Issue: Pixelation or "blocking" artifacts. Fix: While the HDHomeRun is wired to the router (it must be wired), your Firestick or Shield can use Wi-Fi. However, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is too slow for raw MPEG-2 (up to 20 Mbps per stream). You must use or, ideally, hardwire your streaming device via Ethernet.
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The magic lies in HDHomeRun’s ability to output a standard playlist over your local network. 1. Generate the Playlist URL Issue: Pixelation or "blocking" artifacts