-direct-play-1080i-h264-live-tv-since-app-update/943925 "2026-10-04T19:35:31Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.19. Player: Apple TV 4K On my Apple TV with latest player version I experience the same “have to toggle after restart” but also see that direct playing 1080i h264 (l… --- ## [Live TV - Recoding in Progress - No Start from Beginning?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356)
**Author:** [@robot.family.media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robot.family.media)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356 "2026-10-04T17:27:17Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Mixed. This is observed on both Google streamers and ATV 4K with the new app layout. Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Connect 4k Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listing U… --- ## [Live TV: tuner count wrongly doubles when two clients watch the same channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-tuner-count-wrongly-doubles-when-two-clients-watch-the-same-channel/943871)
**Author:** [@jhillman80](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jhillman80)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-tuner-count-wrongly-doubles-when-two-clients-watch-the-same-channel/943871 "2026-10-03T22:19:22Z")
Server Version#: 4.160.0 on ubuntu 24.04 Player Version#:Roku 9.18.13.11977 and plex web 4.160.0 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun-protocol tuner (DeviceID iptvtunerr01), TunerCount 2 Guide/Lineup name: n/a Using XMLTV?: n… --- ## [Tunner Playback Error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tunner-playback-error/943874)
**Author:** [@josh.dennis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/josh.dennis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tunner-playback-error/943874 "2026-10-03T21:02:02Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Web, or latest Roku Tuner Make/Model: HDHR5-4US (HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO) Guide/Lineup name: Not sure Using XMLTV?: Not that I know of. Channel number/Name: Al… --- ## [HDHR Live TV refuses to hardware decode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhr-live-tv-refuses-to-hardware-decode/943645)
**Author:** [@ehrie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ehrie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhr-live-tv-refuses-to-hardware-decode/943645 "2026-10-03T08:41:21Z")
Hello, posting this in the hopes a fresh set of eyeballs. can figure out my problem. I’ve searched the forums and internet extensively and not found another soul with my issue. This leads to believe the problem is on my … --- ## [EPG not recognising Aus NT postcodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-not-recognising-aus-nt-postcodes/943852)
**Author:** [@bmanfield](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bmanfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/epg-not-recognising-aus-nt-postcodes/943852 "2026-10-03T08:04:03Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Setting up PVR EPG DTV tuner does not recognise Australia Northern Territory postcodes. They are a four digit number that begin with 08 --- ## [PMS Deadlock & HTTP Thread Starvation caused by Suspended Android TV (Chromecast) Live TV Sessions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-deadlock-http-thread-starvation-caused-by-suspended-android-tv-chromecast-live-tv-sessions/939702)
**Author:** [@gilbertopina771](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gilbertopina771)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-deadlock-http-thread-starvation-caused-by-suspended-android-tv-chromecast-live-tv-sessions/939702 "2026-10-02T12:32:04Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687-563d026ea Player Version#: 10.30.8.4222 Technical Bug Report: Plex Server HTTP Thread Pool Starvation/Deadlock due to Suspended Android TV Live TV Sessions Environment • Plex Media Serv… --- ## [Plex for Apple TV 2026.18.0: Live TV playback fails after successful tune; guide focus jumps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-2026-18-0-live-tv-playback-fails-after-successful-tune-guide-focus-jumps/943729)
**Author:** [@RedHuntingHat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RedHuntingHat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-2026-18-0-live-tv-playback-fails-after-successful-tune-guide-focus-jumps/943729 "2026-10-01T13:46:59Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c Player Version#: 2026.18.0 Device: Apple TV, model identifier 14,1, tvOS 26.6 Live TV source: ErsatzTV through Plex Live TV & DVR Since the new Apple TV client arrived, Live T… --- ## [List of bugs for TV Guide in iOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/list-of-bugs-for-tv-guide-in-ios/943702)
**Author:** [@SwyftStreamer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SwyftStreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/list-of-bugs-for-tv-guide-in-ios/943702 "2026-09-30T07:11:10Z")
Server Version#: 26.7 Player Version#: iOS 2026.19.0 (2033) Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Flex Quatro Guide/Lineup name: Not sure Using XMLTV?: Not sure Channel number/Name: Any I keep encountering bugs when browsi… --- ## [Is Plex intentionally getting worse? Any Alternitive suggestions?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-intentionally-getting-worse-any-alternitive-suggestions/943699)
**Author:** [@D\_mikos](https://forums.plex.tv/u/D_mikos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-intentionally-getting-worse-any-alternitive-suggestions/943699 "2026-09-30T02:41:57Z")
I’ve been using plex since 2014 and have a lifetime pass, but am trying to figure out what has been going on with Plex recently. It seems like after they announced they were going to be increasing the price of the lifeti… --- ## [Can Plex use HDHomeRun postcode EPG and Threadfin XMLTV together?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-use-hdhomerun-postcode-epg-and-threadfin-xmltv-together/943680)
