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This is why I like your channel. Always something to learn. Never thought of recording like this. It's just like the old VHS days.

Thanks Antenna Man! You have the best videos that describe what to do in simple terms!

One of your best contributions to date. I have so much wanted to record streams, and not just Over The Air. Thanks again. Glad I’m subscribed.

@sherilozipone64

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I love Tyler's info. I was able to set up an OTA with Tablo and separate DVR just from watching his videos. Awesome information all the time.

Another way to record anything off of free streaming apps or any streaming app would be to locate a VCR and some VHS tapes or locate a VCR DVD combo recorder. You could probably also do the job with a DVD recorder and some DVD-R/DVD+R or RW discs. Thank You Antenna Man for your informative videos.

I use a old stand alone Magnavox dvr/DVD recorder.i hooked both my fire stick and Roku box into inputs on the Magnavox,and then from Magnavox to tv.i can record from the stick,Roku, antenna, or any other media I can hook into it.i then can record to hard drive or to a DVD .I record to hard drive maybe a season of something then record from hard drive over to DVD freeing up space on hard drive.i been doing it for years no trouble.

@stevez340

2 жыл бұрын

I also have an old Magnavox recorder. Although I am not currently using it, it was far less expensive than all others and performed flawlessly for my wife’s favorite soap opera for years👍👍👍

@PC4USE1

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Magnavox with a 500 GB HD-you can record anything if you get a HDMI to RGB adapter.

@FinancialMaintenance

2 жыл бұрын

This 100% reminded me of when I was a kid recording Live TV 2 VHS

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Can you mention scheduled recordings ? Can you record at certain times with certain apps activated and the channel selected? Am thinking that is impossible.

Love you Antenna Man!

Awesome 👍 video Antenna Man I've been using the cloner alliance and the Unisheen which is basically the same thing but I think it's great you let folks know they have options

Good news at a good time . Been wanting to have this capability for quite a while now. Now if it works for a time like over a year before they figure it out.Then it will be worth the price. I hardly watch any ota currently but was considering a new HD dvr ( have 6 already) this will be put on hold and your suggestion will most likely be soon purchased. Considering how much I have in dvrs the price of the better unit isn’t bad at all Good work!

I had an older Roku Express with a connector for RCA jacks connected to my DVD recorder that would do this. Unfortunately newer Rokus don't have the RCA connectors. Also I've found out that services like Hulu and Netflix have copy protection. I wish something like the cheaper video capture box like you showed could be made with a timer and remote.

@victormarrotti2575

3 ай бұрын

There is a product which kills copy guards It is out the

Pluto TV is awesome, I'm glad to see free TV becoming "cool" again.

@leehung4429

Жыл бұрын

I love PlutoTV. I watch Cops on there nearly every day. Sure beats whats on the major networks!

Great info… so many people have no idea how all this works, or doesn’t work, to even try to figure out how to do things like record those video streamers.

Channels DVR can record Pluto and Stirr among others - any service you can push their program list. It is easily the best way to do this - but there is a fee. It’s well worth it to me.

@ScottSchramm

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this is the much better solution and you can record multiple things at once without having to worry about setting the channel beforehand.

I use the Channels plus application from fancy bits. And it definitely took a while to figure out what link the channels plus application wanted me to input, I had to ask for customer service help several times, but now it is finished and all of the Pluto channels are pulled into my Channels plus grid guide. It seems to only pull down five hours of guy data, not sure why, but it definitely is nice to have it all in one application. Especially because the channels plus application works very well with VoiceOver, the screen reader and IT devices for blind people.

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Is CHANNELS PLUS different from CHANNELS DVR? Seems confusing.

@buckeye43210

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinj8258 Channels has two Apps. The ogiginal version only supports Live TV and guide data for the HDHomerun tuners. Channels DVR adds the ability to record shows and much more... The original Channels App is a one-time purchase of $25 and Channels DVR has a recurring subscription of $8 a month or $80 a year.

