What technology do I need?

[CaptainSensib1e]

Hi all,

I have relatively simple problem, for which I'm hoping there is a relatively simple technology solution. But having done a bit of online research I can't seem to find one!

I want to relocate my TV form one side of my lounge to the other. The problems this creates is there's no TV ariel socket on the other side of the lounge to plug in my freeview recorder. The current one is a standard coaxial type.

One option would be to run a cable across the lounge but to do this properly would require pulling up flooring etc., I wouldn't want a cable running across the top of the floor (it's a wooden floor).

Is there anything which I can plug into the current coaxial socket, which will wirelessly broadcast the signal to another device which can pick it up, which I can them plug into the coaxial socket on my freeview box?

TIA

[robbieduncan]

Wirelessly re-transmitting all the signal on a Freeview signal on coax is basically impossible in a small plug-in device (there are so many frequencies in use and so much data). You could stick a Human Freeview box on the end of the coax/somewhere out of sight and use a wireless HDMI sender/receiver pair

[mike9009]

We have a similar arrangement with wooden floors etc. Our skirting boards are large and the previous owner ran the coax round the top of the skirting. You can hardly notice it especially with sofa etc. in the way.

Other possibility is an Amazon fire stick and go completely to on line streaming. We haven't but I suspect we could....

[DocJock]

Remove the skirting boards and rout out a channel in the back of them for the cable before refixing.

[CaptainSensib1e]

Thanks for the replies, doesn't seem like it will be as simple as i was hoping. Routing a longer extension cable would seem to be the only feasible option!

[Richard-D]

We've gone completely wifi on the TV in one of our lounges. It's absolutely fine with newer smart TVs.

[troc]

I used to use something like this (well, a much older version around 10 years ago) to avoid writes in the lounge:

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/SLV3220_05/-

The version I had had something like 3 SCART (yes, old like I said ) IN and one SCART OUT and then also transmitted TV to the second box. The boxes also work as IR extenders so you can control the remote box with your remote control.

You might be able to find something similar in Amazon or maybe eBay.

edit: There loads of options on Amazon such as https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q2B2UW/ref=cm_sw_e...

Edited by troc on Thursday 30th January 07:56

[Zirconia]

You can buy sculpted trunking, sticky back peel off strips already attached. Stick above existing skirting boards.
https://www.d-line-it.com/trunking/
B+Q sell it. Probably Screw Fix, same outfit after all.

I wouldn't trust wifi for that.

I have used it a a lot. You don't see it.

[ecotec]

Another option would be an silicondust HD Home run, you connect it to freeview aerial and it then serves up the TV onto your network. You could then access the streams on your TV via wi-fi, ethernet or powerline adapters.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicondust-HDHomeRun-CON...


You can do exactly the same with a raspberry pi and their TV adapter much cheaper but with more set-up hassle

[ecotec]

ash73 said:

That looks useful, cheers for the heads up.

I might try the rPi version, just because I like faffing.

The pi option is pretty straightforward, search for TVheadend for the software
there's loads of guides - https://medium.com/@robhowlett/diy-pvr-with-raspbe...

Just FYI I previously used one of these which works well:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-dual-HD-F...
It cost about £45 (but more now), but as the Raspberry pi foundation brought out their version and it's so much more cost effective.

[mojitomax]

Is it possible to junk the box and go completely wifi with streaming tv?

I moved to oz and the tv is rubbish. I haven’t had the aerial connected in over 5 years and only stream using an Apple TV wirelessly.

I haven’t watched live tv at home for over 5 yrs.

But I only watch about 30-60mins per day

[CaptainSensib1e]

mojitomax said:

Is it possible to junk the box and go completely wifi with streaming tv?

I moved to oz and the tv is rubbish. I haven’t had the aerial connected in over 5 years and only stream using an Apple TV wirelessly.

I haven’t watched live tv at home for over 5 yrs.

But I only watch about 30-60mins per day

The box is good for recording flms for the kids. E.g. I recorded Frozen off the BBC two Xmases ago and it still gets watched most weeks. Plus you can fast forward through adverts.

[Kev_Mk3]

Some great info here thanks

[paulrockliffe]

ecotec said:

Another option would be an silicondust HD Home run, you connect it to freeview aerial and it then serves up the TV onto your network. You could then access the streams on your TV via wi-fi, ethernet or powerline adapters.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicondust-HDHomeRun-CON...


You can do exactly the same with a raspberry pi and their TV adapter much cheaper but with more set-up hassle

Not seen Home Run in years, since back when it was rubbish. Are these good enough to pass the wife test?

Don't suppose there's an equivalent that supports FreeSat? I've converted our loft, which housed the TV aerial, I'm not putting it back because it has to go on the side of the house I can see and I've not watched live TV in years. The boss wants to retain the option, so I'm putting up a new satellite on the other side of the house where it can't be seen, so need a FreeView solution. Was going to just use basic freesat boxes, but something like this might be a good bet too.

[ecotec]

paulrockliffe said:

Not seen Home Run in years, since back when it was rubbish. Are these good enough to pass the wife test?

Don't suppose there's an equivalent that supports FreeSat? I've converted our loft, which housed the TV aerial, I'm not putting it back because it has to go on the side of the house I can see and I've not watched live TV in years. The boss wants to retain the option, so I'm putting up a new satellite on the other side of the house where it can't be seen, so need a FreeView solution. Was going to just use basic freesat boxes, but something like this might be a good bet too.

I don't have a HomeRun - I prefer the raspberry pi tinkering option
You can get usb sat tuners that work with a pi and will do exactly the same thing - only snag is the USB sat tuners are rather expensive. If desired you can add multiple tuner to one pi, it's not too taxing to serve up tv.

Another option is an enigma2 satellite receiver, it's basically a linux sat box and with an add-in you can serve up live tv to the network. A good option is the Zgemma H9S - I've got one of these and for the price it's fantastic. I use OpenATV with Wooshbuild infinity. VU+ also worth looking at but more expensive.

[ecotec]

Kev_Mk3 said:

Some great info here thanks

No problem, glad it helped!

[paulrockliffe]

ecotec said:

I don't have a HomeRun - I prefer the raspberry pi tinkering option
You can get usb sat tuners that work with a pi and will do exactly the same thing - only snag is the USB sat tuners are rather expensive. If desired you can add multiple tuner to one pi, it's not too taxing to serve up tv.

Another option is an enigma2 satellite receiver, it's basically a linux sat box and with an add-in you can serve up live tv to the network. A good option is the Zgemma H9S - I've got one of these and for the price it's fantastic. I use OpenATV with Wooshbuild infinity. VU+ also worth looking at but more expensive.

I actually have a PCI Satellite twin-tuner card that I paid £100 for about 5 years ago and never managed to get up and running. Problem is finding a setup that supports it, well finding the time to find what will work really.

It's an Connexant S952 1.0b 110920 and plugged into an Intel ION motherboard if anyone has any ideas?

Think it's this; https://www.amazon.co.uk/DVBSky-profile-DVB-S2-win...