Sling TV's New AirTV 2 OTA DVR - Unboxing & Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- Today we got our hands on the brand new 2019 AirTV 2 OTA DVR. We did a little unboxing and tested it out. You can find the AirTV2 on Amazon here: (Affiliate Link) amzn.to/2S2q3JI
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Does it output a 720p or 1080p stream? I couldn't find the info on their website.
SIR I STAY IN INDIA MUMBAI. CAN I USE AIR TV 2 SLING TV HERE. .
Show us Miraculous Ladybug.
Hey Luke dose it work offline and still get the EPG ?
Is the ethernet connection a must?
I love my air TV 1 . I got mine just before Thanksgiving and have had no issues. I hooked up my DVR hard drive to a Kasa smart wi fi mini plug. This way I can control the DVR power remotely. If not your DVR hard drive is running at all times. Saves the life of the drive.
Does it play in native resolution? (1080i) How about DD 5.1 if the OTA channel has it?
I would have liked to see the setup process, which you skipped entirely. Also would like to see what was behind all the menu items at the top.
Doesn’t say setup in description. It says unboxing which he did and review
Thanks for saving me the trouble of watching
@@rjdatdude23 he said let’s go set this up .. I was looking forward to seeing the actual set up as well
Public Service Announcement...
You DON'T NEED A SLING TV SUBSCRIPTION 👍👍👍
To set the device up and use it w/ ONLY an antenna, you first create a Sling "GUEST" account - which is totally FREE to do. Then you'll need to install either the iOS version of the Sling app on your iPhone. or the Android version on an Android-based phone. Launch the app, follow the instructions it provides & complete the setup for the AirTV 2. (& just be aware that the setup process may take longer than you'd expect if firmware updates need to be downloaded & installed to the AirTV 2.)
@Chris Osorio He means that the device is functional without a Sling TV subscription 👍
That is correct, you can use the Android/FireTV Air TV app for free.
i use mine for philo and ota channel
I cut the cord and went to SlingTV with AirTV on Roku 4 years ago. It was one of the best monthly expenses cost cutting decisions I’ve made.
Also, I bought an attic antenna, put it together and mounted it on a rafter. Then I ran coax from it down to the tuner, and then ran an ethernet cord from the tuner to my router.
AirTV app on Roku was discontinued. not sure about other devices. I really wanted the original AirTV to work and work well, but I found the tuner was inferior, random connection errors, resource intensive on the network, and it would take 2-5 minutes for it to buffer and give us the spinning circle before smoothing out. I sincerely hope they've improved some things with this new version, but as for me, I've moved on.
I found out after I bought it that the airtv app doesn't support the dvr function and now I can't even find it on the Amazon appstore. You can use the sling app but it's like being badgered to sign up and it kinda sucks. What did u move onto? I'm leaving too.
@@srbinsajuga3326 holy moly.... I completely got rid of cable and attatched one of those anntennas.. got my locals .. all i care about... i'm like ok..now all i need is a dvr.. how do i get 1... came across this.. I already have a roku.. But now you mention you can't dvr your local channels? Oh my.. beyond dissapointed.... what are you doing now?
When I had the AirTV, I had issues with buffering and speed, and occasionally the channels just wouldn't load at all, and the AirTV was connected through Ethernet. Have you had this experience with the AirTV 1, and did you experience any hiccups with the AirTV 2?
@MotorcycleMan I just had that happen with one of the shows I recorded. I assumed it was because it couldn't get a solid signal of the channel
@MotorcycleMan is your antenna inside or outside?
this is what sling was originally then they went to an add-on to Dish-network boxes. Glad to see that they are getting back to their start
We really like out Sling TV paired with our antenna & AirTv Gen 1 dual tuner. We have been using ours for over two years now with no complaints. Sling TV is much cheaper with alot more subscription options then the others like Hulu +Live TV, RUclips TV, Apple TV. Using our antenna in our area we receive 22 extra local weather, news etc. channels. Its been a nice addition.
Storage? Did you mention how and where what you record is stored? Does the AirTV have external USB slots? What type? Formatting Drives? You left a lot out... or did I just miss it?
