Best TV Tuners of 2025

“I needed a new OTA DVR solution, and this product exceeded my expectations. Installation was a breeze with my amplified indoor antenna, and I love the dual tuner functionality for watching one station while recording another. The user interface is clean and easy to navigate, making scheduling recordings straightforward. Best of all, there are no service fees to worry about!”

“The concept of a modern DVR was appealing, but my experience has been frustrating. Installation took nearly two hours, battling constant error messages. Even after setup, the Fire TV app is incredibly slow and often fails to load. I just wanted to pause live TV, but the lag of 5-10 seconds makes it almost unusable. Unfortunately, this product doesn’t deliver on its promises.”

"I found the setup incredibly easy with my Plex server and the signals from my amplified outdoor antenna are strong. The picture quality is excellent, and I appreciate how tiny the device is, making it easy to hide away. Although I have a two-tuner device, I sometimes wish I had opted for the four-tuner version due to my frequent need for multiple tuners. Overall, this unit has been 100% reliable for over five months."

"So far, I've been really happy with my HDHomeRun unit. It sits right next to my router and is connected to an antenna in the attic. I've attached a portable USB HDD for recordings, and while I initially thought 500 GB would suffice, I now realize a 1 TB drive would have been better for my needs. The annual guide subscription is totally worth it for scheduling and recording. The navigation can be clumsy with the Fire Stick remote, but I got used to it quickly. Overall, it’s a great little unit for free network TV and allows me to skip commercials!"

"This device is fantastic! I hooked up my antenna and connected it to Plex with no issues. The instructions were clear, and I love the variety of third-party options available for streaming channels. I even bought their filter to clean up the signals, and it works beautifully. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an OTA recording solution!"

"I was tired of my cable bill skyrocketing to $140 a month, so my wife and I decided to try the Tablo box and antenna package. With our locals just 14 miles away, the 30-mile antenna worked perfectly! As a network IT professional, I hardwired the setup and placed the antenna strategically. We've been able to DVR all our shows and the 128GB internal hard drive has saved us nearly three weeks of recordings. Even my college son can access it via VPN, which has been fantastic!"

"I was excited about the wireless antenna solution to improve reception, but I faced issues right from the start. The setup wasn't smooth, and I had to contact Tablo's service center multiple times. Once it was working, the Roku stick was a different story; the app lagged significantly and took ages to load. Despite having a reliable internet connection, Tablo proved to be inconsistent, which is frustrating given how well my other devices work. I often prefer watching on my phone rather than dealing with the Roku stick."

"I decided to cut the cord and still wanted local channels. I paired a better amplified HD antenna with my Tablo unit. I love that it doesn’t have an HDMI output, which makes placement easier in my house. I get better reception upstairs, and installation was a breeze. The channel scanning was straightforward, and I found the Fire Stick app simple to install on multiple TVs. The channel guide is user-friendly. I’d definitely recommend this device to anyone looking for a compact DVR solution. I can even connect a USB drive for extra storage if needed. I’ve had the TV running for hours without any issues!"

"I got this Tablo to replace my old Recast, and I’m really impressed with the quality. I’m using it with my ROKU because it offers closed captioning, which I need. I’ve connected it to my ClearStream antenna and was surprised to receive 138 stations, even though we’re not close to the transmission towers. The picture quality is excellent, and I had no issues with the setup of my external hard drive. Overall, I’m very happy with the Tablo system!"

"Unfortunately, my experience has taken a turn for the worse. I moved the Tablo base unit closer to my router, but it still would not connect properly. After a reset, it worked flawlessly for a while, but now I’m facing issues again. I’ve had to contact support multiple times to resolve connectivity problems. I really wanted to love this product, but I’m considering switching to a PC setup with Plex instead."

"I get more clear, stable channels with this than I did with my TV's tuner. Setting up the antenna was worth it! It's easy to connect through my Firestick, iMac, and even my iPhone. However, I found the lack of instructions a bit frustrating. Just a bit more detail would have helped a lot."

"I did my research before choosing this tuner. The setup was tricky due to missing instructions. However, once I got it running, it worked much better than the previous one I returned. I learned that the $35 annual fee was the quickest way to get it functional, and the app makes setup easier."

"I had a frustrating experience with my newer Vizio TV, which lost about 50% of my channels after a software update. After discovering this product on Amazon, I was amazed! I now have all my channels back without any interference from Vizio. The installation was straightforward: just connect the coax and HDMI. For the price, I highly recommend this product. My TV picture seems even better now!"

"I own some older flat screens that lack digital tuners, and I connect all audio through the stereo in my trailer. This tuner works great for my setup!"

"I was really excited to replace my old box with this device, but I couldn't get it to work. I contacted their tech service, but it took a while to get a response. Despite following their steps and providing images of my setup, it still didn't function. Eventually, I realized it was faulty and returned it for the iView brand, which set up in minutes and has been working perfectly ever since."

"I've been using Hauppauge tuners for over 20 years with Windows Media Center. This tuner works very well and provides clear local channels with my over-the-air antenna."

"I recently purchased this for my Nvidia Shield Pro to watch and record live TV. While the Hauppauge tuner has a 3-month Plex trial, I found the Plex software to be quite buggy and unreliable. Thankfully, other Android TV apps like Live Channels worked perfectly, allowing me to record shows without any errors."

"After having some trouble with installation on my Windows 7 Professional, I reached out to Hauppauge's support. They were incredibly helpful in diagnosing the issue and even assisted me in installing the software. Their customer service is truly commendable!"

"I installed the PadTVHD app on my Samsung Note 9 and Samsung S22 Ultra without any issues. Using a small USB Type-C extension adapter, I managed to scan channels effectively. The app found 40 channels with my outdoor antenna, which is impressive for my area near Princeton, NJ. I recommend this product."

"Initially, this product was great, but after a software update, I lost sound. I found a few suggested fixes, but I'm not tech-savvy enough to apply them. Why hasn't the manufacturer fixed this bug? Without sound, this product is pretty much unusable."

"I have to say, this thing is fantastic! It came with two antennas, and the rabbit ears pulled in over 40 channels while I was in my car. The smaller loop antenna wasn't as effective, but it still brought in over 20 channels. I never expected such great performance. I'm spreading the word to my friends!"

"I struggled to download the drivers from the website. As a result, the product became useless for me."

"This might have been effective with kernel 5.4, but it definitely does not work with anything else. I would recommend avoiding it."

"I gave it 5 stars because it works great for my needs. I use it when I'm outside on my laptop, and the software interface is easy to use. Now I can watch football outdoors. Love it!"

"I bought this antenna and tuner for my laptop, but all I get is a frozen picture and bad reception. Not worth the money for me."

"The software is temperamental; sometimes it works fine, but other times channels go blank. I often have to relaunch the application. Despite its flaws, when it works, it’s excellent for the price."