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=== Android === | === Android === | ||
Sorry but there are not yet any generically compatible PVR backend software applications that | Sorry but there are not yet any generically compatible PVR backend software applications that run natively on Android and have a PVR client addon for Kodi. Android is currently only added here on this page because requests and enquiries about PVR backends for Android that are compatible with Kodi are frequently asked questions. | ||
If you want to get access to Live TV, EPG | If you want to get access to Live TV, EPG and the other PVR features in Kodi running on Android today, then you currently need to use an IPTV client or use a workaround such as running your PVR backend on another computer or device on your local network in order to stream the video to Kodi running on Android, (like example on a [[PVR recording software#Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]) | ||
=== Linux (including Raspberry Pi) === | === Linux (including Raspberry Pi) === | ||
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==== Raspberry Pi ==== | ==== Raspberry Pi ==== | ||
The [[Raspberry Pi]] series is technically just embedded Linux platforms, but their low price and very capable hardware make it almost perfect as PVR backend for Kodi. In addition to this, since a lot of people are using Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi 2 as PVR backends, it makes it much easier for the Kodi community to streamline setup guides and provide help to use Raspberry Pi as a PVR backend due to most of the hardware being the same for everyone. For | The [[Raspberry Pi]] series is technically just embedded Linux platforms, but their low price and very capable hardware make it almost perfect as a PVR backend for Kodi. In addition to this, since a lot of people are using Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi 2 as PVR backends, it makes it much easier for the Kodi community to streamline setup guides and provide help to use Raspberry Pi as a PVR backend due to most of the hardware being the same for everyone. For compatibility and links to these guides please see the [[PVR recording software#Linux (including Raspberry Pi)|Linux]] matrix above and the community forums. | ||
Like every PVR backend, the server needs to receive the live signal from a receiver. A typical TV-tuner USB-stick will do, but be aware that such a USB-stick takes its power supply via the USB-interface. It might be required to put a USB-hub with independent power | Like every PVR backend, the server needs to receive the live signal from a receiver. A typical TV-tuner USB-stick will do, but be aware that such a USB-stick takes its power supply via the USB-interface. It might be required to put a USB-hub with an independent power supply between the Raspberry Pi and the TV-tuner USB-stick. Make sure that the TV-tuner USB-stick you choose works with both Linux OS on the Raspberry Pi hardware. Much more information can be found at http://linuxtv.org, including firmware downloads for many sticks. Alternatively, you may want to check the directory /lib/firmware on the R-Pi to list the firmware already installed. | ||
/var/log/dmesg and .kodi/temp/kodi.log are files to check if the TV signal is not available. | /var/log/dmesg and .kodi/temp/kodi.log are files to check if the TV signal is not available. | ||
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=== Other === | === Other === | ||
Other PVR backends include IPTV clients, | Other PVR backends include IPTV clients, standalone network attached television tuners, and PVR recording software running on NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices or similar home server appliances. | ||
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I want to run my PVR backend server on...
You can run the PVR backend server on one of your existing Kodi installs, or on its own and connect over your local network. Just use the tables below and click on the PVR backend software which looks to best fit your needs.
Android
Sorry but there are not yet any generically compatible PVR backend software applications that run natively on Android and have a PVR client addon for Kodi. Android is currently only added here on this page because requests and enquiries about PVR backends for Android that are compatible with Kodi are frequently asked questions.
If you want to get access to Live TV, EPG and the other PVR features in Kodi running on Android today, then you currently need to use an IPTV client or use a workaround such as running your PVR backend on another computer or device on your local network in order to stream the video to Kodi running on Android, (like example on a Raspberry Pi)
Linux (including Raspberry Pi)
Name | DVB | ATSC / QAM | ISDB | DTMB | CableCard (US) | IPTV | Recording | TimeShift | Radio |
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Tvheadend | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VDR | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes[1] | Yes |
MythTV | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes[2] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DVBLink | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi series is technically just embedded Linux platforms, but their low price and very capable hardware make it almost perfect as a PVR backend for Kodi. In addition to this, since a lot of people are using Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi 2 as PVR backends, it makes it much easier for the Kodi community to streamline setup guides and provide help to use Raspberry Pi as a PVR backend due to most of the hardware being the same for everyone. For compatibility and links to these guides please see the Linux matrix above and the community forums.
Like every PVR backend, the server needs to receive the live signal from a receiver. A typical TV-tuner USB-stick will do, but be aware that such a USB-stick takes its power supply via the USB-interface. It might be required to put a USB-hub with an independent power supply between the Raspberry Pi and the TV-tuner USB-stick. Make sure that the TV-tuner USB-stick you choose works with both Linux OS on the Raspberry Pi hardware. Much more information can be found at http://linuxtv.org, including firmware downloads for many sticks. Alternatively, you may want to check the directory /lib/firmware on the R-Pi to list the firmware already installed.
/var/log/dmesg and .kodi/temp/kodi.log are files to check if the TV signal is not available.
Mac OS X
Name | DVB | ATSC / QAM | ISDB | DTMB | CableCard (US) | IPTV | Recording | TimeShift | Radio |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MythTV | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes[2] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
EyeTV (EyeTV IPTV Server) | Yes | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Windows
Name | DVB | ATSC / QAM | ISDB | DTMB | CableCard (US) | IPTV | Recording | TimeShift | Radio |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Argus TV (formerly "For The Record") | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Yes | Yes |
DVBLink | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
DVBViewer | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | No | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
NextPVR | Yes | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes[3] | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
MediaPortal (MediaPortal TV-Server) | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | ? | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
ServerWMC (Server interface for Windows Media Center) | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | Yes | ? | ? | Yes | ? |
Other
Other PVR backends include IPTV clients, standalone network attached television tuners, and PVR recording software running on NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices or similar home server appliances.
Name | DVB | ATSC / QAM | ISDB | DTMB | CableCard (US) | IPTV | Recording | TimeShift | Radio |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VuPlus Client for Enigma2 (Dreambox, DBox2, and Vu+) based set-top boxes | Yes | ? | ? | ? | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes |
DVBLink for Synology, QNAP, NETGEAR, Western Digital and ASUSTOR NAS products | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
IPTV Simple Client | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | ? | No | No |
FilmOn (IPTV) | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | ? | No | No |
Stalker Middleware (IPTV) | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | ? | No | No |
Tvheadend | Yes | Yes | ? | ? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Njoy N7 | Yes | ? | ? | ? | No | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
PCTV Systems Broadway | Yes | ? | ? | ? | No | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
VBox Home TV Gateway | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | ? | Yes[4] | Yes |
Notes
- ↑ VNSI supports full time shift. XVDR "XVDR Plugin for VDR" does.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Via Silicondust HDHomeRun Prime, the Hauppauge WinTV DCR-2650, or the Ceton InfiniTV 4.
- ↑ Via Silicondust HDHomeRun Prime, the Hauppauge WinTV DCR-2650, or the Ceton InfiniTV 4.
- ↑ With Kodi VBox PVR addon or with TVheadend, MythTV, VDR