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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", 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 devices such as the Nvidia Shield (non-tube versions).</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 Google play 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       * 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
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 ==== Works ==== ==== Works ====
-  * **Nvidia Shield** - All models of the Nvidia Shield work with the HDHomeRun DVR software. Requires at least 500 GB of free space to enable the DVR feature. While it is technically possible to set up the "Tube" version of the Nvidia Shield with a 500GB+ mSD card, it is not recommended to use flash-based memory for the DVR, unless you are using memory that is designed for such use.+  * **Nvidia Shield** - All models of the Nvidia Shield work with the HDHomeRun DVR software. Works if you format the drive as exFAT or NTFS before plugging it in. While it is technically possible to set up the "Tube" version of the Nvidia Shield with a 500GB+ mSD card, it is not recommended to use flash-based memory for the DVR.
   * **Jetstream 4k Ultra** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work.   * **Jetstream 4k Ultra** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work.
-  * **MiBox S** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work. A USB ethernet adapter is highly recommended if using for DVR.+  * **MiBox S** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work. A USB ethernet adapter is highly recommended if using for DVR. "MiBox 3" version should also work.
   * **TiVo STREAM 4K** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work. A USB ethernet adapter is highly recommended if using for DVR.   * **TiVo STREAM 4K** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within Android TV results in it using vFAT, which won't work. A USB ethernet adapter is highly recommended if using for DVR.
-  * **Mecool Android TV devices** - Tested MK9 Pro works with HDHomeRun DVR software.+  * **Mecool Android TV devices** - MK9 Pro works, other models of Mecool running Android TV also presumed to work.
  
 ==== Might work ==== ==== Might work ====
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   * **Fire TV devices (all)** - Only supports vFAT for removable media (can't make files larger than 4GB).   * **Fire TV devices (all)** - Only supports vFAT for removable media (can't make files larger than 4GB).
   * **2020 Chromecast with Google TV** - Only supports vFAT for removable media (can't make files larger than 4GB).   * **2020 Chromecast with Google TV** - Only supports vFAT for removable media (can't make files larger than 4GB).
 +  * **Hisense Android TVs** - Only supports vFAT for removable media (can't make files larger than 4GB).
  
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 ===== FAQ ===== ===== 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?   * **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.     * **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? +  * **Q:** Can I run an external USB on Android device? Which drive will it save to? 
     * **A:** Yes, HDHomeRun Record will save to the external drive      * **A:** Yes, HDHomeRun Record will save to the external drive 
  
-  * **Q:** Will HDHomeRun RECORD wake the NVIDIA Shield Console for a scheduled recording? +  * **Q:** Will HDHomeRun RECORD wake the Android device for a scheduled recording? 
-    * **A:** Yes; however, if the Shield console is powered off it will not record.+    * **A:** Yes.
  
-  * **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 Android device 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). 
  
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