I have owned the Duo for about a month and it works great! I purchased the Channels App for both the Apple TV 4 and the Ipad version. I am testing out the $8.00 a month subscription to the dvr service. Also, if you can use Plex to watch live tv and if you are a Plex Pass subscriber, you get the Plex dvr service. My only grip (and why I am trying out the Channels DVR service) is that the HomeRun HD service and the Plex DVR service do not offer a standard grid guide. I have read that Plex is working on getting one.
Can you connect multiple Antennas to the HDHomeRun? I have TV stations to the South and TV Stations to the East. I want to point 1 Antenna South and 1 Antenna East. Will this work or will it cause cross interference.
Not necessarily. You can use Homerun to simplify your antenna connection. You bring coax from the antenna in to the Homerun box and box to router via ethranet cable. Set up and convert that t.v. radio signal to your wifi network that can then go to all your t.v.s computers, smart phones and tablets after installing the app on each of those devices. A new t.v. can't do all of that. This is more than a tuner. Tuners are at Walmart and cost two thirds the price of this box. Tablo does all of what HDHomerun does but it's also DVR ready free by simply connecting a hard drive, but Tablo's downfall is that it takes 15-20 seconds to load a new channel when surfing from what I've seen on videos. HDHomerun seems to be quicker as a channel surfer but still slower than a coax connection. My plan is to come in from my antenna to my amp power supply; then split the signal; one to my new t.v. and one to the Homerun. Any t.v. viewing we do besides the primary will be on our network, and we can also view on the primary on the network if we prefer that viewing to the LG t.v. viewing. if we get a dedicated lap top, we're going to try plex as a dvr that wotks in conjuncyion with Homerun. I've heard from many people that say that HDHomerun as a tunet picks up weaker signals via an antenna than almost any t.v. tuner out there, and since I'm 75 miles from broadcasters, I'm hoping to pick up a signal or two plus the other features and save along cable run, but we'll see.
I will be able to get past the HD HomeRun local-only limit by using it with just PMS (Plex Media Server) and that with a plex pass it will work great! IM BUYING THIS DEVICE THIS WEEK AFTER I GET PAID I am looking forward to this experience on Amazon.ca
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Any monthly service fees or just one time purchase of the hardware? I do have that gigantic antenna in the attic so I'm going to try this out.
I just bought one to try. Maybe I can get rid of the streaming service and save me another $40 a month. Maybe... We hardly ever watch live TV any more.
I got my hd homerun installed. I get every channel except cbs(2.1), but channel 48.3 is another cbs broadcast, which I get. This is great. I RT everything in HD. I’m cancelling my Hulu live again until the Cubs or the Sox make the playoffs and I need TBS again. EDIT: Because I had some digital artifacts, I bought a Winegard Boost XT Preamp for my antenna, and all of my channels, including channel 2, are crystal clear. This is great. For the first time since I was like 17, I started watching broadcast TV again, and I just realized how much crap is there on TV.
@@joshuaychung Thanks. I was hoping it weren't true that Homerun won't work with a pre amp, because Silicon Dust recommends we use one if we need it for reception and I absolutely must have the strongest preamp out there. It is likely that Homerun wouldn't work with that preamp built in to that junky antenna shown here.
Buyer beware: Amazon is helping these manufacturers of cheap antennas sell junk like the one shown in this video that will not be adequate for most cord cutters. A floppy antenna may work for some situations, but if you live close to towers, I'd just go ahead and buy something like ClearStream 2 Max (or something like that) for just a few dollars more. It comes with a stand for indoor use; or a bracket to convert it for attic or outdoor use; and it will pick up VHF signals. Those floppy antenna are far inferior to the ones made by real antenna companies. Check out Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct, AntennaCraft, and Stellar Labs. There is also a manufacturer that starts with an M that makes omnidirectional that are good, but all those other funky antenna offered at online stores to go with your purchase and the ones that come up first on google searches with outlandish claims; all of those are very poor antennae. Leave those cute antennae for those who don't know better.
I have owned the Duo for about a month and it works great! I purchased the Channels App for both the Apple TV 4 and the Ipad version. I am testing out the $8.00 a month subscription to the dvr service. Also, if you can use Plex to watch live tv and if you are a Plex Pass subscriber, you get the Plex dvr service. My only grip (and why I am trying out the Channels DVR service) is that the HomeRun HD service and the Plex DVR service do not offer a standard grid guide. I have read that Plex is working on getting one.
xbox one does this with tuner and antenna. gives you a nice guide and you can play, pause, rewind live tv.
I'm struggling to see the usefulness of the HDHomeRun. Do you need to buy the TV guide app for each device that the local TV stream connects to?
Can you connect multiple Antennas to the HDHomeRun?
