# Afterglow TV

Afterglow TV is a self-hosted beta app that turns Plex libraries into deterministic linear television channels with a full guide, live tuning, catch-up, favorites, and broadcast presentation, giving Plex users a. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7098/afterglow-tv

## Description

Afterglow TV is a self-hosted beta app that turns Plex libraries into deterministic linear television channels with a full guide, live tuning, catch-up, favorites, and broadcast presentation, giving Plex users a broadcast-style viewing experience.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

45/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 75 (last commit 4 days ago)
- Popular: 6 (1 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/app_50bc848b9e3229f9
- GitHub: https://github.com/minerport/VynodePlexTV

## Common questions

### How do I start Afterglow TV with Docker?

Configure .env from .env.example, then run docker compose with compose.release.yaml.

### Can the Android TV client run without the self-hosted container?

Yes. The optional Android TV APK runs independently of Docker.

### How long is viewing history kept, and what counts as watch time?

History is retained for 180 days and pruned in the background. A meaningful visit requires two minutes, while pauses, seeks, duplicate heartbeats, and long disconnects do not earn watch time.

### Do personalized recommendations depend on Plex history or an external AI service?

No. For You and What’s Good rank already scheduled current and next programs, with no cloud service, AI inference, or Plex-history import.

### Who can create shared smart channels, and how are they saved?

Owners/admins create them, and they become normal editable RULE channels after a real local membership preview.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7098/afterglow-tv), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.