I found that Google has quite a few articles on choosing the best OTA antenna. Second, check the settings in the Plex app on Roku and make sure the video quality is set to “Original”. To solve these, first make sure your network cables and backbone are solid (probably are if you’re reading this article).
You may run into bandwidth issues on Roku devices.I’m using the HDHomeRun device, but there are others available. Check the Plex site for information regarding compatible TV tuners.If you go with a NAS, see the Plex article about NAS devices and limitations. For the most part, the saying “you get what you pay for” goes. NAS devices can be a little underpowered and may not be able to create smooth playback. Make sure your device is able to handle the transcoding required.When complete you can watch your local TV from any device with the Plex app. You may have to manually specify the IP address of your tuner if it is on a separate subnet. Once there, follow the prompts to add the tuner to your Plex account and scan for the channels in your area. Once everything is hooked up go to your Plex media server and open Options>Live TV and DVR.
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Without a Plex pass you still can take advantage of the Plex Live TV offerings without local channels or DVR and a fairly robust movie library that keeps expanding.
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With Plex Pass you get the option to DVR Live TV channels, a dashboard to monitor your server, intro skipping, full HD movies, and download syncing to devices. Plex seems to be expanding their media offering, keeping in line with their platform. However, if you wait you can get a lifetime pass on sale and never pay a subscription fee. To DVR live TV with Plex you will need a Plex Pass subscription. If you choose to DVR live TV it will record to the device HDD. One other note: make sure the device you choose has a decent amount of free space.
If you don’t, the tuner will not show up in the Plex devices. Of note, make sure if using Synology DSM you go into Video Station, options, and enable the DTV function.
Likewise, make sure you have got your HomeRun tuner plugged in and on your network. See this article for information on a media server setup. On your always-on device make sure the Plex media server is up and running. Third, you will need to have a Plex Pass subscription and a Plex Media Server online. Second, you will need a network TV tuner and OTA antenna. A PC that is always-on is fine, or a NAS will work. First, you will need some sort of always-on device. I say fairly because it is a little bit hefty. Hardware requirements are “fairly” simple.