Cost-Effective, High-Functionality, User-Friendly Replacement for Pay TV

NewClareman · 16-01-2021 1:14am

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

OK .... I loaded Ubuntu onto my W10 laptop, and am left with a blinking cursor in front of the "liam@DESKTOP-M7CJHQ2:~$" prompt.
How do I access the Tiviar box on my network @(192.168.1.192) and or what commands do I use to get to that dmesg command. Thx

You don't actually need Linux, at all.

Just enter the IP Address of the Tiviar into your browser and you'll get the OpenWebIF.

Open Terminal, under extras, at the LHS of the menus. Username is root and password is tempass.

Plug in the device, type dmesg in the terminal window...

NewClareman · 16-01-2021 1:15am

Gerry Wicklow wrote: »

and to think we do these things for fun

Indeed

sqsqswqdwdwq · 16-01-2021 1:22pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

ssh root@192.168.1.192 to access the Tiviar

I ran two DMESG commands - first one with ALL USB slots empty, and the second, with the WiFi adapter plugged into the front USB slot (output file.txt attached). I copied the contents of the 2 outputs in two text files, compared both files with the "Winmerge" Windows app, and it didn't find any difference between the 2 files.

The adapter is "new", but I'm wondering if it's faulty or maybe another pilot error? Thx!

Johnboy1951 · 16-01-2021 2:02pm

Hint

Run
dmesg -c
before you plug in the device and this will clear all entries.

Then plug in the device and run plain
dmesg

which will then display only the entries since the last clear.

Try all USB slots if nothing appears initially.

Johnboy1951 · 16-01-2021 2:05pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

OK .... I loaded Ubuntu onto my W10 laptop, and am left with a blinking cursor in front of the "liam@DESKTOP-M7CJHQ2:~$" prompt.
How do I access the Tiviar box on my network @(192.168.1.192) and or what commands do I use to get to that dmesg command. Thx

You can plug the device into this PC and watch for output from dmesg to identify the devices.

sqsqswqdwdwq · 16-01-2021 2:27pm

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

You can plug the device into this PC and watch for output from dmesg to identify the devices.

From Terminal, I ran the dmesg -c command and then ran the plain dmesg commands twice which came up with an empty output as expected?

I plugged the USB Wi_fi device into the back USB port and it outputted the following:
root@tiviaraplus:~# dmesg (checking that dmesg -c cleared the list)
root@tiviaraplus:~# dmesg (after plugging the adapter in the rear USB port)
[161358.628000] usb 3-1: new high-speed USB device number 8 using ehci-brcm
[161358.876000] usb 3-1: reset high-speed USB device number 8 using ehci-brcm
[161359.007000] ieee80211 phy7: rt2x00_set_rt: Info - RT chipset 5390, rev 0502 detected
[161359.037000] ieee80211 phy7: rt2x00_set_rf: Info - RF chipset 5370 detected
[161359.039000] ieee80211 phy7: Selected rate control algorithm 'minstrel_ht'
root@tiviaraplus:~#

After looking at that output, I'm as smart now as I ever was

greasepalm · 16-01-2021 3:02pm

2 chip sets are detected go look in Drivers to see if those numbers are listed?

Dont think i see any of those chipsets on my h7s plugins and it might not be supported?

sqsqswqdwdwq · 16-01-2021 3:02pm

Plugged the WiFi into the Laptop and W10 says it's a RaLink adapter....... I then went into plugins (Tiviar box) - downloaded a RaLink driver, and now trying to find out how I can configure the adapter with the right Router password ......

NewClareman · 16-01-2021 3:15pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Plugged the WiFi into the Laptop and W10 says it's a RaLink adapter....... I then went into plugins (Tiviar box) - downloaded a RaLink driver, and now trying to find out how I can configure the adapter with the right Router password ......

It's under System - Setup - Device Setup. If I remember correctly you'll get an option to select/configure WiFi, if the driver is correct. You will need to do a full restart of the box, not just the GUI, for the driver to install.

