HDHomeRun - SCRIBE DUO 1TB DVR - Black
Rating, 3.8 out of 5 with 17 reviews
3.8 (17 Reviews)- 39 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Two-tuner DVR
Allows you to store up to 150 hours of your favorite TV shows and playback them across your network.
Native video passthrough
Stream and record any video signal from SD to UHD, where available. Compatible with 720p, 1080i/p, 4K and 8K.
Over-the-air DVR
Capture content from HD antenna programming (the HD antenna is sold separately).
Watch up to two live TV shows on different devices
Supports a wide range of smart devices, including Amazon Fire TV, NVIDIA Shield, iOS, Apple, iPhone, iPad, Windows 10, Roku 9.0+, PlayStation, Android, Xbox and more.
Flexible functionality
Offers 14 days of upcoming programming using Slice View guide, enhanced category search, program posters, 5.1 audio Closed Captioning and SAP.
Compatible with most TVs
Easily connects to HDTVs.
Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet. Some services may require a subscription.
What's Included
- 1 year DVR service
- Cat5e cable
- Owner's manual
- Power adapter
- SiliconDust HDHomeRun SCRIBE DUO 1TB DVR
Key Specs
- Maximum Video ResolutionNot Applicable
- Storage TypeInternal
- Storage Capacity1000 gigabytes
- Number Of Tuners2
General
- Product NameSCRIBE DUO 1TB DVR
- BrandHDHomeRun
- Service Fee35$ value per year
- Content Subscription RequiredNo
- Cable(s) IncludedCat5E Ethernet
- Model NumberHDVR-2US-1TB
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Recording and Playback
- Integrated Over-The-Air TunerYes
- Recording Resolution3840 x 2160
Connectivity
- Connects to Multiple DevicesYes
- Ethernet Port(s)Yes
Dimension
- Product Height0.75 inches
- Product Width3.32 inches
- Product Depth3.75 inches
- Product Weight2 pounds
Feature
- 4K Ultra HD CompatibleYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Other
- UPC857799005644
Customer rating
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews
(17 Reviews)Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Watching tvCons mentioned:Watching showsRated 5 out of 5 stars
ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW HERE WE COME!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Watching tvCons mentioned:Watching showsI've been without Local Access TV for years due to a 2017 Vizio I bought that didn't come with a tuner. Luckily, i stumbled upon this unique device that allows me to watch local access on any device connected to my internet. I have an unhealthy obsession with Antique Road Show and a few other extremely odd PBS shows, and now I can RECORD them and gleefully watch every antique that touches a curators hands. Seriously, the HDHomerun device works elegantly and appears to be made of seriously good components vs. a cheap external tuner. The device boots up right away when you install the homerun app on your devices. You can't go wrong with this thing.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .We're very proud of the way our devices are built like little tanks, designed to last for years and years and years! And good to hear you're getting your Antique Road Show fix. Great show. Perfect for vegging out on.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great alternative to watch my shows on a computer
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I have a TiVo Roamio OTA as part of my home theater, but I really watch more TV on my Mac. I had an Elgato EyeTV hybrid that served me well for years, but it’s software is not supported on Mac OS Catalina, so I had to look for a replacement. At first, I had my doubts about this HDHomeRun, but I’m glad I got it. It works great, and has some advantages over EyeTV: it has two tuners, so it’s possible to record two shows at a time, something that I couldn’t do with my old device. It also make it easier to record shows at consecutive time slots. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .We're always very proud to replace EyeTVs, because we know how much the EyeTV crowd loved those devices. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve our software to better meet EyeTV user needs, feel free to visit our forum and let us know!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Haven't used, but...
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I was unable to use this as it requires hard line access to a modem and router. I don't have this option because my apartment came wired only with Wi-Fi. The device is nice and compact and is definitely well built. The app is easy to navigate too. Really hope they come out with a model that can run on Wi-Fi.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Sorry to hear this! While we always recommend having a direct connection to your router, if you can't connect to your router, you can always use a wifi range extender, portable router, or wifi bridge, which pulls in the wifi and provides an ethernet port for the HDHomeRun.
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Quality4 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but overpriced
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Works fantastic most of the time but still very buggy with Plex love tv/dvr most times and for what it is probably shouldn’t be more than $100
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .The HDHomeRun SCRIBE DUO is made of high quality materials, including a small form factor 1TB drive rated for video recording 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. We've purposefully designed the system this way to ensure that your recordings stay recorded, giving people the peace of mind that they're never going to get from a standard external drive that's only rated for use 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5The device works perfectly!!!. I will most definitely recommend it to my friends.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .That's what we want to hear! The HDHomeRun SCRIBE is the simplest DVR setup in the industry, and we're pretty proud of it!
