Our innovative networked multituner product for live hdtv combined with our dvr app, you can watch, schedule and record terrestrial hdtv and free digital cable all around. For theater system applications it will deliver 1080 high definition picture, and dolby digital surround sound. According to this, they use an updated version of hdhomerun view for the dvr interface software. They started a kickstarter campaign for their new software dvr. As with pebble, silicon dust has leveraged kickstarter as a marketing tool and storefront, versus a startup fundraiser. Silicondusts hdhomerun dvr kickstarter hardware and. The latest windows 10 appstore release of the hdhomerun app adds live tv. Catv hdhomerun dvr launched on kickstarter charter. Local dvr storage is where your recordings will be saved.
May 07, 2015 a new one ready to enter the scene is silicondusts hdhomerun dvr, which recently launched on kickstarter and is scheduled to arrive this fall. Remember to be constructivetheres a human behind this project have a question for the creator. Several months ago i ditched all my hd homerun equipment due to the ever increasing costs of cable tv service and because silicon dust has a proven track record of being long on promises and short on delivery in terms. It s our mission is to simplify and change the way we watch and record live. To update the hdhomerun dvr software when it is running on a windows pc, mac computer, or supported nas, users can use the normal installation instructions for their specific device. Find it on the hdhomerun dvr forum if you are an early backer. Likewise it will continue to work with hdhomerun view for watching live tv as it does today. Diving into the crowdfunding effort now will get you early access to software that promises tv how and where you want, all without needing to. Aside from the standalone dvr software, cant the connect gen4 record to a remote location through a kodi frontend or.
I would like to get an hd homerun and put a cable card in it. Basically, the new dvr experience will leverage existing hdhomerun networked tuning hardware and a qnap nas, western digital mycloud nas, or computer for storage. A new one ready to enter the scene is silicondusts hdhomerun dvr, which recently launched on kickstarter and is scheduled to arrive this fall. Sagetv is going open source but ive always been very happy with silicondust products and will be trying out the dvr software.
Watch your favorite recorded shows across all your smart devices on your home wifi network. I got the email also as i own a white hd homerun, the original with two coax inputs. Hdhomerun dvr january, 2016 update beta windows client running on a kangaroo mini pc. Silicondust annouces kickstarter campaign for hdhomerun dvr. Hd homerun antenna dvr will go pcfree with latest update cnet. Buy silicondust hdtc2usm hdhomerun extend atsc with free broadcast hdtv 2tuner bundle with indoor flat 4k hdtv multidirectional antenna. May 14, 2016 the hdhomerun dvr still has some work to go before its officially released, but once its done the idea is for anyone to make the kind of dvr that suits them, with access to programming from. Its not done yet, but its getting close to achieving their goal of an easy to use. It is available for computers, laptops, phones, tablets, various smart tvs, and various streaming box platforms. The guys from silicondust are getting into software according to the video on their kickstarter campaign. Is there another product that has dvr capabilities and is compatible with. Our concept is that live and recorded content can be watched from media devices with our brand new and innovative interface. Help and support for hdhomerun dvr and hdhomerun software for windows 10, mac, android, xbox, etc.
Before running the nas installer, youll need to create an hdhomerun file share and enable ssh. Hd homerun dvr kickstarter posted by spocks eyebrow on 42015 at 7. Silicondust has announced the latest software for its hd homerun dvr, via kickstarter, which will enable users to record overtheair tv to a network attached storage device instead of a pc. With the future of windows mce uncertain its nice that someone else might offer an alternative. Apr 21, 2015 hd homerun antenna dvr will go pcfree with latest update silicondust has announced the latest software for its hd homerun dvr, via kickstarter, which will enable users to record overtheair tv. And theyre now accepting preorders for their upcoming hdhomerun dvr software and service. My set up includes an iphone, apple tv and an ipad pro. Of course, to use the hdhomerun dvr youll need to have an hdhomerun prime, hdhomerun extend, or hdhomerun connect to. Hdhomerun scribe duo 1tb dvr black hdvr2us1tb best buy. The hdhomerun view android app with dvr support was. The hdhomerun dvr service will keep track of what recordings you have already made and prevent the same episode from being recorded twice. Watch what you want, when you want all around your home. The dvr software will be turned off by default and can be turned on by opening up the hdhomerun setup application, clicking on the dvr tab, and using use this pc for recordings. Silicondust had two new products to show us at ces this morning.
