Solved Hdhomerun tuner not being recognized

[PSCO2007]

I haven't had any problems until today.

The tuner is not recognized, but the green lights are lit.

I unplugged and replugged and did a reboot - no help.

I tried to reinstall, but it can't find the tuner.:huh:

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Paul

 

[TVeblen]

I assume this is hooked up to your PC?

Can you see the device in your PC's network?

 

[PSCO2007]

Sure, it's connrcted to my modem/router as usual.

The green lights are lit, but device not recognized.

I went into services in devmgr, but don't see it.

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.

Nothing has changed since yesterday, when it was fine.

I also opened a ticket with support.

 

[TVeblen]

With the device on it should show up in Windows Explorer > Network. And possibly in Devices and Printers.

If you go on the SilicoDust website > Troubleshooting ( Troubleshooting - Welcome to SiliconDust ) you will see almost all problems listed for not being recognized are network connectivity problems.

Troubleshooting - Welcome to SiliconDust
Scroll down to "No Tuners Found"

See if you can find the device on your home network or if you can ping it"s IP address from your PC.

 

[PSCO2007]

I went to troubleshooting and it said to make sure the SSDP service is enabled, but it is not listed in Services.

The page said the unit might have failed.

I also uninstalled and reinstalled.

 

[TVeblen]

Ouch! That is not good.

Can you test the tuner on another PC or a Smart TV?

 

[PSCO2007]

I downloaded the drivers to my laptop - same message : no tuner found.

 

[TVeblen]

Does not look good.....

Under warranty?

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks for your input anyway.

Any idea how long warranty is?

 

[PSCO2007]

Just checked warranty - mine expired in 2013.

I guess I'll have to replace it.

Any suggestions for a better unit?

 

[TVeblen]

Not sure.
I like my Western Digital TV Live, but I use that primarily to stream content from PCs to TV, not to play TV on PC.

I've always liked my Hauppauge TV tuner cards, but they just play TV on PC and don't do any streaming.
And Comcast (my cable provider) has encrypted their output, so rendering the tuner cards obsolete.

Gotta shop I guess.

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks for reply.

I just bought a new one (hdhomerun extended).

Works now - just have to configure the "Extended" settings.

Really mad that the other unit crapped out so soon and with no warning.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Thanks for reply.

I just bought a new one (hdhomerun extended).

Works now - just have to configure the "Extended" settings.

Really mad that the other unit crapped out so soon and with no warning.

Stuff happens.

Please report back with how it works and how you set it up. I've got my eye on getting one or two of those units.

 

[PSCO2007]

Setting up is a little different from my old one in that no cd came with it.

All you do is go to myhdhomerun.com and download the drivers.

Then open WMC and do a channel scan.

Then go to settings, recorder storage and tell it where you want it to save recorded shows and timer settings,such as starting on time and if you want to extend the recording.

This is useful if recording a sporting event or tonight's Oscars which might run longer than is shown.

Works great, but I hope it lasts longer than the old one.:sarc:

You can also just click Hdhomerun in Start menu and click setup -that also will open WMC and guide you through it.

TV receptioni 1080p.

I'm recording 2 programs at once - pause, rewind also supported.

 

[PSCO2007]

I just contacted Silicondust and after diagnosing problem, they are giving me a top of the line model for $49.00!

I replaced it a few days ago for $124 - which is a lower model, and I will return, so it worked out great.

Good customer service!

 

[TVeblen]

That is good news! Congrats.

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks - sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I'm glad things worked out for you and thanks for the updates!