This is a comparison of digital video recorder (DVR), also known as personal video recorder (PVR), software packages. Note: this is may be considered a comparison of DVB software, not all listed packages have recording capabilities.

1. Free Linux Dvr Software
2. Linux Tv Dvr Software
3. Free Dvr Software Linux
4. Free Linux Dvr Surveillance Software
5. Linux Nvr Software

General information[edit]

Basic general information for popular DVR software packages - not all actually record.

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• Jul 30, 2019  The Linux DVR includes binaries for ARM, x86, and x86-64. We do not recommend any Pi before the 4 as a DVR platform due to the use of a shared USB 2 bus for both ethernet and the drive, and the mediocre USB performance in general. They're fine as clients, but if you get more than 2, maybe 3, channels going as a DVR, you will probably run into.
• In the wiki, you will also find a list of full-blown linux distributions that come pre-installed with MythTV, along with howtos for getting MythTV running on most other major linux distributions (as well as FreeBSD). There are also pre-built versions of MythTV for.
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• The software is compatible with Linux, MAC and Windows. The program also works on Android and iOS devices. One of the leading digital surveillance system international DVR software, Freedom VMS provides full support for current CCTV technologies including Hdcctv v2, HD-SDI, HD-IP, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, SD CCTV and more.

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^ Emby Server is available for free under GPL which provides web access to the library. Client software is generally free when connected to an Emby Premiere-licensed server. Premiere license costs $4.99/month, $49.99/year, or $99.99 for lifetime.^[9] Some client applications, like Emby on the Windows Store cost $4.99.^[10]
^ Porting MythTV to Windows is under development.[6]
^ There is also a Windows Home Server Edition
^ Manage and schedule recordings

Features[edit]

Information about what common and prominent DVR features are implemented natively (without third-party add-ons unless stated otherwise):

1. ^A system similar to TiVo's which enables the DVR/PVR application to record programs based on past viewing habits and interests.
2. ^To take advantage of operating system power management with Beyond TV, the main user interface must be closed.
3. ^ ^abcdSupports over-the-air EPG when using cards/boxes which support this functionality, and in areas where such a service is available. For example, over-the-air 7-day programme data is available in the UK for DVB-T services (Freeview, TopUp TV etc; DVB-T2 listings for Freeview HD are encrypted) and Freesat (DVB-S/S2).^{[f 8]}
4. ^Elgato's contract with TitanTV for the US market expired in 2010. When it expired, TV Guide became the sole EPG provider for EyeTV in the United States. There, one year of TV Guide EPG service costs $19.95.^[11][12]
5. ^Support is limited to content broadcast as 'copy freely' (DRM Free)
6. ^Natively supports broadcast EPG. Able to use alternative EPG, like XMLTV and Schedules Direct in countries that don't provide a decent broadcast EPG.
7. ^Support is limited to content broadcast as 'copy freely' (DRM Free)
8. ^Unlike the UK DVB-T EPG, the Freesat EPG uses its own channel and thus must be specifically set up in order to be used. Consequently support for DVB EPG may be insufficient to access it.
9. ^Supports XMLTV programme data which is provided by various sources for various costs depending on territory. For example, the (supported) 14-day Radio Times feed for the UK is free of charge.
10. ^Version 1.5.0 or higher required - only 'Copy Freely' support - No Encrypted 'Copy Once' support^[13]
11. ^ ^abvia aMPdroid app; requires WifiRemote and MpExtended plugins^[14]
12. ^Subscription-free EPG is available in areas where program listings data is freely available without violating copyright laws or data owners' Terms of Service. In North America, Schedules Direct provides legally-licensed EPG data for a nominal fee of $25 per year.^[15]
13. ^Support is limited to content broadcast as 'copy freely' (DRM Free)
14. ^Supports hardware-based CAMs supported by LinuxTV framework.
15. ^External third-party plug-in required, e.g. 'tvwish', 'MythMiner'; not supported.
16. ^Supports any tuner card supported by LinuxTV framework.
17. ^ ^abThe official MythTV plugin MythWeb allows users to browse the programme guide, schedule recordings, manage media and playback video via a Flash-based player, which works on Android phones and tablets.^[16]
18. ^Support is limited to content broadcast as 'copy freely' (DRM Free) - Smartphone and tablet control of the full range of Windows Media Center features is possible on iOS and Android.^[17]
19. ^Supported by 3rd party plugins: ComSkip and ShowAnalyzer
20. ^Windows Media Center supports two NTSC (Analog) tuners and two ATSC (Digital) tuners out of the box. Using additional tuners requires registry modifications. Windows 7 Media Center supports up to 4 tuners of each type out of the box, DVB-T, DVB-S, NTSC/PAL.
21. ^Windows Media Center supports CableCard when used on CableLabs certified OEM Hardware.^[18] Windows 7 Media Center supports CableCard on any hardware that passes the Digital Cable Advisor tool in MCE.^[19]
22. ^Requires an external plug-in such as 'DVRMSToolbox', 'Lifextender' or 'MCEBuddy'; not supported by Microsoft.
23. ^Vista Media Center can do partial intelligent recordings based on keywords, actor(s) name(s), or genre.
24. ^DVB-C is achievable using certain cards that are detected as DVB-T tuners. And also using addons such as DVBLink