Our dvr doesnt use the cloud or remote locations for storing programs, but instead keeps local copies on your home network, allowing you to store them as long as you wish. Youll need to make sure you use the same email address you used with the kickstarter campaign when you checkout to get the discount though. Silicon dust hdhomerun watch tv anywhere in your home. I was an original kickstarter supporter, but i never activated my firstyear dvr service because i was waiting for the protected content recording capability to be added. Silicondust has created the ultimate live television viewing and recording software tool called the hdhomerun dvr service. Shop hdhomerun scribe duo 1tb dvr black at best buy. Hdhomerun, the dvr kickstarter and more this week ted, ceo from silicon dust pay nate and ned from kordkutters a visit, and we talk about the hd homerun, the dvr kickstarter and more. Hd homerun antenna dvr will go pcfree with latest update. In the mean time i setup that computer with windows and installed nextpvr to communicate with my dual prime tuners, and it acts as my dvr for the whole home. Silicondust has announced the latest software for its hd homerun dvr, via kickstarter, which will enable users to record overtheair tv to a. The hdhomerun view android app is being upgraded to use. Silicon dusts homerun dvr software is buggy at best and does not deliver anywhere near the same level of performance as wmc7.
They announced it here as a kickstarter campaign which im certain will be easily overfunded. Does not require an always on computer full 14 day guide data for dvr subscribers nondvr subscribers get free 24 hour guide data. Hdhomerun dvr now supports protected drm channels on xbox one and some windows 10 machines february 3, 2017 andrew van til silcondust promised it, and its certainly taken longer than expected, but if youve been waiting for protected cablecard content support from the hdhomerun dvr you can finally dive in. Kickstarter for hd homerun dvr software 20150421, 19. Hdhomerun kickstarter wants to build the perfect dvr for you. Very nice to have the builtin 1 tb dvr on the hd homerun device. We also briefly mention kodi 15, though well get more in depth on that next week. Hdhomerun kickstarter wants to build the perfect dvr for. The hdhomerun dvr recorded the original timeslot as per the guide, then a. This is a good option if you want to collect all episodes of a show and want to build up a media library.
The hdhomerun app allows you to watch live tv from all of your hdhomerun tuners on your local network, and recorded tv if using a dvr subscription. Youll get the chance to get our hdhomerun dvr software before its released, and theres a great range of other rewards, like hdhomerun hardware and nas drives, depending on how much youd like to help fund us. Nick kelsey, silicondust usa inc is raising funds for hdhomerun dvr. Its essentially an hdhomerun duo with a hard drive and their dvr software built in. Especially if the dvr software is 1 cross platform, 2 installs easily, 3 and has a great ui or ties in with xbmc. Hdhomerun is ready to make your android tv a dvr engadget. Media center replacement dvr software that supports protected content. Hdhomerun dvr software reaches its funding goal on kickstarter, offers a potentially cheaper alternative to cable counterparts. The subscription relates to the newplanned dvr service and does not affect the existing featureset of hdhomerun tuners. Install hdhomerun dvr on a synology nas petes tech. The hdhomerun dvr software works with hdhomerun tuners connect, extend, expand, prime to record to your mac, windows 10uwp, or nas, with playback on your mac, windows 10uwp, android mobile, android media devices and ios devices minimum version 11.
If you have any suggestions for how we can improve our software to better meet eyetv user needs, feel free to visit our forum and let us know. Apr 30, 2015 hdhomerun dvr software reaches its funding goal on kickstarter, offers a potentially cheaper alternative to cable counterparts. No uninstallation is needed, just run through the normal installation steps on top of the old installation. Guide data and images are officially licensed by gracenote the hdhomerun app does not work outside of your home network. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Come and help fund us on kickstarter and turn watching and recording tv on your terms into a reality. This is different than the official kodi hdhomerun pvr client this client works with the dvr services. Silicondust is readying the ultimate live television viewing and recording software tool called hdhomerun dvr.
Apr 30, 2015 as with pebble, silicon dust has leveraged kickstarter as a marketing tool and storefront, versus a startup fundraiser. Apr 22, 2015 media center replacement dvr software that supports protected content. Hdhomerun dvr software reaches its funding goal on. Information about the project can be found on the kickstarter link below and on the silicon dust forum. For your playback devices its an app that connects to your home network to give you access to live tv and recordings.
