IPTV M3U8 User Issue

[0plus6 3]

W10 server with latest Emby as of 01/15/21

When I add a m3u8 url to IPTV plugin, it is not available to users outside my network until a user logins to server AND I restart my server while they are logged in. Wondering if there is a fix for this as I have 5 or 6 different users and have to organize everyone to login first and then restart. If that makes any sense whatsoever.

Thank you

[Luke 42077]

Hi, try running the refresh internet channels scheduled task after editing the plugin. please see if that helps. thanks.

[0plus6 3]

Thank you for the fast reply @Luke! I have another m3u8 scheduled for tomorrow and will give this a try!

[0plus6 3]

This worked! However, a new TCL Roku outside my network is trying to direct play even though their MBPS restricted in my server. A restart of my server stops the direct play (only way I can stop it even though they stopped on their end) and then restarting the stream starts their transcoding. 

Hope that makes sense. 

Thank you

[Luke 42077]

Hi there, how are you determining that it's attempting to direct play?

[0plus6 3]

My Dashboard is showing direct play. Once I restart server, it transcodes like it is supposed to.

[Luke 42077]

Ok we'd have to go over a specific example in order for me to be able to comment more:

Thanks.