Just to let you know that WiFi dongles give problems on this box, particularly for streaming. They tend to lock up, requiring a device restart.

greasepalm · 16-01-2021 3:15pm

I wont comment as windows and linux may differ as unsure it can?

sqsqswqdwdwq · 16-01-2021 3:24pm

EUREKA!! Working like a charm...... I know this is peanuts to all of you, but a great help forum for bo-zos like me .... Many thanks - fair play!

sqsqswqdwdwq · 16-01-2021 9:18pm

See attached pic.
I am trying to play movies or Recorded TV Programs on a bedroom TV (fed from an Android box), from my Tiviar box in my sitting room. What miracle, app(s) or settings do I need to load or create for that to happen? Thx!

Gooey Looey · 16-01-2021 9:22pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

See attached pic.
I am trying to play movies or Recorded TV Programs on a bedroom TV (fed from an Android box), from my Tiviar box in my sitting room. What miracle, app(s) or settings do I need to load or create for that to happen? Thx!

Get the Dream EPG app for Android, you'll have to pay for it to use all the bouquets but it's worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cyberdream.dreamepg.free

sqsqswqdwdwq · 17-01-2021 1:24am

NewClareman wrote: »

It's under System - Setup - Device Setup. If I remember correctly you'll get an option to select/configure WiFi, if the driver is correct. You will need to do a full restart of the box, not just the GUI, for the driver to install.

Just to let you know that WiFi dongles give problems on this box, particularly for streaming. They tend to lock up, requiring a device restart.

Right on the button ..... I thought the dongle was working fine this eve, until I tried to connect the Dream EPG from the other room. I couldn't get it to connect to the Tiviar, so I connected an Ethernet cable, and then worked fine.

Wasted too many hours trying to get the dongle going .... never done learning!

greasepalm · 17-01-2021 1:35am

Hard wired is always better.

sqsqswqdwdwq · 17-01-2021 12:57pm

greasepalm wrote: »

Hard wired is always better.

So if I wanted to remotely stream a live program or recording from my Tiviar to say my Android phone, do I ftp from my phone into the box?
Btw- I have a static IP address on my router because I have CCTV cameras that I can view remotely from my phone using an app called vMEyePro.

Gerry Wicklow · 17-01-2021 1:06pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

So if I wanted to remotely stream a live program or recording from my Tiviar to say my Android phone, do I ftp from my phone into the box?
Btw- I have a static IP address on my router because I have CCTV cameras that I can view remotely from my phone using an app called vMEyePro.

The easiest way to access any function, stream live or recordings, set timers etc etc is using the WEBIF function. Simply enter the box network address 192.168.xxx.xxx into any device with a web browser on your home network.

sqsqswqdwdwq · 17-01-2021 1:46pm

Gerry Wicklow wrote: »

The easiest way to access any function, stream live or recordings, set timers etc etc is using the WEBIF function. Simply enter the box network address 192.168.xxx.xxx into any device with a web browser on your home network.

Thanks ..... WEBIF works grand inside the house from my browser. And I've already got Dream EPG app going grand on my phone too from inside the house.... but if I'm away from the house, I won't have access to the 192.168.xxx.xxx address - right?.

I know my static IP address from outside the house is 83.xx.xxx.xxx.

Given that, is there an app or a setup that I can use to access my Tiviar box from my Android phone when I'm way away from my home network?

Gooey Looey · 17-01-2021 1:58pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Thanks ..... WEBIF works grand inside the house from my browser. And I've already got Dream EPG app going grand on my phone too from inside the house.... but if I'm away from the house, I won't have access to the 192.168.xxx.xxx address - right?.

I know my static IP address from outside the house is 83.xx.xxx.xxx.

Given that, is there an app or a setup that I can use to access my Tiviar box from my Android phone when I'm way away from my home network?

You need to portforward the port on your router to the local up of the Tiviar. You will then connect using your public IP

greasepalm · 17-01-2021 2:07pm

Be warned outside hacking could happen on an open network.

sqsqswqdwdwq · 17-01-2021 2:31pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You need to portforward the port on your router to the local up of the Tiviar. You will then connect using your public IP

Thx! ....Yea, I managed to do port forwarding to look at my CCTV DVR.