Thank you, this is excellent information. This would be helpful for me when, I need to record movies that will only be posted on a "free" streaming service for a limited time only (smile...smile).

Can you review the Televes BEXIA indoor antenna, I would like to see how well it preforms because it's made by televes

At least this helped me create my BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub accounts especially because I want to watch the UK Version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and I defiantly saved the HDMI Cloner for future reference

Thanks antenna man

Good information 👍

Hi thank you for the interesting information. My Android TV Box box only has 1 HDMI output which goes to the TV. How would i connect the Cloner Alliance to record? Can the Cloner be connected to a PC/Laptop to download the mp4's?

Rather than messing with the streaming boxes, it's easier to record your computer screen with a Hauppauge. But it's best to use two computers--one to play the video and the second to record it. I'm sure you could do something similar with an Elgato capture device too.

There's also the old trick of plugging the Roku into a computer with a video input card and recording the output using the computer. And if the computer is running PVR software you can use it to record shows at a specific time. That box really is just acting as a computer with video input.

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway to schedule recordings ? Can the computer change the Roku channel and change to a specific show that is playing at a certain live time?

@markfuller

Жыл бұрын

@writerpatric, how do you record the output? Is that like ffmpeg screen recording? I've done that, and I wonder how it compares to hdmi recording. (I do ffmpeg h264rgb lossless. An hour show results in an 80gig size. Then I have to transcode that to h264 lossy/compressed for optimal quality and file size. (5% of the lossless size). The reason I do it this way is because compressing on the fly can affect the smoothness of the video. I find just capturing in real time works better; compress as a seperate step with veryslow preset for max compression, taking longer time.). Anyway, I'm curious if you've compared screen capture to hdmi capture. Is one better than they other? There must be some ideal way to do this (best quality). I'm wondering if screen capture is it, or a separate hardware device.

I live in a "very weak" signal area on tvfool for Over the air television in my area. Is it even worth it to try and receive the 4-6 channels? If so what's the best antenna setup I would need.

Thanks Tyler. Do you visit places near Philadelphia?

Would have liked to have seen how the cloner device is connected. I have Fire sticks but also have a Nvidia Shield, actually connecting to one of the devices would have been more helpful. I will do more research but great information just to know the ability is available

any news on if these bypass HDCP? that would basically be the difference of these being extremely useful or not working at all.

Super Helpful - Thanks Antenna Man.📡

Hi, will the Cloner Alliance Box allow me to record from movies, shows and music videos from Samsung TV Plus to my PC?

Since you're plugging a VPN service you should talk about using one to access Pluto and other streaming services outside the US.

Can you watch The beginning of the recording while the end is recording at the same time like a DVR?

Understanding that I will be required to have the channel that I want to record up and ruining, does the scheduling function work with SoPlayer streams?

Can I record shows on Puffer? There is a two hour time difference so I have to stay up till 11PM to start watching shows. If I can how would I go about it. I have a Roku player and a lg smart tv. Your help would be much appreciated as I live to far away from tv towers to pick up anything over the air. Thanks

How about a video, on using an old style VCR, to record ota channels

This is vreat advice, thanks.

Thanks love this idea! Can it put it into a file format as well for later upload? Thanks kindly

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will record a file you can access on your computer.

how about an updated ATSC 3.0 silicon or zapperbox

Another way I record content off Tubi and Pluto TV is with a $20 USB HDMI capture card. On my desktop I install OBS and connect my XBOX Series S to the HDMI capture card, install Tubi and Pluto find something to record and start recording. Works perfectly. Also I can pause recording during commercials. Plus the HDMI capture device ignores HDMI copy protection which means I can record Netflix and Hulu.

@Nightmarionne

Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please send me a link or tell me which capture card you use? it would be very helpfull and awesome of you

Thanks

I'd be interested to see how, or even if, a VCR could be programmed to record HDMI video. Maybe if the HDMI-out from the antennae/stream box was converted to RCA or coaxial, then connected to the VCR input, then the coaxial-out or RCA-out was converted back into HDMI for the HDMI-in on the TV. I wonder how much that would interfere with the final picture and sound quality.

