# \#livetv-streaming **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/livetv-streaming/180.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Live TV - Spin channel not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-spin-channel-not-working/943435)
**Author:** [@nraygun](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nraygun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-spin-channel-not-working/943435 "2026-09-25T16:43:14Z")
I have the Spin channel in my favorites. When I hit play, it’ll play for a few seconds then freezes at 33%. I have to exit the app, then go back into it to restore operation. It does this on all of my Roku devices aroun… --- ## [Live TV playback broken in Apple TV OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-playback-broken-in-apple-tv-os/943308)
**Author:** [@E\_Weezy\_Peezy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/E_Weezy_Peezy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-playback-broken-in-apple-tv-os/943308 "2026-09-24T02:13:24Z")
Plex app updated to “new experience” and Live TV playback doesn’t work anymore. When trying you get an unable to reach server error. This error is totally wrong because the app can reach my server for all other things … --- ## [Live TV link missing in sidecar](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-link-missing-in-sidecar/942636)
**Author:** [@dylanan1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dylanan1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-link-missing-in-sidecar/942636 "2026-09-14T17:36:23Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 4.160.0 Tuner Make/Model: Tunarr Using XMLTV?: yes Hi there; I accidently disabled live TV in online media sources (I think I said disabled for managed accounts oR I sa… --- ## [Watch It Scream and Frightflix is frozen on my Chromebook](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-it-scream-and-frightflix-is-frozen-on-my-chromebook/942439)
**Author:** [@georgequinones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/georgequinones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-it-scream-and-frightflix-is-frozen-on-my-chromebook/942439 "2026-09-02T21:12:23Z")
I’m experiencing the same type of problem with two Plex free Live TV channels: Watch It Scream and FrightFlix. I’m using the Plex Web App in Google Chrome on a Chromebook. Both channels remain frozen with a spinning lo… --- ## [Plex doesn't work anymore?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-work-anymore/942017)
**Author:** [@rob0421](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rob0421)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-work-anymore/942017 "2026-09-01T22:54:31Z")
I’ve been watching Farscape on Plex for some time now and I am up to season 2 episode 20. From last night for some reason I can no longer watch Farscape episodes at all, not even the ones I’ve already seen. Can you pleas… --- ## [Live TV stream failing to load: "Metal.Rocks"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stream-failing-to-load-metal-rocks/942174)
**Author:** [@mikelips](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mikelips)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-stream-failing-to-load-metal-rocks/942174 "2026-08-27T07:54:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running into an issue with the Live TV channel Metal.Rocks. The stream refuses to open/load, while other Live TV channels seem to work fine. Channel: Metal.Rocks (Live TV / FAST) Issue: Infinite l… --- ## [“Unexpected error (4294967280)” when trying to watch live tv plex channels in app on windows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unexpected-error-4294967280-when-trying-to-watch-live-tv-plex-channels-in-app-on-windows/941848)
**Author:** [@AaarghIDontKnow](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AaarghIDontKnow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unexpected-error-4294967280-when-trying-to-watch-live-tv-plex-channels-in-app-on-windows/941848 "2026-08-26T13:27:17Z")
When trying to watch live tv Plex channels using the Plex app on windows gives the error “Unexpected error (4294967280)”. This error is not given on the web app, or the Plex apps on other devices. I have uninstalled the … --- ## [Certain free live channels not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/certain-free-live-channels-not-working/942018)
**Author:** [@oraw1234w](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oraw1234w)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/certain-free-live-channels-not-working/942018 "2026-08-23T03:42:18Z")
The following live channels are not working: XFC TV, Deal or No Deal, Wonder, Revry, Transformers, Power Rangers, Beyblade, My Little Pony, El Confico TV, and Dungeons & Dragons Adventures. --- ## [Stingray Classica choppy in Plex Channels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stingray-classica-choppy-in-plex-channels/941453)
**Author:** [@nraygun](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nraygun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stingray-classica-choppy-in-plex-channels/941453 "2026-08-21T17:27:26Z")
Over the past few days I’ve noticed that the Plex Channel, Stingray Classica, is choppy. This is on wireless and wired Roku’s in my house. Other Plex Channels seem to be fine - it’s just this Stingray channel. Of course… --- ## [Feature req: ISDB-T tuner/lineup support for Live TV & DVR (Brazil, Japan, and most of South America](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-req-isdb-t-tuner-lineup-support-for-live-tv-dvr-brazil-japan-and-most-of-south-america/941727)
