# Recording Devices / Platform Support **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/9.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Recording Devices / Platform Support category](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/about-the-recording-devices-platform-support-category/33)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0
Have a question related to a device or platform? Search here or post a topic under the appropriate category (WMC, HDHomeRun, Plex, TiVO, SageTV, nPVR, PlayLater ...) --- ## [How to restore thumbnails on video files after commercial removal](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-restore-thumbnails-on-video-files-after-commercial-removal/5952)
**Author:** [@deyoung6969](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/deyoung6969)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-restore-thumbnails-on-video-files-after-commercial-removal/5952 "2026-07-25T23:49:13Z")
When I run my video files (from PlayOn) thru MCEBuddy2x and remove commercials, the finished file does not have a video thumbnail. It has a picture of a poster for the series, not the original thumbnail on the original v… --- ## [Anybody know how to remove ads from Tubi using Comskip?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/anybody-know-how-to-remove-ads-from-tubi-using-comskip/5773)
**Author:** [@nikito77](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/nikito77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/anybody-know-how-to-remove-ads-from-tubi-using-comskip/5773 "2025-08-22T16:23:18Z")
I can’t seemt to figure out how to remove ads from Tubi. Tried messing with ComSkip INI files but still no go. Anybody got this figured out? Thanks! --- ## [Plex not seeing converted files in library](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-not-seeing-converted-files-in-library/5462)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Thomas](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Richard_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-not-seeing-converted-files-in-library/5462 "2024-05-23T04:58:37Z")
Old Lifetime subscriber using 2.5.8 Beta 4/14/23 I noticed the TV Series “The Cleaning Lady” recorded by PLEX with HDhomerun Comcast the episodes are recorded and the commercials removal is fine with MCE. Problem PLEX sh… --- ## [Enabling Metadata to work with MCEBuddy on Channels DVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009 "2017-11-26T00:20:02Z")
Run this command: Invoke-WebRequest -Method put http://127.0.0.1:8089/dvr/hacks/mcebuddy Replace the IP address above with the IP address of your server. --- ## [How to setup MCEBuddy with ChannelsDVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-setup-mcebuddy-with-channelsdvr/5163 "2023-10-15T12:52:35Z")
Originally by @BJ\_Safdie I looked around for a “Dummies” guide to setting up MCEBuddy for my Channels DVR. I found some posts with general advice, but nothing as detailed as I wanted. After experimenting, I got MCEBu… --- ## [Playon TV watermark removal setting](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/playon-tv-watermark-removal-setting/5145)
**Author:** [@DaronHarmon](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/DaronHarmon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/playon-tv-watermark-removal-setting/5145 "2023-10-03T15:50:11Z")
Hello can someone please provide me with the recommended setting or a “How to Guide” on removing the first and last 5 seconds of a Playon tv recording? I have a large selection of recorded episodes that all have a very a… --- ## [Working backwards question?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/working-backwards-question/5090)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Thomas](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Richard_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/working-backwards-question/5090 "2023-08-22T15:42:27Z")
I use MCEbuddy and just getting started With another PC running Windows 11 Pro for PLEX which I purchased Nvidia Quadro P2200 for Transcoding Question PLEX has Commercial remover what I see is a File hog taking up to muc… --- ## [KMTTG Tivo transfers not pulling metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/kmttg-tivo-transfers-not-pulling-metadata/4989)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/kmttg-tivo-transfers-not-pulling-metadata/4989 "2023-04-01T17:33:43Z")
I use KMTTG to transfer recordings from my Tivo and process them with MCEBuddy. I have profile selections (e.g. encoding quality) based on what channel (call sign) the recording came from, e.g. HD channels get a differe… --- ## [Corrupt files and Max Chapter Markers for Commercial Removal?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/corrupt-files-and-max-chapter-markers-for-commercial-removal/4991)
**Author:** [@robfwtx](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/robfwtx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/corrupt-files-and-max-chapter-markers-for-commercial-removal/4991 "2023-03-30T00:13:20Z")
I think I’m hitting a limit to the number of commercials that can be removed via chapter markers. I know VideoProc limits me to 10 manual cuts and after watching MCEBuddy attempt to process the same ABC 20/20 program wit… --- ## [Start Trim not to Keyframe, causing "no video" on output](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/start-trim-not-to-keyframe-causing-no-video-on-output/4559)
