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Android TV - Live Channels
Certified Android TV devices, such as the Nvidia Shield, MiBox S, Jetstream Ultra, newer Sony smart TVs, and various others, have a feature and app known as “Live Channels”. The Live Channels app allows multiple sources of live TV to be viewed in a single unified list, along with a traditional grid-style programming guide. This works for both local TV tuner products, such as the HDHomeRun line of products, and for live streaming services, should the streaming service support the Live Channels feature.
Set up
There are two basic ways of using HDHomeRun units in the Live Channels app:
- The built-in “network tuner” on Android TV, which we do not recommend. This method will not support DRM-restricted channels, should you have a cableTV source that has restricted channels, and may not be as robust as the other method, which is…
- The HDHomeRun app as a “source” for Live Channels. Even if you don't intend to use the HDHomeRun app and its interface, by installing the app you will get a second option in the Live Channels app.