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Live TV requires the ability to transcode the content, so you need to ensure you run Plex Media Server on a device capable of transcoding.

There are some limitations when watching live TV currently: Related Page: Restrictions on Library Access Limitations Tip!: Remember that the ability to share access to Live TV is available only to members of your Plex Home. They do not get access to DVR scheduling.

Enable the Allow access to Live TV optionĪfter that, the Plex Home member will be able to access Live TV in supported apps.

Go to the Restrictions tab in the sharing window for the Plex Home member.

When creating or editing a sharing invitation:

This is done through the Restrictions tab when sharing with a user. If you run a Plex Home, you can choose to allow members of your Home to also watch Live TV. Similarly on Android TV, you can browse the Program Guide and then Watch from the item preplay screen.Īllowing Plex Home members to watch Live TV During playback, you can hit the button at the bottom right to see other content currently airing, allowing you to quickly switch to it.Hit the Play button to start playing that item live.Choose an item to watch and you’ll see details.Open the Program Guide and you’ll see On Right Now content.The specifics can vary from app to app, but as an example, here’s how it works in iOS:

When browsing the Program Guide in a supported app, if the item is currently airing, then you’ll have the option to Watch in addition to Record. Related Page: Early Access & Beta Releases How to Watch Live TV Related Page: Live TV & DVR (Set Up and Manage) Full Live TV support (including time shifting) requires Plex Media Server v1.16.1 or newer and you must set up the DVR in your server. We’ll continue working to bring support to more apps as we move forward. * Live TV on Chromecast is supported for casting from iOS and the web app in a Chrome browser. Smart TVs (LG 4K/UHD, Samsung 2016+ UHD, VIZIO SmartCast).The following Plex apps currently support watching live TV from your Plex DVR: An active Plex Pass subscription (for recording).Plex DVR configured using a supported tuner and antenna.If you have a Plex DVR set up, not only can you watch it live on supported Plex apps, but you can also (with an active Plex Pass subscription) record content! So, now you can watch live TV on your lunch break, the commute to work, or while lying in bed where you don’t otherwise have a TV. DVR) is a premium feature and requires an active Plex Pass subscription. Tip!: You must have your compatible tuner & antenna connected to your Plex Media Server to be able to tune over-the-air broadcasts.