roku [HDHomeRun]

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<lead>If you have a Roku device that is running Roku firmware version 9.0 or later, you can use the HDHomeRun Roku app to access your HDHomeRun tuner and playback DVR content.</lead>

Your Roku needs to have a reliable internet connection, either via wired ethernet or a strong wireless connection (preferably using 802.11ac on a 5GHz bandwidth). The app does not work outside of your home network, and the Roku needs to be connected to the same local network as HDHomeRun tuner. The app also cannot be used to schedule recordings at this time. 

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===== Live TV and DVR viewing-only notice =====
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  * The HDHomeRun PRIME is not supported.

  * DVR playback is available on Roku devices. However, DVR scheduling and recording must be done on another device, such as an iOS mobile device, Android device, or PC. 

  * To hear audio, you need a TV, AV receiver, or soundbar that can decode Dolby Digital or AC3 audio over HDMI. Most modern TVs can do this, though we’ve noticed a few Samsung TVs cannot. All Roku televisions should be able to play audio without any trouble.

  * Support is limited to those Roku devices that have been updated to support MPEG-2 with Firmware version 9.0 or above.
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===== Supported HDHomeRun products =====
You will need one of the following supported HDHomeRun models to use the Roku HDHomeRun app:
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  * [[CONNECT5|CONNECT DUO]] (HDHR5-2US, HDHR5-2DT)
  * [[CONNECT5|CONNECT QUATRO]] (HDHR5-4US, HDHR5-4DT)
  * [[SCRIBE|SCRIBE DUO]] (HDVR-2US-1TB)
  * [[SCRIBE|SCRIBE QUATRO]] (HDVR-4US-1TB)
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  * [[CONNECT4|CONNECT]] (HDHR4-2US, HDHR4-2DT, HDHR4-2IS)
  * [[CONNECT4k|CONNECT 4K]] (HDHR5-4K) **(ATSC 1.0-only)**
  * [[EXTEND|EXTEND]] (HDTC-2US, HDTC-2US-M)
  * [[EXPAND|EXPAND]] (HDHR3-4DC, HDHR5-4DC)
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===== How to install the HDHomeRun Roku Channel =====
To install simply search for the HDHomeRun Channel on your Roku and install it there, or use the Roku website while logged in ([[https://channelstore.roku.com/details/297903/hdhomerun|app link]]).

If you want to make use of the DVR Playback services, you will currently need to update your DVR Firmware to the most recent beta, which can be found on the [[downloads#beta_software|Beta Downloads]] page. 

===== Using the app =====

===== Can't hear audio? =====
To hear audio, you need a TV, AV receiver, or soundbar that can decode Dolby Digital or AC3 audio over HDMI. Most modern TVs can do this, though we’ve noticed a few Samsung TVs cannot. All Roku televisions should be able to play audio without any trouble.

**Roku audio settings:**
  - Go to the **Roku home screen**
  - Then navigate to **"Settings"** -> **"Audio"**
  - Select **"Streaming audio format"** and change it to **"Dolby"**
  - Go back to **Audio** and select **"Digital output format"**
  - and change **"Digital output format"** mode to **"Custom" → "Dolby" → "Dolby Digital"**

<wrap tip>If you are still having issues: While watching live TV in the HDHomeRun app, press the ** * ** button and see if your **"Volume mode"** is set to **"off"** (this might not always be required, depending on the Roku model)</wrap>