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not satisfied
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5This was my first time purchasing equipment after cutting the cord and this product did not deliver the results as advertised. It's complicated to operate, especially the DVR aspect, so I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .We are sorry to hear this. The SCRIBE DUO, in particular, is designed specifically to be easy to use, literally just being plug and play. For anyone else running into problems, never hesitate to contact us at support@silicondust.com
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good now used beta software and works
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Great product software not so much took a few days
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Yes, because the HDHomeRun SCRIBE is so knew, it's sometimes worthwhile to update to beta software to get the best bleeding edge performance out of it. We normally don't recommend that, but luckily it's pretty easy with HDHomeRun to switch between official releases and beta software.
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Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Can't get it to work
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5I have tried to get it to work but not able to, I'm thinking in returning, it was not worth it for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Hi there, if you ever have any problems getting any HDHomeRun product going, feel free to email support@silicondust.com. We try very hard to get back to you ASAP and get you up on your feet. And if you prefer support by phone, you can leave your number, and we'll give you a ring!
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionWhat does the "subscription" services cover and why are they necessary in order to use this recorder?
Asked by Annie.
- A:Answer The subscription service is required for the full 2 weeks of guide data and for recording. It's primary purpose is to pay the guide data provider. When purchasing a SCRIBE Duo, you will not need to worry about paying any kind of subscription for a full year, and if you buy any more hardware, like another SCRIBE or a SERVIO in that time, that will add another 12 months of free service.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionDoes live viewing pass through at 720 or 1080? Does it record at 720 or 1080? After any free offers is there a required fee for anything? Is app compatible with Apple TV and Firestick 4K?
Asked by Interested.
- A:Answer Live and recorded streams are completely untouched, passing through at broadcast quality 720p and 1080i. After the free year of DVR service, DVR service is $35/year, however you can add another free 12 months any time you add another new SCRIBE or SERVIO to your network. The HDHomeRun app is compatible with the FireTV Stick. It is not compatible with Apple TV, but is compatible with iOS and can be mirrored to Apple TVs from there.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionWhat file format is a TV program recorded in? Can I copy a file to a CD/DVD and play it on my laptop when I travel? Can I add a hard drive for additional space, if needed?
Asked by Batman.
- A:Answer Files are stored as mpg file that can indeed by copied and read by pretty much any player out there. While you cannot plug a hard drive into the SCRIBE Duo, you can always get a SERVIO which will add to the total storage of your network. You can set up your own storage on a computer if you like.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionI own a 2 tuner unit. If I have both the one I own and the SiliconDust HDHomeRun - SCRIBE DUO 1TB DVR - Black, can I record from both units onto the Scribe itself, with out adding another hard drive? Thanks R
Asked by Recording.
- A:Answer Yes! The SCRIBE can record up to 4 streams at once, so the two streams from your unit plus the two streams from the DUO will work perfectly. Plus, while it is recording these streams, it can also play back 4 streams at the same time!
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionDoes the Scribe record any streaming content? I am looking for a DVR device that will record both streaming material and OTA shows.
Asked by DHarp.
- A:Answer The SCRIBE only records content that goes through an HDHomeRun tuner. This primarily means Over the Air content, but can also mean cable content for HDHomeRun Primes, and could mean streaming content, but only if that content were provided by HDHomeRun. It cannot record, for example, from PS Vue or YouTube.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionDoes television playback support both 720p and 1080i. Does unit support fast forward and rewind of recorded content? Can you view the content you are fast forwarding?
Asked by Boomboombrown.
- A:Answer Yes, playback is always untouched 720p and 1080i. The HDHomeRun app does skip forwarding and rewinding, where you skip forward 30 seconds at a time.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionCan you pair a Duo and Quatro for 6 streams and also use the combined recording capacity?
Asked by AJC.
- A:Answer Yes, you definitely can. All HDHomeRun devices are designed to "stack." This means that if you combine a SCRIBE DUO and a SCRIBE QUATRO, you'll get 6 streams and 2TB of storage.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Q: QuestionHow does current and planned support of the HDHR Scribe Duo/Quatro on Amazon Fire TV (Cube) platform compare to current and planned support on the Roku (Ultra) platform? Will one have more features, be more extensive or better implemented?
Asked by KD4MNI.
- A:Answer Currently the the Fire TV platform has slightly more features, in that Roku is Live TV only (and beta), while Fire TV can use the full DVR platform. Planned support should make the two identical. This depends, to some degree, on support from the platforms themselves.
Answered by HDHomeRun Sales & Support