I have the AirTV 1 and a Tablo. I am not impressed with the AirTV at all other than integrating the locals into SlingTV and it is free to use. The Tuner picks up about 20 fewer stations connected to the same antenna as my Tablo (I get 173 with Tablo and 166 with AirTV). You cannot pause and rewind live TV unless you record first (something every single other DVR does.) The UI and features are much less than what is available on the Tablo (including automatic commercial skip.) As a DVR, forget it. Whenever I connect a SSD to it some of the stations do not come in, even though the signal strength is strong.
So I only use the AirTV as a device to integrate my locals into my SlingTV guide to avoid having to switch APPs. The only complaint about the integration is the that the channels are not grouped together. The main networks are on the top of the guide and the sub channels, independent networks, other local channels, CW, and PBS are all on the bottom of the guide and out of order
Are you actually disconnecting the antenna feed from the Tablo & then connecting that same exact feed to the AirTV when you do your channel scan comparison?
I too have several complaints about the (1st generation black) dual-tuner AirTV box, but I haven't noticed any significant difference between its tuner sensitivity and any of my electronics that I own that have ATSC tuners connected to the (exact same) antenna feed.
Also, 173 -166 = 7 fewer stations, NOT "20 fewer". & seriously, you're complaining that it is only able to tune in 166 OTA channels?
& you claim that "... the sub channels, independent networks, other local channels, CW, and PBS are all on the bottom of the guide and out of order
". Yes they are at the bottom but they are in fact IN ORDER by their channel numbers when I view them through all the Sling app (regardless of the underlying O.S. that I'm running the Sling client app on.)
@@beckerized8848 Yes, I ran the scan with the same coax to both devices. The Tablo consistently gets about 10 more channels than the AirTv. In fact, I just did a rescan of both yesterday because I moved my antenna up another 10 feet in order to get Inland Empire channels. My Tablo picked up an additional 4 channels, while the AirTV still only picked up the original 166 (same antenna and same cable.)
Yes, the channels are not in order. The main 5 networks are on the top in order by RF channel, not virtual channel. Their sub-channels are on the bottom. For example, 11.1 listed before 2.1 and both are at the top of the guide before the Sling channels, while their sub-channels, 11.2 and others are at the bottom after the Sling channels. I can understand why 11.1 will be before 2.1 because 11.1 broadcasts on RF 11 and 2.1 broadcast on RF 31. But their sub-channels are on the same RF, so they should be listed with their main channels.
The Tablo list the channels in order by their virtual channel, like they appear on every single other guide and like they should be.
@@SkepticCyclist
If you exclude low-power broadcasters, the nearest major TV market that I can easily receive OTA transmissions from broadcasts ONLY a total of 21 channels. What follows is the order (by VIRTUAL #) that they appear in when I view them in the Sling app's EPG.
2.1 NBC
7.1 CBS
22.1 ABC
45.1 FOX
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the Sling streaming channels provided my regional market
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2.2 Escape
7.2 MeTV
7.3 Laff
16.1 PBS
16.2 PBS Again
16.3 PBS Life
16.4 PBS World
22.2 Stadium
22.3 Antenna TV
22.4 TBD
26.1 CW
26.2 Bounce
43.1 Ion
45.2 MyTV
45.3 Charge
45.4 Comet
I consider "the sub channels" to be in order. As for the Sling app placing the "main networks" at the top, they do that because of the popularity of those networks.
I do think that the app should give you an OPTION to have them placed in their TRUE order among the other OTA channels, but rather than complain about it here, why aren't you complaining to Sling's (apparently somewhat of a bonehead) AirTV Product Manager?
I get very poor over the air reception. I live in a hilly area. My mom lives in a different city, closer to broadcast towers. Can I hook up the AirTV2 to her antenna and stream stations to my sling?
I have the airtv1 at my mom's house that's connected. If I purchase the Airtv2 and connect it at my house will the local channels I already have be erased or will it just add the channels from the new scan
This DVR seems like the best option. RUclipsTV doesn`t offer local sub channels. So the AirTV 2 along with a paid Sling plan gives you all the channels and in one location with no switching apps or inputs on the TV.
