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| ====== Setting up the HDHomeRun ====== | ====== Installing the HDHomeRun app for Roku ====== |
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| | <lead>Your Roku needs to have a reliable internet connection, either via wired ethernet or a strong wireless connection (preferably using WiFi 5 or later, using the 5GHz band). The app does not work outside of your home network, and the Roku needs to be connected to the same local network as HDHomeRun tuner.</lead> |
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| <lead>The HDHomeRun works by providing live TV to your home computer network from over-the-air TV broadcasts using an antenna (or from a cable TV provider if they support CableCARD, DVB-C, or clearQAM). This allows you to use your own devices in your home, such as phones, tablets, laptops, computers, set top boxes, and more, to watch live TV.</lead> | ===== Install the app on your Roku ===== |
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| ===== Quick start guide ===== | |
| One HDHomeRun can be accessed from the entire home network/wifi, and each home can have multiple HDHomeRun units. If you have multiple units then the HDHomeRun software will automatically consolidate them into one seamless channel list. | |
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| ==== 1. Connect your HDHomeRun ==== | |
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| {{:connect_antenna.png?nolink&60 |}} Connect your antenna. | {{ :roku_install_1_thumb.jpg?nolink&401}} |
| | Press the Home button on your Roku remote and then scroll down to the "Search" option. |
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| {{:connect_network.png?nolink&60 |}} Connect to your network or home router using the provided ethernet cable. | {{ :roku_install_2_thumb.jpg?nolink&400|}} |
| | Start to type in "HDHomeRun" using the on-screen keyboard. Normally you only need the first few letters, and the green HDHomeRun app icon should start to show up. When you see the green HDHomeRun icon, scroll to the left and select it. |
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| {{:connect_power.png?nolink&60 |}} Connect the power adapter. The green ethernet light will power on. | {{ :roku_install_3_thumb.jpg?nolink&400|}} |
| | Select the "Add app" option and wait for the installation to complete. You can open the HDHomeRun app once done, or you can go to the home screen and open the HDHomeRun app from there. |
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| | The HDHomeRun app icon will show up under the "Home" option on the home screen, next to any other apps you have installed. |
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| ==== 2. Download the HDHomeRun app for your devices ==== | ===== Basic controls ===== |
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| | ===== Troubleshooting ===== |
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| | ==== No audio ==== |
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| | To hear audio, you need a TV, AV receiver, or soundbar that can decode Dolby Digital or AC3 audio over HDMI. Most modern TVs can do this, though we’ve noticed a few Samsung TVs cannot. All Roku televisions should be able to play audio without any trouble. |
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| | **Roku audio settings:** |
| | - Go to the **Roku home screen** |
| | - Then navigate to **"Settings"** -> **"Audio"** |
| | - Select **"Streaming audio format"** and change it to **"Dolby"** |
| | - Go back to **Audio** and select **"Digital output format"** |
| | - and change **"Digital output format"** mode to **"Custom" → "Dolby" → "Dolby Digital"** |
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| [[:App:Google TV|Android TV]] | <wrap tip>If you are still having issues: While watching live TV in the HDHomeRun app, press the ** * ** button and see if your **"Volume mode"** is set to **"off"** (this might not always be required, depending on the Roku model)</wrap> |
| [[:App:Google TV|Google TV]] | \\ |
| [[:App:Apple TV|Apple TV]] | \\ |
| [[:App:Fire TV|Fire TV]] | If you still cannot get audio to work, please open a **[[:Support ticket]]** and we will help you. |
| [[:App:Xbox|Xbox]] | |
| [[:App:Roku|Roku]] | |
| [[:App:LG|LG TV]] | |
| [[:App:Recommendations|Something else]] | |
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| === Phones and tablets === | |
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| === Computers and laptops === | ==== ATSC 3.0 ==== |
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| | * To receive most ATSC 3.0 broadcasts you will need a Roku device that supports the AC-4 audio codec, such as a recent Roku TV set, or the 2020 Roku Ultra or later (but not the "LT" version). If you do not have a Roku TV set or Roku Ultra that supports AC-4, we would recommend using an inexpensive "Google TV" device with your TV set, instead of buying a new Roku Ultra, as Google TV devices tend to be less expensive and have less issues with live TV. Please open a support ticket for the latest information and advice regarding AC-4 support: **[[:Support ticket]]** |
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| === Other === | * DRM-restricted ATSC 3.0 channel support is being worked on and is not yet supported. |
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| | ==== Playback stops often ==== |
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| | ==== Video in a small box in the corner ==== |
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