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HomeRunTV

Note to Prime device users: The way this app gathers its channels requires the 20120405 firmware or later. If no channels show up please go to your prime device's webpage and under "Channel lineup" click on "Detect Channels" then try the channel scan again.
Stream live TV from your HDHomeRun device to your phone or tablet. (Unprotected, copy freely channels only)

This application will allow you to stream live TV to your android phone or tablet. It can be streamed to your device in 1 of 2 ways.

1. Directly from the hdhomerun to your device. This requires a strong network connection to your device (wireless N recommended) and a powerful enough device to decode 1080i video.

2. Through the HdhomerunStreamServer. This uses VLC to transcode the video to a lower bandwidth.

This application can also help you diagnose signal issues. You can view the signal strength of any channel and even graph the signal strength over time. Up to two tuners can be graphed at the same time.

Link to HdhomerunStreamServer:http://zaren678.github.com/HdhomerunStreamServer/

For direct to device streaming you'll need a video player that can decode MPEG2 on your android device.Recommended video player:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.abitno.vplayer.t

MX Player users: You must setup MX Player to show the quit button in the menu and use that to leave MX Player otherwise MX Player will hang the next time you view a channel.

For streaming through HdhomerunStreamServer you'll need a video player that can decode H.264 video. Most devices have one built in but if it doesn't you can use this one:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inisoft.mediaplayer.a

Note: This app can only play unprotected, copy freely channels.

To become a beta tester join follow the directions here:https://plus.google.com/communities/110263675067506203606

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Reviews (29)

Nev. V. Jan 9, 2015     

I like this software, I use it with VLC for Android. Works well on my Nexus 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, Tronsmart Vega S89, and el cheapo Q7 Android TV Box. It could do with improvements though .. e.g. I can't find a way to play a channel by using the keyboard.

Ste. M. Oct 5, 2014     

On Galaxy Tab 3 have issues where play will pixelate, stutters, and audio drops. Exiting player and then back it will work again. Adjusting MX player settings did help some but not 100%. Simple interface not many features or settings.

Bre. B. Aug 16, 2016     

Works, unlike the official app. If trying to watch the same channel on TV and the phone, phone gets choppy, but this may be due to signal strength and not the app, just not sure. Casts over Google cast just fine as well using screen cast, so that's nice. Good job on this app

A. G. u. Jul 31, 2015     

Doesn't have guide info and channel logos like the official HD HomeRun app. However, official app cant stream hd channels without horrible lag and stammering. This app streams through MX player the channel u select and it plays smoothly on HD. Annoying to have to simply go by number, but it works.

Kur. S. May 4, 2014     

Runs properly for a few seconds on 2013 Nexus 7 then stutters on video and audio be ones bursts loud buzzing. I have multiple, excellent strength wifi access points. Same with iOS version on iPads. Seems as if it requires more processing power than tablets have.

Ric. J. Aug 17, 2015     

User errors on my part seem to be the reason I have been having problems with this app. Once I got a vlc player up and running things got better. If I can get it to play like it once did I can give it more stars.

Mic. T. Jun 30, 2018     

Does not work on Samsung Galaxy J3 Mission/Verizon. Device not detected, even though it shows up under ABOUT tab.

Kyl. M. Mar 23, 2014     

Works with my HDHR-T1-US when SiliconDust's own app refuses to recognize it. TV On my Android, love it.

Tim. S. May 29, 2015     

Excellent tool for comparing signal strength on two different tuners. Also great to switch channels and kick off another program like the VLC to watch TV.

Blu. J. Feb 7, 2015     

Works with original hdhr on ice cream sandwich, KitKat and lollipop. Stopped detecting hdhr and had to uninstall and reinstall to get it to work again. Needs vlc player to play video. Pretty good for free.

Chr. B. Mar 7, 2014     

Thank you for fixing crashing issue immediately. This app is excellent for streaming from network tuner and shows the channel signal strength.

Gar. D. Apr 25, 2014     

I did have a problem but finally fixed it with a tablet reset. I have slight pixelation on HD only, and SD plays smooth. I have a strong WiFi signal and use MX player. I was going to try it on my phone, too, but it wants another $2.99. This app has some really useless features but it's missing useful ones like an EPG (program guide). No DVR or HD doesn't bother me much and is probably a result of low computing power, but I wish I could back up channel data locally (on my tablet) and also rearrange the channel order. It would make a big difference. How hard could that be?

drh. Jul 27, 2014     

I honestly wasn't expecting much from this app. I downloaded it and it found my HDHomeRun without any setup on my part. I downloaded the VPlayer app mentioned and everything played automatically. I'm shocked. Dev - thank you. 5 stars.

Lee. W. Jun 28, 2014     

I bought this app thinking it was the official HDHomeRun app. Not only did I waste my money, but the app doesn't work on a nexus 7. All it did was scan and then show nothing. I'd like my money back

Jam. H. May 5, 2014     

If I had known this app did not work across subnets, I would have never bought it. This app does not allow one to specify the IP of the HomeRun device when the discovery fails.

And. F. Dec 13, 2015     

Now it w will not play video at all. Please fix asap

Ken. J. Mar 25, 2015     

This app is too slow to use to watch television. I only use it to test the tuner. Lost the ability to play sound randomly and can't seem to recover it. Overall disappointing.

Geo. R. Apr 14, 2014     

I have the 2013 Nexus 7 and a Note 2 and both just show the connecting screen and never connect. On the off day it does connect, the audio lags behind and starts breaking up within 2 minutes.

Mat. B. Aug 12, 2014     

Works great. I have no problems streaming HD to my phone either. I would recommend hard wiring as many as your devices as possible to your server and router to get the best experience for your mobile device.

Wad. W. Oct 28, 2015     

As others have noted there is no manual configuration option. It uses a L2 discovery mechanism exclusively, leaving those of us that have a different subnet for wireless with a useless app.

sta. b. Nov 11, 2014     

This is a Phenomenal app and must have for user of HD Home run Prime or other. Lot's of customizing options with good GUI. To stream HD content 5G frequency is a must. Don't even attempt with 2.4. AC connection on both ends will feel seamless.

Fro. Jul 26, 2016     

Works well in conjunction with the VLC media player. Lets me scan TV stations to see tropospheric events.

Ste. H. Aug 31, 2014     

love this app, only thing missing is chromecast support

Der. O. Mar 7, 2014     

Not really sure what happened. A few updates back it started stuttering while streaming hd and closing the stream. (This used to stream/play fine) No longer usable.

Tod. Z. May 7, 2014     

I got this working on my Asus tf101, Acer a500, LG Spectrum 2, and Samsung Galaxy S4. HD channels are a little sluggish but I can stream directly to all of my android devices.

A. G. u. Sep 13, 2014     

Great app. Works very well just really really needs an EPG to go with it. I use this with hdhomerun tuners and mx player. DVB-T and free view antenna. No problems on note 8,tab 10 or HTC phone.

Wes. C. Mar 12, 2014     

1.72 broke what was a working app on my Samsung tablet!!!! It controls the tuner fine but the hand-off to the video player is broken!!!!!

Lou. F. Apr 7, 2014     

Just needs some UI work so enter button plays channels rather than enters channel diag page (need mouse for work around). Also could use DTCP-IP ;)

Bre. B. Mar 10, 2014     

I have an HDHomerun from 7 or so years ago and this app works perfect with it. Even S'Dusts own app doesn't do that. The app is easy to use and scanned both receivers without issue. I am on a Nexus 7.