PiPVR: Build your own Raspberry Pi (TV) Personal Video Recorder
Are you trying to cut the cord and ditch cable or satellite TV? Perhaps a Raspberry Pi can help. In this video we'll be installing the free and open source LibreELEC (Libre Embedded Linux Entertainment Center) software appliance on the world's most popular SBC (Single Board Computer).
While this guide uses the latest Pi 4, a third generation model should also suffice - you may even have one lying around in a drawer somewhere. If so, dig it out, you could be pleasantly surprised what such a small device is capable of.
By adding a few inexpensive accessories, we'll then utilise LibreELEC's pre-configured version of Kodi (media player), to set up a Tvheadend server and client - all on the same Raspberry Pi. Once configured, this will enable us to watch and record OTA (Over-The-Air) television broadcasts - even scheduling recordings through the built-in EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).
The video goes step by step through the procedure, hopefully making it easy to follow along. It also demonstrates how to watch the TV recordings on other devices on your home network. So save yourself some money and take control of your television viewing with your very own PiPVR!
Parts list:
Required
Raspberry Pi (model 3 or 4)
Micro SD card (16GB minimum)
Raspberry Pi power supply
TV/Monitor (with speakers)
HDMI cable (Micro HDMI to HDMI, for Pi 4)
TV tuner (Pi TV HAT or USB model)
TV aerial (and cable)
USB keyboard
USB mouse
Optional
USB 3 external SSD/hard drive (the bigger, the better)
RF (Radio Frequency) remote control
Raspberry Pi case
Small fan
Powered USB 3 hub (may be required, if the Pi needs more power)
Website links:
Raspberry Pi OS
https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
USB booting on a Raspberry Pi 3
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documenta...
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