HDHomeRun - CONNECT QUATRO Tuner Free Live OTA TV - Black

Q: I wish to be able to take recorded content from the multiple tuner DVR (assuming hard drive) and burn it to a DVD. Can this device perform that function?

A: No, this is just a TV tuner, which outputs to mpeg-2 format. You can accomplish what you want with a few pieces of software. 1.) DVR software, available from HDHR with a premium subscription. 2.) Transcoding software, i.e. Handbrake, to put the resulting recordings in a format readable by the DVD. 3.)DVD burning software to get them on to the discs. Good luck with your research!

Q: So do you watch local channels, do you watch them just like normal with an antenna hooked to the tv or do you watch them thru an Amazon Fire or other device?

A: When you install this device, you have to disconnect your outside antenna from your TV and connect it to this. It is also connected to your ethernet cable and to power. Next you have to down load the HD Homerun app on any of your network connected devices that you want to watch your local channels on. Install it on your computer and run the app. It will scan for local channels and finish the set up of your HD Homerun device. You can also install the app on Apple TV, Android boxes such as Nvidia shield, etc. That will allow you to watch your channels on them. For example, I have HD Homerun app on my desktop, Iphone 8, Apple TV and Nvidia shield. One note,,, this will not record, that is a service that is offered in the app for $35 / yr. but is not required if you just want to view.

Q: Can this be used with TV that have no tuner? New Vizio TVs don't have a tuner and they have Chromecast, can I use this device on those TVs?

A: Best practice here is to stream through the HDHomeRun to a media device which is connected to the TV via HDMI - and use our Free Live TV app or a 3rd party app that will then play to the TV These include FireTV stick or box / Nvidia Shield / Xioami box / AppleTV4 / XboxOne / etc

Q: If living in the US but close enough to Canada to receive Canadian OTA stations can this unit be used to receive and record from these stations?

A: Yes and the same for them for USA signals

Q: With multiple tuners I want to be able to record multiple programs at the same time. Can I do that if I have an optional hard drive connected?

A: you'll need dvr software as well as disk storage. silicon dust offers a fee based dvr service or alternatively you could use free software, mythtv, kodi, or windows media server - although the later is no longer bundled with windows 10. google free dvr and the os of your choice and you'll find much to choose from i use mythtv and it works very well - one caveat it does not work well with windows If you're not technically inclined then the dvr offering from silicon dust may be what you're looking for

Q: Using the Homerun dvr app can this connect and record to a netgear readynas duo?. If not, what is it compatible with?

A: I could not find anything where the hdhomerun dvr record engine was running on a netgear readynas duo.... here is a direct link to the silicon dust nas requirements: https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=20595 I have been using a synology nas for over 2 yrs with hdhomerun primes & just recently added the OTA connect. no issues recording to the nas. the hdhomerun dvr app does work well...

Q: What internet speed should I have to use HDHomeRun with three TVs ?

A: The beauty of HDHomeRun is that we work across your internal home network. Internet speeds, download speeds, net neutrality, none of that affects HDHomeRun streaming throughout the home. RF from your antenna in, Connect to your home Router or Switch - The only Internet required is Low Bandwidth connect to our servers for the Guide Data A 100MB router is recommended, but if you have a GigE network you should never his your max as the highest bandwidth channel would be approx 18 to 20 Mbs

Q: Reading the description, I see all kinds of allusions to HD this and HD that, but nothing ever comes right out and says high definition. Is this capable of recording high def media over the air for high def replay later later on a high definition TV?

A: Using the SiliconDust Quattro with either the SiliconDust DVR service or the Channels DVR service from Fancy Bits (I use this one), you can record OTA broadcasts in HD. The Channels DVR service will also record the SiliconDust Premium TV streaming content. Both of these DVR services require local storage and a paid subscription.