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Here you go: https://getchannels.com/docs/channels-dvr-server/installation/raspberry-pi/
Channels has created their own bootable DVR that you can use with the Raspberry Pi 4. Basically, this turns your Raspberry Pi 4 into a dedicated Channels DVR server. Just follow the instructions on the web site and you’ll be up and running within an hour (assuming you have the hardware).
Streaming from home is just that, the Channels app will stream directly from your house. There’s nothing else to it.
Just make sure you have remote streaming set up and working well before you travel. You can test this by using Channels on your phone and using cellular data to connect to your home.
Learn more about setting it up here: https://getchannels.com/docs/articles/how-to/stream-remotely/
On Later helps you find things to record by browsing upcoming shows, movies, and sports with a simple interface.
On Later is a new section that presents upcoming items that may be of interest to you. Browse new shows that are premiering. Browse shows and movies by genres. Browse sports by sport league. On Later attempts to dig deep into your guide to help you find things to record.
Does that make this the official forum? This sub is not listed on the Channels website https://getchannels.com/support/ so I thought it was just something they created on the side.
I find https://community.getchannels.com/ to be way more active and that's why I said you're more likely to get an official response there.
Channels only works with HDHomeRun network enabled TV tuners.
There’s other sources of live tv that you can use with Channels. You can learn more about them here:
No, because those videos have DRM attached to them. They won’t play.
You can add them to your library with Stream Links though.
https://getchannels.com/docs/channels-dvr-server/how-to/stream-links/
If you need a NAS, I recommend Synology (which I've been using for years).
If it's just for Channels DVR, then a Raspberry Pi would be my first suggestion as it's a heck of a lot cheaper.
Open a section, watch a channel, open and shuffle a collection, open a show and watch the next unwatched recording, and more. You can build great automations using Channel’s actions.
You can even build these actions to open things on Channels running on your TV’s streaming client. These new actions provide building blocks for amazing automations.
Build a collection for your Marvel or Star Wars movies. Create a collection for Mom’s shows. The possibilities are endless. You can add your own art and title to personalize them just for you.
Library Collections can be created by simply adding them to the collection, but you can also use Smart Rules to build them dynamically. Our new Smart Rule system lets you build queries to have movies or shows automatically added.
Virtual Channels let you turn content from your own library into your own personal live TV channels.
Virtual Channels appear in your Guide and act like your other live TV channels, but they’re powered by the content in your own Channels library. Add movies or TV shows to your Virtual Channel to give it content. They can even use Smart Rules to make them dynamic.
Build a Law & Order channel that never stops its marathon. Build a sitcom channel with all of your favorites. Build a Pixar channel that always has a good movie on. You’ll always have something to watch with Virtual Channels.
And if you missed this, the Raspberry Pi 4 is fast enough to run Channels DVR. They have a distribution especially for it. https://getchannels.com/raspberry-pi/
So Pi 4 + USB 3 HDD = super cheap DVR server.
Same here, my only tip would be to buy this case for your Pi and run fanless
Flirc Raspberry Pi 4 Case (Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WG4DW52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ES50VSF1J8VS453MSYBM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1