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How to set up HDHomeRun for Live TV and DVR (Windows, macOS, Linux)

What you need

• HDHomeRun device (Flex/Extend/Flex4K, etc.) connected via Ethernet to your router
• HDTV antenna or cable feed to the HDHomeRun’s coax input
• Local storage for DVR (optional but required for recordings): USB drive attached to certain HDHomeRun models or a network share/NAS (for HDHomeRun DVR or third‑party DVR apps)
• A client device (Windows PC, Mac, Linux machine, streaming device) on the same network
• HDHomeRun account (optional for some web/guide features) and DVR subscription if using SiliconDust DVR service

Quick setup (same basic flow on all OSes)

1. Physically connect:

   • Plug coax from antenna/cable into HDHomeRun.
   • Connect HDHomeRun to your router with Ethernet.
   • Power the device. Confirm the status LED is lit.

2. Find the device on your network:

   • Open a browser and go to https://my.hdhomerun.com/ — this will detect your device and guide you through setup.
   • Alternatively, use the device web UI at http://hdhomerun.local/ or http:/// (check router’s DHCP client list for the IP).

3. Run a channel scan:

   • From the HDHomeRun web page or the HDHomeRun app, choose “Scan for Channels”