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Watching TV
To watch content you will need a device connected to your local network (such as a smart TV, streaming box, PC, laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc) and one of the following options:
| Option | Live TV | Watch DVR1) | Set DVR2) | OTA | Cable TV | DRM3) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes4) | Android TV, Fire TV, Android, iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, Windows 10, Xbox One. | |
| Yes | Yes | No5) | Yes | No | No | Roku devices running Roku software 9 or later. | |
| Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes6) | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Maybe7) | ||
| Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | This is the legacy app for use with Windows 7 and 8. This version of the HDHomeRun app is not maintained anymore due to Windows 7 going end-of-life in 2020. For users who can't upgrade to Windows 10, please use the HDHomeRun add-on for Kodi for better support. | |
| Other third party apps |
Footnotes
1)
Watch existing recordings when using the HDHomeRun DVR service.
2)
Set new recordings from the app/interface, when using the HDHomeRun DVR service.
4)
DRM-restricted channel support depends on the specific platform. Please see the DRM page for details.
5)
Recordings can be set from another device, such as a PC, tablet, or smartphone, when using the HDHomeRun app. Those recordings can then be viewed on the Roku channel
6)
Must use the HDHomeRun input Live Channels source rather than the “network tuner” Live Channels source.
7)
DRM-restricted channel support is limited to some DLNA clients, such as the Playstation 3 and some Samsung smart TVs.