I hoped I would find a UK-based youtube covering HDHomerun with Plex - but to see you're using Synology NAS too - well that's absolutely brilliant thank you - will paypal donate you some beer money - cheers!
A massive thank you for the donation (it’s only the second time I have been gifted any monies over the 9 years I have done these help videos) I’m really glad it helped and thanks again for the donation it really is appreciated.
Thanks, much! I've been trying to figure out where my HDHomeRun disappeared to & why I couldn't see my antenna channels on my Plex on my ROKU anymore. Your explanation was very clear and I'm up and running again! You are much appreciated!
Pretty concise and straight to the point instructions. Just bought mine. I just hope it works for my Singapore set top box. Since I've already have Plex server running on my Synology, I think I might as well run it on my Plex Live TV. My main intention is to watch my local TV station remotely even when I'm travelling. Previously, I had the Slingbox Pro and the installation of it was not just tedious but watching channels was quite a hassle. HDHomerun looks like it's a way better option. From the installation aspects of it to changing channels. And it looks like the coaxial connection would be easier too since my STB has a Moca antenna outlet. So I'm excited for my box to arrive and hopefully it works for my channel provider set top box here in Singapore.
Thanks for the Video. Very helpful. One comment for UK newbies using Plex v1.40 on DSM7: In Plex Live TV & DVR setup, if you get the error message "We couldn't find Plex DVR guide data for your location at this time," enter only the first part of your postcode, not the full postcode. For example, if you enter E17 4XX, enter only E17.
@@TheComputerLab good to know, I haven't played with DS Video yet. so far plex has been great. only had the NAS for a few weeks, just now getting it up and running. I have 4 x 6TB drives running SHR, so I have more than enough storage for just about anything I want... for now.
Excellent video. Thanks so much for taking the time to put it all together it’s so helpful. I’m just wondering, if I’m running Plex from my MacBook (I don’t have an NAS server) would the MacBook need to be switched on to record programs? Or once they have been scheduled will they record regardless as long as the hd home run is powered and connected to the internet?
In. I am a little upset that my HD Homerun Pime will not accept an antenna signal! My current home system is nice with cableCARD but this is getting phased out from my service provider. So I'll get a duo and since I already have a linux plex server, this should work better. Also this is a great primer. Thanks...
I'm in the USA trying to do a setup like this for my family. I have a basic understanding of all this but none too complex. For the amplifier, you still have an antenna outside connected to the amplifier, which goes into the Homerun product, is that right? And then the ethernet goes into the switch so it can provide the captured channels via antenna to whatever is connected to the switch? Like multiple tv's around the house? Also trying to setup a Plex media server and digitize our media collection so it seems like your setup is very close to what I need.
amazing video, a few things caught my interest. the 12 way distribution amplifier? what does that do exactly? and also i noticed when in plex dvr setup on the drop down there was sky sd channels? what would those have consisted of? there are a few lifestyle and religious channels i’m curious of because they are only available through sky as far as i’m aware
Hey - The 12 aerial distribution, is simply a way to send one aerial input out to 12 more TV,S around the house. I haven’t used the sky channels but to get SKY normally you will need either a satellite or use sky over a streaming service (although there are a couple of sky channels on terrestrial tv)
Another excellent video. What can I do with a Plex server and a SiliconDust HomeRun if I DON'T pay the fee to Plex? The reason I bought all this hardware and software and spent countless hours setting it all up... was to AVOID paying monthly fee for the rest of my life.
I have Plex installed on a Synology NAS and i am trying to cut my cord at this point. I do have 4 people in the House watching things. If i get the 4 Tuner version of the Homerun and feed it to my Plex Server is everyone going to be able to watch a different channel through Plex at the same time ? All users are on the same profile in Plex.
OK, unboxed my Quatro and started Plex install of DVR on my Synology. As in your video, it is found Automatically. Antenna is greyed out but showing 156 channels. However, I do not get a channel list on the right. I have an additional box for postal code and a link to 'Have an XML TV Guide, click here to use it'. I must enter my post code to continue, when I do so, the next screen is 'Use an XML Guide'! I can choose 'Dont use XML, click here to use location instead' ... when I do this, United Kingdom is selected, but I have to insert my postcode to continue once more and it immediately states "We couldn't find Plex DVR guide data for your location at this time. Please select a different location or use an XMLTV guide."!!!! I have restarted plex on the synology, but it just repeats this over and over again. Any ideas?
