--- product_id: 432351 title: "Hauppauge WinTV HVR850 USB HDTV Stick Adapter" brand: "hauppauge" price: "FREE" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432351-hauppauge-wintv-hvr850-usb-hdtv-stick-adapter store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # HDTV Tuner USB Connectivity 1-Year Warranty Hauppauge WinTV HVR850 USB HDTV Stick Adapter **Brand:** hauppauge **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📡 Tune in to the Future of TV! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hauppauge WinTV HVR850 USB HDTV Stick Adapter by hauppauge - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432351-hauppauge-wintv-hvr850-usb-hdtv-stick-adapter) ## Best For - hauppauge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hauppauge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Design:** Portable and lightweight, perfect for on-the-go entertainment. - • **Reliable Warranty:** Enjoy peace of mind with a 1-year warranty included. - • **Seamless Streaming:** Experience crystal-clear HDTV with ATSC and NTSC support. - • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works with various operating systems for maximum flexibility. - • **Plug-and-Play Convenience:** Effortlessly connect via USB for instant access to your favorite channels. ## Overview The Hauppauge WinTV HVR850 USB HDTV Stick Adapter is a versatile TV tuner that supports both ATSC and NTSC formats, allowing you to enjoy high-definition television on your computer. With its plug-and-play USB connectivity, compact design, and a 1-year warranty, this device is perfect for professionals seeking reliable and portable entertainment solutions. ## Description Watch and record hi-definition ATSC digital TV or cable TV on your PC or laptopWinTV-HVR-850 hybrid TV stick featuresDigital ATSC over-the-air TV tuner built-inAnalog TV features Review: Works Well So Far - I installed the device. Not too difficult. It took me quite a while to figure out how to record and play videos. Not intuitive for me. I have Windows Media Center on my laptop which is a much better system than what comes on the tuner disc. Media Center didn't recognize the tuner. It took me a couple of days and the internet to figure out how to get Windows Media Center to find the tuner. The internet instructions were slightly off. It worked with the long setup. Basically happy with the tuner. When I ran the Windows Media Center signal strength, it showed poor reception on most of the channels with this tuner. But even so most of those channels worked fine. It definitely has to be the tuner and not the antenna because when I run signal strength on my desktop (same indoor amplified antenna) with the built in tuner the signal strength shows good on most channels? I bought and returned Silicondust previously because sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Their tuner showed good signals on that same antenna(indoor with amplifier). But it just wouldn't work right and I couldn't figure it out and the instructions from Silicondust didn't help. Review: Another great Hauppague tuner stick - I love these Hauppauge tuner sticks and have owned a few of them. They work great for the non digital channels I get from Charter cable. The stick comes with a short USB extension cord which is usually necessary since the body of the stick is too fat to sit next to other USB plugs on the back of your computer. I have used these with laptops and desktop and they seem to work great. Picture quality if good (not fantastic but fine for me) and the price isn't bad. A regular coax cable screws onto one end and the other inserts in the USB extension. I did not need to use the CD as my Windows 7 rig identified the stick just fine. I use this with SAGE TV software but I know from past experience it works with Windows Media Center and with the DVR software that comes with it. Also has connection for FM but I don't use that. ## Features - New - Retail - 1-Year Warranty - Hauppauge 1230 - Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-850 TV Tuner USB - ATSC NTSC - 1 Pack - Retail ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DERXV6 | | Antenna | Television | | AntennaDescription | Television | | Brand | Hauppauge | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | usb | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews | | Includes Remote | No | | Manufacturer | HAUPPAUGE | | Mfr Part Number | 1230 | | Model Number | 1230 | | Remote Control Included? | No | | Tuner Technology | atsc,digital | | Tuner Type | atsc,digital | | UPC | 115971246446 163120600076 132017773148 763615879354 777780047999 666673284385 785428012308 | ## Images ![Hauppauge WinTV HVR850 USB HDTV Stick Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jYr2vf5hL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work on Mac OS ?** A: Don't have a MAC, so I don't know! **Q: Will this device work with Windows 8?