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Set Up TV Tuner on Windows 8, 10 [How to]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Since the beginning of time, TV tuners were really hard to set up and when trying to fix an issue, more problems seemed to pile up. Trying to have a TV tuner working properly on Windows 8.1 is no different, however, there are now some tools that are helpful in fixing our issues.The first step is to make sure we install the driver correctly on Windows 8.1. There are a couple of ways to do that, but the most efficient one is to use the Windows 8.1 troubleshooter, this task is easily doable by anyone and it is less time-consuming. There are a few steps that you need to follow in order to do this:
After going through the above steps all you have to do now is make sure you have the correct cable connected and open theWindows Media Center. You can now freely enjoy watching or recording TV shows from your Windows 8 device.
Read Also:Windows 8 App Check: Remote for Roku Player
Set up TV tuner on a Windows 8 tablet
It is also possible for Windows 8.1 tablet users to properly set up a TV tuner, however, you requireWindows Media Centerinstalled. All you have to do is buy a USB TV Tuner, these are cheap nowadays and cost under 100$, plug it in and enjoy watching TV on your Windows 8.1tablet. In case you are not someone that does not want to invest money in a TV tuner, there are manyappsavailable at the Windows 8 Store that are designed exactly for this purpose. All you have to do is choose a Windows 8 app that suits you from titles likeHulu Plus,Netflix,ABC Familyand many more.
It’s easier to enjoy your TV shows from your Windows 8 powered device due to the fact that you can now watch, share, comment or rate your favorite episodes even while on the road or when you just don’t have access to a TV.
How to watch TV onWindows 10PC? [2018 update]
Well, this is a good question. The fact that is for sure is that:Windows 10Media Centerdoes not support TV tuner setup anymore. But do not bother, if you do want to watch TV on your PC, you can do it by using a third-party software. There are lots of them nowadays and they work pretty well. Here are two dedicated articles with necessary tools to turn yourWindows 10PC into a TV screen:
You will find more information about their features inside the articles, just click on them and see which one fits your needs.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
