The DVR functionality is currently available when running Plex Media Server v1.16.1 or newer. If you do have cable service (and your cable provider uses CableCARD), though, you can still make use of a DVR tuner that supports CableCARD to let you view unencrypted/unprotected/DRM-free content! (Be aware that support for unencrypted channels can vary widely by cable provider and even by location within the same provider.) Plex Media Server Platform Support To watch or record OTA broadcasts with Plex DVR, you’ll need both a tuner device and an antenna. Anyone who wants a cheap and easy way to get programming from major and local networks can make use of digital TV. DVR) is a premium feature and requires an active Plex Pass subscription.Ĭable and satellite TV subscriptions can be expensive and many people often forget that broadcast television is still free “over-the-air” (OTA) in most places. On everything else in my house it’s trying to transcode and the signal absolutely sucks.Tip!: You must have your compatible tuner & antenna connected to your Plex Media Server to be able to tune over-the-air broadcasts.

Then set the permissions of your media folders to 775 so your group (and the plex user member of that group) can execute files sudo chmod -R 775 /path/to/mediaĮDIT 2: Ok on my new android phone it wants to direct play everything and it plays great even with a weak signal. To change permissions of your media folders, first add the plex user to your main user’s group sudo usermod -aG plex

In my case I’m just going to use the local M.2 to record local shows on. I guess that cable is junk…was reading on reddit that several people said that cured their issues but that was from a few years ago.ĮDIT: Can someone halp with recording permissions? I think it’s a matter of chown the plex media hard drive location. I am still going to relocate my outdoor antenna but I don’t have to get in any hurry about it. I replaced the cat 5 cable that came with the Hd homerun and my signal quality issues went away.

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