OTA HDTV signal to Android TV Box - does this product exist?

Repooc wrote: ↑Wondering if such a product exists, that converts an OTA HDTV signal from a RG6 Coax into a data signal that can be distributed (wirelessly?) on a home Ethernet network and broadcast through an Android TV box that runs XBMC (or some other app)

Example Setup:
Channel Master 8-bay OTA Antenna --> RG6 --> [MAGIC BOX?] --> Cat6 --> Wi-fi Router --> wireless N/AC signal --> Minix X8-H Plus Android TV Box --> HDMI --> TV

I have 2 TV's both with their own Minix X8-H Plus boxes that are used for streaming content from the internet (ex: Genesis repository) and local content stored on my Synology NAS, using XBMC (Kodi).

I've come across a product called "HD Home Run" (http://overtheair.saveandreplay.com/HDHomeRunHDHR4.asp), but I'm not sure if it'll be compatible with my android box, as it only shows compatibility with windows, mac and some linux platforms.

Has anyone been successful using this HD Home Run (or other) device, to watch OTA HDTV on your android box?

Seeing that I have 2 TV's would I be able to watch 2 different OTA channels simultaneously using 1 device? Or will I need a device per TV?

vodka wrote: ↑The connect shows the stations as they broadcast, full quality stream, it's not downconverted.
The difference isn't HD or non-HD, it's that the extend compresses the signal using H.264, so it can be streamed easier over wireless (in your case, if you will be using wireless devices more, the Extend would be better - it's also much more expensive).

1080i signal is how HDTV is broadcast OTA, 1080p is not as common and used more with PPV stuff.
The connect sends the signal uncompressed, so over Wi-Fi (depends on what you have) it may stutter.

vodka wrote: ↑The connect shows the stations as they broadcast, full quality stream, it's not downconverted.
The difference isn't HD or non-HD, it's that the extend compresses the signal using H.264, so it can be streamed easier over wireless (in your case, if you will be using wireless devices more, the Extend would be better - it's also much more expensive).

1080i signal is how HDTV is broadcast OTA, 1080p is not as common and used more with PPV stuff.
The connect sends the signal uncompressed, so over Wi-Fi (depends on what you have) it may stutter.

PitchyDawg wrote: ↑I know this isn't a direct answer to your question, but...

On the Fire TV (1st gen), I installed Kodi running the Eminence skin. I then installed the add-on USTVNOW (made an account on the website first for credentials) and 0-iptv (sideloaded from my phone.) I favourited both of these in Kodi, and created home screen shortcuts in the Eminence skin so they launch with one click. 0-iptv automatically acquired most local channels, and USTVNOW listed basic, major US networks with no fuss. I found this combination strong and functional enough that I entirely got rid of my DB4E.

There's also probably a bootleg workaround using your raw materials that can be done with something like a Slingbox and its app. The bonus is you, family, or distant friends can watch and control your own OTA halfway around the world. Good luck!

studycertification wrote: ↑Can someone please share how to install 0-iptv on Kodi? I don't see any addon for this.

Thx