Q&A: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
Question by might_wake_up: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
If I have multiple TVs that I want to connect to my cable, but do not want to run any coax, the best thing I can think of is to connect them via wireless or ethernet cables.
Products like slingbox and Sony's LocationFree have a lot of additional functionality and are a bit costly for my limited use case. I only care about viewing TV while at home and would (ideally) use my home network to stream content between TVs and whatever recording device. Can anyone suggest a setup or a product to use for this? I know slingbox is doable, but it requires 4 items (slingbox, 2 x slinglink, slingcatcher) which adds up.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Best answer:
Answer by Robert W
Wireless will work if you don't have interference from walls, doors and other wireless devices. You won't know until you try.
Using ethernet cables would be the same as running coax unless your house is already wired with ethernet cables. If it is, it should be wired for cable tv also.
Check out the house to see if it is wired for cable. The main connection box might be in the garage.
If it's not, good luck. Cable would be a lot cheaper than slingbox.
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