[mythtv-users] Comcast/Xfinity cable card

[Steve Pearson]

On Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 1:15 PM Steve Pearson <steve.j.pearson at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> 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
>

Didn't answer all your questions lol..  We just have to rent the card, I
don't recall the price.  Works great and have had no issues with the prime
or cc.  I have had issues with xfinity and a spliced run to my house, but
once that was fixed I've been issue free.
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