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Setting up DVR storage on a certified Android TV device
Unlike other platforms, the HDHomeRun Android app supports DVR storage software in a single app.
System requirements
- A wired ethernet connection is highly recommended
- USB 3.0 is highly recommended if connecting an external USB hard drive
- A connected drive that is around 500 GB in size.
- Certified Android TV device, such as:
- Nvidia Shield TV (all models)
- Some Sony Android TVs
FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support).
Installing
- If you are using an external drive, attach it to the Android device and set as “Use as removable storage”
- Install the HDHomeRun app from the app store
- Open the HDHomeRun app
- Press the play/pause button on the game controller 13 times to access settings menu
- Select the DVR option and enable it
WARNING: Android will automatically delete your recordings if you uninstall the HDHomeRun VIEW app. This is an Android OS limitation and not under the control of SiliconDust.
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?
- 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).
- Q: Can I run HDHomeRun RECORD and my NAS together?
- A: No, the RECORD engine should be running on only one device.