Good overview, but I am suffering from massive overload. :-)

If you have a mesh network you CAN plug the HD Homerun into one of the mesh pucks. Did that with my setup and it works great. One of my pucks is very close to my antenna in the master bedroom.

I have a free DVR with Connect Duo using the Live Channels app and a Western Digital external drive connected to Nivida Shield. Yes the channel guide is somewhat shabby but I was looking for a no cost option.

I have 2 of the HD Homerun Connect 4 tuner models running with a Synology 1019+ using the Channels DVR software for DVR functionality and it works extremely well. The Channels DVR software allows you to combine your OTA Channels with most live streaming services utilizing TV Everywhere, so have just one channel guide with all of your local OTA channels and many of your streaming channels as well with full DVR functionality, auto commercial skipping, and recording to the Synology server. The only real disappointment I've had is to discover that the tuners built into my Samsung TV sets (circa 2011, 2014) appear to have more sensitive tuners than the HD Homerun tuners. Fringe OTA channels that come in rock steady on the Samsungs sometimes experience pixelization and dropouts on the HD Homerun units. Not sure if its a tuner sensitivity issue or if internally the Connect 4's are splitting the signal so each tuner is only getting 25% of the original signal. Don't know if others have experienced this but something to consider if you want to pull in fringe OTA stations.

Do some of the new Hdhomeruns have internal converts like the extend? And which ones?

I have an external digital antenna and currently have a older Channel Master antenna tuner and dvr. I use Roku for streaming. I am looking for a OTA tuner with capability to record 2 channels simultaneously and be able to wirelessly connect to my other TVs. Ability to skip commercials and program guide a must have.

Hmmm...I want 4 tuners, but the processor of the Extend sounds desirable. Just bought the Synology 1520+ and plan to install Plex on it. If I purchase the Quatro can Plex convert the incoming MPEG2 to h.265 for DVR storage? It has a Celeron, so that includes a GPU. Just wondering if I record 3 shows at once is it a minimal task, or will it cripple my hardware? What is the storage difference between the MPEG2 vs H.265. And when I play streams on various devices, is it more efficient to have stored it as MPEG2 vs H.265?

great info, thanks

@CordCuttingReport

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I do have a Win10 HTPC always ON and connected to the TV. Could I use a Connect DUO and some free application (no service fee) to program recording. I don't need a TV guide, I know when is the stuff I want to record and it's only one hour a week.

You should have mentioned the $35 guide service cost at the start :-( also demonstrate the dvr functionality, how fast forward or skip commercials work.

Great review. Unfortunately hard wiring to the router is a deal breaker. Guess I am going to have to go to the Tablo. I am glad I watched your review. I might have purchased this and then I would have to return it.

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

I am considering using my RaspberryPi to build a Plex server. Would do you all recommend I use as far as the tuners go? I was thinking maybe the extend, that way I can transcode it into the h264. **Also, say I just wanted to just get a box to simply broadcast to my phone or laptop when I'm on the go, what would you all recommend? Does this service cost money? I know the DVR service costs money, but does simply watching what's cast to hdhomerun app cost money?

OK, The DVR's are very nice, but it is May 2021, what happened to all the OTA hdhomerun just tuners only? There are none to be had right now. I dont know if I brought this up to you before or not in another video. If I did, sorry for the comment.

I use an WiFi extender with Ethernet to put my Hdhomerun in another room than my router. It works well.

