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PVR/Basics

2015-01-27T12:14:44Z

AshG:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Basics of Live TV and Recording}}{{:PVR/Contents}}
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== Getting started ==
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If you have successfully completed the following:
* Install and configure a TV backend. see - [[PVR_backend|PVR recording software]]
* Install (only for Ubuntu users), configure & enable the related TV add on. see - [[Configuring_live_TV_settings|Configuring live TV settings in XBMC]]
* Enable and configure TV settings (Settings -> Live TV ->) see - [[Configuring_live_TV_settings|Configuring live TV settings in XBMC]]

The TV & Radio menus option should now be available in the home menu (For some Skins the menu option may need to be configured separately). Clicking on “TV” should bring up a list of TV/Radio Channels, selecting the channel should start up the channel stream.

=== Keymaps ===
By default, XBMC does not have all keys mapped for PVR functions. You will have to edit your keymap to enable control from your control device. Most importantly is the record function. This function can be activated from the OSD but for ease of use, mapping a key is the preferred method.

If you are using a standard WMC remote on Windows, you can easily configure what is needed using this tool: http://xbmccustomregis.sourceforge.net/remote_manu.html

PVR/Basics

2015-01-27T12:00:16Z

AshG: /* Getting started */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Basics of Live TV and Recording}}{{:PVR/Contents}}
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== Getting started ==
{{incomplete}}
If you have successfully completed the following:
* Install and configure a TV backend
* Install (only for Ubuntu users), configure & enable the related TV add on.
* Enable and configure TV settings (Settings -> Live TV ->)

The TV & Radio menus option should now be available in the home menu (For some Skins the menu option may need to be configured separately). Clicking on “TV” should bring up a list of TV/Radio Channels, selecting the channel should start up the channel stream.

=== Keymaps ===
By default, XBMC does not have all keys mapped for PVR functions. You will have to edit your keymap to enable control from your control device. Most importantly is the record function. This function can be activated from the OSD but for ease of use, mapping a key is the preferred method.

If you are using a standard WMC remote on Windows, you can easily configure what is needed using this tool: http://xbmccustomregis.sourceforge.net/remote_manu.html

Archive:Configuring live TV settings

2015-01-27T11:36:44Z

AshG:

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The following screenshots illustrate the Live TV Settings page.

== Quick start guide ==
{{editor note|The basic steps here need to be expanded with screenshots. It would be good to also emphasize or just plain repeat that people need to enable a PVR add-on before this step. If anyone has time to work on this, it would be appreciated.}}

For basic features on most PVR add-ons/backend, you only need to go to {{highlight|Settings -> Live TV -> General}} and "'''Enable Live TV'''". If you've set up a PVR backend and related add-on correctly in the previous steps, then you should be able to go to the next step, '''[[PVR/Basics|The basics of Live TV and recording]]'''.

= All settings =
{{Main|Settings/Live TV}}
Here you will find a full explanation of XBMC's Live TV/PVR settings.

{{#lst:Settings/Live TV|settings}}

[[Category:PVR]]
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Live TV

2015-01-27T10:53:49Z

AshG:

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<section begin="intro" />This section covers topics and guides on how to configure Kodi, including Live TV with video recording (DVR/PVR) functions, internet content, and more. There are a couple of ways to configure Kodi so it can stream TV content, Since the introduction of XBMC(Kodi) v12 Frodo, Kodi now comes with a powerful integrated PVR (Personal Video Recording) which can connect to one of the many [[PVR_backend|"backend" TV servers]] that are available. Another option is to use one of the many add-ons that are avaialble these are also listed below: <section end="intro" />
=== Kodi's integrated PVR===

* Walkthrough step by step guide to setup '''[[PVR|Kodi's integrated buit-in PVR with live TV guide]]'''

=== Additional Kodi addons ===

*'''[[Add-on:TV Guide]]''' - An add-on that allows users to mix real TV guide sources (xml, etc) with streaming sources, including those from local TV tuners such as the HDHomerun.

