I'm looking for software to record a streaming channel (URL) like a VCR. For example I want to tape CBS from 11:00 to 11:30 AM to catch their news. I do not see the option on any of these streaming downloaders. For me that is a deal breaker. I'm not looking for something to hack pay for view channels like Netflix or Disney+. i already have subscriptions for the services as well as cable TV.

 

YouTube streaming says they have a cloud DVR option.

 

thing is I'm paying for these services. i don't want to pay for you tube. Both Disney+ and Netflix are on demand and can be fast forwarded and all the rest. i want to record the evening news neither You tube or any other streaming service will do this. i can pull any channel i want up with a URL. There is plenty of recording software out there, i just want something that will start at a specific time, and stop at a specific time. i don't want to buy a Tivo if I can program my computer to do the same thing.

 

You can wrap a script around youtube-dl to fetch a stream to file at any desired time.