
Once the HDHomeRun is set up, just about any screen in your household, including smartphones, tablets or PCs can stream live TV and recordings. Local broadcast channels include ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS. You need a TV antenna connected to a HDHomeRun unit, and an Internet connection. (photo: Jim Kimble / The Cord Cutting Report) HDHomeRun boxes work with a number of Smart TVs and streaming devices. HDHomeRun tuners stream local broadcast TV signals from a TV antenna across your home WiFi network. How do I stream HDHomeRun over the Internet?.Will a remote control work with HDHomeRun?.Is there an HDHomeRun app for LG Smart TVs?.But you will need a Plex Pass (which costs $5 per month) to gain access to its live TV and DVR support. Third-party apps such as Plex can stream broadcast channels from a HDHomeRun tuner. Smart TVs from Samsung or Vizio that do not natively support the HDHomeRun app can still use a HDHomeRun. It also supports any Smart TV running Android TV, Google TV, Roku or Amazon Fire TV software. Wait there’s that update to store metadata on external storage, freeing up space for apps and content on your SHIELD.With a HDHomeRun tuner, you can deliver free over-the-air channels to Smart TVs by LG and Sony. Don’t forget with your new Plex Media Server you can stream video, music, and photo collections anytime, anywhere, to any device. Select Live TV to access Program Guide and Recording ScheduleĬongratulations! You’ve now set up PLEX DVR and Live TV.Scan channels if you wish, your program guide will start downloading (this takes a while), once complete head back to your SHIELD.Plex should automatically find your HDHomerun tuner.Connect power, ethernet, and antenna to your HDHomerun tuner.Open and select your SHIELD server, and follow on-screen instructions.Follow on-screen instructions to set up Plex Media Server.


Why? Because we’ve got this handy quick guide to help you set everything up! It’s too complicated? Nope, that’s no longer an excuse. Trapped under something heavy? Unlikely, but sure. So why haven’t you set up Plex DVR and Live TV with HDHomerun on SHIELD TV? Relatives in town? Understandable.
