Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision Next revision Both sides next revision | ||
|
dvr:android [2019/08/02 08:03] neds [Installing] |
dvr:android [2019/11/25 21:04] jasonl [Requirements] change to 500GB or larger |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
| <lead>Unlike other platforms, the normal HDHomeRun Android app contains the DVR storage software in a single app. You only need to install the normal HDHomeRun app and enable the DVR settings, as described in the guide below.</lead> | <lead>Unlike other platforms, the normal HDHomeRun Android app contains the DVR storage software in a single app. You only need to install the normal HDHomeRun app and enable the DVR settings, as described in the guide below.</lead> | ||
| + | ===== Requirements ===== | ||
| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
| - | |||
| - | ===== Requirements ===== | ||
| **Before you continue, make sure you have the following:** | **Before you continue, make sure you have the following:** | ||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
| * A wired ethernet connection is highly recommended | * A wired ethernet connection is highly recommended | ||
| * USB 3.0 is highly recommended if connecting an external USB hard drive | * USB 3.0 is highly recommended if connecting an external USB hard drive | ||
| - | * A connected drive that is around 500 GB in size. | + | * A connected drive that is 500 GB or larger in size. |
| * Certified Android TV device, such as: | * Certified Android TV device, such as: | ||
| * Nvidia Shield TV (all models) | * Nvidia Shield TV (all models) | ||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
| <WRAP center important 80%> | <WRAP center important 80%> | ||
| FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support). | FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support). | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| + | |||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== Installing ===== | ===== Installing ===== | ||
| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
| - If you are using an external drive, attach it to the Android device and format it as “Use as removable storage”. You may need to format the drive first as "device storage", then go back and reformat to get the "removable storage" option. \\ <WRAP center info 80%>NOTE: If you are using SHIELD Experience 8.0, you will want to format the external drive using an Windows PC. Then when you plug it in, you will not need to set anything. The SHIELD will simply recognize the drive.</WRAP> | - If you are using an external drive, attach it to the Android device and format it as “Use as removable storage”. You may need to format the drive first as "device storage", then go back and reformat to get the "removable storage" option. \\ <WRAP center info 80%>NOTE: If you are using SHIELD Experience 8.0, you will want to format the external drive using an Windows PC. Then when you plug it in, you will not need to set anything. The SHIELD will simply recognize the drive.</WRAP> | ||
| Line 29: | Line 32: | ||
| - Select the DVR option and enable it | - Select the DVR option and enable it | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== Uninstalling ===== | ===== Uninstalling ===== | ||
| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
| + | |||
| <WRAP center alert 80%> | <WRAP center alert 80%> | ||
| - | WARNING: Android will automatically delete your recordings if you uninstall the HDHomeRun app. This is an Android OS limitation and not under the control of SiliconDust. | + | WARNING: Android will automatically delete your recordings if you uninstall the HDHomeRun app. This is an Android OS limitation and not under the control of Silicondust. |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| Line 40: | Line 46: | ||
| - Select the gear icon in the top right corner | - Select the gear icon in the top right corner | ||
| - Select the DVR option and disable it | - Select the DVR option and disable it | ||
| + | |||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== FAQ ===== | ===== FAQ ===== | ||
| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
| + | |||
| * **Q:** Can I set the USB hard drive as “internal storage”? | * **Q:** Can I set the USB hard drive as “internal storage”? | ||
| * **A:** Yes, however the drive will be encrypted for that specific Shield. It will also be formatted as EXT4 and will not be readable by Windows | * **A:** Yes, however the drive will be encrypted for that specific Shield. It will also be formatted as EXT4 and will not be readable by Windows | ||
| Line 55: | Line 65: | ||
| * **Q:** Will I be able to access recordings from the Shield console like I do now with my NAS (or my PC)? | * **Q:** Will I be able to access recordings from the Shield console like I do now with my NAS (or my PC)? | ||
| * **A:** Yes, you will be able to access recordings on your LAN as you do with your NAS (or PC). | * **A:** Yes, you will be able to access recordings on your LAN as you do with your NAS (or PC). | ||
| + | |||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app ===== | ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app ===== | ||
| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
| + | |||
| Once you finish setting up a DVR storage device, see our guide link below for instructions on using the DVR features in the HDHomeRun app.\\ | Once you finish setting up a DVR storage device, see our guide link below for instructions on using the DVR features in the HDHomeRun app.\\ | ||
| <btn type="success" size="lg" icon="fa fa-book">[[:app|Instructions on using the DVR features in the HDHomeRun app]]</btn> | <btn type="success" size="lg" icon="fa fa-book">[[:app|Instructions on using the DVR features in the HDHomeRun app]]</btn> | ||
| + | |||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| {{tag>DVR android}} | {{tag>DVR android}} | ||