Supported Tuner Devices - sub3/NextPVR GitHub Wiki
NextPVR supports several different tuner options. Many are supported on all Recording Service platforms, but some are not or have additional requirements. This table is a list of (known/expected) working tuner devices on the various platforms.
Supported Tuner Types By Platform
| Tuner Type | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPTV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHomeRun | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DigitalTuners (DVB-T, DVB-C, DVB-S, ATSC, QAM) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes* |
| SAT>IP (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capture Devices | Yes | Yes | Network only | Network only |
| Extras | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* With Docker on some Linux versions, DVB/ATSC/QAM devices from the host can be shared with the docker container by adding "--device /dev/dvb" to the container start command.
Confirmed working
While most devices should work, the following devices have been confirmed working by users of the NextPVR community
HDHomeRun Network Tuners
| Model | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDHR Connect DUO (HDHR5-2US) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHR Connect Quatro (HDHR5-4US) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHR Connect (HDHR4-2US) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHR Extend (HDTC-2US-M) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHR Prime (HDHR3-CC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDHR Expand (HDHR3-4DC) | Yes (requires BDA drivers?) | Yes ?(requires HDHR Linux software) | Yes ?(requires HDHR Mac software) | Yes ? See special instructions |
| HDHR Dual 3rd Gen. (HDHR3-US, HDHR3-EU, HDHR3-DT) | Yes (requires BDA drivers?) | Yes ?(requires HDHR Linux software) | Yes ?(requires HDHR Mac software) | Yes ? See special instructions |
| HDHR Dual 1st & 2nd Gen. (HDHR-US, HDHR-EU) | Yes (requires BDA drivers) | ?? | No? | No? |
| Hauppauge DCR2650 | Yes (requires BDA drivers) | ?? | No? | No? |
| Hauppauge DCR3250 | Yes (requires BDA drivers) | ?? | No? | No? |
Digital Tuners
| Model | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinTV-dualHD | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV HVR-1800 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV HVR-1250/1270 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV HVR-1600 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV quadHD | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV HVR-1950 USB | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WinTV HVR-2250 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| DVBSky S952 | Yes | ?? | No | No |
SAT>IP Tuners
| Model | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Octopus NET S2/S | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telestar Digibit R1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minisatip server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HDMI Capture Devices
| Model | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauppauge HD PVR | Yes | *Yes | No | No |
| Hauppauge HD PVR2 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Hauppauge Colossus 2 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket | Yes | Yes | No | No |
*Required the use of an Extras addon
HDMI Network Encoders
| Model | Windows | Linux | Mac | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URayCoder H.264 Encoder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| URay UHE265-1L | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBS2603 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Extras
NextPVR v5 added support for "Extras" devices. These devices basically execute a script file which is responsible for outputting a transport stream (.ts) which NextPVR will then capture for a recording (or Live TV). These are considered advanced, but are also very powerful and can be a way to add support for additional hardware, etc. More information can be found here.
Extras should work in all NextPVR v5 platforms, but the format of the script file, arguments, file paths, etc. will vary depending upon the platform.
Devices/feeds which work via Extras devices include:
| Model |
|---|
| Nexcomm R5000-HD ? |
| Ceton Infinitv4 ? |
| FM Radio using Internet streaming and/or inexpensive USB tuners (on Windows/Linux) |