I use the x box app on windows to record. Have to manually start but it records whatever is on the screen for up to 4 hours long

Does the tv needs to be on it can be off in the channel I want to record?

The problem here is the HDCP protection.

Thanks!

Is there a way to interface this with a tivo device??

I used to be able to record Tubi TV and Pluto TV with the built-in screen recorder on my Samsung Galaxy S10. When I recently tried it, I just got a black screen during playback.

@STONE69_

2 жыл бұрын

There is an old saying, '' all good things eventually come to an end'' especially the free ones.

MeTV in Lynch Station Virginia went dark this morning (August 5th 2022) with the message "This channel is now encrypted". The channel was WSLS 10.3 out of Roanoke Virginia. I just thought I'd let you know, have a great day.

@bnstndrd

2 жыл бұрын

That's horrible.

@apastorslife

2 жыл бұрын

It’s now back on air. Is this something TV stations do from time to time?

@bnstndrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@apastorslife I've never heard of it being done before.

@apastorslife

2 жыл бұрын

@@bnstndrd okay. I thought it was odd.

@jrs9264

2 жыл бұрын

maybe they are testing for a future channel with a paid sub required.

You channel has me wondering what free TV is like in other countries with different frequency laws

Thank u

There is another way as well to record/stream a Roku/Fire Stick, You can get an Elgato Capture Card and a VHD Splitter to do the same thing. It also works for HDCP Game Consoles and other broadcast electronics. I know this because that is what I do. Thanks for the video Antenna Man.

@RickPaquin

2 жыл бұрын

Capture card seems to suggest it has to run on a WIndows PC?

Hmm does ivacy work with Australian on demand services like ten play though ?!

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. You can try it if you want. All plans come with a 30 day money back guarantee

@digitalmediafan

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntennaMan no there’s no free trial I see and 5 years is too long for me really

I want way to access my DVR's recording from a remote location into another state.

I used to run the RCA jacks from my Roku box through vcr and the coax to TV and I was able to record anything even KZread

@seanlavoie2

2 жыл бұрын

Record on VCR and / or other devices? If a VCR is just needed as a pass through I could use my VCR that eats tapes.

I have a EZ Recorder by Avermedia and when I plug in my Roku 3 in it doesn’t work won’t let you record anything Copy protected

@Jean0987654321

2 жыл бұрын

You need a HDMI switcher for that

Will this work with Chromecast?

can i record iptv app no sticks ?? on my smart samsung tv?

I sometimes record shows from streaming apps, because of lot of stuff might get deleted because of licensing issues. Similar to how Netflix removes content once their license to those shows expire!

@susieqqq7526

3 ай бұрын

How do you go about this for someone who is pretty clueless on these things? Thanks!

@Markimark151

3 ай бұрын

@@susieqqq7526 I use the Elgato for capturing video from an ATSC tuner box.

Great video. However, "The HDMI recorders will record from a smart TV. You need a separate streaming device like a Roku or Firestick and a flash drive." I think you meant to put "not" between "will" and "record" regarding smart TVs.

do over the air dvrs work with directv stream?

@michaelthometz5978

Жыл бұрын

I think by basically connecting a chromecast into the input HDMI port on the Cloner ?

Does it record copy-protected channels? I currently use old Rokus with rca outs.

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

It will let you record anything that displays on the Roku

@kevinj8258

Жыл бұрын

But will it change the Roku channels and app channel so you can time a recording? Am thinking no it will not?

@AntennaMan

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinj8258 No, it won't change channels for you. It will only record what's shown on the Roku. You have to control the Roku yourself.

An HDMI cord and OBS Studio should do the trick. The biggest trick is making sure you get the right reception.

