Front-end software: I’m using my custom HTPCs with a Plex add-on on Kodi software to watch recorded shows in my home.

Media server software: I’m using Plex Media Server to organize TV shows and transcode video streams to other devices.

Commercial remover: I’m using MCEBuddy to remove commercials, rename, and convert TV shows to MP4 format.

TV recorder: According to my tests, NextPVR is solid TV software that has an advanced scheduling system.

Media devices: I’m using my front-end HTPCs and iPad to watch TV.

TV tuner: I’m using a HDHomeRun TV tuner to record TV.

Media server hardware: I’m using my value HTPC (my performance HTPC also works well) as a back-end server for the TV recorder, scheduler, commercial remover, and media server applications.

In order to complete this guide, you will need a TV tuner, a Windows-based computer with the disk space for recordings, and something with a screen for viewing. When using this DVR system, you will not need to plan in advance to ensure your TV shows will be recorded. You can use this DIY DVR system to automatically record only selected TV series, or all content on a channel. I have this DVR system up and running in my home, and I truly believe that this will completely change the way you watch live TV. You will not be able to achieve this with any set-top DVR box. Then this complete DIY guide, which will show you how to set up an automatized and commercial-free TV experience, is exactly what you need. How can I share TV shows across multiple viewing devices? How can I organize and play my TV recordings? What’s the replacement software for Windows Media Center so I can watch and record live TV? In theory MP2 should be better.Learn how to build a DIY Digital Video Recorder (DVR) that can automatically record all of your favorite live TV shows. MP1 runs rock stable for me, but I didn't test MP2 much enough to judge.

Configuration: Advantage MP2 (everything not TV-related can be configured in GUI).

My personal opinion as a currently still MP1 user, but I did test MP2:

So its kind of up to you, what is most important for you. The others ones who swear MP2 is already a fine piece of software and running in productive systems without any problems. The users here kind of split into two partys: the ones that are convinced that MP1 is currently the best solution that fits all their needs. MP2 no stable/final version yet, modern architecture, blazing fast. Shortest available summary: MP1 stable, feature rich, maaaany plugins, but quite old architecture.

There are a few hints and many links for you to read.

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