[mythtv-users] Comcast/Xfinity cable card

[Steve Pearson]

On Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 12:29 PM DaveD <mythtv at guiplot.com> wrote:

> I used to use Comcast's cable box's firewire to record but they stopped
> supporting that some time back.  We opted to rent one of their DVR's,
> but it sucks (got spoiled using MythTV!).  I had local channels working
> well with a dual antenna setup in the attic, but we had a new roof put
> on and signals all went to zero! (No, it's not a metal roof, just
> asphalt comp, but must have something in it the old roof didn't have).
> So, I'm thinking of dumping the Xfinity DVR and moving to a cable card.
> The Xfinity website says they "support" (meaning "allow") use of cable
> cards and have some example manufacturers, including HDHomeRun and
> Hauppauge.
>
> Is anyone currently using a cable card (or other compatible device) with
> Xfinity and Linux?  If so, how is it working?  Are there multiple
> tuners?  Does Xfinity charge per tuner?  Advice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave D.
>
>
>
>

I have one with a Prime, and have had it for probably 7 years.  Quality is
no different than watching through the box, and it allows for two
simultaneous tuners.

- Steve
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