**Author:** [@dlasher](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/dlasher)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 3:48am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/start-trim-not-to-keyframe-causing-no-video-on-output/4559 "2023-03-29T03:48:50Z")
H.264 source video, created a conversion task that tries to trim X seconds off the start of the video. 2022-01-04T15:39:01 MCEBuddy.Engine.ConversionJob → Trimming video recording 2022-01-04T15:39:01 MCEBuddy.Transcode… --- ## [Plex Post Processing](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-post-processing/4996)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Gsharks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Alex_Gsharks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-post-processing/4996 "2023-03-25T15:25:30Z")
Im sorry to bother, I was just looking for a basic post processing bat file that would send the recording to MCEbuddy from plex and use the settings I put in MCEbuddy. Just a basic past through. I have no knowledge of m… --- ## [Windows Media Center Plugin for MCEBuddy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/windows-media-center-plugin-for-mcebuddy/66)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/windows-media-center-plugin-for-mcebuddy/66 "2023-02-07T00:27:03Z")
This plugin was created by andrei\_kr which allows you to see the status and control MCEBuddy through Windows Media Center. The plugin can be downloaded from here --- ## [Channels DVR file rename won't remove dates](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811)
**Author:** [@catdroid](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/catdroid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/channels-dvr-file-rename-wont-remove-dates/4811 "2022-09-04T14:57:34Z")
EDIT: NEVERMIND. I didnt’ have ‘export mcebuddy json’ checked in channels. Guessing that will fix it. I’m looking for help with my file renaming. I am unable to remove the original broadcast date and aired date & time f… --- ## [720P Conversion Fails](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/720p-conversion-fails/4693)
**Author:** [@jregaljr](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jregaljr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 11:51am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/720p-conversion-fails/4693 "2022-05-13T11:51:22Z")
When recording from Playon Cloud, when trying to remove commercials and other content, 720P recordings fail conversion. 1080P recordings process fine. I have no idea what to do to resolve. I have uploaded the error lo… --- ## [Settings for Unaltered HEVC ATSC 3.0?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/settings-for-unaltered-hevc-atsc-3-0/4673)
**Author:** [@though](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/though)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/settings-for-unaltered-hevc-atsc-3-0/4673 "2022-04-22T15:51:40Z")
I’ve been using MCEBuddy for a while. HEVC ATSC 3.0 just went LIVE today in my market. I was wondering what settings to use for these channels? The container recorded is .TS with H.265 Video AC-4 Audio. I would like to … --- ## [Is JSON file automatically used?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-json-file-automatically-used/4663)
**Author:** [@joyous](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/joyous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/is-json-file-automatically-used/4663 "2022-04-13T17:32:18Z")
Wondering do I need to set up something specific or just have MCEBuddy monitor a folder? Its monitoring and removing ads but what I don’t know is if its reading the JSON from GetChannels or just simply using ComSkip? --- ## [PlayOn Videos fail to convert](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/playon-videos-fail-to-convert/4656)
**Author:** [@andi](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/andi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/playon-videos-fail-to-convert/4656 "2022-04-09T14:10:51Z")
Previously I was able to use MCEBuddy to convert PlayOn Cloud videos with no issue. I could trim the ends, and use the markers they embedded to edit out any commercials. Unfortunately, when I went to do a recent batch of… --- ## [Converted file is not playable](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converted-file-is-not-playable/4640)
**Author:** [@kempej01](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/kempej01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/converted-file-is-not-playable/4640 "2022-04-05T17:36:50Z")
Request Type: BUG / NEW FEATURE MCEBuddy Version and Type (32bit or 64bit): MCEBuddy Build Version : 2.5.6.1 Operating System and Type (32bit or 64bit): Windows Platform → 64 Bit Summary of the problem or suggestio… --- ## [Program cannot resolve the individual TV Show names. All converted files have same name](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/program-cannot-resolve-the-individual-tv-show-names-all-converted-files-have-same-name/4568)
**Author:** [@JAG](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/JAG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/program-cannot-resolve-the-individual-tv-show-names-all-converted-files-have-same-name/4568 "2022-01-21T02:09:29Z")
I have been using the program for several years and it has usually worked just find. But I have this one TV show I am trying to convert (“City Homicide” ) that the program does not seem to be able to find new file names … --- ## [Detect PlayOn Intro and Outro in movies](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/detect-playon-intro-and-outro-in-movies/2980)
