Simple.TV

Really Simple Software's Simple.TV is an inexpensive over-the-air DVR that streams live TV and recorded programs to compatible devices like iPads and Web browsers, as well as TVs connected to Roku boxes. It works both inside and outside your home...

Simple.TV is a first-generation product riddled with limitations. It's single-tuner only, so you can only watch or record one program at a time. There's no built-in Wi-Fi, so you'll need a wired Ethernet connection to get the box on the network. Image...

Simple.TV's innovative over-the-air DVR solution is far from perfect, but it's a decent budget option if you can't afford a TiVo Premiere.

It worked for a year, easy setup

Recording of shows failed after a year, despite lifetime service subscription

Will not connect to service, customers support is pointless

Whole house DVR on multiple screens. Simple setup. Stable. New features that simplify TV for me: Chromecast, Plex, Roku apps all solid.

Freezes on occasion. Tech support is via email. Loud fan (if you care about that.)

Connectivity

Inabily to record without Program Guide

It allows me to get live OTA TV to two sets which are not near the old cable feeds to which I have an attic antenna attached. It also allows me to DVR shows when I am at work, asleep or watching something else.

Set up was fine except that the unit froze up on the software update. A reboot fixed the problem and set up went smoothly after that. The freeze up cost me about an hour of time, however.

Not a whole lot - it does not work.

Unable to read hard drive, couldn't find channels, too many wires. 2 coaxial attachments are placed so far in that its difficult to attach a cable to it. No wifi or bluetooth - makes it useless unless both a router and antenna are in the vicinity.

1. Channel guide is excellent tool 2. Simple setup. 3. Picked up over 100 local over the air channel. 4. recording works excellent

1. Can only view one channel at a time 2. Currently no app for Android. 3. No support at all. I cannot find any support link, phone numbers, etc., Only FAQs. 4. Need to add your own HD. 5. No option to move the file to network connected PC

Stream over Roku Use/select your own hardware size (instead of including one and tripling the price) Excellent speed when using DVR function Excellent interface Super cool guide funtionality

Softened picture quality Limited features

Meets the WAF (wife acceptance factor): - over-the-air DVR - stream to roku Does what I need: - upgrades are no hassle (compared to HTPC) - low start up cost and monthly (compared to TIVO)

Drive is formatted with JFS instead of NTFS. Makes it hard to upgrade drives unless you have a linux system. So start with a bigger drive than you think you'll need to buy time until they provide a process for migrating content between drives.