Can I set up Android TV like a PVR? Help for a newbie

by LucyGol

Firstly I am very new to all this so I appreciate the patience and advice.

I just bought a PVR, I did this on a bit of a whim and in hindsight there are a few things I'm not sure of.

I've since seen that Android TV might solve my issue (and be a much simpler fix). Any thoughts or suggestions from those in know would be a huge help.

Ultimately I want a product that will record free to air TV, that I can put on a hardrive and play on any device.

I made a snap decision (I know, rookie mistake) and bought a PVR which, as it turns out, locks the content to that machine only so I can't watch the content elsewhere.

From what I've read of Android TV there are apps that you can watch free to air TV? How does this work? Do I need a specific android TV box (if so, can I play the content on any device?)

Thanks for any thoughts on this.

Cyyyy1

U can return the PVR and get the PVR Live app for android tv from Google play store.

NedSc

Some Android TV devices support USB over-the-air tuners, and pretty much all of them should work with Live Channels and a network tuner. Live Channels will give you free DVR/PVR service, but it's not easy to access the recordings from elsewhere (possible, I think, but not easy). Plex or Emby is likely what you'll want.

Get an Nvidia Shield TV, which will support USB tuners or network tuners, and function as a Plex or Emby server.

LucyGol

Thanks for the views. I'll see what I can find out there.