![]() But as mentioned earlier, Channels is only compatible with Apple and Android devices (they only make client apps for those two). This second step isn't necessary if you're just going to use Channels as your DVR and viewing source. Once you're satisfied with your sources and they behave to your liking inside of Channels then you can spit the Channels guide out as an m3u playlist file where it can be sucked in to either Emby or Plex. The key is starting with Channels DVR and getting the sources loaded there (streaming and OTA). Yes you can record any channel that is in Channel's guide once that source is attached to the service as a provider. It seems like they change streams temporarily while in commercial.Īnyway, sounds very interesting. Been awhile since I did anything with pluto but on mlb.tv, as an example, when watching a stream the navigation options are disabled during commercials when watching delayed/archived content. I'm assuming you can then skip thru the pluto commercials once recorded. Good luck and welcome to the WMC abandoned group.Ĭan you expand on this a little more? So, with your setup you can record from streaming services if you consolidate them into your guide (at least Pluto). Lot's of info on how to set it up on both Channels and Emby user forums. With either Emby or Plex you now expand your list of usable devices to Roku and most of the native Smart TVs too, since most of those also have Emby and Plex apps. You can do the same native to Channels or inside of Plex. The beauty of that is that I have all of my streaming channels from my Directv Stream subscription, my free Pluto streaming channels and my local antenna HDHomerun channels all listed on one m3u file that is fed to Emby so now I have all of those channels available for recording in one place inside of Emby. ![]() You can also port the guide content from Channels to an M3U list that can be loaded to either Emby or Plex and used as the guide input for tuning devices in those client applications as well. The Apple TV devices make it very easy to use it on all TV's in your home.Ĭhannels DVR isn't just for Apple TV devices. I have multiple Apple TV devices which I use. For the past 6+ months I have been using Channels DVR and HD Homerun DVR. However, this advantage will erode in time as Emby has a loyal support base and is growing and developing all the time.I was a faithful user of Windows Media Center for 10 + years. It has been around longer, has more features for free, more addons and more users. Emby is the upstart and is coming along strong.įor now, I would say Plex has the advantage. Plex has the advantage of being more mature and has many more features and addons. Both work well, are simple to use and once setup, they both just work. Emby vs Plex – Which is the best media center?īoth Emby and Plex are very competent platforms that offer simple ways to control and stream media. Both arrange and organize your media in a logical way and both have very logical navigation. If you’re a total newbie, Plex has been designed specifically for you.īoth platforms make it easy to configure the UI. Emby isn’t quite so beginner friendly but if you have used Kodi or another media center before, you won’t get lost. If you wouldn’t use those features, it is much harder to choose between them.Įmby and Plex are both very straightforward to use once configured. If those features offer value to you and how you would use the platform, that gives advantage to Plex. ![]() If you look at the features lists linked above, Plex Pass offers a lot more features than Emby Premier. The advantage comes with what you get for your money. Unless you’re paying yearly, there is nothing to choose between them. Plex costs $4.99 a month, $39.99 a year and $119.99 for a lifetime. Emby costs $4.99 a month, $54 a year and $119 for a lifetime. They both offer a free version and have three subscription plans. The cost of Emby and Plex is very similar. At the present time there are more addons for Plex that offer much more than the few currently available for Emby. ![]() I expect that to change as Emby gains ground as the community that supports it seems very active. It has many more channels available than Emby right now. ![]() Plex has a definite advantage here but only because it is the more established media center. Both platforms work with addons and both have a number of them to choose from. Those extra features you can download and integrate into your media center to add more power. Emby calls them plugins, Plex calls them channels. ![]()
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