{"id":448004,"date":"2022-05-16T23:10:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T20:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T23:10:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T20:10:56","slug":"how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Local TV Channels to Your Plex Server \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a412de4a46fd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/#How_to_Set_Up_the_Digital_Antenna_and_Tuner\" >How to Set Up the Digital Antenna and Tuner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/#SiliconDust_HDHomeRun\" >SiliconDust HDHomeRun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/#How_to_Enable_OTA_TV_on_Plex\" >How to Enable OTA TV on Plex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-local-tv-channels-to-your-plex-server-review-geek\/#Troubleshooting_and_Tips\" >Troubleshooting and Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Local_TV_Channels_to_Your_Plex_Server_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Add Local TV Channels to Your Plex Server \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-118107\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1f21ba57.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1f21ba57.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1f21ba57.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Plex logo over an outdoor TV antenna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/on-roof-private-cable-installed-television-1774713329\">MaXX12\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cutting the cord doesn\u2019t mean giving up on live TV. Local channels are totally free and often include content that you care about, including sports. But if you want to make the antenna TV experience a bit more modern, you should add local channels to your Plex server for a killer channel guide, remote streaming, DVR functionality, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Local_TV_Work_With_Plex\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">How Does Local TV Work With Plex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we\u2019ll explain further in this article, adding local TV to your Plex server is an incredibly easy task. Once you have the hardware, setup takes about ten minutes, if that. But how does local TV work on Plex?<\/p>\n<p>Well, Plex uses a TV antenna and a digital tuner to search for local channels. All locally available content ends up in a Plex channel guide, with detailed descriptions, closed captions, and a two-week-long schedule. You can stream these local channels to any device with a Plex app, including your phone, tablet, streaming stick, or smart TV.<\/p>\n<p>Any Plex user can add local TV to their server for free. But\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/en-gb\/plex-pass\/\">Plex Pass<\/a> members get additional, extremely useful features. Not only can Plex Pass members stream video outside of their home, but they can use a DVR function to record local TV straight to their server\u2019s storage.<\/p>\n<p>This DVR is extremely versatile. You can set it to automatically record each new episode of your favorite show, for example, and it can even save over older broadcasts if a show re-airs at a higher quality. Plex can also delete (or automatically skip over) advertisements in recorded content, which is quite nice.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that Plex offers a wide selection Live TV channels for free, though these channels do not include local stations. In order to add local channels to Plex, you need to follow the steps listed in this article.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_You_Need\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Everything You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73807\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/03\/258f63b9.png\" alt=\"A photo of a digital TV antenna.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You need a couple of pieces of hardware to get local channels on Plex. And unfortunately, this hardware will run you a little over $100. I think that the ability to stream and record local channels is well worth the money, but if you\u2019re on a budget, you may want to start by using a digital antenna with just one TV before you buy the tuner to pair it with Plex.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital Antenna<\/strong>: A TV antenna is required for this project. Any digital antenna will work, whether it\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LATEST-Amplified-Digital-Antenna-Miles\/dp\/B07XQLW1H7\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3DYA1BQPX9YUX&amp;keywords=digital%2Bantenna&amp;qid=1652720258&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=digital%2Banten%2Celectronics%2C172&amp;sr=1-4&amp;th=1&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">indoor<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-29884-Outdoor-Attic-Antenna\/dp\/B01MYMVPVX\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">outdoor<\/a>. If you live in a rural area, I suggest using the latter option to improve signal quality and broaden your selection of channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supported Tuner<\/strong>: You need a digital TV tuner to process information from your antenna. I suggest\u00a0using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Flex-ATSC-Tuners\/dp\/B092KM482V?tag=reviewgeek-20\">SiliconDust HDHomeRun<\/a>, as it works with all Plex servers regardless of their operating system or region. That said, Plex offers <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/225877427-supported-dvr-tuners-and-antennas\/\">a full list of compatible tuners<\/a> on its website. (If you happen to own a digital tuner with an Ethernet port, give it a try, it might work.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plex Pass (Optional)<\/strong>: Any Plex user can set up OTA TV on their server. But if you want DVR functionality or remote streaming outside your home, you need <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/en-gb\/plex-pass\/\">Plex Pass<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bear in mind that some services, such as YouTube TV, offer local channels without any additional hardware. But OTA TV on Plex is a much cheaper, more customizable option. Plus, setup with Plex is a breeze. If you managed to put together a Plex server, you\u2019ll have zero problems with this project.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_the_Digital_Antenna_and_Tuner\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How to Set Up the Digital Antenna and Tuner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118105\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/30a62c68.png\" alt=\"A photo of a coaxial cable.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/black-coax-tv-cable-41999836\">zwola fasola\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Setting up your digital antenna and tuner is shockingly easy. Basically, we just need to get this stuff connected to your home network\u2014it should only take a few minutes, unless you need to install an outdoor antenna, of course.<\/p>\n<p>First, take your digital tuner and connect it to your router (not your Plex server) via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monoprice-Cat6-Ethernet-Patch-Cable\/dp\/B003L1AET2?