The recording capabilities are very similar to cable and satellite DVRs that provide the same functionality. This is the screen for a specific recording which allows you to play your chosen show from the series or go into recording options. Enter the pairing code on your remote. The light will turn solid at the top of the remote to indicate that it’s connected.

What do you plan on recording that isn’t available through various apps such as Cinema APK, Kodi, etc.? Personally, I would never have the need to record more than two shows via over-the-air antenna so 4 tuners is a little overkill in my opinion. The recording features that come with this device are outstanding. You will see below some test recordings that have been added to my Fire TV Recast. I recently replaced my Dad’s indoor RCA antenna with the 60-Mile Indoor Mohu Leaf and it made a huge difference in the number and quality of channels received.As mentioned earlier, you must use the Fire TV App to configure the Fire TV Recast and this will work on all modern smartphones and tablets. You can install the Fire TV App directly through your respective app store by searching “Fire TV”. Launch the Fire TV app on your mobile device and tap Set up Fire TV Recast and follow the instructions to set up your Fire TV Recast. I plugged mine directly into an available LAN port (with a network cable) on my router for a more reliable connection. Then, I connected my over-the-air coax cable and power cord to the unit.

Some people would prefer using an indoor antenna instead and in this case, I recommend the Mohu Leaf Indoor HDTV Antenna.Keep in mind that this device is only capable of recording over-the-air television and not cable, satellite, or IPTV. On your TV, find the pairing code. This will either be displayed on the screen or in your TV’s settings menu.

Same screen as previous but the “Priority” toggle has been applied. We can set what is most important in case there are more than two recordings scheduled at the same time. Prior to purchasing the Fire TV Recast, I had to switch my TV input to “Local TV” with the television remote to watch over-the-air broadcasts. Also, there is no electronic program guide for my channels on my television. There is no limit, you can pair your Recast with as many Fire TV compatible devices as you would like. What resolutions does Fire TV Recast support? Make sure you have the latest version of the software for your Fire TV streaming media player, Fire TV Edition television and/or Echo Show. Note: With 2 tuners, you can record up to 2 shows at once and with 4 tuners, you can record up to 4 shows at once. With both models, you may watch a live TV show via the Fire TV Recast on up to two devices simultaneously.Access to the free Fire TV app on a Fire Tablet (5th Generation or Above), an iOS 10 (or above), or an Android 5.0 (or above) mobile device These antennas come with differing reception distances so you can choose which best fits your needs. You can issue commands to the Fire TV Recast with Alexa-enabled devices. You can say things like “Alexa, open Channel Guide” or “Alexa, record Riverdale.” You can even play live or recorded TV shows directly on the Echo Show! When playing live TV, there is absolutely no lag or stutter which I have found in other similar products. While playing live television, the menu button on the remote provides us with the following features, Channel Guide, Earliest Available, Captions & Audio, and Record. You can record a current show that is playing but you can’t schedule recordings for the future because there is no electronic program guide built into the app.