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HDHomeRun

2020-05-11T03:58:16Z

Ray N: Added section about the zuki.pvr.hdhomerundvr unofficial add-on

<section begin="intro" />HDHomeRun is made by SiliconDust and is a stand-alone networked TV/HDTV tuner box. The HDHomeRun can either connect with over the air TV signals or with cablecard, and then stream the channels over a network to supported clients, such as {{kodi}}.<section end="intro" />

== HDHomeRun official add-on (Python Script based)==
{{float|right| {{youtube|-MY-Kk76x9w}} }}
{{main|Add-on:HDHomeRun Live TV}}

Silicon Dust has released an official HDHomeRun add-on for their later models (Prime, Connect, Extend) that automatically handles setting up and viewing the HDHomeRun directly in Kodi, complete with an EPG (electronic programming guide). This add-on can be installed from the official Kodi add-on repo.

{{-}}

== HDHomeRun unofficial PVR add-on (C/C++ based)==
{{main|Add-on:HDHomeRun PVR}}

The HDHomeRun PVR addon is an unofficial, native [[PVR]] client made by the Kodi community for SiliconDust [[HDHomeRun]] network attached television tuner series.

This unofficial [[PVR]] C/C++ binary addon for HDHomeRun is an [https://github.com/kodi-pvr/pvr.hdhomerun open source code] community project and is not to be confused with [[Add-on:HDHomeRun|SiliconDust's official HDHomeRun addon]]. The official SiliconDust does not use Kodi's own native [[PVR]] frontend interface.

== zuki.pvr.hdhomerundvr ==
Main page: [https://github.com/djp952/pvr.hdhomerundvr/wiki Git wiki]

The zuki.pvr.hdhomerundvr is an unofficial open source Kodi PVR client add-on designed to compliment the SiliconDust HDHomeRun DVR Service. This PVR Client supports streaming and timeshifting of Live TV, playback and management of Recordings, Electronic Program Guide (EPG) listings, and Timer management.

== UPnP/DLNA ==
{{Main|UPnP}}
Newer HDHome Run devices can act as UPnP/DLNA servers, which allow setting up in Kodi to be as easy as adding a normal UPnP file source.

=== Video guides ===
;Setting up the HDHome Run Prime and Raspberry Pi for cable TV in the US:
{{youtube|kKpqmkpkyOA}}

{{-}}
== PVR/Live TV ==
{{main|PVR}}
The HDHomeRun can also be accessed indirectly via several external third-party [[PVR recording software]] applications for full PVR features, including TV guides/EPGs, scheduled recordings, and more.

== External Links ==
* [http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun HDHomeRun official website at SiliconDust]
* [http://www.silicondust.com/forum/ SiliconDust Support Forum for HDHomeRun]
* [http://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6147 SiliconDust support forum for XBMC]
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=25099 Kodi Community Forum discussion - Native support for HDHomeRun (Networked Digital Cable TV/HDTV Tuner)]
* [http://code.google.com/p/hdhomeruntoolbox HDHomeRun ToolBox for Linux Project]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKpqmkpkyOA Using HDHomeRun Prime with Raspberry Pi for live cable TV viewing]

{{Isengard updated}}

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Live TV]]

HDHomeRun

2020-05-11T02:52:41Z

Ray N: Clarified a long run-on paragraph to make the explanation clearer

<section begin="intro" />HDHomeRun is made by SiliconDust and is a stand-alone networked TV/HDTV tuner box. The HDHomeRun can either connect with over the air TV signals or with cablecard, and then stream the channels over a network to supported clients, such as {{kodi}}.<section end="intro" />

== HDHomeRun official add-on (Python Script based)==
{{float|right| {{youtube|-MY-Kk76x9w}} }}
{{main|Add-on:HDHomeRun Live TV}}

Silicon Dust has released an official HDHomeRun add-on for their later models (Prime, Connect, Extend) that automatically handles setting up and viewing the HDHomeRun directly in Kodi, complete with an EPG (electronic programming guide). This add-on can be installed from the official Kodi add-on repo.

