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I don't think a cable subscriber is the intended customer here. Most of the cable providers encrypt everything now. I think this is more aimed at OTA.
by colek42 9y ago
I don't think a cable subscriber is the intended customer here. Most of the cable providers encrypt everything now. I think this is more aimed at OTA.
- Fogest 9y agoFrom my understanding it can work with cable subscribers using the right box
- jpollock 9y agoIt will work with an HDHomeRun Prime[1], a cableCard tuner[2]. So, as long as your cable company supports cableCard, then you should be able to get it to work. [1] https://www.plex.tv/features/live-tv-dvr/ https://www.plex.tv/features/live-tv-dvr/ [2] https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/ https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/
- keithah 9y agoNot exactly, 'protected' channels are only supported by Windows Media Center, TiVo and SiliconDust's DVR right now. But majority of the channels on cable networks aren't protected, as long as you're not with TWC or Cox anyways..
- wang_li 9y agoComcast in Seattle encrypts all channels on the wire. If you have a cable box then you can get a digital stream via ieee1394/firewire of all non-premium channels. Premium channels you cannot get a digital stream at all.
- TarpitCarnivore 9y agoIt depends if the channels are QAM or full DRM. Plex states in their FAQ the following: > Channels encrypted with DRM of any kind are not currently supported. This likely means any premium channel can't be recorded and according to get channels it goes beyond HBO or Showtime: > As of mid-2015, Verizon FIOS has enabled DRM on FOX affiliate channels like Fox News and Fox Sports.