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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 device ​is highly recommended. ​(see **[[#Known compatible hardware|here]]** for more information on hardware)
-    * Nvidia Shield TV (all models) +
-    ​Some Sony Android TVs+
  
 <WRAP center important>​FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support).</​WRAP>​ <WRAP center important>​FireTV is not supported (no exFAT/NTFS support).</​WRAP>​
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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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-<WRAP center important>​This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of Android hardware that is compatible with the DVR software. It contains results discovered by our community of users, and may unintentionally include outdated information.+<WRAP center important>​This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of Android hardware that is compatible with the DVR software. It contains results discovered by our community of users, and may unintentionally include outdated information. Use this information as a starting point in your research, and [[:support ticket|feel free to reach out to us if you need any help in choosing hardware]].
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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
-  * **Mecool Android TV devices** - Tested ​MK9 Pro works with HDHomeRun DVR software+  * **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 vFATwhich 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 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
 +  * **Mecool Android TV devices** - MK9 Pro works, other models of Mecool running Android TV also presumed to work. 
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 +==== Might work ==== 
 +  * **Sony Android TV** - Newer (most 2018/19 and later) models appear to do very well with the DVR software. However, some users have reported that recent firmware updates have changed how permissions are handled on removable media, preventing recordings from being made, while other users have not had any such issues. ​
  
 ==== Doesn'​t work ==== ==== Doesn'​t work ====
   * **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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-==== Mixed reporting ==== +
-  ​* **Sony Android ​TV** - Newer (most 2018/19 and later) models appear to do very well with the DVR software. However, some users have reported that recent firmware updates have changed how permissions are handled on removable media, preventing recordings from being made, while other users have not had any such issues+
  
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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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