--- product_id: 322094106 title: "1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook" brand: "hauppauge" price: "$229.03" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Hauppauge" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/322094106-1191-wintv-hvr-955q-usb-tv-tuner-for-notebook store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Portable antenna for on-the-go reception HD TV tuner with ATSC/NTSC/QAM support Plug & play USB connectivity 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook **Brand:** hauppauge **Price:** $229.03 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📺 Stay ahead of the curve—turn your laptop into a portable HD TV powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook by hauppauge - **How much does it cost?** $229.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/322094106-1191-wintv-hvr-955q-usb-tv-tuner-for-notebook) ## 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 - • **Ultimate Portability:** Compact USB stick design with included antenna and remote—perfect for travelers and remote workers. - • **Powerful WinTV v10 App:** Pause, schedule, and record your favorite shows effortlessly with the latest WinTV software. - • **Expanded Channel Access:** Receive more channels than Windows Media Center with superior antenna and software synergy. - • **Plug & Play Convenience:** Simple USB connection means zero hassle setup—get streaming in minutes without bulky hardware. - • **Seamless HD TV Anywhere:** Watch live TV in full HD on your laptop or desktop with ATSC and NTSC compatibility. ## Overview The Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q is a compact USB TV tuner designed for laptops and desktops, supporting ATSC, NTSC, and QAM signals. It includes a portable antenna, remote control, and the WinTV v10 application for live TV viewing, pausing, and recording. Ideal for professionals on the move, it delivers superior channel reception and easy plug-and-play setup, transforming your device into a versatile HD TV hub. ## Description Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook. Review: Great "traveler's" TV tuner - This review is for the most recent revision of the 950Q, purchased in January of 2012. It's worth pointing out that this is a different package than that sold previously, with the same model number. The back of my stick reads as follows: NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV receiver 72001 LF Rev B4F0 4311. (It also lists a unique MAC address, which you may need if dealing with your local cable company) The box this shipped in is a smaller box than shown in the images, above, and instead of the white styrofoam insert, there's a brown corrugated cardboard insert. The stick is present, as is the little AV patch cable, and the antenna, as well as a remote. I say "A remote" because the remote provided is NOT the remote shown in the images above. My remote is not the type with a membrane switch face, and would not slip into the card slot of a laptop (and since those slots are not even included anymore, that makes sense). The new remote has the same raised rubber buttons most remotes have, albeit in a small and portable form factor. It seems as though there are a couple of buttons on the other remote which aren't present on this one, but since I can't see a close-up of the other remote, I can't be certain. The remote I was provided with seems to work fine, but there's a significant "lag" between using it and having the WinTV 7 software respond. (By the way, this package came with the latest version of WinTV7, v2.4d, on CD, which leads me to conclude that this is a newer release, not an older one, though there's no way to be certain). The antenna seems to work better than I'd have expected, and should be more than servicable for my "travel use" needs. I need to get a slim coax cable to travel with to patch into cable TV as well, and that's not provided here... only the antenna is provided. But the antenna works nicely... I was able to get 16 channels here in Austin, TX, while the FCC's site suggested I could only expect to receive about ten. It's worth noting that I get more channels using the provided WinTV application than I do when using Windows Media Center. I fail to see why the provided application would receive more, but it does. I get about ten channels using WMC, with the rest being "below threshold." The antenna provided is acceptable, but a better antenna will undoubtedly improve overall reception. I plan to obtain a "leaf plus" antenna (which should be easy to carry when traveling) which will, if reports hold true, double the number of receivable stations for me. We'll see. Of course, a real, outdoors directional antenna would be a huge benefit, but that's impractical for a device whose main reason for existence is to be PORTABLE, after all. As several others have mentioned, the device becomes warm. Not "HOT" (ie, you can still touch it) but it clearly draws a lot of power. Your best bet, long-term, is to use it with an external, powered USB hub. However, it works just fine off my little netbook's internal power. The install guide recommends not using it with a hub, but that seems clearly to be more about power than about "lag," and going through an externally-powered hub should cause no problems. (I plan to obtain a new 8-port powered hub later tonight, and I'll revise this review if this changes.) The remote isn't "ideal" but is acceptable. However, I strongly recommend trying a little device made by a Chinese company called "Riitek." You'll find several variations of that being sold on desertcart right now, and often using different names (usually the exporter selling it into the USA, not the original manufacturer, though). I have this little device in both BT and 2.4Ghz radio versions. Unless you find the idea of using a "dongle" undesirable, I actually prefer the 2.4Ghz version overall, though they're effectively identical in most ways. Here's the one I bought... though the name it's listed under on desertcart has changed since I bought it. http://www.desertcart.com/FAVI-Entertainment-Wireless-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t And here's the Blutooth version... which is nicer, overall, but nearly identical... and which has the minor drawback of occasionally dropping connection in "blutooth-heavy" environments (like, say, airports). http://www.desertcart.