Now Kodi is available for Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, and supports all sorts of hardware including the inexpensive, low-power Raspberry Pi mini PC. On the other hand if you’re looking for a way to record broadcast television from an over-the-air antenna or unencrypted channels from your cable provider, there are still a few other good options which should work with Windows 10 (and some work with Linux if you feel like leaving Microsoft behind altogether). Update: Some home theater PC enthusiasts have come up with an unofficial Windows Media installer for Windows 10. If you want to retain all the functionality of Windows Media Center, Microsoft says your best option is not to upgrade to Windows 10.Īnd if you’re using Windows Media Center with a CableCard to record encrypted broadcasts from your cable TV provider, that really is probably your best bet. Snapstream ceased development of BeyondTV and stopped selling the commercial version of its digital video recorder software to focus on the enterprise market. Google acquired SageTV a few years ago and stopped selling that company’s DVR and media center software (although an open source version may be on the way). When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The good news is that there are still some good options available for Home Theater PC (HTPC) enthusiasts. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. Free over-the-air programming includes major US networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and the CW along with local programming, news, and sports.

Plex has been offering live TV options since August 2017, with customers able to access over-the-air television channels with no cable subscription using an antenna and a TV tuner. Plex is currently offering a deal through Best Buy that provides six months of Plex Pass service for $19.99.

Grid view organizes TV shows by channel and time of day, much like a standard cable TV guide, with a scrollable timeline format for an overview of what's on every channel that's available to you.Īccessing live TV and the new grid view option requires a Plex Pass, priced starting at $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.

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