Factory Reset RBK50 (RBR50 & 2xRBS50 Satellites)

Hello I have had my system up and running for some time without issue, but recently added a Plex Server and HDHomeRun and had a minor issue. I would like to watch Live TV using the guide and Liv...

plemans
Feb 14, 2022
the shield's transcoding capability isn't going to be the greatest. Try turning that off seeing if it helps.

The hardest part about it is you're actually going through 2 systems. The hdhomerun is sending the file to the plex at whatever quality you're using and then the plex is having to turn around and send it to your device.

For example, on my, if I have the live tv running, my server is using about 50mbps download to it (not upstream), its then transcoding the stream to a 15mbps stream which bounces between 2-50mbps (buffering) that it sends to my streaming device.

And thats on a rather stout server. Without knowing how well the shield handles that much bandwidth and if its transcoding or not, it could be why its having issues going through the plex and not using the direct app.

thekritic

Tutor

Feb 13, 2022

Thanks CrimpOn!

I have Plex Server running on all NVidia Shields connected to RBR50 & RBS50s. Each Plex Server uses the same HDHomeRun.

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 13, 2022

(what I love about this forum is the opportunity to learn about things I had no idea existed!)

After checking these web sources, I am convinced that I do not understand enough about this installation to make an intelligent response.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDHomeRun

https://www.silicondust.com

For example, it's not clear (to me) exactly how the various components (HD HomeRun, Plex, NVidia, etc.) are connected.

Are programs watched on televisions? HDMI cables? Smart TV (Android TV for example)?

This is a fascinating discussion. Maybe if you can educate me about what the heck this all is, and specifically what the issue is.....

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Factory Reset RBK50 (RBR50 & 2xRBS50 Satellites)