GeniusConnect DVBLink for Outlook is a specialized, free software add-in that synchronizes digital TV program information from a DVBLink server directly into your Microsoft Outlook Calendar. It essentially turns your Outlook calendar into an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for your TV recordings and live broadcasts. Key Features
EPG Integration: Automatically populates Outlook with TV channel schedules, allowing you to view program times alongside your work appointments.
Multi-Channel Support: Users can select specific channels from their DVBLink server to synchronize.
Automatic Updates: Includes an “Autostart with Outlook” feature and configurable synchronization intervals to keep the TV guide current.
Organized Folders: Allows you to group TV listings under a specific “TV” subfolder within your Outlook Calendar tree for better organization. Technical Details
Cost: This specific tool is free of cost, though the developer (GeniusConnect) accepts donations to support further development.
Compatibility: It is designed to work with various versions of Windows (including Windows 7, 8, and 10) and links with DVBLink servers via an IP address or server name.
Developer Context: While this specific DVBLink tool is for TV listings, the primary GeniusConnect product is a powerful database connector that links Outlook to SQL databases like SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. Basic Configuration Steps Open Settings from the Outlook Ribbon/Toolbar. Enter your DVBLink server IP and port details.
Use the “Select Channels from server” button to choose which TV guides to import.
Optionally set a sync interval to automate periodic updates.
Are you looking to connect Outlook to a TV server, or were you interested in the broader GeniusConnect database synchronization features? DVBLink for Microsoft Outlook – GeniusConnect
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