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--- dvr:android [2019/06/16 05:39] – [System requirements] neds
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 ====== Setting up DVR storage on a certified Android TV device ======
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-<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 from the Google Play store.</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>
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+Due to read/write speed limitations on recent versions of Android TV and Google TV, we now discourage using these devices for DVR storage.
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 ===== Requirements =====
-**Before you continue, be sure you have the following:**
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-  * [[DVR:subscription|HDHomeRun DVR subscription ($35 per year with 2 free month trial)]]
+**Before you continue, make sure you have the following:**
-  * One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see **[[:dvr#hdhomerun_network_tuner|List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices]]**
+  * **[[DVR:subscription|HDHomeRun DVR subscription]]**
+  * One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see **[[:dvr tuners|List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices]]**
   * 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, for performance reasons. A USB 2.0 speed port on the host device should still be fast enough for four recordings and four playbacks at the same time, but USB 3.0 should be used for heavy use.
-  * 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 or Google TV device is required.
-    * Nvidia Shield TV (all models)
-    * Some Sony Android TVs
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-FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support).
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 ===== Installing =====
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-  - If you are using an external drive, attach it to the Android device and set as “Use as removable storage”
+  - If you are using an external drive, attach it to the Android device and format it as “Use as removable storage", so that you can access recordings if the drive is plugged into a computer. Using the other option, "device storage", will make the drive only work on the Android device.  <WRAP center info>**TIP:** Plug the drive into a computer and format it as exFAT, then plug it into the Android device. This will work with most Android TV devices.</WRAP>
-  - Install the HDHomeRun app from the app store
+  - Install the HDHomeRun app from the Google play store
+      * OPTIONAL: For the beta version, enroll here and then install the HDHomeRun app from Google play store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.silicondust.view
   - Open the HDHomeRun app
-  - Press the play/pause button on the game controller 13 times to access settings menu
+  - Press "back" or select the menu button on the action bar to get to the "Recorded/Discover/Tasks" area.
+  - Select the gear icon in the top right corner
   - Select the DVR option and enable it
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 ===== Uninstalling =====
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-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.
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+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.
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 To uninstall you can simply uninstall the HDHomeRun app like any other app. If you only want to disable the DVR storage portion of the app:
   - Open the HDHomeRun app
-  - Press the play/pause button on the game controller 13 times to access settings menu
+  - Press "back" or select the menu button on the action bar to get to the "Recorded/Discover/Tasks" area.
+  - Select the gear icon in the top right corner
   - Select the DVR option and disable it
-===== FAQ =====
-  * **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
-  * **Q:** Can I use a USB thumb drive or an SD card?
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-    * **A:** Not recommended. Flash storage frequently has very poor write speeds and may have unpredictable performance.
-  * **Q:** Can I run an external USB on the Shield Pro? Which drive will it save to?
-    * **A:** Yes, HDHomeRun Record will save to the external drive
-  * **Q:** Will HDHomeRun RECORD wake the NVIDIA Shield Console for a scheduled recording?
-    * **A:** Yes; however, if the Shield console is powered off it will not record.
-  * **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).
 ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app =====
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 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">[[:Using the 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>
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