When you have all this ready to go, you can set up your new PVR. Check out our guide to setting up Plex to learn more about getting started. Ideally this should be your HTPC, or a server that’s always ready to record.

This is the computer your tuner card and antenna are connected to. Check out our guide to improving your HD reception for more information about what works. This plugs into your tuner card and picks up free broadcast signals. There are internal and USB options available, but Plex only supports a few right now: check here for the official list, which is slowly expanding. This card receives the signal from your antenna and interprets it for your computer. Watch movies, and stream free online TV from anywhere, on any device. We really find Plex Pass worth the cost if you use Plex, anyway, since it also offers syncing to mobile devices, parental controls, premium music features, and a bunch of other perks. Plex is subscription-free streaming that brings your favorite TV shows, popular movies, and live TV straight to you. A pass costs $5 a month, $40 a year, or $120 for life. The PVR functionality of Plex is only for Plex Pass members. This setup sounds great, right? Sadly you can’t just download Plex to get started, there are a few prerequisites:

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