{{-}}

== HDHomeRun unofficial PVR add-on (C/C++ based)==
{{main|Add-on:HDHomeRun PVR}}

The HDHomeRun PVR addon is an unofficial, native [[PVR]] client made by the Kodi community for SiliconDust [[HDHomeRun]] network attached television tuner series.

This unofficial [[PVR]] C/C++ binary addon for HDHomeRun is an [https://github.com/kodi-pvr/pvr.hdhomerun open source code] community project and is not to be confused with [[Add-on:HDHomeRun|SiliconDust's official HDHomeRun addon]]. The official SiliconDust does not use Kodi's own native [[PVR]] frontend interface.

== UPnP/DLNA ==
{{Main|UPnP}}
Newer HDHome Run devices can act as UPnP/DLNA servers, which allow setting up in Kodi to be as easy as adding a normal UPnP file source.

=== Video guides ===
;Setting up the HDHome Run Prime and Raspberry Pi for cable TV in the US:
{{youtube|kKpqmkpkyOA}}

{{-}}
== PVR/Live TV ==
{{main|PVR}}
The HDHomeRun can also be accessed indirectly via several external third-party [[PVR recording software]] applications for full PVR features, including TV guides/EPGs, scheduled recordings, and more.

== External Links ==
* [http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun HDHomeRun official website at SiliconDust]
* [http://www.silicondust.com/forum/ SiliconDust Support Forum for HDHomeRun]
* [http://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6147 SiliconDust support forum for XBMC]
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=25099 Kodi Community Forum discussion - Native support for HDHomeRun (Networked Digital Cable TV/HDTV Tuner)]
* [http://code.google.com/p/hdhomeruntoolbox HDHomeRun ToolBox for Linux Project]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKpqmkpkyOA Using HDHomeRun Prime with Raspberry Pi for live cable TV viewing]

{{Isengard updated}}

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Add-on:HDHomeRun

2020-05-10T20:18:14Z

Ray N: Clarifying at the top that this add-on is only for viewing live TV. Instead of just way down at the bottom of the article.

{{Addon
|Name=HDHomeRun
|provider-name=SiliconDust
|ID=script.hdhomerun.view
|latest-version=2019.9.15
|extension point=xbmc.python.script
|provides=video
|Summary=HDHomeRun LiveTV and DVR
|Description=HDHomeRun on Kodi the easy way. Automatically finds all the compatible HDHomeRun devices on your network, collects available channels, and starts showing TV. Pressing select or right brings up the episode guide, where you can see what's on, and what's coming next. Pressing back brings up DVR and Options. DVR provides a simple intuitive interface to record and watch your favorite shows when you want to.
|Platform=all
|Language=
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=88
|Website=https://www.silicondust.com
|Source=https://github.com/Silicondust/script.hdhomerun.view
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=http://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/script.hdhomerun.view/icon.png}}

{{note|1=This add-on is so far exclusively for viewing live TV.}}

== What is HDHomeRun ==
{{main|HDHomeRun}}
{{intro|HDHomeRun}}
=== Supported models ===
{{note|1=Be sure to install the latest firmware for your HDHomeRun unit to enable all of the features of the add-on.}}
* HDHomeRun CONNECT (HDHR4-2US)
** HDHR4-2DT (coming soon)
** HDHR3-4DC ([https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=113745&sid=50bb6b2eddc3f2ce8c96ccdbdf201c3e#p113745 w/o European TV Guide at the moment])
* HDHomeRun EXTEND (HDTC-2US)
* HDHomeRun PRIME (HDHR3-CC copy-freely channels only)

=== Unsupported models ===
* HDHR3-US
* [https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=113721&sid=50bb6b2eddc3f2ce8c96ccdbdf201c3e#p113721 HDHR3-DT]

