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August 04, 2025
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iOS
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$9.99
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More About Channels for HDHomeRun!
If you subscribe to Channels Plus along with DVR Service, you can enhance your live TV experience by downloading the free app: Channels: Whole Home DVR. This app allows you to stream and manage your live TV content conveniently across your Apple devices. To use this service, you’ll need an HDHomeRun networked TV tuner, which integrates with your home network to enable live television viewing on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The app provides a seamless way to access your favorite channels, provided you have the appropriate hardware and network setup.
Channels offers a suite of features that improve your television viewing experience. Users can pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV programs, giving you control over your viewing. The app also includes an electronic program guide (EPG) with full grid data, enabling easy navigation through current and upcoming shows. Additionally, it supports full HD streaming, provided your bandwidth allows, and offers 5.1 surround sound for immersive audio. Closed captioning and VoiceOver support make the app accessible to a broader audience, while channel favoriting and the ability to jump back to the last channel enhance user convenience.
The app is designed for modern iOS devices using 802.11AC wireless networks to ensure high-quality HD streaming. It works on all iOS devices with an A7 chip or newer, though it does not support Picture in Picture mode on iPads nor AirPlay due to iOS limitations related to the video format provided by HDHomeRun tuners. The app encourages cord-cutters to use the combination of an antenna and HDHomeRun tuner, which makes live TV accessible without traditional cable subscriptions, earning praise from sources like 9to5mac and Macworld for its utility.
In use, Channels integrates with your home network setup: connecting your HDHomeRun device to your router and antenna allows you to stream live TV to multiple devices around your house. The app provides interactive features such as selecting favorite channels, viewing what’s currently on through the On Now tab, and effortlessly switching channels by gestures like swiping or tapping. It supports a wide range of HDHomeRun devices and offers tips for optimal usage, including managing buffer storage and navigating the guide. However, note that due to iOS restrictions and the video format used, features like Picture in Picture and AirPlay are not supported, and the app only works within your home network.
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