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Setting up an HDHomeRun
The HDHomeRun works by providing live TV to your home computer network from over-the-air TV broadcasts or from a cable TV provider (CableCARD only). This allows you to use any device on your network, such as phones, tablets, laptops, computers, set top boxes, and more, to watch live TV.
Quick start guide (Over-the-air models)
How the HDHomeRun connects with the rest of your network and devices.
1. Connect your HDHomeRun
Step 1:
Connect your antenna or cable source.
Step 2:
Connect to your network or home router using the provided ethernet cable.
Step 3:
Connect the power adapter. The green ethernet light will power on.
2. Download our free app for live TV
- Windows:
- Android:
- iOS:
- App for iPhone/iPad (opens iTunes Store)
- Mac:
Additional platforms are supported by using the official HDHomeRun add-on for the Kodi media player.
Want more options? HDHomeRun devices are supported by a number of third party applications.
3. Go to my.hdhomerun.com
While connected to the same local network as your HDHomeRun, open a web browser to http://my.hdhomerun.com
This is to configure your device. You can update the latest firmware, set your preferences, and activate your DVR service from here.
For more information about the my.hdhomerun.com page, see myhdhomerun.