TunerWeb
Watch HDHomeRun live TV in any web browser — no apps required.
About TunerWeb
TunerWeb bridges the gap between your HDHomeRun tuner and any web browser. Instead of installing proprietary apps on every device, simply bookmark TunerWeb and watch live TV from your phone, tablet, or computer — anywhere on your home network.
Perfect for cord-cutters who kept their cable subscription but ditched the expensive cable boxes. TunerWeb transcodes your HDHomeRun's MPEG-2 streams on-the-fly to browser-compatible HLS format, with adaptive quality selection for any connection speed.
Key Features
Browser-Based Streaming
No apps to install — works in Safari, Chrome, and any modern browser on iOS, Android, and desktop.
Adaptive Quality
Choose from multiple quality levels (200 Kbps to 4 Mbps) based on your connection — preferences are saved automatically.
On-Demand Transcoding
Streams start only when you watch and stop automatically when idle — saving CPU and power on your server.
Smart Tuner Management
Tracks concurrent viewers and shares streams when multiple devices watch the same channel (HDHomeRun has 4 tuners max).
Mobile-First Design
YouTube-style responsive interface that works great on phones and tablets — perfect for watching in bed or the kitchen.
Docker Ready
Deploy easily with Docker Compose — includes FFmpeg and all dependencies in a single container.
How It Works
- 1TunerWeb connects to your HDHomeRun device and fetches the channel lineup
- 2When you select a channel, it starts transcoding from MPEG-2 to HLS (H.264)
- 3Your browser receives the stream via HLS — the same format Netflix and YouTube use
- 4When you stop watching, transcoding automatically stops after 60 seconds
Technical Stack
Backend
- Go 1.25 — Fast, efficient server
- FFmpeg — Industry-standard transcoding
- HLS output — Universal browser support
Frontend
- React + TypeScript
- Responsive design
- HLS.js — Adaptive streaming
Perfect For
Cord Cutters
Keep cable for sports and news without renting boxes
Multi-Device Homes
Watch on any device without per-device apps
DIY Enthusiasts
Self-hosted, open source, fully customizable
Requirements
- •HDHomeRun device (HDHR3, HDHR4, HDHR5, or Flex)
- •Linux server or Docker host on your home network
- •Cable TV subscription (for encrypted channels)
- •~2GB RAM for transcoding
Open Source & Self-Hosted
TunerWeb is designed for home network deployment. Your TV streams never leave your network — you maintain full control of your data.
Built with Go, React, and FFmpeg
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