[jay343]

What is involved with creating a DVR plugin for an existing DVR solution, namely Channels DVR? Is that a Kodi-dev project, a Channels DVR-dev project, or is it something that an independent developer could produce?

I've searched both Kodi and Channels community posts, and not found any discussion of integrating them. I think it's a natural fit since it would enable seamless integration of a large existing library with Channels' excellent DVR. This is especially true with their new TV Everywhere integration.

[RockerC]

If that Channels DVR Server has an API then an independent developer could develop a new 'PVR client' as a binary addon for Kodi. See the wiki for a concept overview in regards to how PVR/DVR in Kodi => https://kodi.wiki/view/PVR

Channels DVR Server would work as a 'PVR backend' in the same way the existing 'PVR backends' which all have their own dedicated own 'PVR client' for Kodi which acts as a middleware, see => https://kodi.wiki/view/PVR_recording_software and https://kodi.wiki/view/Configuring_live_TV_settings

As a how wow the Channels DVR Server works, the main difference would be that it with Channels Plus service can also support working over the internet out-of-the-box (probably just over some Dynamic DNS that they provide).

If you are a developer then suggest that you post in the PVR developers forum for help instead => https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=136

[Lunatixz]

I'm looking into supporting "Channels" either as a PVR backend or a plug-in... Their API seems well documented.

My time is split between a number of projects so If any developers want to collaborate feel free to PM me.

[jay343]

I'm looking into supporting "Channels" either as a PVR backend or a plug-in... Their API seems well documented.

My time is split between a number of projects so If any developers want to collaborate feel free to PM me.

The Channels developers have started development of plugins for Windows, Android, and Apple clients. However, the Windows 64 bit version won't install in the Xbox client. Does the Xbox need to be handled differently?

[samgreco]

As of right now, the Windows version works very well. The AndroidTV version is close.  It works, but grouping recordings doesn't seem to work yet.

[tredman]

Quite impressed by this too - the channels android TV app is excellent, but with a mixed environment needed Kodi too.  So far its working very well, couple of bugs but thats expected with alpha software.

[kcook_shield]

FYI, Channels has a newer PVR addon for Matrix.

They have a repository:

https://kodi.getchannels.com

And notes about this can be found at:

https://community.getchannels.com/t/kodi...n/9478/466

[Bwills05]

Will this plugin be compatible with Nexus at some point?

[samgreco]

It is now compatible with Nexus.  Still considered Beta, but works fairly well.