Hey thanks for your review on HDhomerun I'm trying to use the link on your page to purchase one but non is available

Great video but, how do I play stored videos on servio with out PC? I have channels and Channel DVR apps but it's not connecting to my servio if my PC ins not on. Thank you.

can it get one of these and connect it up to a tv and get the same local ota tv as i can on the other tvs connected to my antenna on the roof? so if i have this device operating on 1 tv and go to a tv that has only the antenna they both will have the same local channel playing the same programming? i have local tv on the firestick but the programming is way different. it sounds like i need to use the app for this device to get it. do you have another YT that shows just how to connect one tv and compare that programming between the device and a tv with only and antenna connected. thanks

Can anyone explain to me, why I am getting a ton of channels with Plex Live TV when I don't currently have a seperate digital tuner connected to my home network? When I initially set-up Plex, I did select Spectrum On Demand (among other things like Roku, etc) in the Streaming Services section of my account. (As I do use Spectrum as my cable provider). Could that be a reason? Also, does that mean I can say, just set-up the HomeRun Servio Network Hard Drive (for instance) as the DVR to record programs from my Plex account without a tuner?

Do you have to pay a subscription fee for the priveledge of having an updated channel guide? So far every top of box I've seen like this has that.

Does this run without internet? As in will it still work if internet goes out but you still have your regular network up at home??

will this allow you to pause and REWIND live OTA content? this feature is pretty much the ONLY reason i've been staying with $70/month fubo.

I desperately need one of these dvb t2 (uk model) but no way to import from UK:(

If I decide to set up a plex server, do I still need the Scribe and HDhomerun annual subscription for DVR functionality? Or can I buy a Connect and use the Plex server to provide the DVR and channel lineup with their subscription. Then I can't decide if want to do my own DVR, or use "Channels". I really like the idea of combining OTA lineup with Philo (or other streaming) in one onscreen guide.

@keithp5568

3 жыл бұрын

We have a Connect and got the Plex Pass with a lifetime pass. Plex provides the channel guide. We’ve had good success the last 2 years with it.

Would this work to record online 3rd party sites?

I need a DVR for my father who watches TV with an antenna. He doesn't have a smartphone nor the internet. What do you suggest? He needs a DVR with remote control. Thank you.

Do they have a 4K DVR version yet for ATSC 3.0 channels? I know theres not much OTA 4K yet, but it would be nice to be future proof. I have a 3.0 local channel here now.

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do. But I haven't tried it out yet. ATSC 3.0 hasn't reached my city yet. But here's an article I wrote about it. Hope that answers your question. cordcuttingreport.com/2020/10/20/hdhomerun-atsc-30/

@joe10117

2 жыл бұрын

i use arsc 3.0 tuner ct market limited abc ch 8 108 fox 61 161 cw 20 120.1 wfsb 3 103 no sub channels for a few years no antenna tv 3.0 to bad to because fox 61 has antenna tv Nextstar stated thats beyond there understanding rrrr

My scribe Duo is blinking a red LED on the back of the unit, anyone know what is wrong with it?

Can I use Plex to record to HD Homerun Scribe without a HDH scribe dvr subscription?

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

You can't use a HDHR Scribe with Plex, but I have used a Connect Quatro and Duo with my Plex Pass subscription for recordings in the past without a problem. I was recording to an external hard drive hooked up to a laptop as a server. Hope that helps.

I have an OTA antenna (mohu leaf 50) plugged directly into my TV. Is there any reason to get a tuner like an HDHomerun? I don't watch TV on other devices (just my FireTV set), and don't care that much about DVRing stuff (I'm sort of a "surf whatever's on" guy). So, would there be any reason to use an HDHomerun? Will my channels come in better? (Additionally, Locast gives me a lot of the same channels my directly-attached OTA antenna picks up.) Just want to know whether the couple hundred bucks will give me much more than I already have. Several of my antenna'd channels are glitchy even though the antenna is in a window, so I'd be curious if tuner help with that at all. Thanks!!

@caseyhartman7094

3 жыл бұрын

If your TV is decoding all channels that are available in your market, it might not be worth buying a HDHR just for the tuner. It does come with a pretty good tuner though. I do like the Discover tab in the HDHR app to see what movies and shows will be aired to be able to record them. I generally use Live Channels app to watch local stations. You might need a better antenna if some of the channels have signal quality variations that make it difficult to watch. My antenna works better at the front of my condo unit than near my balcony glass door.

