Software provided really rotten if I may say ... I recommend Windows Media Center. Obviously the supplied remote control only works with the supplied software, and still have to be a few centimeters in front of the dongle and battery (infrared so obviously ...) When supplied to the antenna, simply find the right location, a little pain to run the HD chain but I was not complaining ... add that I am in the center of Marseille, so quite good reception originally. This antenna will not be enough to village outskirts or course! However good value for money, sufficient for normal use.