Everything I discuss can be done on practically any hardware, but for my money, I want something that has low power usage (it'll be running 24x7), is easy to setup, and works with minimal input from me. If you want to cut the cord and control your own media, the first thing you'll need is a server. Today I'll take a look at one such solution: A Synology NAS device, running Plex, and connected to a SiliconDust HDHomeRun Connect Quatro. In the past, the convenience factor alone may have been worth it, but nowadays there are many easy-to-use software packages that, paired with an antenna, can be a worthwhile replacement for the monthly bills, and while some shows can't be seen for free, you can still pair it with a subscription service or two to fill in the gaps. If you add a recording on the server tab, it doesn't appear on the favorites tab for that program.It's no secret that the price of cable and satellite is increasing every year, forcing many people to wonder if it makes sense to keep paying the likes of DirecTV and Comcast for the service. The favorites tab seems to have a mind of its own. But it still is hit or miss on completely updating the guide for both servers. Again it looks like when I added a recording, it adds it to both servers at the same time - at least via the guide it show as being recorded by both servers, but not sure if that would actually happen.Ĥ) Adding a recording using the favorites tab does not update the guide on either Plex server unless you go back to home and restart roku. I added a couple of channels from only on server to favorites just to play with the feature.

I'm not sure where or which server it would actually be recorded on.ģ) The favorites tab is a nice feature, but doesn't work properly.

I noticed that no matter which server tab I selected the folder for only one of the servers was shown. However there are still several problems with this upgrade.ġ) When I set up or manage a recording for one of the servers that program now shows it as being set up to record on the other Plex server as well in the guide.Ģ) My TV libraries have different folder names on each of the two Plex servers, which is a good thing. Using your tip I was able to add the other server. The problem I have is that I have two Plex servers and only one server was appearing in 'Live TV'. Thanks for the tip on showing my TV & DVR.

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