“I want a device that will replace the FIOS converter box on one of my smart tv's. If I purchase a cable card from Verizon will this box perform tuning functions for a tv?”
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I have replaced a FIOS converter box with my HDHomeRun Prime. I kept my multi-room DVR (so two channel recording and viewing) and with my HDHomeRun Prime I have an additional three channels to record or view from. The HDHomeRun Prime DOES NOT connect to your TV directly. With the $35 annual DVR service you can view any live or recorded program from the cable card on your home network (LAN or WiFi) on Computer, iPhone/iPad, or Android Phone/Tablet. I think there is an program to view on Linux too. I think you have more control on viewing recorded shows (can forward faster than with the remote). You can (I have) connected my computer to my big screen TV with Comcast/AnyCast device (normally $15 to 25) which transmit a screen to a TV HDMI plug via WiFi, so it's not much different from FIOS, but you have to control from the computer/table/phone instead of from a remote. I upgraded my Internet with the activation of the cable card, so the FIOS installer helped me configure the cable card. It WAS NOT intuitive, so be ready to not have it ready out of the box and working with the HD HomeRun service. Money wise, I think it has work getting rid of the box rental and purchasing the HD HomeRun Prime. My DVR was always full, and I think I've found a way to convert the saved files from the HD HomeRun service to a format to put on DVD-RW, tablet, or flash to watch at work or on the train. Think about getting a MyCloud NAS to save your recorded show to, as you have to leave a designated computer on all the time otherwise.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. I did exactly what you are asking and it works extremely well. I purchased the "Channels" program on my appme tv 4th gen and it works well.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this can replace your converter box. Please check if you have any of the compatible devices listed here https://www.silicondust.com/.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You will have to install the HDHomeRun app on the smart TV in order for this to work...It does not output "tuned" channels directly to a TV over HMDI cables. The "tuned" channels are streamed over your local network and an app, either on a smart device (TV, tablet, phone) or on a computer is needed to view these channels. My solution was to purchase a TIVO to act as a tuner and DVR for my TV
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