Few questions re viewing tru the public IP after port forwarding:

1-What port should I open in the router to allow access to the Tiviar?

2- Do I use the phone or other browser to view the live or recordings on my Tiviar?

3- Do you know of any Android app available for my phone to do the same thing?

4-Maybe I can change the IP on my dream EPG app to view my Tiviar???

Gooey Looey · 17-01-2021 8:01pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Thx! ....Yea, I managed to do port forwarding to look at my CCTV DVR.

Few questions re viewing tru the public IP after port forwarding:

1-What port should I open in the router to allow access to the Tiviar?

2- Do I use the phone or other browser to view the live or recordings on my Tiviar?

3- Do you know of any Android app available for my phone to do the same thing?

4-Maybe I can change the IP on my dream EPG app to view my Tiviar???

You can use dream EPG outside your home. I have it on my phone (to schedule recordings out and about) and tablet (to view in hotels while working away). You can set the openwebif plugin to whatever port you want. I would use 80 for http inside your home and something like 8443 for Https outside (you're most likely already using port 443 for CCTV)

greasepalm · 17-01-2021 8:11pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You can use dream EPG outside your home. I have it on my phone (to schedule recordings out and about) and tablet (to view in hotels while working away). You can set the openwebif plugin to whatever port you want. I would use 80 for http inside your home and something like 8443 for Https outside (you're most likely already using port 443 for CCTV)

DAM cheek no more than 5km due to lockdown:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D:D

Gooey Looey · 17-01-2021 8:12pm

greasepalm wrote: »

DAM cheek no more than 5km due to lockdown:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D:D

I stay away for work sometimes, it's easier than a 3 hour each way journey to eat dinner and return again the next morning. My work is classed as essential services, the HSE is a client

sqsqswqdwdwq · 17-01-2021 10:49pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You can use dream EPG outside your home. I have it on my phone (to schedule recordings out and about) and tablet (to view in hotels while working away). You can set the openwebif plugin to whatever port you want. I would use 80 for http inside your home and something like 8443 for Https outside (you're most likely already using port 443 for CCTV)

Thanks ...... I'm struggling at trying to get my Technicolor TG588v router to open port 8443. See attached pic that shows its port forwarding screen.

The first 2 rows shows my CCTV DVR port fwd settings; it works fine from my phone, inside and outside the house

For my Tiviar box, I added a "new port mapping" and I choose the Name "Https Server" from a dropdown menu, TCP from the dropdown shown, and set the 8443 port and IP LAN address as shown (192.168.1.192).

But when I use the CanYouSeeMe.org open port check tool, it returns an error of "I could not see your service on 83.xx.xxx.xxx on port (8443)

Also, the attached "Error2.jpg" is a dream EPG phone screen-shot of when I try to connect to the external IP address.

Btw - I tried the same settings for Port 843, but same result. So I'm schtuck!

Gooey Looey · 17-01-2021 10:51pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Thanks ...... I'm struggling at trying to get my Technicolor TG588v router to open port 8443. See attached pic that shows its port forwarding screen.

The first 2 rows shows my CCTV DVR port fwd settings; it works fine from my phone, inside and outside the house

For my Tiviar box, I added a "new port mapping" and I choose the Name "Https Server" from a dropdown menu, TCP from the dropdown shown, and set the 8443 port and IP LAN address as shown (192.168.1.192).

But when I use the CanYouSeeMe.org open port check tool, it returns an error of "I could not see your service on 83.xx.xxx.xxx on port (8443)

Also, the attached "Error2.jpg" is a dream EPG phone screen-shot of when I try to connect to the external IP address.

Btw - I tried the same settings for Port 843, but same result. So I'm schtuck!

Did you set openwebif to listen on that port?

sqsqswqdwdwq · 18-01-2021 12:00am

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Did you set openwebif to listen on that port?

Of course not ... that'd be smart! Apologies!