** A: Yes. I have my HVR850 hooked up to my Samsung all-in-one computer, which is operated by Windows 8. Have had no connectivity or stability issues. **Q: can i hook my cable tv co-ax (regular) into this and the usb into my laptop then watch tv on my laptop w/ win7-george** A: It all depends on your cable services. Like with mine, it is a scrambled signal, so I MUST have the cable box, and if I use the cable box, then I need to use the box to change the channels, so it would a waste of energy to set it up on my computer, because if I need to use the box for changing channels, I might as well watch it on the TV in my living room. I hope this helps answer your question. **Q: macbook** A: Ryan is correct with the information upon the OS'. It is running on Win right now on my end, it works, but no better or worse than the regular TV. I will say though it has very good quality for playback, IF you record in a small window. Also even after the show is recorded, you might still need to play it back in a smaller window . It sort of takes some serious CPU power for full screen playback. I am running a little bit of a monster here, AMD 6core CPU running at 4.8Ghz, 8 Gig ram, and 4 gig video card... And even with all of that, something is not running too smoothly and it lags real bad when put in full screen. Even still though, you will need the drivers, and program for another type of OS before you can even worry about all this stuff. Hope this helps in some way or another. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Well So Far *by T***R on February 17, 2014* I installed the device. Not too difficult. It took me quite a while to figure out how to record and play videos. Not intuitive for me. I have Windows Media Center on my laptop which is a much better system than what comes on the tuner disc. Media Center didn't recognize the tuner. It took me a couple of days and the internet to figure out how to get Windows Media Center to find the tuner. The internet instructions were slightly off. It worked with the long setup. Basically happy with the tuner. When I ran the Windows Media Center signal strength, it showed poor reception on most of the channels with this tuner. But even so most of those channels worked fine. It definitely has to be the tuner and not the antenna because when I run signal strength on my desktop (same indoor amplified antenna) with the built in tuner the signal strength shows good on most channels? I bought and returned Silicondust previously because sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Their tuner showed good signals on that same antenna(indoor with amplifier). But it just wouldn't work right and I couldn't figure it out and the instructions from Silicondust didn't help. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great Hauppague tuner stick *by D***I on July 9, 2012* I love these Hauppauge tuner sticks and have owned a few of them. They work great for the non digital channels I get from Charter cable. The stick comes with a short USB extension cord which is usually necessary since the body of the stick is too fat to sit next to other USB plugs on the back of your computer. I have used these with laptops and desktop and they seem to work great. Picture quality if good (not fantastic but fine for me) and the price isn't bad. A regular coax cable screws onto one end and the other inserts in the USB extension. I did not need to use the CD as my Windows 7 rig identified the stick just fine. I use this with SAGE TV software but I know from past experience it works with Windows Media Center and with the DVR software that comes with it. Also has connection for FM but I don't use that. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good, but could be much better. WMC7 issues. *by M***S on September 5, 2009* I bought this solely based on the fact that it is meant to be compatible with Windows Media Center 7. It IS compatible and works quite well, however it has the following faults: - There is a very thin line at the top of the screen that looks like the encoded audio stream that is interfering with the video. You sometimes saw this line in VHS tapes that were not "tracked" correctly. This line does not appear if you use the Hauppauge provided TV software, only in WMC. I have not been able to find a way to eliminate this line. - Changing channels is quite slow. It could take 3-4 seconds to change channel. Perhaps this is true for all PC TV tuners, I wouldn't know, but I find it fairly annoying. Another point, which is mentioned fairly clearly in the feature list on the Hauppauge website, is that this tuner WILL NOT GIVE YOU CLEARQAM. This means you CANNOT view digital cable using this tuner, so no HD cable. It will only pick up analog cable. This tuner will also pick up ATSC, which is digital over-the-air signal using the provided small antenna. You can also plug in your own antenna if you wish. The provided antenna is not really powerful enough to pick up weaker signals, for me it could only really pick up the CBS HD signal. That said, this is a good product that for the most part does what it says on the box and does it well. I get a decent picture from analog cable and a very nice picture from the ATSC antenna (when it picks something up). I don't regret buying it, but I was willing to pay a little extra to get a brand name product and am not sure whether it fully delivers. I would like Hauppauge to address the above mentioned WMC issues, especially since they make a big deal of advertising that this tuner is WMC7-compatible. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432351-hauppauge-wintv-hvr850-usb-hdtv-stick-adapter](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/432351-hauppauge-wintv-hvr850-usb-hdtv-stick-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*