Video format support[edit]

Free Linux Dvr Software

Information about what video codecs are implemented natively (without third-party add-ons) in the PVRs.

1. ^ ^abcdefPossible with third-party software.
2. ^ ^abcWindows 7 only

Information about what video codecs are implemented natively (without third-party add-ons) in the PVRs.

Network support[edit]

Each features is in context of computer-to-computer interaction.All features must be available after the default install otherwise the feature needs a footnote.

¹ Yes with registry change
² Yes with retail third-party plugin
³ Yes with free supported third-party plugin
⁴ Yes with free unsupported third-party plugin
⁵ Yes with free third-party software Web Guide 4
⁶ Yes with add-on software called DVBLink Server
⁷ Yes with using symlinks, or just adding folders in settings

TV tuner hardware[edit]

Linux Tv Dvr Software

TV gateway network tuner TV servers
DVRs require TV tuner cards to receive signals. Many DVRs, as seen above, can use multiple tuners.

HdHomerun has CableCARD Models (HDHomeRun Prime) and OTA Models (HDHomeRun Connect) that are networked TV Tuners

See also[edit]

Free Dvr Software Linux

• Home theater PC (HTPC)

Free Linux Dvr Surveillance Software

Notes[edit]

1. ^'Introducing the new Live TV for Emby (and a new Emby Server beta) - Emby'. emby.media. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
2. ^http://www.jriver.com/index.html
3. ^'Kodi 17.0 - Krypton'.
4. ^ ^ab'MEDIAPORTAL - Download MediaPortal for free!'. Team MediaPortal. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
5. ^http://www.nextpvr.com
6. ^'SageTV is Open Source!!! - SageTV Community'. forums.sagetv.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
7. ^'Windows 8 and 8.1 Pro Pack and Media Pack are no longer available to buy'. support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
8. ^Allan, Patrick. 'Get Windows Media Center Running on Windows 10 in a Few Easy Steps'. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
9. ^'Emby Premiere - Emby'. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
10. ^'Emby Windows App'. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
11. ^'Why is there a fee for the EyeTV Program Guide?'.
12. ^'How do I use TV Guide with EyeTV?'.
13. ^'Support for CableCard Tuners'.
14. ^'aMPdroid - Android Apps on Google Play'. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
15. ^'Schedules Direct'. mythtv.org.
16. ^'MythDroid'. code.google.com.
17. ^'LimitlessLED: 2.4Ghz Wireless Remote Light Bulbs for iPhone and Android'.
18. ^'CableCARD certification rules out home-built Windows MCE boxes, possibly other DIY solutions'.
19. ^'The Cable Chronicles: Win7 Digital Cable Advisor Released'.

Linux Nvr Software

External links[edit]

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