HTPC: Cord Cutting & DVR

[Malogeek]

One correction. The HDHomeRun app on the Shield does not yet support DRM in either live tv or recording. Only Windows 10 and Xbox One support live tv with DRM. The record engine still does not on any platform.

Yep aware it won't record DRM on any platform. I thought I had read Shield supports DRM View but apparently it's only an old version of Shield and the app which breaks after any updates. Not that I need protected channels for the kids but it's something to keep in mind.

Thanks.

 

[Kartajan]

One correction. The HDHomeRun app on the Shield does not yet support DRM in either live tv or recording. Only Windows 10 and Xbox One support live tv with DRM. The record engine still does not on any platform.

More detailed info on DRM requirements- still live only at this point. (If you had previously purchased the older Green HDHR View app, you may be able to install it on the shield to get DRM Viewing, but YMMV..

Xbox One
Protected channels can be viewed on XBox One consoles if the following requirements are met:
* TV or monitor with HDCP support connected. Generally all TVs and monitors with HDMI inputs support HDCP.
* Protected channels will not play is a HDMI capture device is attached.

Windows 10 Phone
Only protected channels using h264 video encoding can be viewed on Windows Phone at this time. Most cable channels use MPEG2 video encoding and these channels will not play if protection is required.

Windows 10 PCs (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, HDMI-sticks, etc)
Protected channels can be viewed on Windows 10 systems if the following requirements are met:
* Windows 10 Creators Edition or newer (Build 14946 or newer).
* Microsoft MPEG2 Video Extension installed. The HDHomeRun app will prompt to install.
* System uses UEFI boot or has a TPM. Most modern systems use UEFI boot and meet this requirement.
* For computers that do not have a built in screen at least one digitally connected screen is required.
* All digitally connected screens (HDMI, DVI. DisplayPort) must support HDCP. Generally all TVs and monitors with HDMI inputs support HDCP.
* A secondary VGA-connected screen will work as long as the computer also has a digitally connected screen that supports HDCP.
* Protected channels will not play over Remote Desktop, Team Viewer, or similar screen sharing apps.
* Protected channels will not play over a VPN connection.