Remote-access Guide

hdhomerun plex remote access

by Prof. Jackie Jacobson Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
image

Can I use HDHomeRun with Plex?

Best answer: Yes, you can use HDHomeRun with Plex, as long as you have Plex Pass and Plex Media Server. With these add-ons, you can stream live TV right to your devices. If you are already an avid user of Plex, but you're also looking to enjoy some live TV, HDHomeRun is the way for you to go.

What devices can I use HDHomeRun on?

Our app is available for Android, Fire TV, iOS, Mac OS, Windows, and Xbox One. Live TV - All HDHomeRun customers have free access to our app, which includes program summaries, 24 hours of future program data, searching for current and upcoming programs, pausing live TV (up to 60m, req 2+ GB RAM), and rewinding live TV (up to 5m, req 2+ GB RAM).

How do I change channel on HDHomeRun TV?

Basic controls: 1 Launch the HDHomeRun app to start watching TV 2 Pressing the up or down arrows on remote or keyboard, or hover mouse over the right hand side to bring up the channel selector. 3 Click or tap on the screen (or press the select button on a remote) to bring up the user interface More items...

Can multiple devices use the same HDHomeRun tuner?

All devices using the HDHomeRun app can set recordings, and all devices can access any recording made. If multiple users are using the HDHomeRun app on the same channel, the DVR storage engine will distribute the load so that only one tuner is used for one channel.

image

Can I watch HDHomeRun away from home?

The device and the hdhomerun app must be connected to the same network. HDHomeRun can be accessed remotely by using a service such as Plex, which provides access. As an alternative, you could set up a VPN server at your home and use that to connect remotely to your network.

Can you access your Plex server remotely?

Enable access to your Plex Media Server from outside your local network so that you can reach it when away from home or for sharing content with family or close, personal friends. You can do this under Settings > Server > Remote Access in Plex Web App.

How do I connect my HDHomeRun to Plex?

7:4620:40Install SiliconDust HDHomeRun Over The Air Tuner into Plex to watch ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo i'm going to click on set up plex dvr. And you can see straight away plex has found my hd homeMoreSo i'm going to click on set up plex dvr. And you can see straight away plex has found my hd home run connect duo tuner and it's also got the ip address underneath.

Do you need Plex pass for HDHomeRun?

Best answer: Yes, you can use HDHomeRun with Plex, as long as you have Plex Pass and Plex Media Server. With these add-ons, you can stream live TV right to your devices.

How do I access Plex server from another computer?

To open the Plex Web App from a different device than the server computer while still on the same network: Open a browser window. Type http://server.local.ip.address:32400/web into the address bar (e.g “http://192.168.1.5:32400/web”) The browser will connect to the server and load Plex Web App.

How do I access Plex without port forwarding?

Click on the “CIDR Address” box, choose a Label name for the Resource, enter the private IP address of Plex (it's listed under Plex Settings > Remote Access and is likely 10. x.x.x or 192.168. x.x ), choose 32400 for the Port Restriction, and click “Add Resource”. Congrats!

How do I access Plex live TV?

How to Watch Live TVOpen the Program Guide and you'll see On Right Now content.Choose an item to watch and you'll see details.Hit the Play button to start playing that item live.During playback, you can hit the button at the bottom right to see other content currently airing, allowing you to quickly switch to it.

How do I find my HDHomeRun IP address?

First, look up the IP address of your HDHomeRun tuner by visiting http://my.hdhomerun.com and copy the URL of your HDHomeRun. Next, find the channel number of the channel that is having playback issues.

Can you share live TV on Plex?

You can share "Live TV" with members of your Plex Home, including managed users.

How many users can access Plex at the same time?

Up to 15 members can be in a Plex Home. For Plex Pass users that includes a combination of both Managed Users as well as regular Plex accounts that are invited.

What is the difference between Plex and Plex premium?

Plex Pass. Plex is available both as a free service and a premium tier it calls Plex Pass. While free tier doesn't bill you monthly, there's a $5-per-platform activation fee if you want to use the Plex Android and iOS apps. The Premium tier costs $5 per month, $40 per year or $120 for a lifetime pass.

What does Plex premium get you?

For example, Plex Pass subscribers get Premium Photos and Music options, including auto-tagging and automatic lyrics, support for Live TV via an antenna and tuner, and offline mobile syncing. Plex Pass also features multiuser support, a Timeline organizational view, and early access to new Plex features.

Is Plex remote access free?

All of our non-mobile, public apps are free (with the exception of Plex Labs apps). These include Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Plex HTPC, Roku, Smart TVs, Windows & macOS computers and game consoles (PlayStation and Xbox).