I purchased a Cloaner Alliance to record some personal video's I had on VHF tape. I found it was NOT a standalone unit but had to operate with Windows. Perhaps it's the model I purchased, but I was very disappointed. I tried to record to a memory stick and occasionally the video would record, but mostly it would not. I tried a standard USB drive and it wouldn't work. I never found it to be a dependable solution for me. When it did work, it would not create a standard MP4 file that I could simply transfer or play with another player. You didn't mention that you actually tested this product yourself, which I found a bit odd. Also, most OTA recorders won't record analog either. In years back, I would simply route my video into a Hauppauge card and record with WinTV, but all of these solutions use a Windows machine, which I don't use anymore, and never going back to Windows. New OTA recorders just pick up and record digital. I'm still looking for a true standalone HDMI recorder that produces MP4's.

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

You can try the CHANNELS DVR application.

What do you know about The Tablo Total System, (4th Gen Tablo), Tablo apps that records streaming content? I just got an email from Tablo telling me it's coming out.

@AntennaMan

11 ай бұрын

You'll find out in a future KZread video.

How do the old big triangle TV antennas compare to the modern ones?

@Antenna Man What's the best way to record one of the free TV apps using a computer?

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

OBS studio works on computers with good processing power. However, sometimes video is blocked like from Pluto TV and Paramount Plus. If this is the case an HDMI recorder is better. You can find links to some in the description.

@geekysteved

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntennaMan Great! Thanks 🙏

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Does OBS STUDIOS have a scheduler and a grid to time shift record Pluto on different channels ? Thinking CHANNELS DVR would be a better solution.

Buy a VCR. You can get one at a yardsale for free or next to nothing. You can record anything on your tv screen. 👍 Great videos as always. Keep them coming.

@vorsye

Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a lot more difficult to do on newer TVs.

Why not feed that video to a USB HDMI input device on your computer? That way, you could program the computer to record anytime, or do live recording straight to PC.

how soon before they encrypt streaming so you cannot record

Good info. I wish KZreadrs would get to the point instead of marketising their channel with fluffy graphicsand running their sponsors at us. At the 2:20 mark of at 5 min video we finally get the beef.

I use channels dvr to record streaming services.

@ericg7490

2 жыл бұрын

Channels DVR is the greatest. 👍🏻

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Yes agree that the $8 a month CHANNELS DVR is a very good solution. If you have a laptop or desktop used computer you can dedicate to it.

@ericg7490

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinj8258 A 2 GB Raspberry Pi is all the computing power you really need.

@kevinj8258

Жыл бұрын

@@ericg7490 wow. That's not a bad price then. Happen to have a rasp pi that am using as a print server. Maybe change to CHANNELS DVR.

Could a dedicated Roku stick be installed on this box so that actual TVs aren't impacted for the recording feature?

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kevinj8258

Жыл бұрын

So it can control the Roku completely by itself? That would be cool.

@AntennaMan

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinj8258 No, it doesn't control the Roku it will only record what's shown on it.

I only found pluto tv last week. Free tv without having to create an account!

@xbrandi12345x

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I tried to post a comment telling you about some other streaming sites but it got removed so I am gonna try again. Tubi, FreeVee, Crackle, Peacock

Can you post links to some of the illegal IPTV services that you hope we aren't using?

@RaiderSerge

7 ай бұрын

😂

Can i use this to record live tv from youtube?

@AntennaMan

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

👍

HDMI recorded! Woohoo! 😲 😎 😲

Check out the super box s3pro

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

For $230? Ouch. Could get a cheap laptop or desktop and terabyte drive for much less. Maybe.

Can you help puertorricans??? In Puerto Rico we dont have Pluto!!! I wish to have Pluto as an American citizen, but Pluto doesn't work in Puerto Rico! Gracias por tus videos , saludos desde San Juan Puerto Rico!

Always enjoy your video. You can also record directly from your firestick, cube of android box, by adding a flash drive. I have a 256 mb flash on my fire cube. and I'm able to set recording far in advance. And I am able to record with Recast and Tablo over the air antenna.

