Remote-access Guide

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by Dr. Thomas Dietrich Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Can I watch HDHomeRun away from home?

The device and the hdhomerun app must be connected to the same network. HDHomeRun can be accessed remotely by using a service such as Plex, which provides access. As an alternative, you could set up a VPN server at your home and use that to connect remotely to your network.

How do I use HDHomeRun DVR?

0:021:16HDHomeRun DVR - Setup - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClick the DVR tab you will see that you now have an active DVR account check they use this TV forMoreClick the DVR tab you will see that you now have an active DVR account check they use this TV for making recording stocks in this case we will be storing our recordings in a DVR folder on our C Drive.

Where does HDHomeRun DVR store recordings?

By default, the DVR will record to the public Recorded TV folder on the C drive. If you have another location you would prefer to record to, click the … button and select that location.

What can I do with HDHomeRun?

The HDHomeRun is a network-attached digital TV tuner. It connects to your antenna or cable line (depending on model) and takes the digital TV signals available there and makes them available to your PC, tablet, smartphone, game consoles, and other devices over your existing home network.

Does HDHomeRun require subscription?

HDHomeRun now offers a way to record those broadcasts directly through its existing apps. All you need is a media server—be it a PC, NAS box, or Nvidia Shield TV—and a $35-per-year subscription to the HDHomeRun DVR service.

Do you need a subscription to use a DVR?

OTA DVRs without subscriptions Tablo has a better menu with a subscription, but can record TV programming without one. OTA DVRs made by AirTV operate without a subscription as well. These DVRs have apps that support Smart TVs and major streaming devices including Roku, Fire TV Sticks, Apple TV and Android TV/Google TV.

How do I use Plex as a DVR?

Once your gear is all assembled, here's how to put the whole package together:Set up your DVR tuner. ... Download and run the Plex Media Server (computer or Shield TV) ... Open the Server menu (computer or Shield TV) ... Connect your DVR tuner. ... Scan for channels. ... Confirm your channels. ... Let Plex compile a recording schedule.More items...•

How do I find my HDHomeRun IP address?

First, look up the IP address of your HDHomeRun tuner by visiting http://my.hdhomerun.com and copy the URL of your HDHomeRun. Next, find the channel number of the channel that is having playback issues.

How do I use Plex with HDHomeRun?

0:414:11How to setup HDHomerun TV Tuner in PLEX - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApplication go to settings. And on the left side scroll down and under manage you'll see live tv andMoreApplication go to settings. And on the left side scroll down and under manage you'll see live tv and dvr. Then click setup plex dvr. And it should find your tuner on your network.

What channels do you get with HDHomeRun?

For $35 per month, HDHomeRun Premium TV offers 45 live cable channels, including ESPN, HGTV, FX, AMC, and all three major cable news networks.

Does live channels work with HDHomeRun?

Live Channels won't interface with the HDHomeRun DVR service. Supports all HDHomeRun products, including US cable TV DRM -channels and older “legacy” HDHomeRun products. Network Tuner input, the built-in option on Android TV.

Will HDHomeRun work with Roku?

If you have a Roku device that is running Roku firmware version 9.0 or later, you can use the HDHomeRun Roku app to access your HDHomeRun tuner and playback DVR content.

How do I set up HDHomeRun connect?

How to set up the HDHomeRun on your Windows PCAttach the coax cable from your antenna to the input on the rear of the HDHomeRun.Connect the Ethernet cable to your HDHomeRun and an output on your router.Hook up the power cable and watch the lights come on to make sure everything is OK so far.

How do I find my HDHomeRun IP address?

First, look up the IP address of your HDHomeRun tuner by visiting http://my.hdhomerun.com and copy the URL of your HDHomeRun. Next, find the channel number of the channel that is having playback issues.

How do I restart HDHomeRun?

Unplug the power cord from the HDHomeRun, count to ten, and plug it back in. After the HDHomeRun finishes initializing, remove the CableCARD. On the Tuners tab in HDHomeRun Setup, set one tuner to Digital Cable.

How do I connect Synology to HDHomeRun?

Install to NAS using a Windows PCIn a web browser, log-in to your Synology NAS. Open the Control Panel. ... Fill out the name as HDHomeRun. and select the drive you want to use on your NAS, if you have more than one drive volume available. ... Click through the next three windows. No additional changes are needed.

Where is the HDHomeRun setup program?

If you need to change the DVR settings in the future, you can find the HDHomeRun Setup program on your Start menu in the HDHomeRun folder.

How to enable DVR on PC?

Enable the DVR: Click on the DVR tab in HDHomeRun Setup. Check the “Use this PC for recordings” box.

