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> the fees assessed will be the same as if you chose to bring your own CableCARD-compatible device to the service, like a TiVo. I've looked into this before, a
by vinhboy 10y ago
> the fees assessed will be the same as if you chose to bring your own CableCARD-compatible device to the service, like a TiVo.
I've looked into this before, and TiVo is the ONLY device that accepts CableCard and output to HDMI. There is no competition. Everything else is a tuner, that outputs to your network, which is not same because it requires a PC to receive the signal.
I have a used, non-subscription, TiVo box that allows me to watch Comcast TV through a CableCard. The benefit is that I can watch local channels in HD through the TiVo. If I used a Comcast box, I'd have to pay extra for HD programming and an HD box.
I guess this Roku app would now be an alternative to that hack.
- starnixgod 10y agoThere is the HDHomeRun Prime[1] that will accept a CableCARD and output to any connected device on your network. 1. https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/ https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/
- technofiend 10y ago>I've looked into this before, and TiVo is the ONLY device that accepts CableCard Silicondust would like a word, sir: https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/ https://www.silicondust.com/product/hdhomerun-prime/ >Everything else is a PC-required tuner, which is not same. "HDHomeRun streams to DLNA compatible devices on your network" - HD Homerun Prime website
- bdavisx 10y agoBut if you want to watch something that's DRM'd (like HBO), the HDHomeRun will only work with a few devices when it comes to watching the video.
- gm-conspiracy 10y agoOh, so you are not allowed to receive the channel you are paying for?
- technofiend 10y agoLooks like you can on an XBOX One - https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=63942 https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=63...
- technofiend 10y agoYeah, sadly there are limitations on "protected" channels and the FCC seems to be moving away from forcing a consistent and open set top box model. I just punted and cancelled cable altogether. I should probably sell that HDHomeRun Prime I have sitting around collecting dust. LOL.
- vinhboy 10y agoNope not the same. This, like all the other products, is a NETWORK tuner. Meaning, the signal comes out to a cat5. So you need a "PC" to receive the signal. The TiVo has a HDMI-out, so you can hook it directly to your TV.