Did you say that DISH TV will come and put up an outdoor antenna for $150? I had a difficult time hearing you when at 8:50 you named the company to come and install the outdoor antenna. Thanks!
I have the older AirTV. It will only record new episodes if they are in the current Sling guide. Which means if you want to record a weekly series you have to remember to record each episode every week. Does this version allow future new episode recording?
would you suggest this or the HDHomerun? Especially if I have a Plex Pass? Will this incorporate with Plex on the DVR or only have to use the Sling DVR?
I have a Samsung smart tv with the sling app. with the AirTV 2 work on this setup as well as dvr recording?
How does it matchup to the HD Homerun?
Does it retain native resolution and native sound. For instance, CBS local is 1080i DD5.1 and my Tivo Premier captures all that. But the Tivo has to be near my Home Theater ... which is why I am considering the AirTV 2.
Forgive me if asked already, but does the AirTV have to remain attached to the router via cable? I am asking because there is no coax where my router is located and no way for me to move my router to the room where the coax is located.
Can I use any OTA antenna? What’s a cheap external hard drive? Can get one under $20? Can I use cheap usb stick hard drive? Thanks!
Will the OTA work without an account with slingtv just curious edit:sh ok old have waited you answered my question in the video
Yes it will work even if you don't pay for Sling TV.
Do the AirTV recordings have to go into the cloud and then get redownloaded by your clients or does it stream directly to the clients? Those of us with ISP data caps would have to weigh this option.
Is there enough of a difference from the airtv original if it is hardwired to the router with an Ethernet cable?
Not a huge performance improvement so I wouldn't rush out and buy this over the older version.
Cord Cutters News What a let down! from someone who was hoping newer version was better 🙁
I was really hoping they would move away from their silly frame buffering idea from the 2000s during the original slingboxes. I had the m.1 myself and it is identical in shape to the airtv gen 1.
@@CordCuttersNews no one talked about the sound quality!!! I use AirTV1 now but when I have it hooked up to my 7.1 onkyo receiver the local Channels sounds like 1995 studio!!!!! If the AirTV 2 fixed the problem I would definitely buy it. Any idea? Thanks
The jury at Amazon gives it too many negative reviews for my comfort level. (I have a Tablo dual lite, but surfing takes 11 seconds to load a channel on a new Roku 4k stick so I was hoping for something better).
What indoor antenna do you recommend?
Youve just opened pandoras box. The real answer is it depends. I have the antennas direct db2e, i believe they have an updated model now. Word of caution it is never possible under all situations to receive stations over 70mi away. If you see an antenna that advertises "100mi" distance it is false advertisement. Im an electrical engineer, if someone thinks they are recieving a channel from 100mi away... they are not its due to repeater towers.
I have the DB2E as well, and it works great.
@@nuttyprofessor1958 i use mine inside my apartment. Do you use it outdoors or inside?
@@thedude5040 I actually installed mine on my roof. But I live in a one story ranch though.
First thing I would recommend is typing in your zip code or address into the FCC website. It will search your local area for broadcast towers. This will give you a better understanding of how far those towers are from you and what antenna may work best in your specific location. The channels master website is actually pretty helpful with this information is it will search your towers and then recommend antennas that meet your needs for that specific location. One persons good experience with one specific antenna may not give you the same results.
Help I got Sling t,v but they are charging me $42 dollars a month and nothing is working I have a digital Emerson T,V but does not work with local antenna the rabbit type what to do?
If only that would work with a cable tv connection as well. I know cord cutting but not everyone can do that.
Can this box play media files from usb? I know for DVR functionality, you have to format whatever you are using, but does this also apply to playing external media?
Do you have to purchase the disc for $150 to receive reception or will the reception be ok without?
Can't believe that airtv 2 isn't a quad. Tablo still on top as far as ota DVR goes for me.
