Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HDHR5-2US
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- SKU:
- 6079607
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 386 reviews
(386 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers express satisfaction with the CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR's ease of use, setup, and DVR functionality, frequently praising the Channels app and its ability to stream local channels to multiple devices. Positive feedback also highlights the device's picture quality and performance, although some users note challenges with software and integration with certain streaming services. The dual tuners are a popular feature, enabling simultaneous recording and viewing. However, a few users mention difficulties with the user interface and software updates.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great way to make a ui for you ota channels
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its limited some but its a great option i use my fire stick with it and tablets and phones anywhere in my home which makes it worth it, but the dvr service is too pricy in my opinion
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .welcome to the family
please feel free to share any limitation or features you prefer - they may be in the works
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GREAT TUNER
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The tuner did its job and worked great. uktimately i returned as the antenna i bought wasnt getting barely any channels.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Sorry to hear about the antenna. It's always a good idea to check tvfool.com before buying anything. They can tell you what kind of antenna you need. Sometimes, a bigger antenna is just necessary.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Too complex
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned this and bought a Tivo Roamio because my installer had never heard of it, and in reading up about it, it was convoluted to get to actually watch shows using this device
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Sorry that you felt this device was too difficult. We designed the HDHomeRun for plug and play set up in conjunction with my.hdhomerun.com no need to enter postal code or run a channel scan - you just connect per the quick start guide, download the Free Live TV app from any supported app store - and it just starts playing - (presuming your 'installer' you mean a person that did not know of this nor did any research?) You can see many reviews showing the ease and speed of set up. Either way - enjoy your OTA experience that works best for you.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
what an awesome device
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this is the ultimate cord cutter device for tv watching on your network. combine with plex and you have DVR-like functionality
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Welcome to the family and thank you for the review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It works, but . . .
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So, it works, but you need to know it's limitations. First: it doesn't have a strong ability pull in signals. So you'll need a good antenna (or live in an area with strong signals). Consider buying a booster too. Second: be aware of what it will do to your network. Third: if you want to DVR - consider how you're going to do it. If all those are understood, you get what you pay for. It works. Picked up for Olympics. Haven't really used since.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Definitely all important things to consider! Having a decent antenna, a relatively modern network, and a thought on DVR is important for getting rolling. Thanks for the review!
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works fine.. but don't use a VPN
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This tv tuner works fine as long as I disconnect my VPN. Kind of disappointed I can't run both. Why should my tv tuner care if I'm running the VPN?
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Deal!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Connect works good. Be sure that you have a good signal from your antenna.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .We recommend using a site like tvfool.com for proper placement of your antenna for the best experience
Thanks for the review and welcome to the family
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good concept
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's great for being able to watch TV on your smart phone
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Welcome to the family and thank you for your review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect Cord Cutter's Companion
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired with my Plex server, this makes not having a cable subscription so much easier to handle.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s sweet
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not that it tastes good but it works for what I need. Don’t spend the extra $ if you don’t need to on the recording portion. Set up Plex media server and use it through there. Free schedule and set up for recording.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Just to be clear, to use Plex recording services, you need a paid Plex Pass. Once you have that pass, you pay nothing extra for DVR. But almost all guide service providers do require some kind of fee at some point. That said, it sounds like you've got it working perfectly for you, which is awesome!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Plex DVR
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The OTA antenna in my bedroom picks up channels the one in the attic doesn't so I just hooked this up to that one and now I have all the channels we can get anywhere in the house without running a bunch of extra coax.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Kool equipment for antenna TV
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I didn't realize is that you still have to pay an annual fee, but it is all good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .It is always possible to watch Live TV totally free. There is a subscription for the HDHomeRun DVR service, but that's entirely optional. Hope you are enjoying your CONNECT DUO!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Serves its purpose
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used this product with a Verizon Vcard in order to save money on set top boxes. It worked out well for the purpose intended but got annoying having to go through third party channel programming apps to watch TV.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good technology
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this with my Apple TV to be able to view antenna channels. It’s been put to good use since we cut the cord.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product for price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Set up was difficult, channels were freezing up in the beginning but had to go through set up again to get it working.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .There's no reason why channels should freeze up during setup. In fact, the live tv setup is intentionally easy out of the box, to the point where you should be able to plug in the box, install the app, and have channels already. If you see this problem again, please contact [email protected], so we can see what's happening.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crystal clear picture
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I added a booster to my antenna and was able to pick up over 50 channels. My TV was able to connect and show the channels although changing channels took getting used to.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Welcome to the family
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great - when it works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Runs kind of hot, and the ethernet cable that came with it, pooped out in the second month - but overall a cool product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .The ethernet cable definitely shouldn't pop out! If that ever happens again, feel free to contact [email protected] and describe what happened.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works pretty well, don’t recommend Premium.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product distributes OTA tv fine. I subscribed to the Premium to get Halmark channel because I couldn’t get it with YouTube TV. I wound up canceling premium and signing up for Sling, because Hallmark just disappeared one day and I could not get any phone support. The TV antenna streaming works great, though, which is the primary reason I bought it. A little expensive for what it is.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .This is an unfortunate case of just bad timing. The Hallmark channel had to go down for a few days, but is expected to be back up this week. Will update this reply when Hallmark is back.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great receiver for Plex
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchase the Silicondust HDHomeRun CONNECT to use with Plex DVR. The CONNECT is great if you have a network with good AC wifi coverage or wired ethernet access.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .works well with a mesh network too.
Welcome to the family
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Value for a Whole House Antenna System
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired with a good media PC and antenna (outdoors is best) this allows you to stream and record OTA television to every connected TV in your home. Great for cord cutters.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
Posted .Depending on where you live, an in door antenna will sometimes work really well, but to get every possible station, you're right, out door is always better. Thanks for the review!