@wetbook71

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseyhartman7094 Thanks Casey. That's super helpful feedback. I really appreciate it.

You have to purchase additional devices to use this if you can not physically connect your TV - that sounds like a MAJOR flaw as compared to tablo. How did that get left out.

Great Video, you "CUT" right to the point so I can "Cut the cord"

Will this work if you loose your internet connection but your network is still up and running locally? My Fire Recast requires the internet to be up even to watch OTA TV.

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

You need WiFi up and running for these to work. I have at least one TV connected directly to a TV antenna as a backup in case Internet goes out.

@iLLuMNaTi

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Exactly what I wanted to know.

@daniellong8204

3 жыл бұрын

@@CordCuttingReport wifi and internet are different, if your internet goes down, but your wifi network is up, does it still operate?

@charlesrichards5389

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniellong8204 That is exactly my question too! I tried finding the answer in the HDHomeRun forums and it appears SiliconDust did have an off-line mode until it was broken during a firmware update. Until that's fixed, the work-around is to use another app like "Channels" for iOS or VLC for Android. You can then cast that to a smart TV. Not acceptable. If I find something else that will do transcoding and is not 100% dependent on the internet, that's what I'll get. I was about to pull the trigger on buying at least one HDHomeRun until I found out off-line mode was broken. I guess some of us want/need to cut more cords than others (temporarily if nothing else). I understand that there will be fewer bells and whistles without internet, but I don't want ALL functionality to be at the mercy of my ISP or another company's ISP, servers, bankruptcy, whatever. This is the same reason I bought my Wyze surveillance cameras... they keep working within my local network (WiFi) regardless of the internet status.

@johnmosure5802

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesrichards5389 I asked Silcon Dust that question. Yes, you can use VLC app to watch shows, you will just lose your 14 day channel guide while internet is down.

I have been using HDHomeRun Tuners for years and am not happy with the current generation. There have been two generations and am sad to say that the new generation of turner do not last more than a year or so. My current configuration uses three antennas and 3 HDHomeRun Tuners. The first two Dual (previous generation) receiver were purchased in 2013 and are still running. Unfortunately I have gave one away. Starting in 2021 5 FLEX Duo have been purchased and 3 have broke in a little over a year after purchase. The bottoms become very hot and then go dead. Have you experience this?

Will it work outside the usa?

Internet connection is required for all of them, or only for certain models?

@jesselaird9698

3 жыл бұрын

There is no option to connect it directly to a tv

@caseyhartman7094

3 жыл бұрын

An Internet connection is required for initial setup, but after that it will work as long as the HDHR is connected to a router.

Also try HD HOMERUN on your vehicle with inverter and travel router. Wifi connection only for hd homerun and it’s app.

Im Looking at the connect 4k model now or the scrib 4k. Not sure what to do. I want to replace my TiVo OTA when next gen broadcasts start in my area and TiVo doesn't seem to have a model that supports the atsc3.0 yet. I have a Plex server on my PC and already have lifetime Plex pass. So I think if i do it I'll try Plex as the DVR with a 4k connect. If i don't like it I can get a serveo

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have it figured out. One thing to note (not mentioned in the video) is that the new 4K models have tuners for ATSC 3.0 and the current digital broadcasts in ATSC 1.0. Hope that helps.

@MrMikey1273

3 жыл бұрын

@@CordCuttingReport yeah my understanding is they have 2 tuners that do 3.0 & 1.0 and the other 2 tuners only 1.0. So i could switch at any time. Just really not enough reason to switch before there is 3.0 in my area. I'm seeing some low power stations double up on 1.0 feeds so maybe they are preparing to offer both

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMikey1273 Agree. I won't switch until I have to. Keep in mind that stations switching to ATSC 3.0 are required to continue transmitting a 1.0 broadcast for another five years. Also, unlike the switch from analog to digital, upgrading to 3.0 is NOT mandatory.

