SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Quatro 4xDVB-T/T2/C Tuners - HDFX-4DT

I have this connected to my router, it shows up on my smart TV (not used it this was through); I mainly use this on my Synology NASwhich has PLEX running on it, it shows clearly, Plex is able to record multiple channels for free and the recorded items and live TV can be viewed outside the house / in other households over the internet. I found setting this up needed the PC/Mac to run the HDHomeRun App to be able to search for channels/Tune the box (it was already up to date so did not need a software update) everything else I have done has mainly been within Plex. I have found the Home HD app clunky and you cannot record on this unless you have a subscription to do so on their own app. I have read it can be powered through a POE switch but read that this is not advised from the maker so i have not tried this (expensive if i break it). Although expensive, it has been doing what I is intended for really well, and fairly simply and in good time (not clunky or slow).

Works flawlessly. The setup was very easy and the picture quality is great. I’m very happy with this purchase, it’s exactly what I needed for my home network. 5 stars!

I purchased this device having already sent back two USB TV tuners which had proven extremely problematic. I balked at the price to begin with, however now that the device is in and running I have absolutely no regrets. Like a couple of other reviewers on here I have a PLEX media server. For all sorts of reasons I needed to replace the USB tv tuner device we've had for 10 years+. I tried x2 TV sticks, both caused me issues. Either couldn’t find the channels, with or without a signal booster. Would cause issues with the PLEX PVR etc. I spent days troubleshooting before I decided to buy this device. This purchase was at least £80 more expensive than the most expensive USB device I purchased. It worked straight out of the box. I plugged it in, pointed the PLEX server at the IP address for the box and watched as the scanner located all the channels. I was expecting more set up and config time. In addition the family now tend to use the HD Homerun app rather than PLEX if they just want live TV, using PLEX to run as the PVR, or on the off chance they want access outside of the home. Then app just found the box, no need to point it at an IP address. I presume therefore it will only work on the local network, but for our use case that's fine. The app itself is clean and we've not had an issue either on phone, tablet, smart TV, projector or PC. The web based configuration for the box itself is clean, easy to access and free of clutter. You get x4 HD TV tuners, so when you factor that in (both USB devices had 2) and the flexibility this device provides it’s a bit of a no brainer really in terms of value. Will we ever use the 4 tuners? Perhaps over Christmas when we tend to want to record across multiple channels. Anyway, better to have too many than too few! A couple of things. If you have a signal booster try setup and scan with and without it. We got better results without the booster and so removed it from our setup. An adaptor is included for the 'screw to UK style' antenna connection. Suspect there are technical names for those! I didn’t realise this and so ordered a pack of two. Overall, after all the grief I had with the USB tuners I wish I'd just bought one of these first!

I bought the HDHomeRun to add live TV and DVR to my Plex setup, mainly so I could record shows (and skip the ads in Plex) and watch/rewind in any room, on any device (like my PC). It also lets me watch on the go, by accessing my Plex server from my phone when I'm out and about. Why not just use streaming? For me, the HDHomeRun + Plex route solves two things: (1) Plex can automatically remove or skip adverts on recordings which is better than using services where ads are baked into the app and ad‑blockers don’t help; and (2) I can keep everything in one library, offline and under my control, without shows disappearing from services later. Price‑wise it’s on the higher side for what looks like a simple box, especially when standalone recorders are available for about the same price, but those are tied to one TV and don’t solve the “no aerial in this room” problem. The HDHomeRun gives whole‑home access with proper DVR features through Plex, which is the real value here. Setup was incredibly simple. The unit is small enough to tuck away in the TV unit, and once I’d plugged in aerial, Ethernet and power, Plex found it straight away. Channels and the guide populated automatically, and I was watching within minutes. Picture quality has been consistently good, and streams have been stable across the house on different devices. The included Ethernet cable is a nice touch. I can’t comment on SiliconDust’s own apps or DVR, as I’m using it exclusively with Plex. I think it's a great addition to anyone's existing Plex server to add more content, assuming there's anything on the TV you'd want to watch.

Work good in italy as well! Also tuning 4K HVEC main10 channels like RAI 4K on 101. Its app not so good on iOS, but great with Channels for HomerunHD