That’s when broadcasters were mandated by the federal government to broadcast its signals in digital and drop analog. Software hubs like Plex now serve as a conduit for TV tuners, bringing live over-the-air (OTA) channels to over-the-top streaming devices like Fire TV and NVIDIA Shield TV.Īll of this is probably the watershed moment that government regulators envisioned more than seven years ago. So now more people are seeking low-cost alternatives. Spectrum, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH and other pay-TV providers have been increasing rates and fees. More people are buying a new crop of more powerful indoor and outdoor TV antennas. These channels are available to anyone with a powerful enough antenna. This review will also do a comparison with HDHomeRun tuners.Ĭhannels like NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and PBS are broadcast in HD (1080i or 720p). The Hauppauge WinTV-dualHD is the best a USB TV tuner for a NVIDIA Shield TV, desktop PC or laptop. USB TV tuners can bring a lot of free, live TV into your home at minimal cost.

Best USB TV tuners for PC, NVIDIA Shield TV and XBox One

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