@MrMikey1273

3 жыл бұрын

@@CordCuttingReport also it isn't mandatory for low power stations to simulcast in 1.0 for 5years like it is for full power stations. However they might likey choose to continue so as not to cut off most of the viewers that haven't upgraded.

@MrMikey1273

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for 3.0 and trying to figure out what direction to go. Flex 4k with Plex or the scribe because it's less complicated.

Esse aparelho funciona com as emissoras brasileiras ?

Is there a third party guide that works with the HDHomeRun? The hardware is great and would be a perfect solution for OTA DVR cord cutting ... BUT the guide is so bad it makes the system dysfunctional for OTA DVR usage.

Will it still work without internet

So which one do you like homerun or tablo

@caseyhartman7094

3 жыл бұрын

They both have their pros an cons. I prefer HDHR because 3rd party apps like Live Channels and Channels are compatible with it. Using Live Channels allows me to use the number key pads on a Tivo Stream 4K to change channels. I like Tablo's traditional guide, which makes it easier for some people like my mom to use. Unfortunately, the app does not accept number key pad inputs to change channels.

I have the atsc 3.0 tuner i have ct market ch 61 161.1 ch 3 103.1 ch 8 108 no sub channels avaiable for 5 years + rethinking about keeping this

I really do not recommend this product to be used with a Sony Android TV , volume issues and closed caption issues, tech support basically non-existant

Maybe you need to update this review. In the past 2 years their updates have made it nearly impossible to watch OTA TV on a fireTVstick. In my experience, it hasn't worked consistently (the connect quatro at least) in almost a year. Just my opinion :(

Kodi is THE best way to watch HDHR tv

My HD~Extend buffers horribly, so the only way to use HDExtend is by streaming with ChannelsTV, One doesn't work without the other!!

Can i connect cable box to this ?

@CordCuttingReport

3 жыл бұрын

These particular models do not connect to a cable box. They are strictly for over-the-air channels, but SiliconDust makes another model HDHomeRun Prime for cable boxes.

@thakuru17540

3 жыл бұрын

@@CordCuttingReport how many channels simultaneously ? I mean i have own combined signals which can be directly connected to tv without box

@thakuru17540

3 жыл бұрын

@@CordCuttingReport my setup has all decorder boxes connected for each channel and channels are combined and sent to rooms.

You are from which country

This is the only company have a dealt with where I was ghosted by technical support. Now, I have a product that doesn’t work properly.

Can setup this device with my smartphone please get back to me

I have an HD Homerun Connect, and they have never solved a problem where the device simply will not find the DVR, so you can't replay recorded programs. I have been asking about this for years, but their only solution is to unplug it to do a reboot, which does not work. I would put their product at average and their customer service at zero.

@gordonrosenberg

2 жыл бұрын

that would be a deal breaker, I'm ordering the Scribe

Wish HD Home Run was wireless.

plex dose not support ac4 sound

Tablo

Do you support pal

In other words, you need a power hungry computer or similar to record. Transcode, less space, less quality. Always a trade off.

After watching and listening several times - this is a sales pitch and not a review. It is obvious when it is stated the person gets the "items" from manufacturer and states the sales pitch from the manufacturer. The average person who may attempt to use something like this will find out their tv must already have network ability or have to purchase additional equipment to even begin. That's a major flaw. This device does what others can do - but others are designed so you do not have to replace your TV and or buy other equipment. More honest investigation before this review should have been done.

Get a like for not watching Friends

If you can not physically connect your TV to then it is garbage no matter what the review

I don't like videos that do not start out by explaining what the device is and what it does. A brief introduction so people who are clueless of what this instead of being clueless in the beginning. You need to speak t a professional to teach you

Who thought this was a good review ?.... How?

If you can not physically connect your TV then this is garbage no matter what the review.