# InstaTV Pro

> Watch live and recorded TV from HDHomeRun tuners and DVRs on iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by KeYi Tech Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instatv-pro/id704841894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KeYi Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/703006096)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instatv-pro/id704841894/reviews.md

## What is InstaTV Pro?

Watch live and recorded TV on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with HDHomeRun Tuner and DVR Service 

New:
    - HDHomeRun DVR Service support

Features:
    - Discover HDHomeRun tuner devices and DVR storage on local network
    - Stream live TV from HDHomeRun tuner
    - Discover and schedule recordings using HDHomeRun DVR service
    - Stream recordings from HDHomeRun DVR service
    - Hardware Accelerated decoding with HDHomeRun Extend
    - Show program information when guide data is available (Depending on region and HDHomeRun model) 
    - Gesture for brightness and volume

- Live TV supports all current HDHomeRun models (Prime/Extend/Connect/Expand) and legacy HDHomeRun models:
  - hdhomerun3_atsc
  - hdhomerun3_dvbt
  - hdhomerun3_dvbtc
  - hdhomerun_atsc
  - hdhomerun4_atsc
  - hdhomerun_dvbt
  - hdhomerun3_dvbc
  
- DVR requires HDHomeRun DVR service. Please see Silicondust website for details.

In-App Purchase required for fullscreen playback.

(1) For HDHomeRun Regular
    - SD video requires iPhone 4S+ and iPad 2/3+ 
    - HD video requires iPad 4+/iPhone5+ and WiFi-AC

(2) For HDHomeRun Extend
    - 720p playback on iPhone4S+ and iPad2+
    - 1080p playback on iPhone5+ and iPad4+
    - 2.4G Wifi
    
See http://instatv.org for more information.

## Key features

- Stream live TV from HDHomeRun tuner
- Schedule and stream recordings from HDHomeRun DVR
- Discover HDHomeRun devices on local network
- Hardware accelerated decoding
- Program information display
- Gesture controls for brightness and volume

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Screen Playback | $14.99 | one-time |
| HDHomeRun Plus Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of InstaTV Pro?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great with HDHomeRun
- 👍 Able to watch live TV on iPad
- 💡 Includes Apple TV app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
- 🔒 Lacks transparency on pricing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to detect/connect to HDHomeRun device
- Playback freezes and stutters
- Crashes when changing channels

**Most requested features**

- Add closed captioning support
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better guide data coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 127)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instatv-pro/id704841894/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes on launch

*2021-03-15, version 3.0.5*

Never opens, crashes at launch.  Rip off, avoid and save your money.

### 3/5 — Works alright....

*2020-08-19, version 3.0.5*

It used to work flawlessly, but lately the picture goes away and now I’m just getting audio only...only way I’ve seen to fix it is to close the app completely. When is there going to be an update?

### 1/5 — Used to work

*2020-01-08, version 3.0.5*

This app used to be great, but since the latest iOS update, I can’t get any channel to stream. Audio comes in momentarily, and then the app force closes. Such a disappointment.

### 1/5 — T in T

*2019-09-19, version 3.0.5*

This app is absolute trash. No program guide whatsoever and you need to make a purchase to watch during content.  Further, the menu button does not back you out of the app in step-wise fashion as you’d expect, it does nothing. You need to click the tv icon button on the remote but then that clears you out of the app completely. I don’t know the cost of in-app purchase as it appeared you need to complete a purchase to find out how much it cost. No, I’ll just use an iPad and AirPlay to watch live broadcast and my dvr tv content from my HDHomerun. Too bad Apple doesn’t get it together for the same app to be available for Apple TV

### 5/5 — Love this app.

*2019-09-08, version 3.0.5*

The app takes about 5-10 seconds to sync up but then runs smooth.  You need to have the antenna on the same network as the display device.  It does require a good LAN and a small device to flood the channels into your network.  We use it everyday!  My favorite option is to “listen” with an iOS device and watch of TV at the same time.

### 1/5 — Issues to be address pls

*2018-11-19, version 3.0.5*

Hi, would it be possible to fix the below issues for apple tv?
- app does not close with single menu button click (only way is to force app kill with long press)
- app crashes when changing channel (everytime)
- if possible, automatically change to watch tab when channel is selected (good to have)

Will update review when issues are addressed.

Thanks

### 3/5 — Abandoned?

*2018-10-26, version 3.0.5*

I like this app works ok with my hdhr prime and my hdhr original ota. But there hasn’t been an update at all in 2018. Been over a year since v3.05. So this may we’ll be an abandoned app. I hope not. If a new update comes out I’ll raise my stars rating. But if your thinking of buying be sure you watch the last time it was updated.

