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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 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>
  
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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 ===== ===== Requirements =====
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   * One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see **[[:dvr tuners|List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices]]**   * One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see **[[:dvr tuners|List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices]]**
   * 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, 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 500 GB or larger 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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-  - 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", 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   - Open the HDHomeRun app
   - Press "back" or select the menu button on the action bar to get to the "Recorded/Discover/Tasks" area.   - Press "back" or select the menu button on the action bar to get to the "Recorded/Discover/Tasks" area.
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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. 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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-===== FAQ ===== 
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-  * **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? 
-    * **A:** Not recommended. Flash storage frequently has very poor write speeds and may have unpredictable performance. 
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-  * **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  
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-  * **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. 
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-  * **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).  
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 ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app ===== ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app =====
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