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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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   * 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.   * 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 is highly recommended. (see **[[#Known compatible hardware|here]]** for more information on hardware) +  * Certified Android TV or Google TV device is required.
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-===== FAQ ===== 
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-  * **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 Android device? 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 Android device for a scheduled recording? 
-    * **A:** Yes. 
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-  * **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).  
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 ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app ===== ===== Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app =====
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