What version of DrivePool is needed for HDHomeRun?

To work with HDHomeRun DVR you need DrivePool version 2.2.3.946 or newer.

Can a DVR be wireless?

Wired network connection. The DVR will handle a great deal of video traffic, so wireless connections should be avoided.

Where to find recordings on HDHomeRun?

App: Recorded tabIn the RECORDED tab you can find all recordings made by all of your connected HDHomeRun DVRstorage devices on your local network, if you have an HDHomeRun DVRsubscription. Recordings are organized by “All recordings”, “Shows”, and “Movies”.

What is HDHomerun app?

The HDHomeRun app is the main way to access live TV from your HDHomeRun tuner, and to set and watch recordings from your HDHomeRun DVR subscription. Our app is available for Android, Fire TV, iOS, Mac OS, Windows, and Xbox One.

How to search for a specific channel on TV?

Search:Typing numbers or letters while on live TV will open the search option. You can use this to switch to a specific channel number, channel name, or even show title. For example, using a remote with a keypad, you can enter “1004” + ENTER and it will switch to channel 1004.

What does zoom do?

Zoom -zooms picture to fill screen, such as for programs that are a different aspect ratio (action bar only)

Can you use HDHomerun on multiple channels?

If multiple users are using the HDHomeRun app on the same channel, the DVR storage engine will distribute the load so that only one tuner is used for one channel.

How to enable channel slice on a DVR?

Channel Slice – select a channel on the channel list, use the left/right arrows or drag the channel to the left to enable Channel Slice. Non- DVR subscribers will have access to 24 hours of guide data.

Can HDHomerun record?

All devices using the HDHomeRun app can set recordings, and all devices can access any recording made.

How much does a DVR subscription cost?

A DVR subscription can be purchased at our online shop and costs $35 per year. If you've bought a SCRIBE or SERVIO device then you will get a year of service along with the hardware, either as a new customer or added to your existing service. The subscription service includes 14 days of guide data. The subscription also keeps track of your upcoming recording “tasks”, helps prevents duplicate recordings, prevents recording programs that you've already watched and wanted deleted, and helps orchestrate all of your DVR storage devices.

Does HDHomerun have a link?

It contains a link that you will need to open while you are connected to the same local network as your HDHomeRun device.

Does HDHomeRun SCRIBE come with a DVR?

HDHomeRun SCRIBE and HDHomeRun SERVIO units come with a year of included DVR service. DVR service starts when the device is connected to the internet by the customer, automatically. No activation code or account is necessary. A temporary account automatically gets registered when the SCRIBE or SERVIO goes online. We are working on making it so that the HDHomeRun app will warn people if the DVR service is getting close to expiring, allowing them to extend service by purchasing additional years through https://shop.silicondust.com .

What port is remote viewing on a DVR?

As you can see, now it's possible to use the DVR remote viewing feature using a web browser (port 8080) or a software (port 37777).

What is the default port for a DVR?

Go to the DVR's network menu and check which port is used for software. Let's say you are using a Dahua DVR, the default port is 37777 or if you are using a Hikvision DVR the default port is 80000. Make sure to check your DVR. Open your web browser again and use the port for the configuration.

Can you use the same principle to configure IP cameras for remote viewing?

You can use the same principle to configure IP cameras for remote viewing.

Can you configure a router?

As long as you have the necessary information you can configure the router.

How to scan channels on HDHomerun?

Click on the “Detect Channels” button to force a rescan. The HDHomeRun will also attempt to scan channels when it powers up, as well as doing periodic updates in the background to look for new channels.

Where is the device ID on HDHomerun?

If you have more than one HDHomeRun device, use the “device ID” printed on the bottom of the unit instead of “hdhomerun” in the address. For example, if your device ID was 104FFFFF then you would go to http://104fffff.local

What is the web interface on a DVR?

The web interface is there to configure your device. You can update the latest firmware, set your preferences, perform channel scans, and activate your DVR service from here.

Why reboot DVR?

If you change the channel lineup and are using a DVR storage device (with a HDHomeRun DVR subscription ), you may want to reboot the storage device in order to force it to update the new channel list, rather than waiting for the two to sync.

How to access HDHR feed?

You technically can access the HDHR feed directly, but you would need to use VLC (or other compatible media apps) and enter the URL of the HDHR with the channel stream in it. The format would be: http://HDHR-IP:5004/auto/v13.1

Can HDHR stream from a VPN?

Yup, and this is my biggest gripe with HDHR. Even when using a VPN, it is impossible for their native apps to detect and stream from the device. It's due to the protocol they use. There are two work arounds:

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