I cant believe it doesnt support 5.1 audio like hdhomerun
It's a cool device but I found out after I bought it that the dedicated AirTV app doesn't support the dvr function. Is this true or am I mistaken. You can use the Sling app without subscribing but there's a big banner across the screen that says subscribe. And the guide on airtv app is better. It has the # of the Ota channel whereas on the sling TV app it's hard to see what channel it is. It just has a logo. Some of which I'm not familiar with. And for instance instead of saying PBS 56.1 or 56.2 I have 4 channels with just the PBS logo. Frustrating
I'm a current Sling TV subscriber. Looking into purchasing one of these Air TVs. For external hard drive, how much or how big do you recommend for recording? Where do you go about buying an external hard drive? Thanks in advance!
On AirTv 1, I tried a usb key with more than 64 gb and the dvr did not work at all for me. And it was a model and version that AirTv said should work. I am trying to return it because the AirTV does not feel like a polished product. Maybe AirTV 2 is better. But good luck finding help or info on their site for supported usb hard drive. I found something on their site but it conflicted with another link I saw also on their site.
if you record a lot, a one terabyte would be optimal. you can pick up a western digital for a good deal at times just google it. you don't want to use a flash drive with these.
be nice to show the hook up with roku
If internet goes out would it still work?
Would be great if it came with ATSC 3.0, 802.11ax and USB-C... other than that, looking great!
Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm assuming dvr's like this you can not watch your recorded content without wifi.
If you are streaming the content on a device that is on the same network as the Air TV device does it just go over the intranet or does it have to go out to the Internet and back in?
if its anything like the slingbox it is using a intranet protocol if both are connected to the same network.
@@cameranmanner4701 You are correct
@@bman3020 i had to screen capture this and show my wife. she always tells me i'm wrong. LoL
Does the local channel show the traditional channel numbers as well?
How does this compares to the Fire Recast?
Is it worth upgrading from the AirTv to AirTv2?
HD Homerun Quattro and Plex is my setup. Bought 10TB HDD....plenty of OTA DVR
AirTV is cheaper and has better integration with Sling. My 2TB hard drive gives me 600 hours of DVR. That's plenty for me.
brb588 and you can watch worldwide?
Conceivably anywhere with an internet connection. I watched my account in Montreal, but not that long, since I wanted to enjoy the city :)
@@TroySchulerWith my AirTV I streamed content from my antenna at home in Virginia, USA to Bermuda when I was on vacation. Worked perfectly.
Can you advice as to compatible USB drives?
Can you us this with multiable TVs or do you need 1 for each tv?
This streams to all you tvs however you will need a Roku,Firestick or airtv player on the tv itself to play. Good luck!
I have the first generation AirTV and the most annoying thing about it is that it only records and plays live streams at 30 fps. Can you test the new one to see if it can handle 60 fps? If so it would be a worthy upgrade especially for live sports.
Uh...OTA broadcast TV as it is configured today under ATSC 1.0 is 30 fps. There is literally no point whatsoever of recording at 60 fps when broadcasts don't use 60 fps under ATSC 1.0. Being this does not have a ATSC 3.0 tuner (and no current TV has it one either), what would be the point of recording each frame twice. It won't change you experience in the slightest way. Wait for actual OTA broadcasts with 60 fps before expecting 60 fps recording.
@@matthewgaines10 Perhaps I should have more accurately written 60 fields per second. Yes, the current ATSC 1.0 standard does support it. Watch a live sports broadcast on a built in TV tuner, then compare to the image produced by the AirTV v1 and you will see the difference. The HDHomerun tuner does support full HD 1080i at 60 fps, and I have been using that with Plex. There is no contest in picture quality between that and the AirTV v1, even after transcoding to h264
Do I have to have sling subscription to DVR the local channels
You didn't show the setup, just a lot of talking
Do you have to subscribe to SLING to use DVR? Or will it work independently with antenna?
Don't need to subscribe to sling TV. But you do need the app installed to see the local channels and dvr shows off your antenna.
If you have a Samsung Smart TV, do some research before buying AirTV with Sling. It seems that this platform does not support OTA-TV fed via AirTV to Sling. AirTV's advice was to use Fire TV but that requires more cost and even more navigation difficulties for the non-techies in my home.
Can you record OTA channels and if so do you have pay for it
Yes, you can record OTA channels, you just need to buy an external hard drive and hook it up to the USB port in the back of the device.