So I went in to the OpenWebif config on the Tiviar, and I have:
HTTP port was already set to 00080
Enable HTTP Authentication - no
Enable HTTPS - yes
HTTPS port - 004443 (I assume that's the same as 443?)
Enable HTTPS Authentication - no
Require client cert for HTTPS - no
Without auth only local access is allowed! (does that mean no access from outside?)
Enable access from VPNs - no

So I'm getting further with my phone as a result of changing some of the above settings:

Phone Settings:
Profile Type - External Access/ Transcoding
Connection: Receiver 83.xx.xxx.xxx Port 443
Use https: - checked
Use Login; - checked
User: Root
Password 1234 (I set that too in the Tiviar Network settings)

Next Screen:
FTP Connection
USE FTP FOR ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Not checked
Receiver: 83.xx.xxx/xxx Port 21 (all grayedout)
USER and Password (as above)

Next Screen:
Streaming
Disable for this Profile - unchecked
Receiver- 83.xx.xxx.xxx
Port (Service) - 8001
Port (Movies) 443
Streaming Application
Ask Every Time
Use Login (Stream) - Checked
User and Password - as above)
Use HTTPS for Movies - Checked
Enable Transcoding - unchecked

When I hit next screen arrow, it returns an error:
"Could not connect to the provided streaming host and port (if you connect from outside your network; open the firewall to 83.xx.xxx.xxx:8001) Do you want to continue anyway - yes/no
If I select "yes", the next screen just gives me the settings where I can edit/add/delete a profile etc.

So I think I'm almost there, but no cigar yet.

sqsqswqdwdwq · 18-01-2021 12:19am

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Of course not ... that'd be smart! Apologies!

So I went in to the OpenWebif config on the Tiviar, and I have:
HTTP port was already set to 00080
Enable HTTP Authentication - no
Enable HTTPS - yes
HTTPS port - 004443 (I assume that's the same as 443?)
Enable HTTPS Authentication - no
Require client cert for HTTPS - no
Without auth only local access is allowed! (does that mean no access from outside?)
Enable access from VPNs - no

So I'm getting further with my phone as a result of changing some of the above settings:

Phone Settings:
Profile Type - External Access/ Transcoding
Connection: Receiver 83.xx.xxx.xxx Port 443
Use https: - checked
Use Login; - checked
User: Root
Password 1234 (I set that too in the Tiviar Network settings)

Next Screen:
FTP Connection
USE FTP FOR ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Not checked
Receiver: 83.xx.xxx/xxx Port 21 (all grayedout)
USER and Password (as above)

Next Screen:
Streaming
Disable for this Profile - unchecked
Receiver- 83.xx.xxx.xxx
Port (Service) - 8001
Port (Movies) 443
Streaming Application
Ask Every Time
Use Login (Stream) - Checked
User and Password - as above)
Use HTTPS for Movies - Checked
Enable Transcoding - unchecked

When I hit next screen arrow, it returns an error:
"Could not connect to the provided streaming host and port (if you connect from outside your network; open the firewall to 83.xx.xxx.xxx:8001) Do you want to continue anyway - yes/no
If I select "yes", the next screen just gives me the settings where I can edit/add/delete a profile etc.

So I think I'm almost there, but no cigar yet.

Update: I changed the Port (Service) - 8001 number from 8001 to 443 and it doesn't give me the error. I can see the channels within the bouquets but it looks like I get a blank picture when I try to stream - the apps that it gives me for streaming are
Video Player
Play on Receiver
Photos
Perfect Player

The phone does stream from within the house when I use the Photos app

Gooey Looey · 18-01-2021 12:31am

Go back the way it was. Port forward 8001 also. I said use port 8443 as I expected your CCTV to be using 443. It doesn't matter which, just make the rule suit the plug-in settings

Gerry Wicklow · 18-01-2021 12:31am

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

.......
User: Root
Password 1234
.......