### 5/5 — Please upgrade the app

*2018-09-17, version 3.0.5*

This is the only app that can use the HDhomerun with multiple networks... please upgrade the app!!!

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2018-08-09, version 3.0.5*

Bought pro version to get full screen.  I wish I hadn’t.  Happier with plex.

### 1/5 — They’re nuts

*2018-06-08, version 3.0.5*

They want $21 just to display full screen? I might have given them $2.

## Frequently asked questions about InstaTV Pro

### What does InstaTV Pro do?

InstaTV Pro allows you to watch live and recorded television from your HDHomeRun tuner and DVR service on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It can discover HDHomeRun devices on your local network and stream content directly to your device.

### What are the key features of InstaTV Pro?

Key features include streaming live TV from HDHomeRun tuners, discovering and scheduling recordings with the HDHomeRun DVR service, streaming recorded content, hardware-accelerated decoding, and gesture controls for brightness and volume. Program information is displayed when guide data is available.

### Is InstaTV Pro free to use?

The app is free to download and use for basic streaming. However, an in-app purchase is required to enable fullscreen playback. Access to live and recorded TV requires compatible HDHomeRun hardware and potentially the HDHomeRun DVR service.

### What devices are compatible with InstaTV Pro?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Specific playback quality and requirements vary depending on the HDHomeRun model (Regular or Extend) and your device's hardware capabilities, including Wi-Fi standards.

### What are common use cases for InstaTV Pro?

Common use cases include watching live TV channels from your HDHomeRun tuner on the go or in other rooms of your house, and accessing your recorded shows from your HDHomeRun DVR service without needing a TV connected to the DVR.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2017-06-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

3.0.5:
- Fix: Unable to install on 32bit iOS devices (iPhone 4S/5/5C, iPad 2/3/4, iPad Mini 1)
3.0.4:
- New: Guide data for legacy HDHomeRun TV tuners running firmware 20161117 or newer
- New: Live TV Pause and Resume (Time-shifting)
- New: Enable all playback codec on iOS 64bit devices. In-App-Purchase enables fullscreen playback.
- New: Support VPN by allowing manually enter IP for HDHomeRun Tuner or HDHomeRun DVR Storage (No Support for Legacy HDHomeRun)
- New: Notify low DVR storage space
- Fix: HW decoding crashing issue with HDHomeRun Extended

### 3.0.4 — 2017-06-20

- New: Guide data for legacy HDHomeRun TV tuners running firmware 20161117 or newer
- New: Live TV Pause and Resume (Time-shifting)
- New: Enable all playback codec on iOS 64bit devices. In-App-Purchase enables fullscreen playback.
- New: Support VPN by allowing manually enter IP for HDHomeRun Tuner or HDHomeRun DVR Storage (No Support for Legacy HDHomeRun)
- New: Notify low DVR storage space
- Fix: HW decoding crashing issue with HDHomeRun Extended

### 3.0.3 — 2016-09-20

- New: Group recordings by program title
- New: Sort recordings by episode number or recording date
- New: 2 minutes of recording padding
- New: Ask for confirmation when delete recording
- New: Restore previous brightness setting when playback ended
- Fix: Crash when searching for suggestion without DVR Service
- Fix: Proper large screen support
- Fix: wrong aspect ratio for movie image
- Fix: missing entry when a recording has no image url

### 3.0.2 — 2016-08-26

- New: List/Add/Edit/Delete recording rules
- New: Discover program for recording
- New: Search program for recording
- New: Indicate if a program already has recording rule
- New: Show record button during playback on iPad to record current program
- New: Show more padding option
- Fix: Crash when audio format changes during playback
- Fix: Crash when no DVR service or DVR Storage is available
- Fix: Stuck video when seek
- Fix: Recording rule with Any Channel may not working properly
- Fix: No Padding by default
- Fix: Unable to remove specified channel when editing a recording rule

### 3.0.1 — 2016-07-28

- New: Discover DVR storage backend
- New: Getting recordings and sort by date
- New: DVR recording playback
- New: Seek when playback: Fast Forward 1 minute, Fast Rewind: 10 seconds
- New: Resume playback at previous position
- New: Able to delete a recording
- New: Show recording information overlay
- New: Display DVR free space on slide-out menu
- New: Updated decoder library
- New: Improved player

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