Slingtv is making an come back lol
Since AirTv is no longer an app on Roku, how do you use this product without Sling TV?
He states in the video that you do not need a Sling TV package to use this with the Sling TV app. Plus that was the only way to use the DVR function. I will say the newer Roku’s and IOS devices function better with this feature.
Nice voice and presentation. However, does not tell you that access to content on channels like Starz, is not free . You have to pay for the streaming of content on premium channels. Also, not clear if the dvr can record from Roku channels like Pluto or You Tube. If it can record only from air tv channels- that is a disappointment. Also, would like to see what the headings and rent tabs allow you to see.
Great review! I'm a subscriber to your informative channel here. One question : Can I record HBO or Showtime series or movies onto this DVD recorder? Please inform. I'd appreciate it. Many thanks! Peace. ..♐
Sorry this only DVRs your antenna.
Nothing to be sorry about. Is there a DVR that has record capability for streamed content? Many thanks! Peace...♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC The services have built in DVR on the cloud
Luke FYI, Sling app in Apple TV does not work with AirTV. I have it and does not support it with AirTV 1, not sure if it works with this AirTV 2. And Apple TVstillhas AirTV app which I read does work with AirTV1 device. Go figure!
Old curmudgeon/subscriber here. Looking to ditch CATV TiVo and trim the cord. All I want is a box that will emulate my 1980s VCR....to program record daily OTA programs like news and Jeopardy. Can I do this with this box with a minimum of repetitious human intervention and subscriptions? I have: antenna, Visio Smart TVs, and wireless home network. Can't this be simple?
How about buying my outdoor Antenna myself do I still need DIRECTV to install it?
No, if you are handy, you can easily install an TV antenna yourself (check local city regulations where TV antennas are allowed to be installed)
I STAY IN INDIA WILL IT WORK HERE AND I WILL BE ABEL TO GET ALL THE CHANNELS HERE .AND WILL THE APP ALSO WORK HERE.THK YOU.
Does someone have a website where you can get the Air TV 2 with a indorr antenna for $49.00?
Doea it transcode to h.264 or h.265? If so this would definately be a worthwhile replacement to the now discontinued HDHomeRun Extend.
The USB port for local dvr recording is also a plus, though I am more of a Plex fan.
Wifi will make this more practical for some users.
I have an HDHomerun extend and turned off transcoding because it introduced other problems, like audio sync issues. It works perfectly in direct mode and I now let my Plex server transcode on the fly as needed
It looks like two separate teams design the streaming box and the power adapter. 🤦🏻♂️ The box is a space-saving design while the power adapter is a power plug hogging device lol. If I considered this, the first thing I would do would be to look at the power requirements specs, go on Amazon and find a better adapter that meets those power requirements and toss the OEM one into the trash.
Btw, AC (Wifi 5) is not the latest Wifi, AX is. But few client devices are available using AX (Wifi 6). Mostly high-end routers and laptop wifi cards have been released with Wifi 6.
I had the original AirTV and had to throw it away due to it having poor security and poor customer support. My internet service provider started sending me notices on a daily basis that this device was compromised and being used in Botnet activity. All AirTV customer support told me to do was to set it to port forward, but then didn't tell me what port to forward. After I got the port forward figured out I did that and still received security alerts every day on it until I disconnected it. I would have to say you are taking a big risk on your network if you hook this up. And I couldn't find anyone at AirTV who was any help with security on this.
I have the same issue , I am really thinking of getting rid of it of the gen one device
You never mentioned the antenna
Does the air2 have to be hardwired or can it be WiFi connected instead
Philip Leeds Both
If you have a TV in another room can you watch a different channel in each room
2 tuners on the device. If your only using 2 TV's at once you'll be fine.
it looks like airtv updated the app, and no longer supports air tv. No idea why it kept the name. The usb tuner is no longer of any use. you only get the streams that you pay for.
