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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandSilicondust
MPNHDHR52US, HDHR5-2US
GTIN0857799005309
UPC0818212910228, 0857799005309
ModelConnect Duo
eBay Product ID (ePID)24037927310
Product Key Features
External InterfacesRJ-45
Number of Ports1 Port
Broadcast Formats SupportedATSC
TypeTV Tuner
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 03 Jul, 2020Most favourable review
Match this with Plex for a polished and useful OTA experience.
I'm pleased with the purchase, installation, and use of the HDHomeRun Connect Duo. Previously I had only one TV with a connection to my antenna, all the others were connected either to U-verse or my home network. I canceled U-verse, and started watching OTA programs. Adding this device was a great upgrade to my home. I disconnected my TV from the antenna and connected the HDHomeRun instead. I plugged it directly into my home Network using the Ethernet cable. Right away I was able to watch TV on any of my connected TVs and also on my computers, tablets, and smartphones. That is nice because everything is connected without the signal degradation typical of wiring an antenna to many receivers. The "HD" app that Silicondust provides is basic an very usable. I really like the way it shows what's on all the channels without having to surf through them all to see what's on. I also use this with a Plex.tv home media server that lets me see my media on all my TVs and devices. HDHomeRun integrated nicely with Plex, adding a "Watch Live TV / DVR" function to Plex. I also really like the TV guide and DVR functions that Plex provided for the HDHomeRun. Overall I'm very satisfied. I can see what's on, including future shows, and I can record current or future shows, pause and rewind live TV, and watch one show while I record another. The only downside is that my TVs that are connected with Roku over WiFi seem to have bandwidth issues from time to time and often have to "rebuffer." Oddly, this happens from time to time with my wired devices too, where I would not expect that to happen ever at all. For that reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars in the review. Installation and setup were a 5-star experience with no hitches, and "plug-n-play" experience. I would buy this again, and recommend it to anyone with similar needs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
- 15 Nov, 2020Most critical review
Not working for me
I bought HDHomerun 3 months ago. It's easy to install but not run smoothly. Device does not pick up all available local channels. I switched back to antenna and it worked fine then switched back to HDHomerun same thing, device didn't pick up channels. I tried to contact the support, they could not identify issue (took almost a week to get response from support). I had to fix problem myself. The support is useless. I currently has another issue with device, there is blank screen on TV when I use HDHomerun, again I switched to antenna, it works just fine. I contacted the support, couple days ago, NO RESPONSE AT ALL. I'm tired of all these issues. I had bad experience with HDHomerun.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Oct, 2019
Simple enough but much better with plex
Works well for live viewing just like regular tv. scheduling is a little difficult but love the dive functionality with plex server. Could use better options for viewing tv schedules and scheduling recordings. Still worth the purchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 May, 2020
Great product HDhomerun connect DUO
Easy to setup, all apps xbox one, android and fire tv, work seamless it would be nice to be able to watch outside the home, but not super important for me at least. DVR feature requires $35 subscription one thing that kinda bugs me, my xbox tuner allowed 30 min free. I tried using it with plex it doesnt work as well as the dedicated app....so getting a $150 plex lifetime pass may be off the table, but then you would be Be to record to your network drive and that is a lifetime subscription as long as plex doesnt dissapear, it's been around for a while, so $35 with a seemingly more stable app for DVR function or $150....that's 4 years I'll have to decide if I really want the feature. Make sure your antenna is well positioned remember the box is used as the conduit to your network and the tuners whether it be 2,4 or 8. So my best advice. I have tried so many antennas indoor sorry if you looking for outdoor.....big, small, square buttons and multiple antennas that look like aliens are all the same I have not yealded any more channels on any.. some may have boosters with a plug USB or electric, there is a purpose for that but sometimes it makes it worse so scan your channels both ways and see what works.... You might get frustrated finding the sweet spot in your home have patience and you will be happy when it hits. I like to keep my antenna loose so I can easily tweak it if a channel freezes. Even in the sweet spot it happens sometimes. So just get the cheaper antenna buy used from local sale there is no one antenna better than the other it's just an antenna. But definately buy the HDhomerun, they have multiple options to suit your needs whether it be OTR or Cable to Sat check out there site and enjoy.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
- 04 Mar, 2020
Great Product
Worked as expected with cheap Walmart indoor antenna. Easy setup....8 core Xeon/64mb ram easily transcodes/records/streams. Great product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2019
Works Great
I am using this on a Linux system with tvheadend as the backend and Kodi as front end. I can also use the HDHomeRun software downloaded from their web site which also works very well, although the interface is a little drab and clunky. The hardware installed very easily to my antenna coax cable and cat5 cable to network, and is easily found by every device on the network, wired and wireless.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Aug, 2020
Easy to set up and it works
I tried a few Silicon Dust products before this and they sucked. This one was amazeballs easy to set up! Plugged it in and I have50 or so channels through Kodi. Happy as can be!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Dec, 2020
Works great for those of us that are sick of paying for Cable TV every month for years on end.
I put this in my living room and use it with a cheap window antenna. An Ethernet cord connects it to my router. I pull in about 60 channels. Now I get all the broadcast TV I could ever want. I discontinued Comcast, saving me about $80/month (also known as $960/year), so this saved me money right away. Best move ever.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Apr, 2022
Works great
Once I set it up, it worked as advertised… Recording OTA television programs is simple and easy. I recommend this to go with your HDHomeRun.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Sep, 2019
Easy Convenient Great Value
Excellent quality with a great picture. Very easy to install - both equipment and software.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
