So far, not so good. Setting up is easy. Integrating into the fire TV was seamless. Scanning channels was quick. Beyond that, not worth the money for what it does. It found channels my TV never did. On the other hand, the far away bay area channels it is not finding when my TV does. There's no option to manually tune to them. That needs to be added. The program guide has a nice layout. No search option though. That needs to be added. The guide is limited to a week or less so if a program you want to set up recording for you'll have to wait for the guide to get to it if it isn't within the narrow range. So that needs to be extended. There's no program guide on the app so if you want to set a recording you have to wait for the program to actuality start. Even then, there's no option to record the series. I've experienced multiple error messages when connecting outside the house. I've tried connecting through my home vpn thinking that my router was refusing the port, but that doesn't help. If it doesn't want to connect, it won't. It's just a bug in their end that needs to be worked out. I still haven't figured out what order recordings are sorted in on the app so finding the most recent is difficult. They are dated, but their is no times so if it is a new recording or something like that, good luck. There is no option to delete recordings from the app.
Update - One additional star for the developers calling to get feedback. Still throwing up error codes far too often when away from home. Best method is to get a decent router with an in home vpn. Even then, it's hit and miss. It appears the sorting is fixed on the app with recordings.
Update - Need to add an option to turn off notifications that a program will be deleted to make space for new recordings. I get it. I don't need to see it all the time. Also interested to know if anyone else's recast freezes at the top of the hour when a new recording starts. I experience this all the time. I have to go back and start from where I left off. Always right at the top of the hour.
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Fire TV Recast is a DVR that lets you watch and record over-the-air TV at home or on-the-go with no monthly fees.
Watch at home with a Fire TV device or Echo Show, or take your shows with you with the Fire TV mobile app on compatible iOS and Android devices or Fire tablets.
Make the most of free TV
Record your favorite shows and sports from channels available in your area through an HD antenna like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW.
With 2 tuners, you can record up to 2 shows at once. Plus, store up to 75 hours of HD programming.
HD ANTENNA
The HD antenna connects to Fire TV Recast so you can access and record free over-the-air TV. The Fire TV mobile app helps you place the HD antenna for the best possible reception.
FIRE TV, ECHO SHOW, OR MOBILE DEVICE
Fire TV Recast works best with a Fire TV device, such as a Fire TV Stick or a Fire TV Edition television. You need at least 1 Fire TV device to watch on your television. You can also watch on an Echo Show or compatible mobile device. Your Fire TV device or Echo Show will need to be on the same network as Fire TV Recast.
Just ask Alexa
Pair Fire TV Recast with your Fire TV device or Echo Show and ask Alexa to search for shows, change over-the-air TV channels, control playback, plus browse, schedule, cancel, and delete recordings. Alexa is always getting smarter.
Fire TV Recast technical details
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Size |
7.1” x 7.1” x 2.9” (180 mm x 180 mm x 73 mm) |
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Weight |
2.4 lbs (1066 g) |
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Processor |
Dual Core |
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ATSC Tuners |
2 Tuners |
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Transcoders (for playback) |
2 |
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Storage |
500 GB up to 75 hours of HDTV |
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Memory |
2 GB |
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Wi-Fi Connectivity |
2.4 G Wi-Fi 2x2 Wi-Fi b/g/n and 5 G Wi-Fi 2x2 Wi-Fi a/n/ac |
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Voice support |
Fire TV Recast can be controlled using voice through supported Alexa endpoints like Echo Show, and the Alexa Voice Remote on Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition televisions. |
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Ports |
1 x Type A USB 3.0 (storage supported on compatible external hard drives only), TV Antenna Input, Gigabit Ethernet, Power |
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System requirements |
Fire TV streaming media player, Fire TV Edition television, or Echo Show, and compatible mobile device. |
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Output resolution supported |
Up to 1440x720p |
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Setup requirements |
Fire TV mobile app (available on Amazon Appstore, Google Play Store, or iOS Appstore) on a Fire tablet (5th Gen or newer), an iOS device running iOS10 or higher, or an Android device running Android 5.0 or higher |
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Required for playback |
Any one of the following: Fire TV streaming media player, Fire TV Edition television, Echo Show, Fire tablet (5th Gen or newer), an iOS device running iOS10 or higher, an Android device running Android 5.0 or higher |
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Warranty and service |
1-Year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here. |
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Regional support |
Certain services may not be available outside the U.S. |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV Recast features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. Learn more about videos. |
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Included in the box |
Fire TV Recast, 50W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide |
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
Configuration: 4 tuners, 1 TB, 150 hoursVerified Purchase
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Configuration: 4 tuners, 1 TB, 150 hoursVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
Configuration: 4 tuners, 1 TB, 150 hoursVerified Purchase
