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It is an always on PC.
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Oohhhh interesting. So the number of different programs being watched is limited by the numbers of antennas? That seems like an odd limitation. Any I understanding that correctly?
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Only a single antenna is necessary. The "channels" on the HomeRun device are your feeds. It splits the signal from the antenna into the feeds. If you want to watch live tv while recording another...
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I agree with this. I'm running a i7 2600k server with a GTX 950 and 2 streams of live TV makes the server fans revved up
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I've been looking at cutting the cord and going OTA with some sort of easy to use DVR with free guide that non tech wife and kids can use. I was wondering if the upcoming Amazon Recast might be...
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Always like additional options. Thanks for the info.
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Debating between this and a Tablo DVR. Not sure if I need the DVR functionality. Anyone have experience with both? Also, is there any way to use this with a 3rd gen Apple TV (no app store)? Do you...
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I have had both. If you don't care about the DVR functions then this is better only because it loads and switches channels very quickly.
For a cheap an easy DVR, Tablo is better and more...
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Antenna only. Your Fios cable box wouldn't work.
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I went through about 5 different antennas and really like the last one I got. I've had it about 6 years paired with Plex. Works well in the attic - Winegard Platinum Series HD7694P from Amazon. I...
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I've owned both. I currently have two connects so I can record 4 channels.
I sold the Tablo on Craigslist due to how slow it was to channel surf. HDHomeruns are still not instantaneous changing...
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My Samsung smart tv picks up the Homerun as a server. I can also view live tv through plex.
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Plex's information indicates that the Shield can handle 2-3 streams worth of transcoding at a time, so it should work well with this.
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I have FIOS. Could I plug this into the wall and get TV? Would I have to plug the tv box into the wall and then this into the tv box? Or is this for antenna only? I'm less interested in cutting the...
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I had Tablo, but recently became a Plex user with Plex Pass. Ditched the $5/mo Tablo subscription, got an hdhr,, now run this with Plex; instant DVR with no extra expenses, and all of the recordings...
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Fios is one of the few providers left where you can still get channels just by plugging something in to the wall. With the HDHomeRun CONNECT on Fios you will get your local broadcast channels....
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Neither the HDHomeRun CONNECT nor the HDHomeRun CONNECT Duo has a fan in it. The Duo uses a bit less power than the original CONNECT did, but the original CONNECT was like 4.5W under max load so...
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Hdhomerun prime could help with that. As others have mentioned, the only available model is a 3 tuner, but a 6 tuner was supposed to be out by now. To be clear, the hdhr doesn't act as a cable box,...
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Antennas direct-clear stream. Small and compact but works great.
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RCA compact outdoor yagi hdtv it’s about $40 on amazon and really good
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This is one of the most interesting things about B&H. The online store and the legendary brick and mortar store in Manhattan are owned and operated by Ultra Orthodox and Hasidic Jews. So they close...
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Huh, I have ordered a bunch of stuff from them but I guess it must always have been on non-holiday weekdays (before Sundown on Fri). Crazy. I will have to make a point to visit the store next time...
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That's what it says, but my experience was that the Shield could not keep up with live TV streaming to a single Roku. The transcoding load was too much and I suffered pauses and buffering all the...
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Quick questions for ya. Glad to hear about the refurbished Connect working out for you. I have heard great things and am excited to get mine set up.
1. Is having two 2-tuner models the same as...
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Yes you can chain more than 2 together. I have a Quatro and a Connect. They are actually in separate antennas at the moment. If I believe that you can only be watching 2 separate things at once, so...
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Roku's embedded DLNA player can tune live channels and it seems like it even has limited pause and rewind functionality, but there's no guide. Like another user suggested, Channels app may be an...
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Really appreciate the clarification. The terms channels and tuners were getting mixed up in my mind. Cheers!
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This device has no storage. For DVR functionality, in addition to this network tuner, you would need some kind of storage device on the network. It could be a Windows PC or a Network Attached...
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i use the connect for my daily tv. its basically perfect. any issues are rare and a reboot takes care of it... but it only happens like once every few months.
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I know it's not the same. I currently have the HDHomerun Prime (cable card) but wanted the Prime 6 which Silicondust said that would come out this quarter. Hopefully soon.
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Will this work with firesticks?
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Does this work well with a Nvidia shield with plex server to stream to a roku or a phone at work running plex; or is the shield not powerful enough? I know that raspberry Pi's aren't powerful enough...
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You need a DVR to store what is being viewed, and therefore pause, rewind, etc. So, if you buy a DVR device, you can do all that.
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Wait for atsc 3.0, rolling out next year 4k ota
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I have this and it’s great. I bought Plex Pass to use as dvr. There a a lot of channels you’ll pickup OTA that cable doesn’t cover.
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Forgive my lack of knowledge but exactly what is this used for streaming over the air tv to your network devices?
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When is that new HD Homerun being released with some new improvements?
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Happy to help! This device is for people who have an OTA antennae. It allows you to use one antennae and send the channels to all sorts of devices (2 at a time). You can send the signal to tablets,...
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$69 now? I guess I just missed it. :(
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Then you’ve never shopped and B&H or Adorama.
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