I sincerely hope these are only for testing. As greasepalm warned above, there are active servers constantly searching for access to TV boxes just like yours both to pirate your stream or as back doors into your home network. Be very careful with your security.

greasepalm · 18-01-2021 12:33am

SSSSHush ready to hack him once he says yippee i am in,will send him over a few messages to his box:eek::eek::eek::eek::D:D:D

sqsqswqdwdwq · 18-01-2021 12:46am

Gerry Wicklow wrote: »

I sincerely hope these are only for testing. As greasepalm warned above, there are active servers constantly searching for access to TV boxes just like yours both to pirate your stream or as back doors into your home network. Be very careful with your security.

Thanks Gerry - so how does one prevent that type of thing, but still allow me to stream from the box?

greasepalm · 18-01-2021 12:50am

As never used it but thinking good strong passwords and not simple ones.

Gooey Looey · 18-01-2021 12:50am

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Thanks Gerry - so how does one prevent that type of thing, but still allow me to stream from the box?

Change the password, you can remote into the box using SSH and use the passwd command

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/passwd-command-in-linux-with-examples/

sqsqswqdwdwq · 18-01-2021 1:19pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Go back the way it was. Port forward 8001 also. I said use port 8443 as I expected your CCTV to be using 443. It doesn't matter which, just make the rule suit the plug-in settings

Since the CCTV is NOT using port 443, I left the settings at:
HTTP port set to 00080
Enable HTTP Authentication - no
Enable HTTPS - yes
HTTPS port - 00443 (I assume that's the same as 443?)
Enable HTTPS Authentication - no
Require client cert for HTTPS - no
Without auth only local access is allowed!
Enable access from VPNs - no

First, with the phone's WiFi switched on, the phone's app (dream EPG Pro) seems to be fully functional from inside the house (Stream, Timers, Movies, etc)

With the Phone's WiFi switched off , I used an "External" profile on phone's app
I sent a text message from my phone to the box, and it appeared on the TV.
I scheduled a Timed event on my phone's dreamEPG app and it appeared in the Tiviar's EPG
I have external visibility to do "all" Tiviar functions from the phone app, so there's a connection at least to do those things
The phone will externally stream an .mp4 video from the \hdd\movie folder. BUT, the phone will not externally stream live TV from the box.
It returns an error "Can't play this link"

Gooey Looey · 18-01-2021 1:52pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

Since the CCTV is NOT using port 443, I left the settings at:
HTTP port set to 00080
Enable HTTP Authentication - no
Enable HTTPS - yes
HTTPS port - 00443 (I assume that's the same as 443?)
Enable HTTPS Authentication - no
Require client cert for HTTPS - no
Without auth only local access is allowed!
Enable access from VPNs - no

First, with the phone's WiFi switched on, the phone's app (dream EPG Pro) seems to be fully functional from inside the house (Stream, Timers, Movies, etc)

With the Phone's WiFi switched off , I used an "External" profile on phone's app
I sent a text message from my phone to the box, and it appeared on the TV.
I scheduled a Timed event on my phone's dreamEPG app and it appeared in the Tiviar's EPG
I have external visibility to do "all" Tiviar functions from the phone app, so there's a connection at least to do those things
The phone will externally stream an .mp4 video from the \hdd\movie folder. BUT, the phone will not externally stream live TV from the box.
It returns an error "Can't play this link"

You need to enable Https authentication port 443 and change the password from default otherwise you will have a lot of random requests from the internet

sqsqswqdwdwq · 18-01-2021 9:07pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

You need to enable Https authentication port 443 and change the password from default otherwise you will have a lot of random requests from the internet

The box password has been changed to a non-friendly one.

When I enable HTTPS Authentication (yes) in the box, the phone app profile goes offline so it can't see the box.

When I disable it (no), the phone app profile immediately goes back online.

So when I'm away from the house, I can't stream live channels from the box, but I can stream an .mp4 file from the box's /media/hdd/movie folder. Does that make sense?

Note - In the "Streaming" settings of the dream EPG phone app, the "Port (Service)" setting is set to 443, and the "Port (Movies)" setting is also set to 443. I assume that's not a port conflict?

Gooey Looey · 18-01-2021 9:30pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

The box password has been changed to a non-friendly one.

When I enable HTTPS Authentication (yes) in the box, the phone app profile goes offline so it can't see the box.

When I disable it (no), the phone app profile immediately goes back online.