I have hulu installed on my t.v. I have VERIZON internet without cable service. if I was to purchase home run hd would I be able to access my hulu channels through it?
Can you tell me why I can pull only one channel live into Plex when I have the antenna picking up 40+? Granted it is just a coax with a coat hanger, but all of the locals that are supposed to come in, do...and on the same device you are using. I can watch all of them through the SD app with no problems. I'm 10 miles away from the towers, and can run coax from my Samsung with a splitter and a couple of paper clips in it with no problems. WTF am I doing wrong? SD is the latest firmware and until last night I was current in Plex. I had the same problem when I used my RP4 as the server. but I upgraded to the Synology 920+ for a more powerful setup. I tried to run it to a Firestick 4K and the Samsung app on my Q90 set. Same problem. it plays all of my movies and such without a hiccup 90 tv.
Hey Owen - Not sure why you can only see one channel on live, especially considering you can see all channels in the Homerun app. There are 2 live TV options in the left toolbar - 1 for “live TV on Plex” the other is Live TV & DVR - the Live Tv and DVR is the one that shows all the channels. Also do you have Plex premium as that is needed also.
Whilst I agree the HDHomeRun is only 100 base TX (100mb) For future proofing and if you are installing in a new network I would all ways spec 1000mb network and use Cat6 cables.
@@TheComputerLab You're talking about connecting a device to a switch or a wall drop. There is no future proof here. Just stupidity. A 100mb connection requires nothing more than a cat5 cable. Period. I suppose this was your attempt at saving face for your confusion regarding the supplied cable. It didn't work. You probably didn't even realize that the device was only 100mb capable when you bought it until I brought it to your attention. Pitiful. I won't be back.
The app is not the greatest, if you don’t get real good signal the app is useless , what i do is go to VLC player and it almost always works. So having trouble with app try VLC player.
I tend not to use the app at all unless I have direct connection (on same network) but use Plex to access the tuner when connected remotely (I have plex lifetime pass)
It is getting tiresome to have to keep clarifying this - you need to do proper research before you do reviews on items you do not understand. This item has major flaws - but you don't care you got your product for the review
Hey it appears you haven’t watched the video but thanks for commenting anyway. If you watch the video you will hear me state that I have paid for the HD Homerun with my own money (I also install them for customer’s so am fully aware at its pluses and minuses) But if you feel things are tiresome then please do feel free to not watch my channel there are plenty to go at on RUclips. Hope you find what your looking for.
I hoped I would find a UK-based youtube covering HDHomerun with Plex - but to see you're using Synology NAS too - well that's absolutely brilliant thank you - will paypal donate you some beer money - cheers!
A massive thank you for the donation (it’s only the second time I have been gifted any monies over the 9 years I have done these help videos) I’m really glad it helped and thanks again for the donation it really is appreciated.
Thanks, much! I've been trying to figure out where my HDHomeRun disappeared to & why I couldn't see my antenna channels on my Plex on my ROKU anymore. Your explanation was very clear and I'm up and running again! You are much appreciated!
Thanks Misty - glad it helped.
Can always appreciate a nice home network
Hey Thanks
Pretty concise and straight to the point instructions. Just bought mine. I just hope it works for my Singapore set top box. Since I've already have Plex server running on my Synology, I think I might as well run it on my Plex Live TV. My main intention is to watch my local TV station remotely even when I'm travelling. Previously, I had the Slingbox Pro and the installation of it was not just tedious but watching channels was quite a hassle.
HDHomerun looks like it's a way better option. From the installation aspects of it to changing channels. And it looks like the coaxial connection would be easier too since my STB has a Moca antenna outlet.
So I'm excited for my box to arrive and hopefully it works for my channel provider set top box here in Singapore.
Hope it’s everything you hope for.
Thanks for the Video. Very helpful.