== Controls ==

;Remote and game controllers
* '''Show guide''' - Select button or move right {{keypress|right}}.
* '''Show options and Search''' - Context menu {{button|Menu}} or move right {{keypress|right}} when the guide is visible.
* '''Channel changing''' - Using up/down arrow keys and enter/select will allow the user to select which channel they want and then go to that channel.
* '''Direct channel input''' - If using a remote with a keyboard, numbers + enter/select will allow the user to go directly to that channel number. For example, {{keypress|1|2|3|enter}} will go to channel 123. For sub-channels, insert a period {{keypress|.}}
* {{note|There is now experimental support for channel up/down keys, but this has not been fully tested yet.}}

;Touch
* '''Show guide''' - tap screen or swipe left.
* '''Show options and Search''' - Swipe left when guide is visible.
* '''Exit''' - Because this add-on doesn't include the traditional GUI, when using with a tablet, exiting the add-on requires a two-finger swipe to the left.

; Keyboard
* '''Show guide''' - Enter or right {{keypress|right}}.
* '''Show options''' - {{keypress|C}} key or right {{keypress|right}} when guide is visible.
* '''Direct channel input''' - Numbers + enter/select will allow the user to go directly to that channel number. For example, {{keypress|1|2|3|enter}} will go to channel 123. For sub-channels, insert a period {{keypress|.}}

;Mouse
* '''Show guide''' - Left click
* '''Show options and search''' - Right click

== Video demo ==
[http://lon.tv LON.TV] review of the HDHomeRun Live TV Kodi add-on<br />
{{youtube|-MY-Kk76x9w}}

== Settings ==
The settings for the HDHomeRun add-on can be accessed by:

: {{highlight|bordered=yes|highlighting the add-on in Kodi -> bringing up the [[context menu]] ({{button|MENU}} on a remote and {{keypress|C}} on a keyboard) -> and selecting '''Add-on settings'''.}}

Be sure to select '''Okay''' when you are done changing settings in order to save those changes.

[[File:HDHomeRun add-on settings.png|500px|right]]

; Confirm exit
: ''on by default''
: Disables the prompt asking if you really want to edit when escaping/existing out of the add-on.

; Stop video on exit
: ''on by default''
: Prevents the current channel from continuing playback after existing the add-on.

; Enable enhancements for touch devices
: ''off by default''
: Currently allows 'flinging' of the guide when swiping up and down by using a different display method. Uses more CPU when enabled.

; Show full detail on all guide items
: ''off by default''
: Shows full information on all channels when the guide is visible, such as summary, rather than only showing the details for the currently selected channel.

; Guide auto-hide delay seconds (0 = never hide)
: ''0/never by default''
: Allows you to hide the channel info and guide when the guide is manually displayed by pressing select or left.

; Transcoding profile
: ''HDHomeRun EXTEND only''
: Selects what transcoding profile to use for the video feeds.

; Show DRM channels
: ''HDHomeRun PRIME only''
: Shows channels in the guide that Kodi cannot play due to restrictions imposed by your cable provider.

; Enable debug logging
: Enables extra data that is saved to Kodi's [[debug log]]. This is used for troubleshooting and bug reporting for the add-on.

{{-}}

== FAQ ==
=== Do I need to provide EPG data? ===
:Nope. SiliconDust pays for providing the EPG (electronic programming guide), channel icons, and other data from FYI Television. [http://www.silicondust.com/about/in-the-news/] This data is downloaded directly onto your HDHomeRun unit and the add-on loads that data from there.

=== Can the add-on record video? ===
:Currently, no. The add-on is just for viewing live TV.

== Links and further reading ==
* SiliconDust press release - http://blog.fyitelevision.com/2015/03/hdhomerun-kodi-add-on-brings-gorgeous.html
* SiliconDust announcement post - https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=18949
* SD support forum for the add-on - https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=87
* Kodi.tv blog announcement post - http://kodi.tv/addon-spotlight-hdhomerun-live-tv/

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Archive:Add-on:HDHomeRun PVR

2020-05-10T19:53:10Z

Ray N: Clarifying at the top that this add-on is only for viewing live TV. Instead of just way down at the bottom of the article.

{{Addon
|Name=HDHomeRun PVR
|provider-name=zcsizmadia
|ID=pvr.hdhomerun
|latest-version=1.0.9
|extension point=xbmc.pvrclient
|provides=PVR
|Summary=HDHomeRun PVR
|Description=HDHomeRun PVR addon is a unofficial native [[PVR]] client made by the Kodi community for SiliconDust [[HDHomeRun]] network attached television tuner series.

