libhdhomerun ☆

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Description:
C library for controlling SiliconDust HDHomeRun TV tuners

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: tv-tuner video-streaming dvr multimedia library

Install: brew install libhdhomerun

About:
Libhdhomerun is the official software development kit (SDK) for interacting with SiliconDust HDHomeRun networked TV tuners. It provides a C library and command-line utilities to discover devices, manage tuner states, and stream video content. This enables developers to integrate live TV and DVR functionality into custom applications.

Key Features:

Device discovery and status monitoring
Live TV streaming and DVR recording control
Command-line utility for direct interaction
Lightweight C library for easy integration

Use Cases:

Building custom DVR and media center software
Integrating live TV tuning into network applications
Automating tuner configuration and diagnostics

Alternatives:

NextPVR – Full-featured PVR backend server that supports HDHomeRun devices but is a larger application rather than a library.
Plex – Commercial media server with HDHomeRun integration, providing a complete ecosystem but less flexibility for custom development.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 2:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	0150f843