RTL2831U DVB-T

USB ID 0bda:2831 · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

VendorRealtek Semiconductor Corp.
Vendor ID0bda
Device ID2831
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0BDA&PID_2831
Linux modaliasusb:v0BDAp2831
Linux driverdvb_usb_rtl28xxu

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0bda:2831?

USB ID 0bda:2831 is “RTL2831U DVB-T” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 2831).

Which Linux driver supports RTL2831U DVB-T?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver dvb_usb_rtl28xxu (source under drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb-v2). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTL2831U DVB-T is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:2831 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_2831.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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