| OS | Free Option | Paid/Popular | |----|-------------|---------------| | Windows | (Open → Capture Device → DVB-T) | DVBViewer, ProgDVB | | Windows | MediaPortal | NextPVR | | Linux | Kaffeine , MythTV , tvheadend | – | | Linux | dvbv5-zap (CLI) + mplayer | – |
# Install firmware (needed for demodulator) sudo apt install firmware-linux dvb-usb-af9015-firmware # Debian/Ubuntu # or sudo dnf install dvb-usb-af9015-firmware # Fedora sudo modprobe dvb_usb_af9015 Verify dmesg | grep -i af9015 lsusb | grep Inventec drivers inventec mini dvb-t usb tuner
# Install entire DVB firmware set sudo apt install linux-firmware sudo reboot No official drivers. Use a Linux VM with PCIe USB passthrough or switch to a known macOS‑compatible tuner (e.g., Pinnacle, Elgato). 3. Software to Use the Tuner After driver install, you need a DVB-T player: | OS | Free Option | Paid/Popular |
This device is often rebranded (e.g., as a "MSI DigiVox mini," "AverMedia," or generic "USB DVB-T Stick") but typically uses the or AF9035 chipset. 1. Identify Your Exact Chipset (Critical Step) Do not rely on the sticker. Windows often misidentifies it. Software to Use the Tuner After driver install,