How does one DVR throughout one's house?

Answer 1

There's a few of ways this can be done. One is to run coaxial cable throughout the house to every room where the DVR signal is wanted, but you'll have the additional cost of line amplifiers, splitters and antenna switches.

The third is to run composite (video and stereo cable throughout the house) but again, you'll have the expense of a distribution amp, plus wall sockets, etc. for a complete installation.

And the third would be to use a wireless transmission system which would consist of a transmitter from the DVR and each TV would require some type of antenna. Then again, there's the privacy issue where it would be possible for your neighbors could watch whatever you're watching.

If you're using a DirectTV or Dish Network DVR, the easiest would be to run coax from the RF outputs to your TV's and if needed, add a signal amplifier and a multi-tap splitter. You could place these in a closet or up in the attic to hide the wiring spider web. (That's what I did and it works out quite well).

Regardless of which system you select, there's going to be some expense involved.