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Channels: Whole Home DVR on Windows Pc

Developed By: Fancy Bits, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 227 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.8.0
Size 492.2 MB
Release Date November 01, 24
Category Video Players & Editors Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. [see more (6)]

What's New:
• NEW: Provide a list of up to 3 of the most recently connected servers when selecting At Home to connect to a DVR• NEW: Add the timeout parameter for /api/... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Cut the cord without missing your shows. You don't have to lose your DVR just because you canceled your cable.

Channels is easy for the whole family to love.

Watch your favor... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Channels: Whole Home DVR and install on Windows PC. Channels: Whole Home DVR is free Video Players & Editors app, developed by Fancy Bits, LLC. Latest version of Channels: Whole Home DVR is 4.8.0, was released on 2024-11-01 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Channels: Whole Home DVR is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 227 users, 60 users had rated it 5*, 142 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Channels: Whole Home DVR on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Channels: Whole Home DVR on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Channels: Whole Home DVR on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Channels: Whole Home DVR using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Channels: Whole Home DVR" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Channels: Whole Home DVR on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Channels: Whole Home DVR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.8.0 , 4.7.1 , 4.7.0.

Download Channels: Whole Home DVR 4.8.0 on Windows PC – 492.2 MB

Download Channels: Whole Home DVR 4.7.1 on Windows PC – 255.9 MB

Download Channels: Whole Home DVR 4.7.0 on Windows PC – 214.4 MB

Cut the cord without missing your shows. You don't have to lose your DVR just because you canceled your cable.

Channels is easy for the whole family to love.

Watch your favorite programs on every TV and device, from the living room, hotel room, or even on your commute. Channels delivers a unified experience across all your TVs, devices, and streaming platforms.

Learn more about Channels and how it works at http://getchannels.com/features/

-- Record Your Shows --

• Record in one place, watch on every TV & mobile device.
• Pause in one room and resume in another, or on your mobile device.
• Pick your favorite shows or teams, and choose to record all or just their new airings.
• Browse or search through 14 days worth of guide data that updates daily.
• Schedule a recording from your phone while you're away from home.
• Watch your favorite shows or teams while you're away from home. Live or recorded.
• Watch your shows while they're currently recording. Don't wait for them to finish.
• Your recordings get their commercials indexed, and can be automatically skipped.

-- Watch Live TV --

• Pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV.
• Support for full 5.1 surround sound.
• Full support for closed captioning and alternate audio tracks.
• Mark channels as favorites. Browse them for quicker access to your favorite networks.
• Full support for VoiceOver. Browse and watch TV with ease.


NOTE: DVR features require Channels DVR Server installed and running on your home computer or NAS to stream to your devices. Learn more at https://getchannels.com/dvr-server/


-- People Love Channels --

"One of the most capable cord-cutting replacements for a cable DVR" - TechHive

"I can tell you it’s buttery smooth" — Zatz Not Funny!


For questions, concerns, bug reports, and feature requests, contact us on twitter @getchannels or via email support@getchannels.com
• NEW: Provide a list of up to 3 of the most recently connected servers when selecting At Home to connect to a DVR
• NEW: Add the timeout parameter for /api/notify to match iOS/tvOS
• IMPROVED: ATSC3 tuning speed
• IMPROVED: Error messages when connecting to older HDHomeRun units
• IMPROVED: Error messages when streaming remotely now have more detail beyond “Transcoder Reset”, now including HDHR errors like “Tuner Unreachable”, “All Tuners In Use” and M3U errors like “Str
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to record audio.