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HDHomeRun DVR

Docker container for the HDHomeRun DVR Server by SiliconDust.

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Docker container for the HDHomeRun DVR Server by SiliconDust. It runs the HDHomeRun DVR recording engine inside a container, using an entrypoint script that auto-restarts the DVR daemon (up to 10 retries) and a restart-unless-stopped policy for container-level recovery. Host networking enables full HDHomeRun device discovery over UDP broadcast, and timezone is configurable via the TZ environment variable. Useful for homelab users who want to record over-the-air and cable-tuner streams on Unraid without a dedicated DVR machine.

Platform availability

Available on 1 of 6 install platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)

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Health score

53/100 Fair

Maintained
73last commit 74 days ago
Popular
2516 GitHub stars
Easy to install
351 install platform, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
701 GB minimum RAM
How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today

GitHub stars
16
Open issues
0
Last commit
2026-07-23
License
GPL-2.0
Activity
stale

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (Yoshiofthewire/docker-hdhomerundvr)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 1 GB RAM.

Checked 7 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • HDHomeRun firmware Before installing, update your HDHomeRun tuner firmware: run the Windows or macOS installer, decline the server install when prompted, then you'll be prompted to configure the tuner. source

Fetched today - each note links to its source

Alternatives

No alternatives collected yet.

Common questions

Do I need to publish ports in the Docker Compose file?

No; the Compose file uses host networking so UDP broadcast discovery for HDHomeRun devices works. Port mapping is bypassed in host mode, even though the docs list 65001/65002.

Where are the recorded files stored?

Map a host path to the container path /hdhomerun. That directory is the recording output directory.

How do I set the recording timezone?

Set the TZ environment variable, for example America/New_York. The default is UTC.

What happens if the DVR daemon crashes?

The entrypoint restarts the DVR process if it crashes, up to 10 retries. The container also uses restart unless-stopped for container failures.

Do I need to update the tuner firmware before first use?

Yes, before first install or firmware update run the HDHomeRun Windows or Mac application and choose Don't Install for the DVR server component. Re-run tuner setup to update firmware and you may need to re-scan channels.

Answers sourced from github.com

Community

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