Shield as DVR Server? "Pro"s & Cons?

Channels Android TV
#1

We're new to Channels & looking to try it out (esp. TV_Everywhere) w/o spending too much on addl. hardware.

We've got a Nvidia Shield {Pro/500gb} & were wondering (besides capacity), what are the pros & cons of setting up the "Channels" DVR_Server on the internal HDD vs. an ext. HDD?

This is what we've got (to work w/):

  • Cox (Cable) TV (+ ISP)
  • Netgear: AC1900 (C6300BD)
  • HDHomeRun: Prime
  • Shield: Pro (500gb)
  • Mi (Box) "S"
  • AppleTV: 4K(32gb) {plan on purchasing in near future}

Would appreciate any feedback.

#2

External storage will let you upgrade your dvr my moving to a PC or NAS in the future.

Adopted storage is encrypted by Android and can not be moved to any other machine.

#3

Thanks for the reply, please forgive if this is mentioned elsewhere on the forum (I've searched previously) but;
what are the requirements (I should look 4 ) that will work w/ the Shield running Channels DVR_Server (+ TVE) [i.e: USB 3.0, max. size (# of TB's) addl specs.] ?

Also do know which (specific) HDD's people have had success w/ this type of setup?

Please forgive the dumb ?'s, but were not very tech savvy.

#4

I personally have used both an WD Elements external HD and a Seagate Expansion without issues. There was a time I used a regular "Internal" HD with a Sabrent USB Enclosure without issue as well.

I know that there have been some reports of people having issues with any of the above but it was never my experience.

I haven't used an external drive on the Shield in quite a while though since setting up my upstairs computer as my server I now run everything on that.

#5

Thanks for your input. I picked up a Seagate 'Backup Plus Hub' (8TB #STEL8000401) @ Costco the other day, (I couldn't pass it up, it was $40 off).
Do you think this might work w/ the Shield running Channels DVR_Server (+ TVE)?
In particular is it powerful/fast enough for the job?

#6

AS long as it is USB 3.0 and you can use as external storage on the Shield it should be fine.