Internet Home Theater - Network Media Players and Streamers - DVRs - TIVO

Check out all the latest DVR and TIVO news, info, and product reviews as reported by Sal Prince, About Guide For Digital Video Recording.

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of integrating the internet with a home theater system.

An increasing popular home theater add-on is a network media player. These devices allow streaming of movies and music from the internet and some also allow you to access content stored on you PC or a media server for enjoyment on your home theater system. Check out my picks.

DLNA Certification Basics - When buying a network media player or device, you want to be sure it is DLNA certified. Learn about the DLNA certifications and gain a better understanding of how to stream media over a home network.

Google TV Basics - With a Google TV, you have a whole new way to watch your TV. But Google TV is not a television, and it is not only the internet on your TV. Find out exactly what Google TV is.

DLNA and Samsung AllShare are tools that make it easy to set up a home network to share and stream photos, music and movies. AllShare is exclusive to Samsung, but it is based on, and compatible with DLNA. For more details, check out my Guide to DLNA and Samsung AllShare.

Here is a resource that delves into the inner workings of TIVO. If you own a TIVO or are considering one, Leo Laporte's Guide To TIVO explains TIVO basics, as well as guiding readers through settings and showing how to perform tweaks by accessing "hidden" codes. For the adventurous, Leo Laporte, and co-author Gareth Branwyn, show the reader how to do physical uprgrades to a TIVO.

The Moxi 3-Tuner HD-DVR provides a lot features and options for recording TV programs. In addition, it also has network/internet connectivity, plus optional Moxi Mate units that can be placed in another room for access of all the content stored on the HD DVR, as well as selected web-based content. Check out my review.

If you are a TV and video recording fanatic, consider the Moxi 3-Tuner HD DVR. Depending on setup, its three built-in tuners allow recording of up to 3 TV shows simultaneously, while playing back a fourth. It also has a 500GB hard drive and can also accept external drives. With its network/internet connectivity, a Moxi Mate unit can be added in...

A VCR that doesn't use tape? You bet; and Replay Networks has it! More than just a VCR, but a total interactive TV viewing experience. Check out this site for the possible wave of the future in VCR technology

At CES 2011, Samsung announced their new line of smart TVs with media search, movie recommendation, and auto wifi setup capabilities. Find out these features and the TwinView Touch Control TV universal remote has a virtual keyboard or can play media on its 3-inch touchscreen.

Samsung AllShare TV - Galaxy S Phones - Galaxy Tab and Wifi Camera/Camcorder - Example of DLNA

Today at CES 2011, Samsung announced the CY-SWR1100 wireless router that is maximized for home theater and has One Foot Connection for auto wireless setup. Find out how the Samsung router works with Samsung network TVs and home theaters for superior video streaming.

Accessing internet content on a home theater system is getting more popular. Find out all the details how to incorporate the internet into your home theater system.

A NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a great way to centralize your digital media library, including photos, music, and movies. However, before you buy one, find out which features are most important to check for.

Check out the top trends for network media hardware for 2011.

Announcing the TiVo interactive television service, more than just ordinary TV viewing, more convenient than a VCR; take complete control of your TV viewing.

Confused about what all the TIVO fuss is about? Then check out some basic TIVO info from About.com's Digital Video Recording Guide - Sal Prince.

Sal Prince, About's Guide to digital video recording, lists the best DVRs to check out.

What do all those file format acronyms mean? Make sure your network media player is compatible with the file formats in your media library.

What is a network media player? How this device makes it possible to view and listen to your computer's libraries of photos, TV shows and movies on your TV, and listen to music on your home theater speakers.

A powerline adapter can use your household electrical wiring to connect your network media player to a router in another room of your house. What is a powerline adapter? Read about how a powerline adapter can bring the internet and your home network to anywhere in your home, and what you need to consider when choosing a powerline adapter.

Squeezebox by Logictech is a group of products that stream music from your computer or online to different rooms around your house. Check out all the details and find out if it is right for you.

What is DLNA? Learn how DLNA certification makes it easy to set up your home network to share and stream photos, music and movies.

Network Media Players - Before you access your photos and videos, or listen to music on a network media player, be sure you have everything you need.