One comment for UK newbies using Plex v1.40 on DSM7: In Plex Live TV & DVR setup, if you get the error message "We couldn't find Plex DVR guide data for your location at this time," enter only the first part of your postcode, not the full postcode. For example, if you enter E17 4XX, enter only E17.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the really good explanation, just ordered a hdhomerun quatro 4k for my plex server that is on my Synology DS918+.
Nice - I have mine set to plex but you can also use the HD HomeRun in DS Video.
@@TheComputerLab good to know, I haven't played with DS Video yet. so far plex has been great. only had the NAS for a few weeks, just now getting it up and running. I have 4 x 6TB drives running SHR, so I have more than enough storage for just about anything I want... for now.
That’s a nice home distribution setup!!
Thanks Patrick
Thanks for this. Been hoping to do this. Waiting for guide to set up
Nicely covered. Thanks. I was looking for something just like this.
Excellent video. Thanks so much for taking the time to put it all together it’s so helpful. I’m just wondering, if I’m running Plex from my MacBook (I don’t have an NAS server) would the MacBook need to be switched on to record programs? Or once they have been scheduled will they record regardless as long as the hd home run is powered and connected to the internet?
Great video
Beautifully made video :) Did you say you can choose to record movies to one folder and programmes to another? Would be nice to see where to do this.
In.
I am a little upset that my HD Homerun Pime will not accept an antenna signal! My current home system is nice with cableCARD but this is getting phased out from my service provider. So I'll get a duo and since I already have a linux plex server, this should work better.
Also this is a great primer. Thanks...
Hey thanks
Any idea if you need the software subscription from Hdhomerun to get this to work through plex?
I’m in UK no need for subscription here for free to air channel’s
I'm in the USA trying to do a setup like this for my family. I have a basic understanding of all this but none too complex.
For the amplifier, you still have an antenna outside connected to the amplifier, which goes into the Homerun product, is that right?
And then the ethernet goes into the switch so it can provide the captured channels via antenna to whatever is connected to the switch? Like multiple tv's around the house?
Also trying to setup a Plex media server and digitize our media collection so it seems like your setup is very close to what I need.
Is there a way of getting terrestial tv and satelite tv signal into this box? Can it be viewed outside your house.
Seems to be out of stock on Amazon UK, do you know where we can get this in the UK ? Thanks
Not sure everything at the moment is either low stock or no stock.
amazing video, a few things caught my interest. the 12 way distribution amplifier? what does that do exactly? and also i noticed when in plex dvr setup on the drop down there was sky sd channels? what would those have consisted of? there are a few lifestyle and religious channels i’m curious of because they are only available through sky as far as i’m aware
Hey - The 12 aerial distribution, is simply a way to send one aerial input out to 12 more TV,S around the house. I haven’t used the sky channels but to get SKY normally you will need either a satellite or use sky over a streaming service (although there are a couple of sky channels on terrestrial tv)
@@TheComputerLab thank you very much, this was a very informative video, i’ve subscribed
Another excellent video. What can I do with a Plex server and a SiliconDust HomeRun if I DON'T pay the fee to Plex? The reason I bought all this hardware and software and spent countless hours setting it all up... was to AVOID paying monthly fee for the rest of my life.
Buy a lifetime pass to plex. It's not that expensive
Think you can still watch TV locally on different devices you just can't record could be wrong ?
I connected one of those really cheap dvb-t sticks to my pc and it allows me to watch TV on a android phone
And a Xbox one s works very well with the little inflated remote free of charge
Can I add my cable channels subscription to Plex live TV DVR without the HDHOMERUN?
I have Plex installed on a Synology NAS and i am trying to cut my cord at this point. I do have 4 people in the House watching things. If i get the 4 Tuner version of the Homerun and feed it to my Plex Server is everyone going to be able to watch a different channel through Plex at the same time ? All users are on the same profile in Plex.
Yes you can watch 4 different channels or you could just use the HD Homerun App to watch TV it works OK on iPads and phones etc.