**Author:** [@deanroberts884](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deanroberts884)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-plex-use-hdhomerun-postcode-epg-and-threadfin-xmltv-together/943680 "2026-09-29T18:57:23Z")
Hi, I’m trying to establish whether Plex can support two different tuner and guide sources within the same Live TV & DVR setup. My current setup is: Plex Media Server running on Windows Plex Pass with Live TV & DVR P… --- ## [Live TV is not working with Force Direct Play](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-is-not-working-with-force-direct-play/942076)
**Author:** [@prekratic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/prekratic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-is-not-working-with-force-direct-play/942076 "2026-09-29T08:38:58Z")
After enabling new option “Force Direct Play” live TV stream is loading non-stop. Dashboard says that is direct playing. This option could be useful because I have server on my Raspberry Pi 4 and I can’t watch live str… --- ## [Aliasing issue with OTA recordings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aliasing-issue-with-ota-recordings/943624)
**Author:** [@piako](https://forums.plex.tv/u/piako)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aliasing-issue-with-ota-recordings/943624 "2026-09-29T00:14:26Z")
Hi there. Using the new apple tvOS app and plex server version 4.160.0. HD HomeRun flex 4k with firmware version 20260817. Noticed tonight while watching a pre-recorded news show that was about half a hour in length that… --- ## [Live TV stopped working in Apple TV and IOS after Sep26 update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stopped-working-in-apple-tv-and-ios-after-sep26-update/943172)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Matthews](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Neil_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stopped-working-in-apple-tv-and-ios-after-sep26-update/943172 "2026-09-28T18:06:31Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c Player Version#: Latest version \ Having allowed my Plex Media server to upd… --- ## [DVR unable to cancel/delete recording of just one episode/show in a series recording](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-unable-to-cancel-delete-recording-of-just-one-episode-show-in-a-series-recording/943523)
**Author:** [@atrain1111](https://forums.plex.tv/u/atrain1111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-unable-to-cancel-delete-recording-of-just-one-episode-show-in-a-series-recording/943523 "2026-09-28T12:31:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Any (Andriod, FireTV, Browser, etc.) Need a feature for scheduled series recordings where only one show can be deleted from the schedule, i.e. both English and Spanish cha… --- ## [Plex for Apple TV: Live TV stops ~3.5 min after the first program ends, timeline rejected with 400](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-live-tv-stops-3-5-min-after-the-first-program-ends-timeline-rejected-with-400/943540)
**Author:** [@beingforthebenefit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/beingforthebenefit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-apple-tv-live-tv-stops-3-5-min-after-the-first-program-ends-timeline-rejected-with-400/943540 "2026-09-27T18:51:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 (Linux, Docker) Player Version#: Plex for Apple TV 2026.18.0 (tvOS 27.0, Apple TV 4K 3rd gen) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun-compatible tuner (ErsatzTV) Guide/Lineup name: XMLTV guide Using… --- ## [Ugreen NAS Plex library not available](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ugreen-nas-plex-library-not-available/943503)
**Author:** [@ronclifford66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ronclifford66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ugreen-nas-plex-library-not-available/943503 "2026-09-27T17:49:36Z")
I have been using plex on my UGreen dxp4800+ for several months. For the last few days. I noticed that new recorded TV shows did not appear in the library. Today I decided to look into the problem. I found that none … --- ## [DVR with channel restriction won't allow a similar recording on a different channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-with-channel-restriction-wont-allow-a-similar-recording-on-a-different-channel/943522)
**Author:** [@atrain1111](https://forums.plex.tv/u/atrain1111)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvr-with-channel-restriction-wont-allow-a-similar-recording-on-a-different-channel/943522 "2026-09-27T14:59:33Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Any (Browser, Android, FireTV, etc.) Wanted to restrict recording to just a few channels. Decided to delete unrestricted recording and schedule individual recordings. On… --- ## [HDHR5-4DT firmware 20260326 causes \`HDHR: Unknown source type 'Amateur'\` (Produced with help of AI)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhr5-4dt-firmware-20260326-causes-hdhr-unknown-source-type-amateur-produced-with-help-of-ai/942197)
**Author:** [@ro5517](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ro5517)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhr5-4dt-firmware-20260326-causes-hdhr-unknown-source-type-amateur-produced-with-help-of-ai/942197 "2026-09-27T10:15:31Z")
(Bug report produced using AI ) plex-amateur-warning.sanitized.log (286 Bytes) plex-hdhomerun-amateur-source-evidence.zip (522 Bytes) Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Server platform: Fedora 43 Server, x86\_64, native Pl… --- ## [CC (EIA-608) show XDS metadata instead of dialogue on some ATSC channels, depending on start time](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497)
