Firestick / Kodi PVR

HarryM1BYT · 6th January 2017, 09:05

I have spotted the PVR settings in Kodi and delving a bit deeper Kodi sees my laptop (when it is on) and my modem/router which has a 1Tb HDD plugged into a USB socket on the router. I have used the 1Tb drive plugged into that USB socket for backups, but can the Firestick /Kodi actually make use of it, what for and how please?

It might be useful for server sources which are too slow and keep buffering?

Avulon · 6th January 2017, 12:28

To use PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Features in Kodi you need to have a source for TV available to it. e.g. a computer with a TV tuner running a TV channel server.

E.g. At home I have a Kodi running on a raspberry Pi 3 with a USB tv tuner connected to my main TV aerial Using the TvHeadend software I set that up and then have Kodi configured to use TvHeadend as a source of TV channels, I can watch, pause or record live freeview TV or even stream it across the wifi to my laptop.

You won't have that ability with the firestick - you'd need to have the TvTuner and TvHeadend installed on a 'Proper' computer and available to your network. I've no idea if the firestick has enough performance to work with that setup.

HarryM1BYT · 6th January 2017, 15:03

It does say something in the settings about it being able to record from TV channels sourced from the Internet and even gives a blow by blow of how to set it up, but the settings in the menu don't match the blow by blow listing.

I do have an USB TV adaptor to enable my laptop to receive live Freeview, bought a couple of years ago as a general purpose radio receiver. It is in fact a wide band receiver, able to pick up ACARS and lots of other VHF /UHF sources.

Avulon · 6th January 2017, 15:44

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

It does say something in the settings about it being able to record from TV channels sourced from the Internet and even gives a blow by blow of how to set it up, but the settings in the menu don't match the blow by blow listing.

They never do, do they? By the time the instructions have been produced the software has changed is always the case. Usually there's some vital step completely missed out as well. In short you'll need a client addon to match your TV server I've never looked into the IPTV recording capabalities I'm afraid.

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I do have an USB TV adaptor to enable my laptop to receive live Freeview, bought a couple of years ago as a general purpose radio receiver. It is in fact a wide band receiver, able to pick up ACARS and lots of other VHF /UHF sources.

You'll need some form of tv server software, TvHeadend seems to be the most popular. It might take some research to see if it will work with your laptop and USB adaptor.

6th January 2017, 09:05	#1
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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	To use PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Features in Kodi you need to have a source for TV available to it. e.g. a computer with a TV tuner running a TV channel server. E.g. At home I have a Kodi running on a raspberry Pi 3 with a USB tv tuner connected to my main TV aerial Using the TvHeadend software I set that up and then have Kodi configured to use TvHeadend as a source of TV channels, I can watch, pause or record live freeview TV or even stream it across the wifi to my laptop. You won't have that ability with the firestick - you'd need to have the TvTuner and TvHeadend installed on a 'Proper' computer and available to your network. I've no idea if the firestick has enough performance to work with that setup. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

6th January 2017, 15:03	#3
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	It does say something in the settings about it being able to record from TV channels sourced from the Internet and even gives a blow by blow of how to set it up, but the settings in the menu don't match the blow by blow listing. I do have an USB TV adaptor to enable my laptop to receive live Freeview, bought a couple of years ago as a general purpose radio receiver. It is in fact a wide band receiver, able to pick up ACARS and lots of other VHF /UHF sources. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.