Features:

  • Free over the air HDTV with more reach Watch transcoded, ‘live and recorded’ HDTV which can be viewed on multiple WiFi devices, across your home network.
  • Cut the cable and save on monthly rental fees.
  • Watch live HDTVon up to 2 devicessimultaneously onyour WiFi network.
  • Works with ourHDHomeRun DVR soyou can watch, pauseand record.
  • Watch and record infull 1080p resolutionwhere available
Perfect device for a wirecutter

I got fed-up with the expense of U-verse TV and decided to cut the cord and go all-in with streaming. I purchased an Amazon Basics over-the-air antenna for local stations and chose Plex to use as my DVR for my iMac. That meant that I still needed a tuner to convert those stations to something the computer could handle. I found the HDHomerun (HDHR) from Silicone Dust on Amazon and decided to give it a try. In short, it works perfectly! So my setup is simple: the antenna is on the window and connects to the HDHR. The HDHR connects to my router in order for my iMac, running Plex, to be able to access it. I use Apple TV running the free Plex app as my streaming device to access the Plex server. I had the whole thing up and running in less than an hour. There are some requirements and limitations for the device that you should keep in mind. 1. There are two tuners in the HDHR that will allow two programs to be recorded simultaneously. If you need more, you'll need a different model. They make one with four tuners. For me, two was just fine. 2. The HDHR has no built-in storage, meaning it must be used with a computer or NAS that can store the content. For me, this wasn't a problem as I had 500GB available on my drive. If you have limited space left on your computer, you'll either have to upgrade your Mac or PC's drive or use external storage, e.g., a NAS device. You could also simply buy an external drive from Costco or Amazon and specify that as the storage device from within Plex. 3. The HDHR has no wireless capabilities. It must be plugged directly into to your router. This might create a logistics problem for some people. While my Internet gateway is in the living room, I live in an Ethernet wired home, so I have an additional router in my office on the other side of the house. That's where I've got my computer and antenna installed, so I could easily meet this requirement. Just keep in mind that this is not a wireless device and that the antenna must be plugged into the HDHR, so the two must be in proximity to each other. Also, full disclosure: the first HDHR I received stopped working correctly after a month. I contacted Amazon and the item was replaced promptly via a hot-swap. (They shipped the replacement to me without my first having to ship the old one back.) The new one has been working perfectly now for a few months. There are other devices that you can choose from that might be a better choice for your setup, including one from Amazon that works with the Fire TV sticks they sell. I really like the HDHR device and it was the perfect solution for me. If I had one quibble, it's the lack of an LED on the front panel to indicate the device is properly powered-up. Otherwise, the combination of the Plex Server and the HDHomerun is an ideal solution to cutting the cord and accessing all of your local stations. I love the fact that I'm saving money and can view and/or record my local stations. For everything else I use Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Sweet!

Works great with Plex

Found 17 channels with an inexpensive HDTV antenna located in the basement. Integrates seamlessly with Plex. Firmware updates are a click of button instead of the manual process I needed on my HDHR3-CC .

It works great on my Google Wifi mesh!

I've been trying to become a cord cutter for the longest of time but I couldn't really justify the price of the HDHomeRun back then. After seeing this listing I decided to take the plunge and it's exactly what everyone has been talking about. The setup was extremely easy and it works with my Google Wifi mesh system. All I had to do was plug the HDHomeRun into one of my wi-fi puck, go to their setup website, scan for channels, and that's it! My Mi Box S and Nvidia Shield TV both streamed channels from it just fine. I wish I bought one sooner because this is so much more versatile than a USB TV Tuner or switching back and forth between inputs on a TV. Overall I'm very happy with the product and I can highly recommend this.

Awesome! Wireless TV everywhere!!

Love it! This thing is awesome and combined with fire sticks provides a wireless solution that allows us to put a tv anywhere there is a power outlet. Wish I had know about this years ago!

Works as advertised !!

Works as advertised !! Just attach your antenna and plug in to your router and BAM TV stations on every device

Works great with Emby

Originally bought an HDHomeRun Duo which has 2 tuners. Definitely not enough to record multiple shows and watch another at the same time. This works great with Emby. Plex not so much. More of a Plex problem than a device issue. EPG would not update. I like Emby better anyway.

True love does exist

This thing is a home run! It's such a nice device with such a great interface that I want to use it just for the thrill of using it. I can now just buy one good TV antenna and watch TV from my computer, phone, fire sticks, tablets, etc. This is even better than when I was directly connecting to my TV because it has a channel listing with program guide, so you can see what's on and what's next. The interface is superb and one of the things I like best! Getting it set up is a breeze. I just plugged it into my router, powered it up, went to the website, and ran the setup routine to discover channels. It worked flawlessly. One complaint -- a WiFi connection would have been nice to have on this, because my router is not located in the same room where I wanted to place my antenna. But I just got a Netgear AC750 WiFi extender for $30 that has an Ethernet port for plugging the HDHomeRun into, and now I can put the antenna/HDHomeRun in any room in the house and it connects to the router wirelessly. As an added benefit, my WiFi is extended now too! This thing is phenomenal and well worth it for me. I wish I had purchased it long ago!

Goes well with Sony smart TV

I can't believe that I used to pay the price of the DUO every month for years for my TV access (big name). Now I have 60+ channels crystal clear HD with DVR (perfect with WD I already owned) with no extra pay. Yes, its 60 channels which I don't know what to do. (I care about only CBeeS) I am lucky living in a city without tall buildings. The key is the location of the antenna. I don't think there's a big difference among any kind of TV antennas but you have to find right spot. This is not about height but more like finding open straight path in the air from TV base station. I found better without plex.

It works.

Flames. Works as advertised. I even get broadcast tv outside the home (I was only expecting internal access). I don’t use their software though; I have a Plex pass subscription.

Works Great with Plex. You won't regret buying it!

I've been very impressed with this tuner! I recently installed an attic antenna ($30) in our home. I put it through a booster (~$10) and plugged it directly into this tuner. I've been able to get every channel that I wanted (and some that the antenna websites said I probably wouldn't). My Plex server was able to immediately recognize the tuner and connected without a hiccup. Plex does an excellent job at pulling the signals in and making it easy to use. I do with they had broader support for the Guide view in the apps, but that's a Plex issue. I will admit, I was a little buying this certified refurbished. But, mine came looking brand new. I imagine they get a fair number of returns where people thought they would like it, but didn't get enough channels – or thought that it would automatically be a DVR. If you have Plex, this is a no brainer (to me).

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