Locast.org support

[mvallevand]

You are right I never updated the version with that fix.  Thanks here is the new version.

No need to change the python files anymore but users with a non default configuration will need to enter their web password if it isn't the default during install.  The port and web username are read from config.xml and saved



Martin

[jcole998]

Thanks, Martin.

Any ideas on the XMLTV/SD guide listing conflict?

[mvallevand]

That NCIS question is just how sub does XMLTV. I don't necessarily like it but significance shows on reruns too based on E01 and doesn't factor in previously shown.

Code:

<programme start="20201216020000 +0000" stop="20201216030000 +0000" channel="19611.locast.org">
    <title>NCIS</title>
    <sub-title>Out of the Darkness</sub-title>
    <desc>Ziva surprises Gibbs with a cryptic warning, prompting him to question why she remained underground for years while being presumed dead by family and friends.</desc>
    <credits>
      <director>Terrence O'Hara</director>
      <actor>Mark Harmon</actor>
      <actor>Sean Murray</actor>
      <actor>Emily Wickersham</actor>
    </credits>
    <date>20190924</date>
    <category>Crime drama</category>
    <category>Action</category>
    <category>Adventure</category>
    <category>Mystery</category>
    <icon src="https://fans.tmsimg.com/assets/p184930_b_v5_cv.jpg"/>
    <episode-num system="xmltv_ns">16.0.</episode-num>
    <episode-num system="dd_progid">EP006819110405</episode-num>
    <previously-shown start="20190924"/>
    <rating system="VCHIP">
      <value>TV14</value>
    </rating>
  </programme>

Martin

[tesla1886]

I have been reading a lot recently about locast.org https://www.locast.org/ which could be a reasonable alternative to using tuners in many places in the US.  They write that they cover 45% of the US market (see list below).  It does appear to be legitimate since they do take several measures to prevent out of market viewing.  Like anything the success of locast.org will depend on users donating but the price seem pretty reasonable.  Of course cable companies may not agree but that is for discussion.  

I have been able to create an extra for NextPVR that hopefully will allow you you to use this service but I am looking for some people to help me test.  Eventually if there is demand I can add XMLTV importing too, just no point in doing this if no one wants it.   For now I expect the EPG will come from

The streams are already h264/aac so they will integrate better with NextPVR web (no transcoding) then traditional tuners and should work on any platform that v5 supports.

The extra is based on two open source project locast2plex and the locast addon for Kodi so in theory anyway it should be working ok. 

If you live in one of these markets and are interested in testing let me know.  You will need to register on locast.org to activate an account. 

• Atlanta
  
• Baltimore
  
• Boston
  
• Chicago
  
• Dallas
  
• Detroit
  
• Denver
  
• Houston
  
• Indianapolis
  
• Los Angeles
  
• Miami
  
• Minneapolis
  
• New York
  
• Philadelphia
  
• Phoenix
  
• Puerto Rico
  
• Rapid City
  
• San Francisco
  
• Seattle
  
• Sioux City
  
• Sioux Falls
  
• Tampa Bay
  
• Washington DC
  
• West Palm Beach
  
• Wilkes Barre-Scranton
  

Martin

I just set up locast on the NextPVR version 5.1.0.201216.

Everything seemed to go ok. As 2leftfeet said it added two devices named exactly like he said. I get the same channels with an OTA antenna as I get with locast.

[mvallevand]

Did you follow the updated instructions here https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.ph...pid=550849 this thread was prerelease.

Martin

[tesla1886]

With locast now shut down and apparently for good what is the "proper' way to remove the add-on?

[mvallevand]

Remove any extra locast.xml files from the user folder. 
Remove scripts/locast
Delete the Extra device with the trash can

I leave it to you to delete recurring recordings, channel icons and python.  On Windows uninstall should do it.

Martin

[tesla1886]

Remove any extra locast.xml files from the user folder. 
Remove scripts/locast
Delete the Extra device with the trash can

I leave it to you to delete recurring recordings, channel icons and python.  On Windows uninstall should do it.

Martin

I am not worried about Python

Thank you.