Time frame is not conclusive, but what you are saying is that the DVR is capable of recording OTA signals even when the Internet is down? The problem is not being able to access them by way the HDH app without an Internet connection. Is this what you are pointing out?

One thing that can be a little frustrating is having to be connected to the Internet to access the app and make recordings (or so I thought.) My Internet modem failed overnight and after lots of fast driving in heavy rain this morning I returned with a new modem from Spectrum. After an activation ...