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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
-  * **TiVo STREAM 4K** - Works if you format the drive as exFAT before plugging it in. Formatting the drive from within ​the TiVo STREAM 4K results in it using vFAT, which won't work. A USB ethernet adapter is highly recommended if using for 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 vFATwhich won't work. 
-  * **Mecool Android TV devices** - Tested ​MK9 Pro works with HDHomeRun DVR software.+  * **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.
  
 ==== 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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