This tutorial will guide you on How to Watch Local TV Channels on Kodi.
Oftentimes, people who switch from cable or satellite subscriptions to internet streaming miss the local television channels they used to watch.
Using an IPTV service like fuboTV, Vidgo, Philo, or other well-known providers is recommended for live streaming.
However, there are limited reliable Kodi addons available for watching live local TV channels directly on Kodi.
Nevertheless, some official addons with live content include the Pluto TV addon and the NewsON addon.
Instead, you can utilize the HDHomeRun Extend device to watch local channels on any device connected to your home network.
The HDHomeRun serves as a TV tuner that links to your router and an over-the-air antenna, enabling all networked devices to broadcast live local TV channels.
Various operating systems and applications support the HDHomeRun, with this guide focusing on Kodi.
It’s worth noting that an application for Fire TV or Fire TV Stick can be downloaded from the Amazon app store.
The HDHomeRun is available in three models, and in the video tutorial below, the Extend model is being used. The main difference between the Connect and Extend models lies in the supported WiFi protocols.
The HDHomeRun Connect supports the AC standard, while the Extend supports N. The AC standard is backward compatible, ensuring compatibility with older standards like A, B, G, and N.
Additionally, the Extend model features a hardware h264 transcoder that can compress video in real-time, reducing bandwidth usage, making it an ideal choice for home network setups.
How to Watch Local TV Channels On Kodi – Written Guide
Steps
- Connect the HDHomeRun to an OTA antenna with coax cable and router with a network cable
- Power on the device
- Visit the Website outlined in the HDHomeRun quick-start guide to ensure proper setup
- Setup DVR service if desired (optional)
- Launch Kodi
- Access the Add-ons menu
- Click the open package icon in the top left corner
- Select the Install from repository option
- Choose Kodi Repository
- Click on Video Add-ons
- Find and install the HDHomeRun addon
- Launch the HDHome Run Kodi addon to enjoy live television on any Kodi device within the network
Important Links
TROYPOINT OTA Antenna Buyer’s Guide
HDHomeRun Extend (utilized in the video)
HDHomeRun Prime Cable (requires US cable service subscription)