- Access From Any Computer In Home
- Supports CableCARD Access
- Windows 7 Media Center Compatible
- Watch/Pause/Record Live TV
- Schedule Recordings
- Watch Content When You Like
- Use Xbox360 As Substitute For TV
- iPad 2 Compatible
- HDHomeRun VIEW/Fire TV/AndroidTV/PS3
- Live TV HDHomeRun App w/ Amazon Prime
A Great Way To Enjoy TV
10/29/2013
This review is from: SiliconDust HDHR3-CC HDHomeRun PRIME 3-Tuner US CableTV with CableCARD Stream Premium Channels and Cut the Cord
Pros:
+ Stream TV throughout your home network
+ Works great with Windows 7 Media Center
+ Save money on rental fees charged by the cable company
Cons:
- No direct iOS support
- Although I have a DLNA certified Sony TV wired to the same router as the HDHomerun, the streaming still skips and stops after 30 or so seconds (even with unprotected, Standard Definition content)
Overall Review:
I only have Limited Basic cable and have enjoyed connecting my TV and computer directly to the wall to enjoy local HD programming and DVR functionality through Windows Media Center. Then, greedy Comcast encrypted the local Limited Basic programming, requiring a DTA box at $1.99/month and the HD Technology Fee at $9.99/month. I tried setting up an antenna but there were 2 local stations I could not receive reliably. After going to my local office and obtaining a CableCard (which turned out to be free), I was able to use the HDHomeRun to continue watching and recording programming through my Windows Media Center PC connected to my TV. I struggle getting DLNA to work on the rest of my devices, but I'm able to stream to my Android tablet using InstaTV Pro (a $5 app). This app was at one time also available on iOS, but was pulled due to a licensing issues (the developer states that it is just temporary, but it's been this way for a few months now).
Setup with Windows Media Center was a little confusing. Windows Media Center simply stated that my system was not capable of viewing digital cable (even though it was). It turns out I just needed to download the "Digital Cable Advisor" program from Microsoft (why Windows Media Center couldn't simply direct me to this download instead of just stopping me cold is beyond me).
Overall, I'm happy with this purchase although setup was a little tricky. The HDHomeRun is saving me $12/month and gives me the ability to record shows with Media Center which I wouldn't be able to do with Comcast's DTA boxes.
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