Welcome to ChannelWatch: Community Discussion & Support

[CoderLuii]

👋 Welcome to ChannelWatch Discussions!

I'm excited to introduce GitHub Discussions for our ChannelWatch community! This is where we can come together to share experiences, help each other, and make this tool even better.

I created ChannelWatch to provide timely alerts when TV viewing activity occurs through Channels DVR. I'd love to hear how you're using it and what you'd like to see next.

Feel free to:

• Ask any questions about getting set up or troubleshooting
• Share your ideas for new features or improvements
• Tell us about your experience using ChannelWatch with your media setup
• Connect with fellow Channels DVR enthusiasts
• Post screenshots of your notifications or setup

To get started, feel free to introduce yourself and tell us how you're using ChannelWatch in your environment.

About ChannelWatch

ChannelWatch is a lightweight Docker container that monitors Channels DVR log files and sends real-time Pushover notifications when TV viewing begins. It allows you to track household TV usage with minimal setup and resource requirements.

Key Features

• Real-time monitoring of Channels DVR log file
• Push notifications via Pushover
• Detailed viewing information (channel name, number, resolution)
• Configurable check intervals
• Low resource usage
• Simple Docker deployment

Quick Resources

• [Installation Guide](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch#-quick-setup)
• [Configuration Options](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch#%EF%B8%8F-configuration-options)
• [Troubleshooting Tips](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch#-troubleshooting)
• [Source Code Structure](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch#%EF%B8%8F-project-structure)

Support & Contributing

If you find ChannelWatch helpful, consider:

• [Reporting issues](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch/issues)
• [Contributing code](https://github.com/CoderLuii/ChannelWatch#-contributing)
• [Supporting the project](https://github.com/sponsors/CoderLuii)

Let's build a helpful community around monitoring and managing our Channels DVR setups!