HDHomeRun - EXTEND Tuner for Free Live OTA HDTV with Transcoder - Black

Q: Will the extend work with the new LG TV WebOS 3.5 without having to utilize any other devices or software as an interface?

A: We do not yet have WebOS app - but it is in the process. Currently you will need a compatible device connected to that LG TV https://www.silicondust.com/dvr-service/#devices

Q: To use this device, do I need wifi, internet, anything other than the device itself? Or what do I have to already have to use it?

A: You need a wired Ethernet connection to your network.

Q: I live way in the woods in the country I need a tv amplifier booster to give me more then 3 channels 120 miles would be good. Have any ideas for me

A: There are some antennas out there boasting outlandish and totally bogus distance claims, but in reality, it is impossible to predict reliable reception of any kind of radio signal from more than 80 miles due to the curvature of the earth. While it is possible to ocassionally receive signals during optimistic atmospheric conditions from much farther distance than 80 miles, reliable reception from 120 miles will be very difficult. If you're going to try, firstly you'll need alot of planning and research, and you start this by getting your gps coordinates; go to rabbitears.com; and run several reports on your location at different antenna heights to determine what kind of antenna(s) you'll need to give it a try. At that distance, you'll likely need alot of height; one of the best and most expensive antennas made; and the most powerful preamp. If you have only UHF signals being broadcast, you can try either an XG-91 or a DB8e both manufactured by Antennas Direct and a Channel Master CM-3777. If you have both VHF and UHF signals, you can try a Channel Master or Winegard rated for 100 mile range. They make models that are for the full spectrum of VHF and UHF that are huge, or they have semi huge antennas for VHF-high-only and UHF if you have no VHF-low signals. Alternatively, you can opt for combining a bow tie or yagi UHF antenna like a DB8e and a Stellar Labs 30-2476; but it's a more involved installation. You have asked this question as if it were no big deal, but it is. I'm 56-83 miles from transmitters; I've got $400 in equipment and lots of hours in equipment to get 8 out of ten signals. If you're trying to get signals 120 miles away, you'll probably be disappointed on the result. What you must not do is buy onr of those antennas advertised beyond 100 miles. Those are junk antenna that are inferior to the ones I've listed above. They are looking for suckers to buy them.

Q: will this product get live European tv?

A: We sell European versions, in Europe different signal types here in the USA

Q: will this work on samsung mu8000 tv?

A: You will need a device that has an HDHomeRun app plugged into the Samsung to work, like a FireTV stick or similar.

Q: Can I use the HDHomeRun EXTEND connected to a cable TV connection in a storeroom and bluetooth to several Windows PCs in our office so that we can individually DVR? If not, can you recommend a device that will do that? Thanks.

A: The HDHomeRun EXTEND is meant for Over the Air TV, though it can also support ClearQAM over cable, but not many cable companies support ClearQAM anymore. To record cable, you typically need a cablecard device, which in this case is called the HDHomeRun Prime. Then you need to setup a DVR. Instructions for that can be found here: http://my.hdhomerun.com/instructions/windows-record/ And then install the HDHomeRun app on any device that wants to watch content. It all works over wifi or ethernet.

Q: Does this work with the Roku Devices?

A: It depends on what you want to do. Roku devices can play back Live TV and recorded content, but they cannot schedule recordings. You will need another device, like an Android or iOS phone to schedule recordings.