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Ethernet cable<\/a>. If you have a mesh Wi-Fi system with multiple \u201crouter nodes,\u201d then I suggest connecting your tuner and your Plex server to the same node for maximum reliability.<\/p>\n<p>You should now connect your TV antenna to your digital tuner. Most antennas have a built-in coaxial cable, and outdoor antennas come with super long cables, so you don\u2019t need to buy anything extra.<\/p>\n<p>Antenna placement is very important, as it can greatly affect your signal. If you use an indoor antenna, I suggest sticking it to a window or wall with\u00a0<em>painter\u2019s\u00a0<\/em><em>tape<\/em> instead of the included adhesive\u2014for now, at least. This way, you can easily move the antenna if you find that the reception is bad (something we\u2019ll discuss in the Troubleshooting section).<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Flex-ATSC-Tuners\/dp\/B092KM482V?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31+t3SXUf9L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for SiliconDust HDHomeRun\" aria-label=\"Shop for SiliconDust HDHomeRun\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Flex-ATSC-Tuners\/dp\/B092KM482V?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SiliconDust_HDHomeRun\"><\/span>SiliconDust HDHomeRun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The SiliconDust HDHomeRun digital tuner works with all Plex servers regardless of their operating system or region. Just bear in mind that it can only handle two concurrent streams at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_OTA_TV_on_Plex\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">How to Enable OTA TV on Plex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118106\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/55911c48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/225877347-live-tv-dvr\/\">Plex<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once your antenna and digital tuner are all set up, you can enter the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/desktop\/#!\/\">Plex web app<\/a> and enable OTA TV. Assuming that you\u2019ve done everything right, this should take five minutes or less, though you may need to wait half an hour for Plex to find all available channels.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/desktop\/#!\/\">Plex Web App<\/a> in your browser and log in.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to Settings (the wrench icon in the top right corner).<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to the bottom of the left-hand sidebar and click \u201cLive TV &amp; DVR.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click the big \u201cSet Up Plex DVR\u201d button (even if you don\u2019t plan to use DVR).<\/li>\n<li>Plex should automatically discover the digital tuner on your network (if not, check our Troubleshooting section).<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cSet Up Device,\u201d enter your country and postal code, and hit \u201cNext\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Plex will automatically scan for channels and ask if there are any channels you don\u2019t want in your library\u2014make your selection and complete the setup process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The \u201cLive TV\u201d tab in Plex should start populating with local channels. It may take around 30 minutes for Plex to fill out the channel guide, as it collects airing times for shows two weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Once the Plex channel guide is populated, you can stream OTA TV using the Plex app on any device in your local network. If you\u2019re a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/118023\/https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/en-gb\/plex-pass\/\">Plex Pass<\/a> member, you can also stream this content outside your home or record video using the DVR function.<\/p>\n<p>Pressing the red circle next to a show\u2019s name in the channel guide brings up DVR settings. From here, you can choose where the content will be saved (usually your \u201cTV Channels\u201d category). You can also tell Plex to automatically record all new episodes (or re-runs) of the same show, which is quite useful. And if you go into Plex Settings (under \u201cLive TV &amp; DVR\u201d), you can select the quality of DVR content and tell Plex to automatically remove ads from recorded video\u2014this feature is about 90% accurate, in my experience.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_and_Tips\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Troubleshooting and Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108436\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/01\/fc3ac475.png\" alt=\"Plex running on a smartphone.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/02102021-portsmouth-hampshire-uk-mobile-phone-1978402226\">Gary L Hider\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people will have no problem setting up OTA TV with Plex. But depending on where you live (and the quality of your antenna), you may find that channel selection or quality doesn\u2019t meet your expectations. And hey, this is Plex we\u2019re talking about, so you may run into oddities on the software side of things.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, you can check which local channels are in your area using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/media\/engineering\/dtvmaps\">FCC reception map<\/a>, or the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelmaster.com\/pages\/free-tv-channels\">Channel Master live TV tool<\/a>. If Plex is missing channels that you care about (or the channels you get look like crap), you probably need to move your antenna\u2014that\u2019s why I suggested taping it somewhere before committing to a spot with the included adhesive.<\/p>\n<p>Try moving your antenna to a window or wall somewhere else in your home and rescanning for channels in Plex (go to \u201cSettings,\u201d open \u201cLive TV &amp; DVR,\u201d select your tuner, and click \u201cScan\u201d). If you don\u2019t want to play a guessing game, use the\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/media\/engineering\/dtvmaps\">FCC reception map<\/a>\u00a0to see which direction (north, south, east, west) your favorite channels are broadcasted from. Pointing your antenna in that direction (or placing it on a wall facing that direction) should improve the signal for those channels.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s say that Plex doesn\u2019t discover your TV tuner. No big deal, just restart the Plex web app and try again. If that doesn\u2019t work, you\u2019ll need to manually find your tuner\u2019s IP address and enter that into Plex. You can visit the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/my.hdhomerun.com\">My HDHomeRun<\/a> to get the IP address from an HDHomeRun box, though you\u2019ll have to check the instruction manual if you buy a different tuner.<\/p>\n<p>I should also reiterate that there are a\u00a0<em>ton<\/em> of settings and options for OTA TV in Plex, especially when it comes to DVR stuff. Open Settings and go to\u00a0\u201cLive TV &amp; DVR\u201d to automatically remove ads from recorded content, adjust transcoder quality, blacklist channels, automatically replace recorded content with higher-quality airings, and more.\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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