You also Connect these Unite to Your PC to,
OK, unboxed my Quatro and started Plex install of DVR on my Synology. As in your video, it is found Automatically. Antenna is greyed out but showing 156 channels. However, I do not get a channel list on the right. I have an additional box for postal code and a link to 'Have an XML TV Guide, click here to use it'. I must enter my post code to continue, when I do so, the next screen is 'Use an XML Guide'! I can choose 'Dont use XML, click here to use location instead' ... when I do this, United Kingdom is selected, but I have to insert my postcode to continue once more and it immediately states "We couldn't find Plex DVR guide data for your location at this time. Please select a different location or use an XMLTV guide."!!!! I have restarted plex on the synology, but it just repeats this over and over again. Any ideas?
Sorry, was inserting my complete postcode ...it only wanted the first part!
Looks like an Australian antenna port.
Were you able to get a 14 day guide or are you limited to 7 days?
I use Live TV DVR in Plex and can only see 7 days.
I have hulu installed on my t.v. I have VERIZON internet without cable service. if I was to purchase home run hd would I be able to access my hulu channels through it?
Hey - I’m not sure as I’m UK, hopefully someone else might be able to answer.
No
Can I set up this device with my smartphone set up this device please get back to me thank you
I am blind. I live in United States. Great video. Will this work outside of your home and also will this be accessible to set up?
If you setup your plex server to be accessible remotely
Good Day Sir, what Ethernet cables do you recommend?
Cat5e in theory is good enough but I always use Cat6 as a minimum spec.
@@TheComputerLab grand, any particular brands/manufacturers? Is there anything special about the red patch cables?
Can I remotely watch using the app?
Not and the configuration I show in this video
Can you tell me why I can pull only one channel live into Plex when I have the antenna picking up 40+? Granted it is just a coax with a coat hanger, but all of the locals that are supposed to come in, do...and on the same device you are using. I can watch all of them through the SD app with no problems. I'm 10 miles away from the towers, and can run coax from my Samsung with a splitter and a couple of paper clips in it with no problems. WTF am I doing wrong? SD is the latest firmware and until last night I was current in Plex. I had the same problem when I used my RP4 as the server. but I upgraded to the Synology 920+ for a more powerful setup. I tried to run it to a Firestick 4K and the Samsung app on my Q90 set. Same problem. it plays all of my movies and such without a hiccup 90 tv.
Hey Owen - Not sure why you can only see one channel on live, especially considering you can see all channels in the Homerun app. There are 2 live TV options in the left toolbar - 1 for “live TV on Plex” the other is Live TV & DVR - the Live Tv and DVR is the one that shows all the channels. Also do you have Plex premium as that is needed also.
A minor clue - cord cutting cost $0.00 dollars per month........ Your cost?
That is indeed a clue
I only get two channels ,
Cat5e cable because it's only a 100mb network connection. Anything more than the cat5e would be a total waste.
Whilst I agree the HDHomeRun is only 100 base TX (100mb) For future proofing and if you are installing in a new network I would all ways spec 1000mb network and use Cat6 cables.
@@TheComputerLab You're talking about connecting a device to a switch or a wall drop. There is no future proof here. Just stupidity. A 100mb connection requires nothing more than a cat5 cable. Period. I suppose this was your attempt at saving face for your confusion regarding the supplied cable. It didn't work. You probably didn't even realize that the device was only 100mb capable when you bought it until I brought it to your attention. Pitiful. I won't be back.
The app is not the greatest, if you don’t get real good signal the app is useless , what i do is go to VLC player and it almost always works. So having trouble with app try VLC player.
more about Plex than HDHomerun product
Well again on holiday weekend app not working properly these guys sell all of these devices and app/apk garbage,thanks silicone dust.
I tend not to use the app at all unless I have direct connection (on same network) but use Plex to access the tuner when connected remotely (I have plex lifetime pass)
People have all this equipment just like the cable company - and try to sound like they are cord cutters - get and read a dictionary.
It is getting tiresome to have to keep clarifying this - you need to do proper research before you do reviews on items you do not understand.
This item has major flaws - but you don't care you got your product for the review
Hey it appears you haven’t watched the video but thanks for commenting anyway. If you watch the video you will hear me state that I have paid for the HD Homerun with my own money (I also install them for customer’s so am fully aware at its pluses and minuses) But if you feel things are tiresome then please do feel free to not watch my channel there are plenty to go at on RUclips. Hope you find what your looking for.