The plan is to have the hdhomerun dvr software ready for backers to try in august, and the general public in september. The hdhomerun dvr software works with hdhomerun tuners conhdhomerun connect, hdhomerun connect duo and hdhomerun connect quatro to record to your mac, windows 10uwp, or nas, with playback on your mac, windows 10uwp, android mobile, android media devices and ios devices minimum version 10. Silicondust made a name for itself among home theater. So silicondust, which makes all sorts of awesome tv tuners for pcs, has a kickstarter to build their own dvr software solution that supports cablecard and drmprotected channels. Silicondust made a name for itself among home theater pc builders by bringing the devices they need to plug in cable or antenna tv, and with the dvr its making the software too. It enables the viewing and recording of your full overtheair and cable tv lineup using your home network. Now to dvr kickstarter, nothing against those who like it but i am tired of kodi, hoping well see another client to test soon. The hdhomerun tuner will continue to work with windows media center, mythtv, and other software as it does today. Your storage device can be an hdhomerun scribe or servio, a pc, a mac, a nas. Simply put, its the software that works with your playback and network storage devices adding the ability to watch, schedule and record live tv. May 18, 2015 i have to admit to being struck a bit speechless by the scope of the hdhomerun dvr project here are some highlights, but frankly theres so much awesome that its probably best to check out the kickstarter page for the full scoop. Silicondust is doing a kickstarter for standalone dvr software, which will include kodi support and handle protected content. May 05, 2015 the kickstarter for silicondust hd homerun dvr software kickstarter.
The hdhomerun prime is a 3tuner network streaming device that accepts a cablecard. The client now has most of the features i demonstrated when the kickstarter was first announced last spring. Aug 08, 2016 he has also created an autoupdate script to automate the dvr software updates on his synology, i havent tried it yet myself but you can check it out here if you wish. If you have a windows 7 pc, the cheapest way is to get a silicondust hd homerun prime, and use it with windows media center, you would also need a wmc extender to view on a tv. Providing my own dvr tv tv forum cox support forums. Silicon dust, makers of the great hd homerun prime networked tuners, is hard at work. Its our mission to simplify and change the way we watch and record live television. Silicondust annouces kickstarter campaign for hdhomerun dvr may 18, 2015 andrew van til i have to admit to being struck a bit speechless by the scope of the hdhomerun dvr project here are some highlights, but frankly theres so much awesome that its probably best to check out the kickstarter page for the full scoop. The kickstarter for silicondust hd homerun dvr software kickstarter. Hd homerun dvr kickstarter posted by spocks eyebrow on 52015 at 7. I just bought the hdhomerun extend to connect to my antenna and home network. So with this you would rent a cablecard which is usually significantly less than a cable box hd cable box dvr cable box. May 31, 2016 the link i posted earlier is to the getting started once one signs up for the sd dvr, at the bottom of that post are links to the kodi, win 10 and android clients that can access the dvr, with 4 steps outlined.
With hdhomerun dvr combined with current hdhomerun products sold today, you will soon have the freedom to watch and record live tv. Hdhomerun dvr now supports protected drm channels on xbox. If you use silicondust hd homerun products this app is an essential to streaming live television to firetv products. Of course, to use the hdhomerun dvr youll need to have an hdhomerun prime, hdhomerun extend, or hdhomerun connect to tune either cable or overtheair television. Hdhomerun dvr january, 2016 update beta windows client. The company is developing os agnostic dvr software that will handle protected content and integrate with kodi. I built my own htpc wholehome dvr in anticipation of their new software and have been sitting here for 4 months now waiting on them to play catch up with their software development. I could sell my ceton infinitv6 and get a hd homerun prime. I am looking for software combo possibly that can serve the recorded programs to a windows 7 machine, a roku 2 xd, and a fire tv box. Tv antennas free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Update, silicondusts hd dvr kickstarter exceeds all its. While some products are better than others, all of themfrom tablo to tivo to hdhomerun with plex. Hello anyone who is willing to listen, hdhomerun just announced a dvr that runs on your nas or computer and supports playback to many devices and os, even with protected content. In its most basic form, the hdhomerun prime allows you to stream live cable tv to all of your digital devices computers, idevices, android phones, firetv, etc.
Buy the hardware, but you should skip the software silicondusts networked tv tuners are excellent, but its dvr service cant keep up. If you have a windows pc, you can use our hdhomerun setup application to install the dvr storage software to your nas device. Unofficial kodi hdhomerun dvr pvr client silicondust. Not sure how clear it is to everyone but you dont need a nas to run hd dvr.