2012-08-31, 08:59 AM
Here is my scenario. I have a 4 family apt building and considering putting in NPVR for simple local broadcasts. I might add another 4 unit bldg over time which is next door. They could easily have more than 1 tv though per apartment.
1. I would like to control access based on an allowed MAC address from NPVR. They could have more than one MAC per apt. Second choice would be to have a PIN to get access. Same pin per apartment.
2. They can see the guide and make recording choices as well as watch and record programs. They don't see each other's recording choices. An apartment that chooses the same program as another would just have it marked in their guide, not record two versions of course.
3. If they delete, it will be marked for deletion since other families may not have watched the program yet. (Maybe allow undelete if it is still there?)
4. They cannot see what others have recorded unless it is on their recording guide. You might include old program data if it has not yet been deleted off the drive.
5. I would have a scheduled number of days before deletion or an amount of free storage needed before files are deleted.
6. I have not considered it for "LIVE" broadcasts due to the fact that I would need too many tuners, I'm considering the simple HDHOMERUN for the locals. If this is a success, I could add a HDPRIME or something but the idea is to give them basic TV with a guide, HD, inexpensive and an alternative to a dish or cable.
To make a lot of this work, I would prefer to use an NMT like Popbox v8 or something similar. (They even have a WIFI adapter which I would like to test with.) Assuming cheap and easy to set up, includes a remote, works with NEXTPVR. A PC version would be ok, but I won't expect these tenants to own computers which have a video card capable of connecting to the tv for watching. I need it as simple and hands off as possible.
This is sort of like taking the color coded choices per family member and going a step farther. Is it a huge leap, IDK, but I know there is a lot here to consider? May be a better solution than the color option?
Am I asking for a mountain of work? I hope not. It might make more sense in a larger building with 12 or more apartments, but I like the idea and just thought I'd put it out there. I'm sure I'd use it in the home to separate the family members viewings.
Thanks, Jake
1. I would like to control access based on an allowed MAC address from NPVR. They could have more than one MAC per apt. Second choice would be to have a PIN to get access. Same pin per apartment.
2. They can see the guide and make recording choices as well as watch and record programs. They don't see each other's recording choices. An apartment that chooses the same program as another would just have it marked in their guide, not record two versions of course.
3. If they delete, it will be marked for deletion since other families may not have watched the program yet. (Maybe allow undelete if it is still there?)
4. They cannot see what others have recorded unless it is on their recording guide. You might include old program data if it has not yet been deleted off the drive.
5. I would have a scheduled number of days before deletion or an amount of free storage needed before files are deleted.
6. I have not considered it for "LIVE" broadcasts due to the fact that I would need too many tuners, I'm considering the simple HDHOMERUN for the locals. If this is a success, I could add a HDPRIME or something but the idea is to give them basic TV with a guide, HD, inexpensive and an alternative to a dish or cable.
To make a lot of this work, I would prefer to use an NMT like Popbox v8 or something similar. (They even have a WIFI adapter which I would like to test with.) Assuming cheap and easy to set up, includes a remote, works with NEXTPVR. A PC version would be ok, but I won't expect these tenants to own computers which have a video card capable of connecting to the tv for watching. I need it as simple and hands off as possible.
This is sort of like taking the color coded choices per family member and going a step farther. Is it a huge leap, IDK, but I know there is a lot here to consider? May be a better solution than the color option?
Am I asking for a mountain of work? I hope not. It might make more sense in a larger building with 12 or more apartments, but I like the idea and just thought I'd put it out there. I'm sure I'd use it in the home to separate the family members viewings.
Thanks, Jake
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