[Fofer]

At least with the AppleTV client, I've been extremely pleased with Channels DVR

Channels — DVR

Learn how DVR works with Channels. A joy to use and simple to set up.

getchannels.com

 

[Fofer]

after all, a VCR from the 80s could do all those things.

I don’t recall any VCR being able to do instant replay? I also couldn’t jump back or jump ahead by a set amount of seconds (7, or 30, whatever.)

It was just… rewind, or fast forward.

 

[Fofer]

What device do you use to run the channels dvr server software on?

I use an old iMac in one location, a Windows box in another. Lots of folks use Raspberry Pi’s or Synology NAS devices though. Plenty of options: Channels — Channels DVR Server

 

[Fofer]

It doesn't offer slow-mo (yet) but it does offer customization of the "seek back" and "seek forward" commands. You can set them to 3, 7, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. And you can have different presets for these commands, for "sports" content vs. "movies" content.

 

[Fofer]

No, it just jumps.

 

[Fofer]

I can’t answer for other clients, but on my AppleTVs, yes. With the buttons, as well as even more precisely, by swiping on the touchpad.