This unofficial [[PVR]] C/C++ binary addon for HDHomeRun is an [https://github.com/kodi-pvr/pvr.hdhomerun open source code] community project and is not to be confused with [[Add-on:HDHomeRun|SiliconDust's official HDHomeRun addon]], which unlike the unofficial addon talked about here is Python Script based and not true native [[PVR]] client addon, meaning that the official addon does not use Kodi's own native [[PVR]] frontend interface.

Note that the unofficial native [[PVR]] client does not yet provide DVR recoding options or have the possibility to pause Live TV. Currently it only provides the possibility to watch live television inside Kodi as streamed from your networked HDHomeRun box.

|Platform=all
|Language=
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=250
|Website=http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=246658
|Source=https://github.com/kodi-pvr/pvr.hdhomerun
|Email=
|broken=
|icon url=http://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/jarvis/pvr.hdhomerun/icon.png}}

{{note|1=This add-on is so far exclusively for viewing live TV.}}

== What is HDHomeRun ==
{{main|HDHomeRun}}
{{intro|HDHomeRun}}
== Connecting Kodi to HDHomeRun ==
{{PVR repo notice}}
# Go to {{highlight|Settings -> Add-ons -> Enabled add-ons -> PVR Clients}} and select the HDHomeRun PVR add-on
# Select "Configure"

== Supported HDHomeRun boxes ==
{{note|1=Be sure to install the latest firmware for your HDHomeRun unit to enable all of the features of the add-on.}}
* HDHomeRun CONNECT (HDHR4-2US)
** HDHR4-2DT (coming soon)
** HDHR3-4DC ([https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=113745&sid=50bb6b2eddc3f2ce8c96ccdbdf201c3e#p113745 w/o European TV Guide at the moment])
* HDHomeRun EXTEND (HDTC-2US)
* HDHomeRun PRIME (HDHR3-CC copy-freely channels only)

=== Unsupported models ===
* HDHR3-US
* [https://www.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=113721&sid=50bb6b2eddc3f2ce8c96ccdbdf201c3e#p113721 HDHR3-DT]

== FAQ ==
=== Can the add-on record video or pause Live TV? ===
:Currently, no. The add-on is so far just for viewing live TV.
===Is running multiple HDHomerun boxes supported?===
: Not yet but it is on the to-do list for future plans, read [the http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250056 related forum discussion thread].

== Links and further reading ==
* Kodi community forum dicussion and support - http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=250
** Announcement thread - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=246658
* Kodi's PVR development support - http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=136

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User:Ray N

2016-02-02T14:44:02Z

Ray N:

<h1>Background</h1>
I'm a Professional Engineer with a 1999 undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. I was born and raised in beautiful Puerto Rico (http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml). Have development history and experience in hardware and software. Started getting involved with Linux based media centers and DVRs through LinuxMCE in March 2009. After a motherboard crash and realizing that LinuxMCE was more than what I was looking for, started looking at other options and found the sexy and solid Kodi solution for our media center experience. Started playing and setting up Kodi back in June 2011 when it was XBMC. Thank God the motherboard was still under warranty!

Our original intent was 1) to be able to watch some TV in the living room as there was no cableTV connection in that room (bizarre construction arrangement, we know), and 2) to watch DVD (or BluRay) movies. To tackle the sending the cableTV signal up to the living room without having to lay coax cables around the house, I thought, why not sending it through the network. So I started looking at options and that's how we came to Linux based media centers.

I decided to build our own system as we wanted a nice looking "appliance-like" box that would take the place of the DVD player. We'll start with a very simple one-machine setup, with the idea to have one in almost every room in the house. This is my server shopping list from March 2009.

