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.
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Interface
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Product by it's self is good
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I bought this for a live TV streaming tool for TV's in my home that had Streaming sticks or Roku's so that I could get broadcast TV to places like my Best rooms or Office, or Master bedroom where the cabling just doesn't match up with the arrangement of the room. The device it's self-works great. on the Computer or the Phone. As it was designed. However, I use Plex and the interface only works for the phone. or the computer. The DVR function is great. but the Plex part has a hard time with the live stream even on the Computer. I can stream the same content on the computer great with the native application. Streaming it with Plex. Plex complains about not having good signal. Not being able to display the resolution and other reasons. I am sure the issue is with Plex not the device. but if that is your reason for getting it. this is still early development on the interface.
The Android TV I reviewed earlier works great with the interface playing the DVR content. can't stream the live tv any better than the phone or computer. The Plex Roku interface will not allow the live TV streaming. Nor will the Fire TV. those are not short comping of the HomrunHD they re short comping of Plex. but if those are your reasons for buying. Wait. The Tech is not there yet.
If your wiling to do everything native on the HomrunHD Only VLC for MAC or the interface for Windows(primary native development) then it works grate. If your planning on getting this for PLEX your going to be disappointed. for a little while longer.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for your review. Seems most of your issues are Plex related, which of course is a separate company and a 3rd party application. Have you tried our Branded HDHomeRun Free Live TV app on Android / Windows 10 or Mac? or our HDHomeRun DVR service. We look forward to your updated review once you try our Branded applications and Services.
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Dvr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home run
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It a Home rerun with HD homer in device! It’s my Dvr!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thanks for the review and welcome to the family
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for cord cutters
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Good option for cord cutters. It allows me to connect an antenna and connect to my home network to watch shows on another smart tv, phone, or tablet.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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we love to offer cross platform capability around the entire home thanks for the review and welcome to the family
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It Works!
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I connected an antenna to it and plugged it in, scanned channels on the HDHomerun site, and installed the app on my tablet. Then I was receiving a good clear signal on my tablet. No complaints.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So cool! Capture the content over the air
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So, all you need is an antenna and a device to capture the content to - I'm using a Plex server. The setup of this tuner was SO easy. It's amazing. It auto detected everything and I was up and recording content within 3 minutes. It's extremely easy to use and the reliability/quality has been wonderful. Highly recommended.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family and thank you for your review. Glad Plex is working for you, they are a great partner our HDHomeRun free live TV apps also work simultaneously on the same network for additional viewing options
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for antenna users
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Great device for watching OTA on any network device. The DVR feature will cost you either through HDHomeRun or if you pay for premium Plex. Plex works great but I use it for more than just DVR.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family and thank you for your review Glad you see the value of options we offer with HDHomeRun
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great
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Great product if you want to cut the cord with cable. Installation and setup is very easy and works great with Apple TV 4k.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Great to hear things are going so well! Welcome to the HDHomeRun family!
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive tuner with DVR capabilities
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Got this on sale and I am satisfied. I get local broadcasts fine, within the reach of the antenna, and paired it with the Plex Media Server. Now I can view local media broadcasts and recorded broadcasts throughout the house, or on my phone or tablet away from home, with the one antenna in my bedroom.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for locals
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This really does the job. Even though there is little pixelation during fast moving images.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family and thanks for the review always feel free to reach out to our [email protected] team for help in debugging any pixelation issues.
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well
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I connected this to a simple OTA amplifield indoor antenna and within minutes I had streaming OTA channels on my Apple TV4. You have to use an app like instaTV which is only ok, but it serves the purpose. Got it on sale, so now I have TV in the whole house and it cost me about one month's cost of a cable tv subscription.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family , thank you for your review
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best way to add LiveTV to Plex
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I purchased this to add Live TV capability to my Plex Server. Worked like a champ. Now I can watch all my Over The Air programming (50+ channels in the Boston area) right from my AppleTV (coming soon for Roku). Note that PlexPass is required to add LiveTV to Plex. Installation was a breeze. Pretty much plug and play.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family and thank you for the great review Many users choose to have both their Plex Pass and our HDHomeRun DVR service together in the home to offer the family options. And at only $35 per year per entire household - the price is right for HDHomeRun DVR as a solution.
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Integrated seamlessly!
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Using this and the Channels App on Apple TV, I’m able to pause and rewind LIVE TV. It shows me all of my local channels in a handy guide and also displays what’s coming next! Setup was very simple using a phone or a computer. I highly recommend this for the tech guru looking to trim or cut the cord. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to pick this up!
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Welcome to the family and we patiently waited for you ;-) We love to offer options for use across multiple platforms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worked perfect but not perfect for me
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This is perfect and necessary for cord cutters. Unfortunately it did not work out for me as I could not get a lot of local channnels with an antenna. Instead I bought the HDHR Prime and used a cable cord.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
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WWW.TVFool.com is a great resource in advance of choosing to cut the cord. We offer options for those who may not get good antenna reception and glad you found the HDHomeRun PRIME for your needs . Thanks for the review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up using Plex for DVR
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I bought this after finally coming to terms with cutting my cable TV subscription. I am now down to Internet only, and this device coupled with an existing Plex system provides me with all the TV I need to watch (other than Netflix and Amazon Prime). I can receive Over the Air TV anywhere using my smartphone as a client or I can use Plex on my smart TV to do the same.
I would recommend this to a friend
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We love our partners and our customers that have a great experience with us and them thanks for the review and welcome to the family
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Setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
HD online
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This is my second one as the first was dead outta the box. Once connected / was a very simple setup and instantly available to all my smart TV in the house.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Software
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Won't record all channels
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There is nothing that does what this does but this doesn't do it all that well. Reception is not great and only works on about 1/2 the channels that we can get and the soft ware sucks, but it is better than nothing and does, usually, record the Late show and PBS to let us skip advertisements.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Dvr, Streaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great
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Set this up to be able to stream to a firestick because I cut satellite and the wife wanted to be able to DVR her shows. Works as advertised,
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cutting the cable!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The HomeRun has become my answer to the problem with the TV cable bill getting too high. I transitioned to Roku sticks, but the apps did not consistedly provide local channels/news. With HomeRun I get local channels and when we extended the antenna further into the attic, we get so much more. Great results for a small investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
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Ah! It's great to hear of someone using and enjoying our recently released HDHomeRun Live TV app for Roku! It's truly amazing what a great picture you can get for such a small price!
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Tuners
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Now I wish I had gotten the 4-tuner model because this works so well. It integrates flawlessly with Windows Media Center and works better than a TiVo.
I use a couple of tools (MP4 Splitter and WinX HD Video Converter) to strip out the commercials and I now watch my shows whenever I want without commercial interruption.
My only regret is not buying the 4-tuner model, and not doing this a long time ago.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
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The good news is it's always possible to add tuners as you go. Grab another DUO, and you'll have 4 total tuners. Grab a QUATRO and you'll have 6 tuners. As far as your DVR is concerned, it's like you always just have one expanding device. Easy as pie!
Welcome to the HDHomeRun family!
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Tuners
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WORKS VERY SLICK
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I use apps for Windows 10, Android 7.0 TV and Phone, Apple TVOS and iPhone/iPad IOS and all have found the tuners and configured without any issues. Very impressed, so much so that I am going to install another HDHomeRun Connect in order to record even more OTA programming.
This review is from Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from HDHomeRun Sales & Support
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Thanks for the review, glad all is working well. Welcome to the family