Mythtv backend scheduler page 7 qnap nas community forum. Since i have a hd homerun prime, i needed the mythtv 0. Instead, i downloaded the os x utility software offered by silicondust, which allows tuning and will. Easily stream overtheair tv to any device on your network silicondust unwires overtheair tv signals with a networked tuner. Might want to try mythtv but i heard it may take a while before its setup properly. It has been under heavy development since 2002, and now contains most features one would expect from a good dvr and many new ones that you soon wont be able to live without. The following instructions pertain to configuring the mythtv backend on osx, using an hdhomerun network. Hdhomerun is made by silicondust and is a standalone networked tvhdtv tuner box. Mythtv works just fine on osx but see the backend gotchas below. Os x cannot be installed on macintosh hd, disk utility will not allow me to enable journaling. Recording via firewire from set top boxes such as the motorola 6412 or motorola dct. With that said, are you planning on using the mac mini as strictly the server or will you be viewing on it as well.
The prime is essentially silicondusts hdhomerun tuner with. Fix bug from 20110729 release preventing hdhomerun units from being discovered under mac os x. Will stream sd content to compatible wireless devices via wifi. I realize this is the atv forum, but figured most people with hdhomerun tuners get them for atv and may also have also have mac s. The gui should be able to find the hdhomerun automatically, and switch channels. Seriously, most users will want to download the prebuilt installer. On a pcmaclinux computer on your network, download and install. Nonpc devices must support ts format and mpeg2 video. Macports mythtv official wiki mythtv, open source dvr. It should get a new ip address in the same range as your windows box instead of the 127. Now that you have the hdhr software installed, you need to figure out what the of your box is. This does contradict the future use of cable cards. Mythtv is a free open source software digital video recorder dvr project distributed under the terms of the gnu gpl.
Hdhomerun tunners are configured differently now, see. It will give you a complete install of mythtv for os x, including. What are the best viewer and dvr software for the latest mac os. Silicondust hdhr42us hdhomerun connect 2tuner streaming. Bandwidth analyzer pack bap is designed to help you better understand your network, plan for various contingencies, and track down problems when they do occur. The truth was that the silicondust hd homerun networkbased digital hdtv single tuner allowed her to watch and record tv from any computer in the house, and there was a naruto marathon on cartoon network. Install the official utilities on your backend, and run the gui app. Page 2 of 3 best low cost route for multiple tvs in house. I didnt realize that mrmc lite is essentially a free trial version of the software. Answer no if you do not wish to share the mythtv stuff from other computers otherwise yes. Silicondust hdhr42us hdhomerun connect 2tuner streaming media player for cord cutters. I played the recording within hd homerun via an ios.
Specific instructions for the common case of an hdhomerun in the usa. The macbook pro is connected by class n wifi, although performance is a bit poor. Elgata eyetv is a software application that allows you to share the hdhomerun with mac computers on your home network. I have been using eyetv 3 for years with my hdhomerun. Mac hdhomerun dvr advanced configuration silicondust. However, you can download and install other disk health monitors for mac. The released pvr client addon for kodi have been tested with mythtv pvr backend server version 0. Nov 14, 2015 simple steps to get hdhomerun prime working on mac osx. The frontend is running on a 2010 mac mini, forget the specs, hooked up to a hd sony tv. For dvr purposes with an hdhomerun device, you can use geniatechs eyetv software, mythtv for os x, or hdhomerun dvr currently in a paid beta for mac. Watch your favorite recorded shows across all your smart devices on your home wifi network.
Great idea for a single location to host mac os x mythtv builds. Silicondust hdhomerun model summary of current models product name model geographic area supported broadcast standards number of tuners mythtv multirec capable hdhomerun extend formerly hdhomerun plus hdtc2us north america atsc and clearqam 2 tuners multirec if not transcoding hdhomerun prime. The setup program contains many pages consisting of boxes that need. Mythbuntu this is simply your dvr software running on a dedicated pc. Sadly, there is no version of hd tune for mac available on the market. On os x, user literally never have to do or know any of this. Pretty much the only capture cards that are supported on os x are the hdhomerun tuners from. Mythtv can be set up on a variety of linux distributions and also on mac os x. You already have macports installed for other software. The fixes backend has been running on my qnap ts459 proii for 2 weeks with my old hd homerun just fine, but i havent migrated things to production with the prime on a raid5 setup quite yet. See building myth for mac with macports for details on that process. Though not the best solution, if its strictly a server you could run windows via boot camp and set up serverwmc that way.
For mythtv database you will be promoted for configuring. Help with post processing dvr recordings on os x help hi, sorry if this has been answered before but i cant seem to find a guide to do what im looking for in os x. How to setup live tv on kodi, hdhomerun prime mythtv. However, that page is very out of date in many respects. Mythtv is a open source software pvr project that is designed to run on linux. Put the hdhomerun on your network and connect it to the antenna. The hdhomerun network tuner is well known to work using the mac version of myth backend. The issues is probably not mac or hd homerun related. Setup details for installing mythtv with hdhomerun for kodi. It is also running on a 27 2010 imac, and a 17 macbook pro. Hd tune by efd software is a fullfeatured disk utility that can help you check your drives performance, monitor errors and health status, erase files from your drives and more. The mythtv wiki page has several pages of detailed instruction sets for various distros and tuner types. The downloads are provided as a dmg file ready to be installed.
For mythtv on mac os x on intel machines, there is also also myth on mac x86. Silicondust hdhomerun model summary of current models product name model. The hdhomerun can also be controlled via a commandline application which is available for windows, mac os x, linux, freebsd, and other posixcompliant operating systems. Myth on os x works primarily with hdhomerun tuners from.
Video hd media player as the famous vlc vplayer is an evolution of the powerful vlc media player player open source with editable source code the gnu gpl license, the user does not download any codec because video media player is able to play all audio and video files with high quality. Uncheck the box for use hd homerun for active eit scan. Nov 03, 2014 hdhomerun prime or dual this is a physical box that you insert the cable card into and it will put your cable package out on your network for your mythtv software to utilize schedules direct feed an electronic program guide feed that integrates with mythtv so you can have a guide no different that what a cable box does for you. Full support of cablecard requires that every device and software in the recording. I purchased the mythtv app for my apple tv 4k so that i can watch. Backend mac os x usa hdhr setup mythtv official wiki. Easily stream overtheair tv to any device on your network. The mac mini, the server, and the imac are connected by cat 6 cabling running at gigabit. The duo has two tv tuners inside, so you can watch and record up to two tv programs at once. Most users should visit mythtv on mac os x instead. The quatro is essentially the same as the connect duo, but with double the number of tv tuners. The control library is open source and is available under the lgpl for use in custom applications.
The setup program contains many pages consisting of boxes that need to be filled in, and. Mythtv is for those who prefer the linux operating system and provides full support. Oct 29, 2007 mac hdhomerun dvr advanced configuration. It is possible that the firewall on the backend is blocking discovery. Perfect mythtv frontend on windows 7 vista or mac using. Once you reach the finder, run software update and get any os updates. I have mentioned here on the forum that there is a direction from cc to move away from the use of cable cards to only the use of stbs.
Well, it has been a long time coming but im pleased to announce a new. This hdhomerun model is the least expensive model and great if you only have one or two tvs inside your home. 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. Create a project open source software business software top downloaded projects. Mar 18, 2017 i realize this is the atv forum, but figured most people with hdhomerun tuners get them for atv and may also have also have mac s. Simple steps to get hdhomerun prime working on mac osx. The easiest way to install a complete myth system on os x.