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Cellphones-touchpad/dp/B0042VF30U/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326141350&sr=1-3 You'll find these sold by a number of folks on desertcart. ALL are made by Riitek. They're GREAT devices, frankly, and are of high-quality (unlike so many Chinese-made-and-designed objects I've dealt with over the years). I'm very happy with them, and strongly recommend them. Using this as a "remote mini-keyboard and mouse" easily replaces your little Hauppauge remote, especially when working with Windows Media Center. Review: Perfecto - Todo muy Bien y rapido ## Features - Includes the WinTV v10 application to watch TV in window or full screen, pause TV or schedule TV recordings. - Includes activation code for download of WinTV v10 application for Windows WinTV v10 is the new TV watching application for Windows 7 8 and 10 - Includes the WinTV v10 application to watch live TV in window or full screen pause live TV or schedule TV recordings ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DEYVXO | | Analog Video Format | NTSC | | AntennaDescription | Television | | Brand | Hauppauge | | Built-In Media | What's in the box: Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner, USB Extension Cable, AV Cable, Remote Control, Antenna, WinTV v application (download), Quick Installation Guide | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop and laptop PCs | | Compatible devices | Desktop and laptop PCs | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Connector Type | F connector plus A/V connector | | Connector type | F connector plus A/V connector | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 711 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00785428011912 | | Includes Remote | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.6L x 3.2W x 1.5H centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.55 Pounds | | Item height | 10 inches | | Manufacturer | Hauppauge | | Product dimensions | 8.6L x 3.2W x 1.5H centimeters | | Tuner Type | ATSC TV, NTSC and FM radio | | UPC | 785428011912 | ## Product Details - **Compatible devices:** Desktop and laptop PCs - **Connector type:** F connector plus A/V connector - **Brand:** Hauppauge - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Colour:** Black ## Images ![1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WbHcKtYmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great "traveler's" TV tuner *by C***N on 9 January 2012* This review is for the most recent revision of the 950Q, purchased in January of 2012. It's worth pointing out that this is a different package than that sold previously, with the same model number. The back of my stick reads as follows: NTSC/ATSC/QAM HD TV receiver 72001 LF Rev B4F0 4311. (It also lists a unique MAC address, which you may need if dealing with your local cable company) The box this shipped in is a smaller box than shown in the images, above, and instead of the white styrofoam insert, there's a brown corrugated cardboard insert. The stick is present, as is the little AV patch cable, and the antenna, as well as a remote. I say "A remote" because the remote provided is NOT the remote shown in the images above. My remote is not the type with a membrane switch face, and would not slip into the card slot of a laptop (and since those slots are not even included anymore, that makes sense). The new remote has the same raised rubber buttons most remotes have, albeit in a small and portable form factor. It seems as though there are a couple of buttons on the other remote which aren't present on this one, but since I can't see a close-up of the other remote, I can't be certain. The remote I was provided with seems to work fine, but there's a significant "lag" between using it and having the WinTV 7 software respond. (By the way, this package came with the latest version of WinTV7, v2.4d, on CD, which leads me to conclude that this is a newer release, not an older one, though there's no way to be certain). The antenna seems to work better than I'd have expected, and should be more than servicable for my "travel use" needs. I need to get a slim coax cable to travel with to patch into cable TV as well, and that's not provided here... only the antenna is provided. But the antenna works nicely... I was able to get 16 channels here in Austin, TX, while the FCC's site suggested I could only expect to receive about ten. It's worth noting that I get more channels using the provided WinTV application than I do when using Windows Media Center. I fail to see why the provided application would receive more, but it does. I get about ten channels using WMC, with the rest being "below threshold." The antenna provided is acceptable, but a better antenna will undoubtedly improve overall reception. I plan to obtain a "leaf plus" antenna (which should be easy to carry when traveling) which will, if reports hold true, double the number of receivable stations for me. We'll see. Of course, a real, outdoors directional antenna would be a huge benefit, but that's impractical for a device whose main reason for existence is to be PORTABLE, after all. As several others have mentioned, the device becomes warm. Not "HOT" (ie, you can still touch it) but it clearly draws a lot of power. Your best bet, long-term, is to use it with an external, powered USB hub. However, it works just fine off my little netbook's internal power. The install guide recommends not using it with a hub, but that seems clearly to be more about power than about "lag," and going through an externally-powered hub should cause no problems. (I plan to obtain a new 8-port powered hub later tonight, and I'll revise this review if this changes.) The remote isn't "ideal" but is acceptable. However, I strongly recommend trying a little device made by a Chinese company called "Riitek." You'll find several variations of that being sold on Amazon right now, and often using different names (usually the exporter selling it into the USA, not the original manufacturer, though). I have this little device in both BT and 2.4Ghz radio versions. Unless you find the idea of using a "dongle" undesirable, I actually prefer the 2.4Ghz version overall, though they're effectively identical in most ways. Here's the one I bought... though the name it's listed under on Amazon has changed since I bought it. http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entertainment-Wireless-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003UE52ME/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t And here's the Blutooth version... which is nicer, overall, but nearly identical... and which has the minor drawback of occasionally dropping connection in "blutooth-heavy" environments (like, say, airports). http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Cellphones-touchpad/dp/B0042VF30U/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1326141350&sr=1-3 You'll find these sold by a number of folks on Amazon. ALL are made by Riitek. They're GREAT devices, frankly, and are of high-quality (unlike so many Chinese-made-and-designed objects I've dealt with over the years). I'm very happy with them, and strongly recommend them. Using this as a "remote mini-keyboard and mouse" easily replaces your little Hauppauge remote, especially when working with Windows Media Center. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfecto *by E***N on 31 July 2019* Todo muy Bien y rapido ### ⭐⭐⭐ No es optima *by C***N on 25 November 2019* Compre esta placa para poder ver y grabar los programas de la TV en mi ordenador y también para pasar los VHS a DVD, En esta ultima opción deja muchísimo que desear, no es optimo sus resultados. Configuración compleja, y baja calidad en el resultado. No lo recomiendo ya que tiene un alto precio. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook - HAUPPAUGE WinTV-DualHD Dual USB 2.0 HD TV Tuner for Windows PC 1595,Black --- ## 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.us/products/322094106-1191-wintv-hvr-955q-usb-tv-tuner-for-notebook](https://www.desertcart.us/products/322094106-1191-wintv-hvr-955q-usb-tv-tuner-for-notebook) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*