{| border="1"
|+ Server's shopping list
! Item !! Cost !! Description !! Website
|-
| Case
| $58.99
| hec Black 0.7mm Thickness SECC Steel 7KJ9 Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - Retail
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121068

|-
| CPU
| $78.00
| AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300

|-
| Motherboard
| $89.99
| ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131354

|-
| RAM
| $22.99
| Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104012

|-
| Hard Drive
| $34.99
| Western Digital Caviar Blue WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822135106

|-
| BluRay Player
| $99.99
| LITE-ON Black 6X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal 6X Blu-Ray DVD ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Model iHES106-29 - OEM
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106270

|-
| TV Capture
| $159.99
| SiliconDust HDHomeRun Network-based Dual Digital HDTV Tuner Ethernet Interface
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815327005

|-
| 2nd NIC
| $19.99
| Rosewill RC-401-EX 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI-Express Gigabit Low Profile Network Card 1 x RJ45 - Retail
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166015

|-
| Transceiver
| $55.00
| USB UIRT
| http://www.usbuirt.com/order.htm

|-
| Remote
| $79.99
| Logitech K800 Black USB RF Wireless Slim Illuminated Keyboard
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126194

|-
| Sound Card
| align="center" | ---
| Realtek ALC1200 - 8 Channels
| In MoBo

|-
| Graphics card
| align="center" | ---
| NVIDIA GeForce 8300
| In MoBo

|-
| Thermal Compound
| $5.99
| Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

|-
| MediaCenter Software
| FREE!!!
| Woooohooo!
|

|}
'''Total: $705.91''' Does not include shipping and handling.

<h1>Setup</h1>

<h2>Other stuff</h2>
* Connected to a Samsung LN-T4061F 40" TFT-LCD display through HDMI @1080 resolution
* Had to purchase a [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122233 powerline networking] adapter because of the location of the system.
* Also, later purchased the [http://www.pchdtv.com/ pcHDTV] card when realized the HDHomeRun only received digital signals. Then upgraded to the HDHomeRun-CC version and no longer use the pcHDTV card.
* 2011.08 - Bought two of the awesome [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101122 Shuttle XS35GT-V2] as clients for a 3-Kodi household setup. We now have the main server in the basement with its corresponding big screen setup, one unit in the living room, also with a huge screen and the other one in the kitchen with the "smaller" 40".
{| border="1"
|+ Client's shopping list
! Item !! Cost !! Description !! Website
|-
| Case
| $229.99
| Shuttle XS35GT-V2 Intel NM10 1 x 204Pin IDT92HD81 Black Mini / Booksize Barebone System
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101122

|-
| RAM
| $25.99
| CORSAIR 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 Laptop Memory Model CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145283

|-
| Hard Drive
| $114.99
| Kingston SSDNow V100 Series SV100S2D/64GZ 2.5" 64GB SATA II Internal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139418

|-
| Remote
| $80.83
| Gyration GYR3101US Universal Infrared / RF Remote Control
| http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880105001&Tpk=gyration

|}
'''Total: $451.80''' Does not include shipping and handling.

<h2>Installation</h2>
* Used XBMCLive 10.1 Dharma release CD
* On server, original 80GB drive crashed. Bought new 360GB drive and partitioned like this:
** 4 GB: Swap
** 5 GB: XBMC (ext4)
** 5 GB: "Factory settings" reset backup (ext4)
** 340 GB: MythTV Storage (XFS)

* Got HDMI sound working by following instructions here: [[HOW-TO_set_up_audio_over_HDMI_on_nVidia_GeForce/nForce_controller]]
* Installed XBMCLive 10.1 Dharma on the client's by following this: [[HOW-TO:Install Kodibuntu from a USB thumbdrive]]
** Had to manually enable the network interface by editing /etc/network/interfaces

<h2>Configuration</h2>
* Installed and configured [[MythTV]] DVR on server box
* Using the [[Add-on:MythBox]] as mythtv client (super nice!)

Here's the setup in the kitchen area: <br>
[[File:KitchenXBMC.jpg]]

And here's a close-up of the Shuttle client with the custom-made glass shelf: <br>
[[File:ShuttleCloseUp.jpg]]

<h1>Plans</h1>
* To actively contribute to the Kodi community and its progress.

Will be adding more to this page as time permits.

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