Related Page: Supported DVR Tuners and Antennas Do I need to buy my own program guide data (such as HDHomeRun DVR Guide Data)? Over the air broadcasts are often in MPEG2 or other older formats, which few devices or apps can play directly (and would thus require transcoding in those cases). See our Downloads page.īe aware that if you run your Plex Media Server on a low-powered NAS device that doesn’t support transcoding, many apps will be unable to play recorded content. We recommend running the most current version of Plex Media Server available. Some of the supported tuner devices may require newer server versions. The DVR functionality is currently available when running Plex Media Server v1.16.1 or newer. Related Page: Watching Live TV What version Plex Media Server is required? See the dedicated article for more details. Live TV is currently supported on the following Plex apps: Related Page: Setting Up Recordings Which apps let me watch “Live TV”?

Smart TVs (LG 4K/UHD, Samsung 2016+ UHD, VIZIO SmartCast).

The following Plex apps currently allow scheduling and managing DVR recordings: Related Page: Plex Pass Which apps let me schedule/manage DVR recordings? The subscription enables our customers to enjoy premium program guide data for their Plex DVR and the very best Plex has to offer, including Mobile Sync, parental controls via Plex Home, premium music and photo features, free access to mobile Plex apps, and much more.

With a compatible tuner and antenna connected to a Plex Media Server, watching over-the-air broadcasts live is free for all users.ĭVR recording requires a Plex Pass subscription. Does it require a Plex Pass subscription? You must also have your compatible tuner & antenna connected to your Plex Media Server. DVR) is a premium feature and requires an active Plex Pass subscription. Tip!: The ability to record broadcasts (e.g.

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