SiliconDust
HDHomeRun PRIME
Unlock your cable TV subscription with the SiliconDust HDHomeRun PRIME. This external adapter streams live, premium cable channels to all your home media devices, eliminating the need for multiple set-top boxes. With three tuners, you can watch HD TV on up to three devices simultaneously over your network. It seamlessly integrates with popular DVR software, allowing you to watch, pause, and record your favorite shows. Access premium channels using CableCARD and stream live SD content directly to your Android device with the HDHomeRun VIEW app.
$129.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
20
/ 48
#20 in TV Tuner Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
+54%
Above average
Tuner Type
3
/ -Tuner
Who it's for
- CableCARD Support for Premium Channels
- Multi-Tuner Network Streaming
- Eliminates Set-Top Box Rental Fees
Who should skip it
- Complex CableCARD Provisioning
- Strict DRM Limitations
- Aging Technology and Declining Support
Key Specs
Tuner Type
3-Tuner
Tuner Standard
QAM
Supported Standards
MPEG2 and MPEG4/H.264, SD and HD channels, DTCP-IP
Supported OS
Windows 7/8 (for Windows Media Center), Android 4.0 +
Interface Type
USB 2.0
Network Speed
100/1000Mbps high-speed network
Warranty
1-Year warranty
Form Factor
External Adapter
Features
- Stream cable TV to any device
- Supports premium CableCARD channels
- Watch, pause, and record live TV
- Simultaneous multi-device streaming
- Works with popular DVR software
- Direct Android streaming via app
- Expandable with multiple units
What customers say
Users value the HDHomeRun PRIME for its core function: distributing live cable TV across multiple devices, saving money over traditional boxes. Its robust hardware offers reliable performance and excellent compatibility with media servers like Plex. This device grants significant freedom from cable rentals. However, the initial setup, especially CableCARD activation, is a major source of frustration, often requiring technical support intervention. Furthermore, Digital Rights Management restrictions limit recording for some premium channels. Despite these hurdles, successful users find the PRIME an indispensable tool for centralized media consumption, praising its long-term stability after configuration.
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