**Author:** [@Cardinale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cardinale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497 "2026-09-27T00:52:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (macOS 26.6.2, Apple M4, hardware transcoding on) Player Version#: Plex for iOS 2025.28.0 (iPadOS 27.0, iPad13,4) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX QUATRO (HDFX-4US), firmware 202… --- ## [Live TV/DVR in new UI - play from start is gone](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr-in-new-ui-play-from-start-is-gone/939918)
**Author:** [@p\_mallet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/p_mallet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr-in-new-ui-play-from-start-is-gone/939918 "2026-09-25T21:48:08Z")
For years, when you a DVR recording is in progress and you try to play that show in Live TV, a menu would appear asking if you wanted to watch from start or watch live. Since the new UI player for Android (Fire TV Cube) … --- ## [Plex DVR Options](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-options/395253)
**Author:** [@dagint](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dagint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-options/395253 "2026-09-25T09:49:02Z")
Hello, Any chance in the future we can get some additional DVR options? It would be great to have specific location you can define while you are recording. Seems the default is the .grab folder for each library (TV … --- ## [Fire TV Live TV recording with new 2026 interface](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-tv-live-tv-recording-with-new-2026-interface/941458)
**Author:** [@kwisatzca](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kwisatzca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-tv-live-tv-recording-with-new-2026-interface/941458 "2026-09-23T23:19:22Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: 2026.15.0 Got the new update on my Fire TV 4K Max 2nd Gen - Other than all the obvious UI complaints…There appears to be no way to record Live TV that is in progress. You… --- ## [Intermittent issue - Guide shows "Unknown Airing" - 14534 Pittsford, NY USA](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittent-issue-guide-shows-unknown-airing-14534-pittsford-ny-usa/937019)
**Author:** [@bear\_plex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bear_plex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittent-issue-guide-shows-unknown-airing-14534-pittsford-ny-usa/937019 "2026-09-22T21:48:30Z")
Problem: Guide shows nothing in Plex Media Server. The guide on the plex app on iphone shows “Unknown airing” on all channels. PMS is running on a Windows 11 PC connected by LAN cable to HDHomerun Connect Quattro n… --- ## [45212 Cincinnati, OH New W19FO-D 44.1-7 Missing EPG](https://forums.plex.tv/t/45212-cincinnati-oh-new-w19fo-d-44-1-7-missing-epg/943196)
**Author:** [@anth231](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anth231)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/45212-cincinnati-oh-new-w19fo-d-44-1-7-missing-epg/943196 "2026-09-22T03:06:09Z")
Problem: Missing from EPG The lineup/EPG Location name: W19FO-D https://hc2broadcasting.com/stations/w19fo-d/ Channel numbers, call sign, channel name: \* Cincinnati, OH W19FO-D 794316 44.01 Fubo SD 480i … --- ## [48093 Detroit MI - Hasbro Legends](https://forums.plex.tv/t/48093-detroit-mi-hasbro-legends/943195)
**Author:** [@s\_o\_m\_e\_g\_u\_y](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s_o_m_e_g_u_y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/48093-detroit-mi-hasbro-legends/943195 "2026-09-22T02:49:12Z")
Problem: channel missing from guide The lineup/EPG Location name: Local Broadcast Listings Channel numbers, call sign, channel name: 18.9 WDWO-CD Hasbro Legends Your country: USA Postal code: 48093 Region/market/city… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Switched from Cox with Google Wifi to AT&T Fiber using TPLink Deco BE63](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-switched-from-cox-with-google-wifi-to-at-t-fiber-using-tplink-deco-be63/943144)
**Author:** [@FireWolf770](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FireWolf770)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-switched-from-cox-with-google-wifi-to-at-t-fiber-using-tplink-deco-be63/943144 "2026-09-21T22:58:03Z")
I have my Synology NAS connected to the Deco using a Netgear switch adjacent to my HDHomeRun. I have gotten Plex and Jellyfin both running from the NAS working again. Remote access worked fine in my previous setup of Go… --- ## [Plex EPG empty even after troubleshooting; 70808 Baton Rouge](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-epg-empty-even-after-troubleshooting-70808-baton-rouge/943168)
**Author:** [@bartolm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bartolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-epg-empty-even-after-troubleshooting-70808-baton-rouge/943168 "2026-09-21T16:32:51Z")
Problem: The EPG for Live TV/DVR shows “Unknown Airing” for all channels and times. Have tried the following actions with no change: deleted tv.epg.providers.\* files, twice. Clean bundles and optimize database Manual… --- ## [Search not working for Over the Air channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/search-not-working-for-over-the-air-channels/942905)
**Author:** [@Spartacus713](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Spartacus713)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/search-not-working-for-over-the-air-channels/942905 "2026-09-21T13:42:24Z")
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