Is Silicondust still in business?

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Is Silicondust still in business?

SiliconDust, maker of the HDHomerun connected TV tuners, is getting out of the pay TV business, at least for now: The company has informed its users that it is shutting down its Premium TV service over the next 30 days.

Is HDHomeRun still available?

The HDHomeRun can be controlled and viewed from a wide variety of DVR/PVR software. Microsoft provides Windows Media Center for Windows XP through 8, but discontinued the product in Windows 10.

Who makes HDHomeRun?

Silicondust
Silicondust is the innovator of the HDHomeRun® line of network connected TV tuners. We offer global solutions to Live TV streaming in homes, businesses, hotels, education facilities, or anywhere Live Linear TV will be streaming to multiple viewing devices within a connected network.

Does HDHomeRun require subscription?

HDHomeRun now offers a way to record those broadcasts directly through its existing apps. All you need is a media server—be it a PC, NAS box, or Nvidia Shield TV—and a $35-per-year subscription to the HDHomeRun DVR service.

Does HDHomeRun prime work with antenna?

Yes, if you receive TV via your antenna, you will still need it when using the HDHomeRun Connect model. Your antenna is what receives your free over-the-air HD broadcasts. It plugs into the back of the HDHomeRun.

Does Plex work with HDHomeRun prime?

HDHomeRun Extend To record over-the-air channels with Plex, you need an antenna hooked up to a SiliconDust HDHomeRun tuner, which connects to your home network router over ethernet. You also need a PC, NAS box, or Nvidia Shield TV ($200) to run Plex’s Media Server software.

What devices work with HDHomeRun?

Live TV can be viewed with our own HDHomeRun View app (which is supported on Windows / Mac or Android devices such as phones, tablets, Kindle Fire, FireTV Box, Nvidia Shield and other supported Android TV devices).

Is there a DVR that does not require a subscription?

The Best DVR Without Subscription Fees: Amazon Fire TV Recast. The Amazon Fire TV Recast is our pick for the best DVR with no monthly fees. This device is designed specifically for cord-cutters, and it works by connecting to an external HD antenna, as well as an external streaming device.

Can HDHomeRun connect to WIFI?

Best answer: No. HDHomeRun needs to connect to your home network via hardwire with an ethernet cable. It’s only a cable, but not that cable.