r/Cordcutting • u/HourPackage • 11d ago

Whole-home antenna + DVR over Ethernet (no coax)?

I have Fios internet only (no TV). Each TV is wired with Ethernet only (no coax). I’d like to use one digital antenna as a backup TV source for the whole house, ideally with DVR.

I looked at Tablo (HDMI + apps), but since I want the system to work offline when internet is down, I’m not sure Tablo is the best fit.

Is there any way to avoid relying on apps and make it feel more like a localized cable box? Ideally I’d plug the antenna into one box, connect that to my router, and have the signal distributed over Ethernet to each TV. Does such a setup exist?

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u/ezzys18 11d ago

Look at channels, can selfhost on an old PC. Lot better than plex for live tv

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u/batvseba 8d ago

or you can code that yourself and spare 8$ a month

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u/laughsbrightly 8d ago

Channels works great offline. Lost my ISP due to a squirrel for close to 10 days and was able to watch and record OTA without issue.

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u/Proud-Dark3857 11d ago

You can do this on a computer with Plex Pass & a compatible tuner & antenna. Install the Plex app on your TV's & you're good to go.

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u/HourPackage 10d ago

Would I need internet to access the plex app? I'm trying to find something that will work offline.

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u/Proud-Dark3857 10d ago

Here is a discussion. Apparently, there is something called Jellyfin which works as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/1klv4ds/does_plex_media_server_actually_work_without_an/?rdt=63706

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u/Dapper1975 5d ago

It sounds like you are looking for a solution like what I have recently installed. A combination of a HDHomerun device & Plex should do what you want.