**Author:** [@msmarcal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/msmarcal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-req-isdb-t-tuner-lineup-support-for-live-tv-dvr-brazil-japan-and-most-of-south-america/941727 "2026-08-16T22:43:51Z")
Live TV & DVR currently only supports ATSC (US/Mexico/South Korea/Canada) and DVB (Europe) lineups. This leaves out ISDB-T, the broadcast standard used in Brazil, Japan, and most of South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru,… --- ## [The Boat Show - gone?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-boat-show-gone/941591)
**Author:** [@harvendar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/harvendar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-boat-show-gone/941591 "2026-08-12T06:09:04Z")
Has this show been discontinued from LiveTV? --- ## [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:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-deadlock-http-thread-starvation-caused-by-suspended-android-tv-chromecast-live-tv-sessions/939702 "2026-07-23T01:31:58Z")
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… --- ## [Ad Content on plex live channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ad-content-on-plex-live-channel/940270)
**Author:** [@Tkoebb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tkoebb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ad-content-on-plex-live-channel/940270 "2026-07-04T17:33:45Z")
Hi I was watching Bravo million dollar listing vault on plex live TV. They are constantly showing Ads for 7-OH products. This product is shown to be very dangerous . People have been dying from overdoses on this product… --- ## [Live TV Movies have incorrect release dates in channel lineup](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-movies-have-incorrect-release-dates-in-channel-lineup/940245)
**Author:** [@TomSuePlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TomSuePlex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-movies-have-incorrect-release-dates-in-channel-lineup/940245 "2026-07-03T18:32:23Z")
Random example for today: Serpico (showing 2026 instead of 1973), Gun Duel in Durango (showing 2026 instead of 1957), and The Spikes Gang (showing 2023 instead of 1974) Been going on for a week or two. --- ## [Bloomberg Live TV Feed Reverting to Yesterday’s Broadcast (Stale Segment Playlist)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bloomberg-live-tv-feed-reverting-to-yesterday-s-broadcast-stale-segment-playlist/940006)
**Author:** [@wojnas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wojnas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bloomberg-live-tv-feed-reverting-to-yesterday-s-broadcast-stale-segment-playlist/940006 "2026-06-25T16:55:37Z")
I’m reporting a problem with the Bloomberg live channel in Plex Live TV. The stream briefly plays the correct live broadcast for a few seconds, then switches to yesterday’s broadcast and continues from that older timeli… --- ## [Transcoding bug for HEVC HD Channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-bug-for-hevc-hd-channel/939161)
**Author:** [@tcannonfodder](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tcannonfodder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-bug-for-hevc-hd-channel/939161 "2026-05-25T23:07:15Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: (Web player) 4.159.0 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX 4K Guide/Lineup name: EPG Location Local Broadcast Listings (98 channels) Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: 11… --- ## [Live TV Commercials](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-commercials/937563)
**Author:** [@xx\_Fritz\_xx](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xx_Fritz_xx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-commercials/937563 "2026-05-08T21:29:15Z")
Plex team … I like the Live TV feature but I hate the commercial placement during LIVE sporting events (specifically the MotoGP channel). Please, please, please don’t play the commercials while there are MOTORCYCLES ON… --- ## [Premium TV channels by Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/premium-tv-channels-by-plex/824132)
**Author:** [@JasonsPlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JasonsPlex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/premium-tv-channels-by-plex/824132 "2026-05-05T21:01:49Z")
As cable companies continue to go all digital the HD Home Run Prime will become obsolete. It’s nice to see Plex having a lot of free channels but I think Plex should step it up a notch and offer premium channels for a fe… --- ## [.estoy bien encabrona en mi región Guatemala dejó de funcionar el canal FreeTV HITS entre otros cana](https://forums.plex.tv/t/estoy-bien-encabrona-en-mi-region-guatemala-dejo-de-funcionar-el-canal-freetv-hits-entre-otros-cana/938529)
**Author:** [@soyastargo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/soyastargo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/estoy-bien-encabrona-en-mi-region-guatemala-dejo-de-funcionar-el-canal-freetv-hits-entre-otros-cana/938529 "2026-05-03T04:43:17Z")
estoy bien encabrona en mi región Guatemala dejó de funcionar el canal FreeTV HITS entre otros canales de FreeTV y también el canal pánico en español otra cosa lo raro es que le dan prioridad a México porqué ahí funciona… --- ## [Better advertisement and interactivity](https://forums.plex.tv/t/better-advertisement-and-interactivity/938481)
**Author:** [@hi\_phi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hi_phi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/better-advertisement-and-interactivity/938481 "2026-05-01T01:54:19Z")
I shouldn’t tell you this, but I think you should push LESS advertisements about Live TV channels when a server disabled Live TV. I just (re)discovered Live TV after discovering the toggle a few minutes ago and disabled… --- ## [Live TV Guide Discovery Turbo playing wrong show](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-guide-discovery-turbo-playing-wrong-show/938432)