How do I access someone else's Plex server?

Username or Email. Enter the username or email address for the Plex account you wish to grant access and click continue. If it is an existing Plex account there will be a green check next to field and the matching username below.

What is the IP address of my Plex server?

Find out the local IP address of the device on which the app is running. You will typically be able to find this in the device's system settings. In your Plex Web App, go to Settings > Server > Network .

How do I use my phone as a remote for Plex?

An Android, Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry or Java mobile device....Setup is quick and simple!Step 1: Install Vectir PC Server. ... Step 2: Install Vectir Mobile Client App. ... Step 3: Install Plex Remote Profile. ... Step 4: Connect and control Plex!

What is plex pass?

Plex Pass is a service that you have to purchase in order to be able to stream live TV to your devices and also gives you access to more things within the app. Plex allows you to have a free 30 day trial for their music and podcasts, but for the rest of the app, you will have to commit with the monthly charge.

How much does a Plex pass cost?

Make sure that when you get live TV on your device through Plex, you aquire your Plex Pass for $5/mo and Plex Media Server to access it all. This is a great way to insure that you have all of your favorite medias in one central location so you'll never lose them.

What is HDHomerun app?

The HDHomeRun app is the main way to access live TV from your HDHomeRun tuner, and to set and watch recordings from your HDHomeRun DVR subscription. Our app is available for Android, Fire TV, iOS, Mac OS, Windows, and Xbox One.

Where to find recordings on HDHomeRun?

App: Recorded tabIn the RECORDED tab you can find all recordings made by all of your connected HDHomeRun DVRstorage devices on your local network, if you have an HDHomeRun DVRsubscription. Recordings are organized by “All recordings”, “Shows”, and “Movies”.

How to search for a specific channel on TV?

Search:Typing numbers or letters while on live TV will open the search option. You can use this to switch to a specific channel number, channel name, or even show title. For example, using a remote with a keypad, you can enter “1004” + ENTER and it will switch to channel 1004.

Can you use HDHomerun on multiple channels?

If multiple users are using the HDHomeRun app on the same channel, the DVR storage engine will distribute the load so that only one tuner is used for one channel.

How to enable channel slice on a DVR?

Channel Slice – select a channel on the channel list, use the left/right arrows or drag the channel to the left to enable Channel Slice. Non- DVR subscribers will have access to 24 hours of guide data.

Can HDHomerun record?

All devices using the HDHomeRun app can set recordings, and all devices can access any recording made.

Does anybody else like collecting movies as much as watching them?

I'm relatively new to this, but have loved collecting more and more movies and shows to my Plex library. It's so satisfying watching the library grow, completing movie collections, and finding the perfect posters for all of them.

It is super strange that Plex has a media player for almost everything but nothing for linux

i recently made a switch from windows to Pop! OS and first thing i wanted to install was Plex Media Player to watch a newly added content, but was surprised to see nothing for linux. Took me a while to gulp the truth down but man it is really strange move from plex

Re-sharing my old How-To guide regarding reverse proxying Plex and other web apps with Caddy

I've recently received quite a number of e-mails from Google Drive about people asking for access to this old guide (original post here)

Found a solution!

At least a month or two back I posted a problem. When I used my browser and went to plex.tv my server was unreachable. When I went directly to it via IP all was fine. Both on and off my local LAN. But only my own admin account. No other account seemed to be affected and only on PC - not any issue on Roku or iPad or Android.

FYI TVDB reordered a ton of Nickelodeon shows within the last 12 months or so..

Just had to partly or completely redo the episode numbering on several seasons of Spongebob, Fairly Odd Parents, As Told By Ginger, The Weekenders, Doug, Chalkzone and a few others because i was double checking some things and none of the halloween episodes for those shows were matching correctly.

1. HDHomeRun network tuner

You will need one of the following supported HDHomeRun models to receive TV broadcasts:

2. DVR Subscription

A DVR subscription can be purchased at our online shop and costs $35 per year. If you've bought a SCRIBE or SERVIO device then you will get a year of service along with the hardware, either as a new customer or added to your existing service. The subscription service includes 14 days of guide data.

3. DVR storage device

Local DVR storage is where your recordings will be saved. Our DVR doesn't use “the cloud” or remote locations for storing programs, but instead keeps local copies on your home network, allowing you to store them as long as you wish.

4. Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app

You can use our HDHomeRun app on any supported device on your local network to watch live TV, set recordings, and watch recordings. See the guide link below for more information on how to use the app, and what devices are supported.

Supported regions

Available in US, Canada, UK, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9