*'''[[Add-on:PseudoTV]]''' - Similar to the TvGuide add-on, but a bit more powerful and with more options. The main AIM of the add-on is to make "virutual" channels from your existing local content, but it can be used with real TV guide sources (xml, etc) and streaming sources, including those from local TV tuners such as HDHomerun.

*'''[[Add-on:Eye TV]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR features in XBMC, used for EyeTV software on Mac OS X. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc.

*'''[[Add-on:Njoy Live TV]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR features in XBMC, used for NJoy hardware. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc. Consider also checking out the [[PVR]] options, which have a [[PVR/Backend/Njoy|dedicated Njoy PVR backend client]].

*'''[[Add-on:MythBox]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR feature in XBMC, used for MythTV. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc.

* '''[[Add-on:Enigma-TV]]''' - If you have an Enigma / Dreambox device, you can stream, control, and share Dreambox content over Internet. Requires Enigma TV server installed on a Windows computer.

* '''[[HDHomeRun]]''' - A standalone network tuner that can be used in various ways with XBMC, including easy UPnP viewing, full PVR, etc.

*'''[[Slingbox]]''' - {{#lst:Slingbox|intro}}

*'''[[:Category:Video add-ons]]''' - XBMC has several add-ons that offer access to official TV sources, such as network websites and Hulu, for access to recent TV show content. While most of these are not "Live", some do provide live content.

*'''[[Edit decision list]]''' - {{#lst:Edit decision list|intro}}

[[Category:Live TV|*]]
[[Category:PVR]]
[[Category:Index]]
{{Gotham updated}}

Live TV

2015-01-27T10:50:46Z

AshG:

{{mininav|[[Video library]]}}
<section begin="intro" />This section covers topics and guides on how to configure Kodi, including Live TV with video recording (DVR/PVR) functions, internet content, and more. There are a couple of ways to configure Kodi so it can stream TV content, Since the introduction of XBMC(Kodi) v12 Frodo, Kodi now comes with a powerful integrated PVR (Personal Video Recording) which can connect to one of the many "backend" TV servers that are available. Another option is to use one of the many add-ons that are avaialble these are also listed below: <section end="intro" />
=== Kodi's integrated PVR===

* Walkthrough step by step guide to setup '''[[PVR|Kodi's integrated buit-in PVR with live TV guide]]'''

=== Additional Kodi addons ===

*'''[[Add-on:TV Guide]]''' - An add-on that allows users to mix real TV guide sources (xml, etc) with streaming sources, including those from local TV tuners such as the HDHomerun.

*'''[[Add-on:PseudoTV]]''' - Similar to the TvGuide add-on, but a bit more powerful and with more options. The main AIM of the add-on is to make "virutual" channels from your existing local content, but it can be used with real TV guide sources (xml, etc) and streaming sources, including those from local TV tuners such as HDHomerun.

*'''[[Add-on:Eye TV]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR features in XBMC, used for EyeTV software on Mac OS X. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc.

*'''[[Add-on:Njoy Live TV]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR features in XBMC, used for NJoy hardware. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc. Consider also checking out the [[PVR]] options, which have a [[PVR/Backend/Njoy|dedicated Njoy PVR backend client]].

*'''[[Add-on:MythBox]]''' - An add-on alternative to the PVR feature in XBMC, used for MythTV. Watch live TV, schedule recordings, watch recordings, etc.

* '''[[Add-on:Enigma-TV]]''' - If you have an Enigma / Dreambox device, you can stream, control, and share Dreambox content over Internet. Requires Enigma TV server installed on a Windows computer.

* '''[[HDHomeRun]]''' - A standalone network tuner that can be used in various ways with XBMC, including easy UPnP viewing, full PVR, etc.

*'''[[Slingbox]]''' - {{#lst:Slingbox|intro}}

*'''[[:Category:Video add-ons]]''' - XBMC has several add-ons that offer access to official TV sources, such as network websites and Hulu, for access to recent TV show content. While most of these are not "Live", some do provide live content.

*'''[[Edit decision list]]''' - {{#lst:Edit decision list|intro}}

[[Category:Live TV|*]]
[[Category:PVR]]
[[Category:Index]]
{{Gotham updated}}