Luke 42077 Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 As far as back-ends, definitely next pvr, but there could very well be as many as three. Just working on securing commitments from developers.
kreeturez 27 Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) kree do you have the channel changing issue? I'm using it via XBMC atm (XBMC has a plugin for it, as well as for MP) so I don't use it directly. (The Mrs likes this as a replacement for our old HD PVR :- ) In XBMC, using NPVR as a backend, changing channels doesn't require a stop; it takes about 2 seconds to do so, though. That said, I had the issue you describe using MP as a backend!! (ie, had to stop playback to change channels). Flawless in NPVR. So for me it was already worth it even when using it from XBMC. I'll test a bit later directly in NPVR itself (I'm using 3.1.1 - check you're up to date?) and post here. But regardless, if it's working well as an XBMC backend, I'm sure it'll be the same as a backend for MB3. Edited November 27, 2013 by kreeturez
Deihmos 169 Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) While NextPVR sounds really cool, is it possible to have MBT launch directly into WMC at LiveTV and RecordedTV for those of us crippled by US CableTV DRM schemes forced to use CableCARD's? I think that this is possible with a Harmony remote but hitting the return button on the remote to go back to MBT would probably not work. I am going to put this in the feature request section too but just thought I'd mention it here. EDIT: I guess there isn't a dedicated feature request sub-subforum in the MBT subforum so I will leave it here. Why not use WMC with MBC? Edited November 28, 2013 by Deihmos
Luke 42077 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Manage channels using the editor you already know how to use... 3
ernstgot 17 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Should check out how my channel logos got theirs to auto populate
super67 0 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Ok I got MB3 and Roku working, I can access my shows that I recorded by NextPVR. Is there a way to watch Live TV, Did I miss some setup instructions?
Luke 42077 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Live tv through MB3 isn't available yet. It's still under development.
One2Go 120 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) If you have a roku 3 then wait for the silicon dust latest TV Tuner to be released December 12th and it will do on the fly transcoding so that you can have live TV on the Roku. Only thing to be left to evaluate is the EPG and to best of my knowledge WMC still has the best interface when it comes to the EPG and listing of TV shows in addition to setting up recording sessions. It is not just the ability to have Live TV but also the User Interface into Live TV that is important. Edited November 30, 2013 by On2Go 1
gcw07 347 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Not sure the new SD tuner will make one bit of difference either way unless SD plans to make a Roku app for it.
Bushwalker 1 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Hm, I can't find any Live TV interface on my server. I've installed Version 3.0.5082.3393 that is supposew to have, but I can't see it. Am I missing something?
gcw07 347 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Hm, I can't find any Live TV interface on my server. I've installed Version 3.0.5082.3393 that is supposew to have, but I can't see it. Am I missing something? Yes, it isn't available yet. It is still being built. 1
Bushwalker 1 Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 OK, thanks Yes, it isn't available yet. It is still being built. OK, thanks.
One2Go 120 Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 So far most of it is marketing hype and the software for TV display may have to be created by users or other 3rd parties. Here are a few links to keep an eye on in the months to come and definitely CES is the place to get some final questions answered as well as to see what Silicon Dust has to offer. Silicon Dust Forum Newegg Preorder Github Solution for HDHomerun PRIME (hdhr3-cc)
blublub 10 Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Hi! Now that a live TV option will be available MB3-T looks like a real good alternative for Mediapportal. Looking foreward to give it a try - any raodmap for a beta with TV support? BTW: Why NextPVR and not ARGUS TV?
Jooced 6 Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Hi! Now that a live TV option will be available MB3-T looks like a real good alternative for Mediapportal. Looking foreward to give it a try - any raodmap for a beta with TV support? BTW: Why NextPVR and not ARGUS TV? I've used both over the past year and NextPVR is much easier to use and set up. Both of them are difficult to get the guide set up but once that's done NextPVR was a better product for me.
lachie 0 Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 For a smartphone would it be reasonable and not tread on the patent to show an hour slot at a time? Swiping left or right decreases or increase the slot by one hour. Clicking on time directly allows to jump to different time/date. Im about to read through the patent but if the data is represented as a single column that is 'wiped/refreshed' each swipe than it shouldnt be considered a grid display.
Redshirt 1487 Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 For a smartphone would it be reasonable and not tread on the patent to show an hour slot at a time? Swiping left or right decreases or increase the slot by one hour. Clicking on time directly allows to jump to different time/date. Im about to read through the patent but if the data is represented as a single column that is 'wiped/refreshed' each swipe than it shouldnt be considered a grid display. The language of patents isn't the easiest to read. It would be fantastic if an energetic user were to do a little research into the various TV EPG patents and provide clear answers for what we can and can't do. 2
ernstgot 17 Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Any news on how its going, I am setting up a home DVR with a HTPC and would love to use MB3 with roku's as the extenders. I know my provider doesn't do copy once and I am not looking to do premium channels.
gcw07 347 Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Any news on how its going, I am setting up a home DVR with a HTPC and would love to use MB3 with roku's as the extenders. I know my provider doesn't do copy once and I am not looking to do premium channels. There are no dates on it, sorry.
csimmo 1 Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Sweet. This is a killer feature! With this, the current in development clients, and Synolgy/Thecus NAS support, no one would need to work with another media program again!
ernstgot 17 Posted December 6, 2013 Posted December 6, 2013 Sweet. This is a killer feature! With this, the current in development clients, and Synolgy/Thecus NAS support, no one would need to work with another media program again! I totally agree.. I hope the transcoding is good for streaming live over the internet. 1
Spaceboy 2573 Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 any chance dvblink are one of the other server providers you are in discussion with?
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