Balun is a lightweight cross-platform HDHomeRun live TV viewer.
Publisher’s description
What is Balun?
Balun is an open-source program for Windows from jm2.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Balun is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Balun safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4FBBA3D670FCDA3F9DCA9A464BDF47F8B344D2D177F88C93C03734FCE2320497· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.1Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jm2.Balun -ebalun-windows-x86_64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jm2
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.2.1
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jm2.Balun
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balun free?
Yes. Balun is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Balun safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Balun with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Balun be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Balun run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
