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Channels for HDHomeRun!

Channels for HDHomeRun!

Live TV, anywhere in your home

1.4K ratings
174 reviews
#109 in paid Entertainment
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$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2016
  • June 29, 2026

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Developer

Fancy Bits, LLC
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Stream live local or cable TV from your HDHomeRun tuner to any device in your home. Enjoy features like pause, rewind, and a full grid guide for a seamless viewing experience. Integrate live TV alongside your favorite streaming apps.

✓Pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV
✓Full grid guide
✓Full HD streaming
✓5.1 Surround Sound
✓Closed captioning
✓Channel favoriting
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Channels for HDHomeRun!. Based on 1.4K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth and stable performance
  • 👍Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🔒Reliable with HDHomeRun devices
  • 🎥Great picture and audio quality
  • 💻Seamless integration with Apple devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔇Audio issues on some platforms
  • 💰Expensive with additional fees
  • 📺Limited DRM channel support
  • 🔍Navigation and channel selection could be improved
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What's New in Channels for HDHomeRun!

7.1.1

June 29, 2026

• NEW: downloads now display a Live Activity on iOS 26+ to provide progress while downloading • IMPROVED: reduced app install sized • IMPROVED: Massive reduction in memory usage • IMPROVED: TMDB identifiers are returned in the identifiers object of the Channels API on Apple TV (when they exist) • FIXED: Video was not being displayed over HDMI or via AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad • FIXED: No recordings would be displayed after switching DVRs under some circumstances • FIXED: Crash that could happen during data loading • FIXED: Crash that could happen with certain ATSC3 content

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This app dropped -19 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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A must if you have OTA TV

If you are in the OTA tv space, this app is the missing piece of your setup. Works seamlessly and the developers are constantly updating it.
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Poor development

Nice interface but it can’t maintain a consistent stream for more than an hour before the image stutters and falls out of sync. Developers choose to blame Apple for a problem they are the only one having.
SchneiderISSchneiderIS

Great App

Really solid simple app. All i can recommend is adding a dark mode theme for the phone and apple tv app would be so cool especially when watching at night. Anyways thanks for the great app!
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Amazing app!

This app is so clean and well designed. I absolutely love the hidden channel surfing feature! It’s fast and really a reminder of how channel surfing old school tv. Also love the 2 hour recording/rewind. This app paired with an HDHomeRun is an absolute must for your Apple TV box!
Bill1234yBill1234y

Do you like your videos to look like garbage? Channels is for you!

Video replay via Channels is full of jitter, audio/ video out of sync and yet they still take your money? I’d reconsider.
Lev RamderLev Ramder
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Blank channel guide

Bug

Tuner unreachable errors

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS/tvOS versions

Bug

Stuttering and video quality degradation

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Picture-in-picture mode

Feature

Siri integration for channel control

Feature

Improved DVR functionality and management

Feature

Expanded platform support (Android, Fire TV, etc.)

Feature

Enhanced channel guide and customization options

Feature

FAQ

What does Channels for HDHomeRun do?

This app allows you to watch live local or cable TV directly on your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It streams video from your HDHomeRun networked TV tuner over your home network, integrating live TV viewing alongside your other streaming apps.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV, a full grid guide for browsing content, full HD streaming (bandwidth permitting), 5.1 surround sound, closed captioning, and channel favoriting. You can also browse other channels while watching TV.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There is a mention of a separate 'Channels: Whole Home DVR' app for Channels Plus subscribers with DVR Service, but the core 'Channels' app itself is listed as free.

What devices are compatible with Channels for HDHomeRun?

The app requires modern iOS devices with an A7 chip and up, and 802.11AC wireless for HD streaming. It is supported on all iOS devices with an A7 chip and higher, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

How does Channels for HDHomeRun work with my TV tuner?

You need an HDHomeRun networked TV tuner. Connect an HD antenna or your cable to the HDHomeRun device, then plug the HDHomeRun into your router. The Channels app then streams the video from the tuner directly to your Apple device over your home network.