So when I'm away from the house, I can't stream live channels from the box, but I can stream an .mp4 file from the box's /media/hdd/movie folder. Does that make sense?

Note - In the "Streaming" settings of the dream EPG phone app, the "Port (Service)" setting is set to 443, and the "Port (Movies)" setting is also set to 443. I assume that's not a port conflict?

You need to set the dream EPG app to use this authentication, you'll have an option to use login under Https in the settings. You can also setup the app with 2 profiles, a LAN (without authentication) and a Wan profile (with authentication) and the app will pick depending on whether home WiFi is connected (automatic profile change). If you setup the FTP details you can get picons from the box if your image has them!

Gooey Looey · 19-01-2021 4:34pm

You do not need to enable authentication (login) for port 80 (http) as you are secure on your own lan. You must definitely need to enable authentication for port 443 (https) facing the internet as this is wide open to every spam bot in the world to hack your home network once they see your box listening on port 443!

We're pulling this thread way off topic. Pm me!

sqsqswqdwdwq · 24-01-2021 11:58am

I tried to look for the Xtream Editor plugin from the available downloadable plugin list on my Tiviar, but didn't find it. I found the .ipk on another site, downloaded and installed it in an attempt to include my IPTV stations, but the plugin doesn't seem to appear in the box's overall plugin list. I am wondering if it's suitable for the Tiviar or what's going on?

JonnyM · 24-01-2021 2:03pm

Whats the quickest way to delete programmes from my timeshift folder?

I had been recording without knowing I was, folder is full of programmes stored in it.

Thanks

Edit: Job done. :-)

NewClareman · 24-01-2021 7:11pm

sqsqswqdwdwq wrote: »

I tried to look for the Xtream Editor plugin from the available downloadable plugin list on my Tiviar, but didn't find it. I found the .ipk on another site, downloaded and installed it in an attempt to include my IPTV stations, but the plugin doesn't seem to appear in the box's overall plugin list. I am wondering if it's suitable for the Tiviar or what's going on?

Could you post that request on the main Tiviar thread, please. This plugin is not something I'm interestedly in supporting, as part of this build. Also, be aware that only legitimate IPTV feeds are supported on Boards. These are becoming few and far between.

kevinmcm · 27-01-2021 12:56pm

Hi all, I am sure this has been answered at some stage on this thread but I cant dig through all 83 pages to find it

Basically I have flashed newclaremans latest build and its a wonderful thing, but my question is if I make some changes to the bouquets i.e. move channels or add channels to some of the bouquets when a new scan happens it seems to revert back to the original bouquets again thus I lose my changes.

What setting can I change so it will keep my changes to bouquets after a scan?

swoofer · 27-01-2021 1:19pm

Look at configure and for schedule scan say no, also look at keep all non-abm bouquets ie yours and say yes.

There is very little need to have abm run daily as we no longer use sky channels. In fact I only run ABM once , ie for a new install.

If a channel changes frequency I just run signal finder and then add to bouquet.

Give it a go.

NewClareman · 27-01-2021 7:36pm

kevinmcm wrote: »

Basically I have flashed newclaremans latest build and its a wonderful thing..

Thank you, but all the credit goes to the guys who build the software and make it available for free.

kevinmcm wrote: »

my question is if I make some changes to the bouquets i.e. move channels or add channels to some of the bouquets when a new scan happens it seems to revert back to the original bouquets again thus I lose my changes.

What setting can I change so it will keep my changes to bouquets after a scan?

My first suggestion would be to consider whether you really need to make manual changes to every bouquet. You can select any mix of Freesat and Sky Bouquets you want, and have them automatically updated. Don't underestimate the benefit of this.
I tried the manual approach at first, including inserting the appropriate Saorview channels into each bouquet - e.g. RTÉ news under news's, the +1's into that group, etc. Over time it became tedious keeping everything up to date. Instead I changed to a Favourites list, that can be edited directly from the remote. That list is not changed automatically.