**Author:** [@ninefofo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ninefofo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-guide-discovery-turbo-playing-wrong-show/938432 "2026-04-29T19:08:00Z")
Discovery Turbo TV guide displays FourWheeler, but it’s NEVER the show, seems to ALWAYS be Texas Metal. Can you PLEASE get FourWheeler on the schedule? --- ## [Something is wrong with CBS news Live channel streaming~](https://forums.plex.tv/t/something-is-wrong-with-cbs-news-live-channel-streaming/938142)
**Author:** [@vbcama](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vbcama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/something-is-wrong-with-cbs-news-live-channel-streaming/938142 "2026-04-21T21:13:58Z")
Something is wrong with CBS news Live channel on Plex Web (from Synology NAS server). It refuses to stream. Other channels stream fine. Different PCs, different browsers, different Wifi/ethernet - same problem. Plex Devs… --- ## [Live TV not working, Plex V 1.43.1.10611](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-not-working-plex-v-1-43-1-10611/938016)
**Author:** [@jpack0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jpack0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-not-working-plex-v-1-43-1-10611/938016 "2026-04-15T16:23:09Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun CONNECT QUATRO Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings (90 channels) Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: All Live TV stoppe… --- ## [iOS constantly crashing when going to Live TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-constantly-crashing-when-going-to-live-tv/937423)
**Author:** [@kooori](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kooori)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-constantly-crashing-when-going-to-live-tv/937423 "2026-03-25T11:26:04Z")
Server Version#: 4.156.0 Player Version#: 26.3.1 When I try to launch the Live TV tab on my phone, the plex app crashes I’ve tried deleting from iPhone storage and redownloading from the App Store a few times but no l… --- ## [Live TV Skips Backwards by about a minute sometimes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-skips-backwards-by-about-a-minute-sometimes/937351)
**Author:** [@ryanteck](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ryanteck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-skips-backwards-by-about-a-minute-sometimes/937351 "2026-03-23T12:59:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10540 Player Version#: Roku 9.0.34 Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Quattro Guide/Lineup name: Freeview Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: N/A Sometimes when watching Live TV, the stream will… --- ## [Ad targeting needs some work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ad-targeting-needs-some-work/936960)
**Author:** [@tky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ad-targeting-needs-some-work/936960 "2026-03-09T19:58:25Z")
Plex Pass user here who started to use some of the ad-supported streams. There’s a lot of good content, and I appreciate that. My request/comment is that I feel Plex needs to do a far better job targeting ads on these V… --- ## [Deal or No Deal stream broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/deal-or-no-deal-stream-broken/934974)
**Author:** [@m4t3h](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m4t3h)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/deal-or-no-deal-stream-broken/934974 "2026-01-06T13:50:52Z")
Hi all, The Live TV stream for Deal or No Deal has been broken for possibly months now. Can we have it looked into please? All the other channels I’ve tested work fine. Server Version#: 1.43.0.10389 Player Version#: P… --- ## [Is it possible to connect paid livetv-streaming service to my plex?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-connect-paid-livetv-streaming-service-to-my-plex/935060)
**Author:** [@tobiashaurum](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tobiashaurum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-connect-paid-livetv-streaming-service-to-my-plex/935060 "2026-01-03T00:54:43Z")
Hi everyone, Is it possible to link some of my paid or national public service channels to livetv-streaming on plex? I have a lot of show and programs which I can only watch on livetv, while these services can link wit… --- ## [Plex Live Channels Won't Stay Favorited (ie Stories by AMC, Cinevault, GET Comedy)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-channels-wont-stay-favorited-ie-stories-by-amc-cinevault-get-comedy/935025)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Heinzinger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Christopher_Heinzinger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-live-channels-wont-stay-favorited-ie-stories-by-amc-cinevault-get-comedy/935025 "2026-01-01T19:00:58Z")
Server Version#:Version 4.157.0 Certain Plex Live Channels will not remain favorited like Stories by AMC, Cinevault, Cinevault Classic, and GET Comedy. Is there a reason or fix for this? --- ## [Deal Zone on Live TV: Error code: h4 (Not Supported)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/deal-zone-on-live-tv-error-code-h4-not-supported/933840)
**Author:** [@togam7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/togam7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/deal-zone-on-live-tv-error-code-h4-not-supported/933840 "2025-11-24T19:21:55Z")
Server Version#: N/A Player Version#: Web (app.plex.tv) When I try to watch the Deal Zone channel in the Web application’s Live TV listings, I am greeted with the following message: Error code: h4 (Not Supported) I d… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/livetv-streaming/180.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=livetv-streaming)