For setting MythTV up, a remote access via X11-forwarding mechanism is sufficient. Installation Install the mythtv AUR package and any desired plugins. The package creates the mythtv user.
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What is MythTV?
MythTV is a Free Open Source software digital video recorder (DVR) project distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL. It has been under heavy development since 2002, and now contains most features one would expect from a good DVR (and many new ones that you soon won't be able to live without).
What is mythweb used for?
In Detail: MythWeb. At its most basic, MythWeb is the web-based remote access tool for MythTV. It has been designed as a supplemental interface for MythTV that can take advantage of the larger screen real estate offered by a web page compared to a TV screen.
How do I start the frontend for MythTV?
Starting the Frontend If your frontend has previously been used with another MythTV backend, please remove or rename the ~/.mythtv directory. Start by launching the frontend, either using the launch icon in the desktop menu or by running mythfrontend.
What information do I need to set up MythTV?
mythtv The user name to use while connecting to the database. This information is required. In most cases the system will populate this automatically the first time the backend starts. You should not have to change this from its default. Password mythtv The password to use while connecting to the database. This information is required.
IRC Network Change
The MythTV Project has taken the decision, along with many other FOSS projects to move our IRC channels to the Libera.Chat Network
v31.0 Released
The MythTV Team is pleased to announce the release of MythTV version v31.0
v30.0 Released
The MythTV Team is pleased to announce the release of MythTV version v30.0
Screenshots
Control your MythTV Media Center frontend from the ease of your iPhone or iPad. Features include:
Ratings and Reviews
Works great on my setup. MythTV and iPhone 8 on local network. So far everything is functioning and no connectivity issues. If there’s a way to ditch the ads I would give it a 5 star rating.
App Privacy
The developer, Central Ad, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple.
Re: connecting to backend from remote ip
The setting AllowConnFromAll=1 would be the 1st place I'd check. Users reading this thread (that can use mythtv-setup) will note that this is NOT recommended. But is designed exactly for this case. It also recommends secure IPv4 and IPv6 firewalls.
Re: connecting to backend from remote ip
Thanks for reply, that setting is set to '1'. i also tried to temporarily disable the firewall in the machine running backend. but that did not change anything. i am able to connect to mysql as user mythtv from terminal from remote location. so i am thinking it has something to do with firewall in router.
Re: connecting to backend from remote ip
That Warning message (I would have expected CheckSubnet (no space)) shouldn't fire if the setting is 1. Is it possible it was changed without clearing the settings cache? mythutil --clearcache can be done remotely. Or simply restarting the BE works.
Re: connecting to backend from remote ip
bill, you are indeed right. under mythweb i had a host with an ip number and one with the hostname. the one with the hostname was not set to one and that made it work. thanks. oddly, not really related, i get buffering from my home in leanback, but on kodi pvr addon, it does not buffer using same files. Thanks very much i am marking thread solved.
What is a myth TV?
The MythTV frontend is a computer that plays the recorded shows, videos, music, etc. It only needs to be powered on when you are actually watching. It needs an attached monitor or TV screen and sound capabilities, as well as a network connection to the backend. You can control it with the keyboard. Most users will prefer an infra red remote control. This can be a desktop machine or a small system such as ECS Liva and Intel NUC that can be used so that you do not clutter the living room.
What is the starter configuration for MythTV?
The simplest and normal starter configuration for MythTV will use a combined frontend and backend in one box. More advanced users will add extra frontends that support additional TV sets in other rooms.
What is a myth TV backend?
Backend. The MythTV backend is a computer that records programs, hosts videos, and serves up the recordings and videos to frontend computers that play them. The backend needs substantial disk space. The backend requires a CPU capable of running Linux and sufficient disk space for the installation, database and recording files.
What is a LIRC remote?
LIRC provides a software interface between an Infrared Receiver and MythTV. It is fairly complex to set up and get working. LIRC supports both IR blasters and IR receivers, so if you have need of an IR blaster, you may be able to use the receiver side of it as well, with LIRC. If your remote is not supported by either of the previously mentioned methods you may have to use LIRC.
How much RAM does a myth TV need?
A dedicated machine running both a backend and a frontend, with a single tuner card requires a minimum 512MB of RAM, 1-2GB of RAM is recommended. If you are intending using the machine for something in addition to MythTV then you should increase the RAM accordingly.
How much space does a myth TV take up?
The exact amount depends on the encoding, but typical values for MythTV are 500 MB - 1 GB/hour for standard definition video and 3 - 8 GB/hour for high definition video.
Can a media center remote be a keyboard?
There are many Media Center Remotes available for purchase that when plugged into a USB port identify themselves as a keyboard. These may operate via Infra-red or via wireless RF. They generate keystrokes in response to each button press. Since some of the keystrokes they generate will not correspond to the correct MythTV keyboard presses for the function, you will need to use MythTV to customize the keyboard layout. Some keys may generate keystrokes that are undetectable by MythTV and those may be able to be reprogrammed using gsettings and xmodmap.
How to run mythfrontend?
Start by launching the frontend, either using the launch icon in the desktop menu or by running mythfrontend. This can be run on the same system as the backend or on another machine that has a network connection to the backend (remote frontend). As long as the backend is running the frontend will find it.
How to change priority on channels?
To prefer some channels over others in case the same show is on two or more channels, increase their priority. To change the priority of a channel, scroll down to the channel using up/down arrows, then change the priority using left/right arrows.
How to create a channel group on a TV?
To create a special grouping of channels, select " (Create new group)", name the new group and continue. The initial page for this group may be blank , so exit back to the "TV Settings" menu, then re-enter the Channel Groups menu. Enter into your new group, and select the channels that you want to use.
Where are videos stored in General Settings?
General Settings (1/4) (Setup->Media Settings->Videos Settings->General Settings) Videos can be played from the videos storage group on the backend or from local storage on the frontend. If you are storing videos on the backend you need not fill this in, you can leave the defaults. Setting.
Where is the information entered here stored?
The information entered here is stored in Config.xml.
Does myth TV automatically determine compatibility?
MythTV does not automatically determine compatibility. It will accept what you select and try to use it. If it is not supported you will not see any video played, or it will select a default that is not optimal. Selection of any of the possible profiles, will display a list of the rules associated with that profile.
Does ACPI wake up the database?
If checked, the front end will use ACPI to wake the database server if the database server is not running at that time. This way you can save power by not having your database server running all the time. You need to enable ACPI wakeup on the database server for this to work.