You have two options if you want customised bouquets, while keeping automated updates:

1. The easy way is to create bouquets with new names and set ABM to ignore these, when updating.

2. The recommended way is to use a CustoMix file. This has the advantage that frequency changes are still catered for. If you search this thread for custom mix you'll find the details on how to do this.

swoofer wrote: »

Look at configure and for schedule scan say no, also look at keep all non-abm bouquets ie yours and say yes.

There is very little need to have abm run daily as we no longer use sky channels. In fact I only run ABM once , ie for a new install.

If a channel changes frequency I just run signal finder and then add to bouquet.

Give it a go.

Most family users appreciate a box that requires no manual interventions, let alone having to check changing frequencies or running signal finder. That approach is strictly for enthusiasts, and is best left to the main Tiviar thread.

NewClareman · 28-01-2021 11:52pm

For smart home enthusiasts I have just found out that the Tiviar has some limited integration with Home Assistant, might be of interest to someone.

What is working:

Power status and power control: on, off, standby.
Loads all sources from first bouquet.
Loads all sources from specific bouquet.
Information about current channel program (EPG).
Volume regulation (mute, set, step)
Change channel (Selecting from source list or via Right/Left - from remote controller)
Change channel (using channel number)
Current channel and current event
Picon from current channel (default)
Screenshot from current channel
Supports authentication and multiple receivers
Sending notifications to the box (timeout and type of message can be selected) from picon)

I've only started looking at this, but it potentially allows voice control...

kevinmcm · 30-01-2021 2:00am

NewClareman wrote: »

Thank you, but all the credit goes to the guys who build the software and make it available for free.

My first suggestion would be to consider whether you really need to make manual changes to every bouquet. You can select any mix of Freesat and Sky Bouquets you want, and have them automatically updated. Don't underestimate the benefit of this.
I tried the manual approach at first, including inserting the appropriate Saorview channels into each bouquet - e.g. RTÉ news under news's, the +1's into that group, etc. Over time it became tedious keeping everything up to date. Instead I changed to a Favourites list, that can be edited directly from the remote. That list is not changed automatically.

You have two options if you want customised bouquets, while keeping automated updates:

1. The easy way is to create bouquets with new names and set ABM to ignore these, when updating.

2. The recommended way is to use a CustoMix file. This has the advantage that frequency changes are still catered for. If you search this thread for custom mix you'll find the details on how to do this.

Most family users appreciate a box that requires no manual interventions, let alone having to check changing frequencies or running signal finder. That approach is strictly for enthusiasts, and is best left to the main Tiviar thread.

Thanks newclareman, I am going to look into creating a custom mix when I get a chance this weekend!

NewClareman · 30-01-2021 2:01pm

kevinmcm wrote: »

Thanks newclareman, I am going to look into creating a custom mix when I get a chance this weekend!

There's a text file on the Tiviar, at /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/SystemPlugins/AutoBouquetsMaker/custom, that explains everything. The box should be visible under network and that directory can then be accessed directly from windows explorer.

Just a couple of suggestions:

1. Make one sample change, first, viewing your file in Google Chrome to make sure it is valid. Even small errors, not picked up by Chrome, can sometimes cause the file to be ignored.

2. Minimise the changes that you are making to the bouquets and pick your target slots carefully. The custom mix file allows you to insert channels, into specific slots, replacing any existing channel in that slot. You can easily lose a channel you want, even if the slot was free when you first made the custom mix file.

rizzo 1976 · 28-02-2021 1:52pm

Hi.

I'm looking for some help and advice.

I have a tiviar alpha plus box recently bought running OpenATV on it.

Can you tell me how you consolidate the Saorview and FreeView into one EPG so I can view and record all from one EPG I stead of having to switch back and forth.

I'm looking to install the SlyK skin which I did with Filezilla but my box just froze and I had to reflash. No all my channels are all over the place, not in order etc and it's a bit of a nightmare.

Does anyone have an image I can flash or backup so it's all up and running with a good EPG and picons etc? Really appreciate the help. Thanks.

swoofer · 28-02-2021 2:51pm

I am not been smart but this is the claremans image thread and if you look at the front you will find all the answers, use this image and you will be fine.

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