**Author:** [@m1stak3](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/m1stak3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/detect-playon-intro-and-outro-in-movies/2980 "2022-01-05T04:11:42Z")
So I’ve been using MCEBuddy with my Playon and for the most part it works well, but I only started using it after a year or so of using PlayOn. So my media library is a mix of videos that have been cut and haven’t. Is th… --- ## [Sometimes automatically removes PlayOn intros... Sometimes doesn't... Can it always?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/sometimes-automatically-removes-playon-intros-sometimes-doesnt-can-it-always/4275)
**Author:** [@grmichmush](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/grmichmush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/sometimes-automatically-removes-playon-intros-sometimes-doesnt-can-it-always/4275 "2021-04-27T22:36:23Z")
I tried the trial version on a few shows I got from PlayOn and was so impressed I purchased the software the same day. I used it on the whole folder of that show (40 episodes). On that show, it removed the intro and o… --- ## [Problem with HDHomeRun recordings/MCEBuddy/Plex](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/problem-with-hdhomerun-recordings-mcebuddy-plex/4315)
**Author:** [@dantheman](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/dantheman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/problem-with-hdhomerun-recordings-mcebuddy-plex/4315 "2021-05-22T16:51:22Z")
I recently installed MCEBuddy 2.5.6 and updated my HDHomeRun DVR installation to the latest version. Plex server was also recently updated. But now I no longer have a %premieredate% in parentheses in my movie filenames (… --- ## [MCE Buddy see Channels DVR Files but doesn't do anything with them](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mce-buddy-see-channels-dvr-files-but-doesnt-do-anything-with-them/4277)
**Author:** [@mike2400](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike2400)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/mce-buddy-see-channels-dvr-files-but-doesnt-do-anything-with-them/4277 "2021-04-29T03:07:41Z")
MCE Buddy sees the files. It is just not doing anything with them. Full disclosure, I am new to MCE Buddy. I didn’t get a hit on my particular issue when I did a search. Any guidance would be appreciated. I have the… --- ## [New to MCEBuddy - not working with tv shows](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/new-to-mcebuddy-not-working-with-tv-shows/4226)
**Author:** [@jndcatfarmer](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jndcatfarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/new-to-mcebuddy-not-working-with-tv-shows/4226 "2021-03-25T13:14:03Z")
I am a new user of MCEBuddy. I have used Channels DVR for about 6 months now. I recently obtained a windows laptop, so I am trying to learn to use MCEbuddy. I have had pretty good luck getting it to work with movies, wit… --- ## [Processing delayed until reboot; CPU and Memory allocations for Virtualbox guest for MceBuddy conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218)
**Author:** [@pbillings](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/pbillings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218 "2021-03-19T20:25:27Z")
I have a pretty powerful machine Win10 Pro machine (i7-10700 w 64gb RAM) that I primarily use for Plex Media Server, Channels DVR and Playon, with MCEbuddy processing of Channels DVR recordings. I like MceBuddy, but have… --- ## [Can MCEBuddy merge in KMTTG metadata from TiVO conversions?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-mcebuddy-merge-in-kmttg-metadata-from-tivo-conversions/4058)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-mcebuddy-merge-in-kmttg-metadata-from-tivo-conversions/4058 "2021-01-15T01:30:11Z")
I transfer OTA recordings from my TiVO to my MCEBuddy server using KMTTG to decrypt and transcode to MP4 (e.g. “slow transfer”). I found the .TS (“fast transfer”) that saves .tivo files to have dropouts and not give a “c… --- ## [Remux Failed - PlayOn mp4 to HEVC mkv](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/remux-failed-playon-mp4-to-hevc-mkv/4009)
**Author:** [@Sammy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Sammy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/remux-failed-playon-mp4-to-hevc-mkv/4009 "2020-11-29T14:26:00Z")
After having to re-do my settings, something’s amiss with my PlayOn Settings; I always get “Remux Failed” with no real clue as to what’s up… Logs attached. MCEBuddy Log: mcebuddy.zip (22 Bytes) Example of Failed Conve… --- ## [Help with MCEBuddy, Manual invoking via Plex Postprocessing script](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-mcebuddy-manual-invoking-via-plex-postprocessing-script/398)
**Author:** [@Will\_Tschumy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Will_Tschumy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-mcebuddy-manual-invoking-via-plex-postprocessing-script/398 "2020-10-29T14:59:39Z")
Hi all, I’ve run into a quandary: because Plex no longer writes DVR recordings as MKVs, the metadata Plex creates is lost when the filename changes from a .TS file to a .MKV following conversion. If I use MCEBuddy to r… --- ## [Shorten Movie name removing channels info](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/shorten-movie-name-removing-channels-info/3919)
**Author:** [@txdave98](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/txdave98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/shorten-movie-name-removing-channels-info/3919 "2020-10-04T20:10:53Z")
IS there a way I can shorten the channels name, removing the end information. For Ex. 1500 Steps (2014) 2020-07-02-1229 renamed to 1500 Steps (2014)? Thanks [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/c/devicesupport/9.md?page=1)