@RickPaquin

2 жыл бұрын

This is good news! Thank you for the input!!

@RickPaquin

2 жыл бұрын

Let me ask, when you record directly using your fire TV cube, does it produce a MP4 that can be transfered and played with another player, OR, do you have to use your Fire TV cube to play it?

@jamesward9382

2 жыл бұрын

@@RickPaquin (I have 256 MB) When you format it for external usage. This way you will be able to use it on other devices. Not sure what mp4 is so I can't address that question. You can also do this with a fire stick or android box. I love it, I can set recording for in advance, Love it.

@williamdew9576

2 жыл бұрын

Any way you can you record 1 channel while watching another?

@jamesward9382

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamdew9576 Yes. You can record two and watch a program at the same time.

Content begins at 2:20

It's a shame there's not something like the first one, but worked with Alexa. Then you could set up routines to start the PlutoTV app at 8:00pm, turn to channel 201, record for a half-hour, then stop recording, and close the app. Not sure why Amazon didn't build that functionality into their own brand of DVR.

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

Likely because that is video on demand. Which is not available in Pluto tv license with content owner.

@someoneoncesaid6978

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinj8258 - Consumer recordings for private use has nothing to do with the license between the content owner and the distributor. If a contact between the two were able to block consumers from recording shows then the VCR would've never been able to have been sold (and the recording device that was reviewed in this video wouldn't be able to be sold either). As long as I (as a consumer) don't resale or redistribute content, then I'm free to record any media (TV, radio, streaming video) for future personal use that I would normally have a right to access.

Will it record Netflix & Hulu?

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

PlutoTV for android would let me take screen shots and record the video, now it's using DRM video and my understand is I'd have to root the device and i'm not willing to do that since it's samsung and has a ROM bios fuse.

@AntennaMan

4 ай бұрын

What streaming device are you using?

@MrEthanhines

4 ай бұрын

@@AntennaMan Just the phone itself I have no Roku nor any other casting device.

Even Though free TV apps like Pluto & Tubi are free, They'll never have a in app DVR because they'll mean making the viewer pay for the app.

Wow! And for FREE?? 😮

Time 2:30 skip there to see how

If you do it by desktop OBS is perfect.

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

Actually Pluto TV will black out the video on OBS

@kevinj8258

2 жыл бұрын

But you really need a schedule grid and a way to record the time shifted shows.

Video starts at 2:10

What's with the head?

Gotit iptv recording

crap boxes - Channels DVR is really the only solution

The only app I use to watch movies is Tubi who doesn't want to watch free movies no one wants to pay I can deal with the annoying ads no problem there free is free Netflix doesn't even have the movie children of the corn from 1984 Tubi has it but they remove it than beings it back again but still they have it all the new movies are no good I haven't been to the movies since 2005 because of there's no good movies

Geez, 1980 is calling and it wants it's VCR back.... We've come full circle and now back to the future. 😢

👍👍👍👊👊

I can tell that I am really getting old. I was glad to cut the cord I do miss being able to simply set a time and day to record a program that I wanted to record on my vcr. But I still hate Comcast for their controlling ways.

You only tell us about dvr stuff like 2 minutes the rest is commercials and junk fillers

I have Chromecast with Google TV and I use Pluto TV and Freevee but I don't care to DVR them.

"Illegal IPTV services I hope that none of you are using" _shows a clip of himself using said illegal IPTV service_ Yeah, way to get your point through I suppose.

@AntennaMan

2 жыл бұрын

I actually don't use it. I only went on the site to show an example. I only use an antenna for TV and a relative's paramount+ account

This isn't free

This is extraordinary content. I read a book with similar content, and it was nothing short of exceptional. "Reclaiming Connection: The Journey of a Digital Detox" by Joshua Ember

Stirr is a PoS never will load android and roku versions

@bnstndrd

2 жыл бұрын

Sad but true.