I have TV stations to the South and TV Stations to the East.
I want to point 1 Antenna South and 1 Antenna East.
Will this work or will it cause cross interference.
If you need an external TV tuner for your TV then you need a new TV.
For a channel guide try TitanTV.
Not necessarily. You can use Homerun to simplify your antenna connection. You bring coax from the antenna in to the Homerun box and box to router via ethranet cable. Set up and convert that t.v. radio signal to your wifi network that can then go to all your t.v.s computers, smart phones and tablets after installing the app on each of those devices. A new t.v. can't do all of that. This is more than a tuner. Tuners are at Walmart and cost two thirds the price of this box.
Tablo does all of what HDHomerun does but it's also DVR ready free by simply connecting a hard drive, but Tablo's downfall is that it takes 15-20 seconds to load a new channel when surfing from what I've seen on videos. HDHomerun seems to be quicker as a channel surfer but still slower than a coax connection. My plan is to come in from my antenna to my amp power supply; then split the signal; one to my new t.v. and one to the Homerun. Any t.v. viewing we do besides the primary will be on our network, and we can also view on the primary on the network if we prefer that viewing to the LG t.v. viewing. if we get a dedicated lap top, we're going to try plex as a dvr that wotks in conjuncyion with Homerun. I've heard from many people that say that HDHomerun as a tunet picks up weaker signals via an antenna than almost any t.v. tuner out there, and since I'm 75 miles from broadcasters, I'm hoping to pick up a signal or two plus the other features and save along cable run, but we'll see.
I will be able to get past the HD HomeRun local-only limit by using it with just PMS (Plex Media Server) and that with a plex pass it will work great! IM BUYING THIS DEVICE THIS WEEK AFTER I GET PAID I am looking forward to this experience on Amazon.ca
Ya if you are going to get something like that I don't see how you could justify not getting an outdoor antenna or at least attic mounted
Can I set up this device with my smartphone and do we have to pay for any services please get back to me
what is the length of the antenna cord?
can i link my local tv set up via HDHOMERUN over the network thrue internet even where i go
No, it only works on the local network. You Need a sling box or Airwatch TV for that
Yes, via plex, with a premium pass you can install live tv dvr and watch and record channels wherever you are ...
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Any monthly service fees or just one time purchase of the hardware? I do have that gigantic antenna in the attic so I'm going to try this out.
No monthly, just a one time purchase. However, I think they offer a subscription service that will DVR OTA TV, but I didn't subscribe to that.
I just bought one to try. Maybe I can get rid of the streaming service and save me another $40 a month. Maybe... We hardly ever watch live TV any more.
I got my hd homerun installed. I get every channel except cbs(2.1), but channel 48.3 is another cbs broadcast, which I get.
This is great. I RT everything in HD. I’m cancelling my Hulu live again until the Cubs or the Sox make the playoffs and I need TBS again.
EDIT: Because I had some digital artifacts, I bought a Winegard Boost XT Preamp for my antenna, and all of my channels, including channel 2, are crystal clear. This is great. For the first time since I was like 17, I started watching broadcast TV again, and I just realized how much crap is there on TV.
@@joshuaychung Thanks. I was hoping it weren't true that Homerun won't work with a pre amp, because Silicon Dust recommends we use one if we need it for reception and I absolutely must have the strongest preamp out there. It is likely that Homerun wouldn't work with that preamp built in to that junky antenna shown here.
Does it found analog channel's too?
Analog is no longer being broadcasted as far as I am aware. It was shut down back in 2012 I believe.
@@TrollingUGames there are analogue cable tv here.
Silicon Dust makes a model for cable t.v. users. This device is for OTA, aka antenna, users only. Broadcast signals are all digital.
No, this is a digital (ATSC) tuner. It does not tune analog channels.
Great review I just ordered one through your amazon link going to hook it up via Plex
I was kind of shocked by how many OTA channels there are that I never appeared to get with cable.
Buyer beware: Amazon is helping these manufacturers of cheap antennas sell junk like the one shown in this video that will not be adequate for most cord cutters. A floppy antenna may work for some situations, but if you live close to towers, I'd just go ahead and buy something like ClearStream 2 Max (or something like that) for just a few dollars more. It comes with a stand for indoor use; or a bracket to convert it for attic or outdoor use; and it will pick up VHF signals. Those floppy antenna are far inferior to the ones made by real antenna companies. Check out Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct, AntennaCraft, and Stellar Labs. There is also a manufacturer that starts with an M that makes omnidirectional that are good, but all those other funky antenna offered at online stores to go with your purchase and the ones that come up first on google searches with outlandish claims; all of those are very poor antennae. Leave those cute antennae for those who don't know better.
Not explaining properly how does it work without plugging in to Ethernet cable …
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