How to Setup HDHomerun TV Tuner in PLEX

Television
By Danny Davis 
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Why Add Live TV to Your Plex Server?

Streaming services are convenient, but nothing beats the reliability of free, over-the-air (OTA) TV. By integrating an HDHomeRun tuner with your Plex server, you can access live TV and even set up DVR functionality. This means local news, sports, and network programming alongside your personal media collection—all in one place.

Requirements

  • A Plex Pass subscription (required for Live TV and DVR features).
  • An HDHomeRun tuner connected to your home network.
  • A Plex server installed and running on a compatible device.
  • An antenna connected to the HDHomeRun tuner for OTA channel reception.

Step 1: Connect Your HDHomeRun to Your Network

Ensure your HDHomeRun tuner is properly set up:

  1. Connect your antenna to the HDHomeRun device.
  2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the tuner to your router.
  3. Power on the HDHomeRun and verify it’s detected on your network using the HDHomeRun software.

Step 2: Configure Plex for Live TV & DVR

  1. Open Plex and navigate to Settings.
  2. Scroll down to the Manage section and select Live TV & DVR.
  3. Click Set Up Plex DVR. Plex should automatically detect your HDHomeRun tuner.
  4. Select your tuner and click Continue.
  5. Click Scan Channels. This process may take a few minutes.

Step 3: Verify & Match Channel Listings

Once the scan completes, you'll see a list of available channels. To ensure accurate program guides:

  1. Enter your ZIP code so Plex can match channels with local listings.
  2. Review the detected channels and ensure they align with the Plex guide.
  3. If a channel is mismatched or missing, manually select the correct listing from the drop-down menu.
  4. Disable any irrelevant or non-working channels.

Step 4: Let Plex Build the Guide

Once channels are configured, Plex will begin downloading program guide data. This process may take some time. When complete, you can access the full channel guide by clicking View Guide.

Step 5: Enjoy Live TV & DVR

With everything set up, you can now browse the guide and watch live TV directly through Plex. Features include:

  • Category Filtering – Sort channels by Movies, News, Sports, etc.
  • DVR Recording – Schedule and manage recordings effortlessly.
  • Integrated Search – Find programs quickly without switching apps.

Click on a channel to start watching live or schedule a recording to build your personal TV library.

Final Thoughts

Integrating an HDHomeRun with Plex is a great way to enhance your home media setup. Whether you're cutting the cord or just want local channels alongside your on-demand content, this setup brings everything into one seamless interface.

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