I’m waiting for the Rumored TiVo android box
I am very interested in one of these. So once I get it setup I can view my locals from anywhere right? Using sling app on my android device I can see the locals that are coming in to the airtv player at my house. The reason I ask is most of the other streaming services locate where you are and give you locals according to that location. I want to be able to see my locals that come into my house even if I'm away from the house. I hope someone can answer that question for me. Thanks in advance
It gives you the locals that are connected to your antenna at home
@@daveanderson7716 Thanks Dave ! That's what I was hoping
I've got the first series of this and it does work. I'll wait until they have a 4 tuner box cause I record quite a bit off the air. If you record quite a bit get the bigger HD.
what do they call the other air tv box that's white.
Air tv player. It's called.
So I can DVR local channels I have my own OTA antenna
@M M: Yes, but to record, you must connect a USB external hard drive to the AirTV2. It cannot record to Sling's cloud DVR. You can only view the locals using Sling's app, but you can use it for free (meaning, you don't have to have a paid Sling subscription).
1.) Improve the no-subscription experience because cord-cutting is about saving money. You can still lure in suckers.
2.) Increase the size of the box to accept a user-provided 2.5" or better yet more reliable 3.5" hard drive inside.
3.) Move the power supply inside the box and use a normal power cord not a bulky wart.
4.) Use web-based setup so we don't need another doggoned phone app to eat up precious memory on our devices. NO MORE APPS!!!
5.) Add a "firewalled" mode for security that doesn't punch holes through my router for access from the Internet. Seriously, who wants to watch their home antenna on the road? We aren't ALL nuts out here.
The last thing I need is another flimsy lightweight "falls off on the floor dragged by the cords" box, let alone one with a doofy power supply that blocks outlets.
Also tell us whether this box also turns into a pumpkin when ATSC 3 is forced down our throats with its DRM model.
I watch my home antenna at our second home where there is no OTA TV.
Your #5 is key. I tossed my original AirTV box out because apparently it is easily hacked, and hacked it was. It's not worth it.
@@kdisabelle Hacked? How? What happened?
@@jay2dresq Don't know how, there is no support or help from AirTV. My guess is that when you allow it to punch out of your network it is easily identifiable and easily exploitable by nefarious actors out on the internet. I did resets and port forwarding, but those did not fix and that is all support could advise.
I am actually SHOCKED they are NOT charging for DVR functions, HD Homerun charges, Tablo charges...everybody charges!
I didn’t see the setup
I have the slingtv airtv 2 it great so I have all my channels and locals I have 2 of them
Do you need a external hard drive to record local channels?
@@DaPelleDon yes you do from usb. I have an external hardrive connected to mine
Thanks dude just got mine for free cause the shut down locast
I received my device today
I have the AirTV 1 with a Sling subscription. Certainly it does what it's meant to do insofar as making SlingTV a more complete experience at a lower price point than it's competitors. That said, there are some things about it that disappoint me, and I'm further disappointed it sounds like this new device doesn't address them.
1st disappointment is price. The AirTV doesn't actually get you any content. You can still watch all the same stuff without it, you just have to press the "input" button on your TV (with current Roku TV's perhaps even that's no longer the case). So what it gets you is a bit of convenience. However, at $100 for said convenience, I can't help but feel the AirTV is a bit of a gadget, rather than a genuinely useful appliance. For a gadget, I feel like a $50 price would make it more attractive.
Second big disappointment, I think it's basically inexcusable that it doesn't allow for pause/rewind of live TV (for antenna content, obviously). That sort of functionality has existed on every OTA DVR for years.
Finally, while I think it's great it has a USB port to add storage, I feel like it would be nice if it at least came with a bit of on board storage. 64 gig or something small would really increase the utility of the device "out of the box". That small amount would be plenty for the buffer so the device could do pause/rewind on love TV, and add a few hours of recording space. Not enough to record entire seasons shows and keep them forever, but enough to record a few things you aren't home for to watch later.
Leigh Hargreaves Yeah the inability to pause and rewind live tv not only surprised me, but also disappointed me. Every DVR can do this. Even my Roku TV with a USB drive can pause and rewind my antenna TV.
Yeah I agree. I am ok with the price point if they included what you mentioned because after all, still providing free tv guide and free app on Roku and other devices, etc. So the price at or $100 is ok to me. But the other disappointment for me is that Sling app on Apple TV does not support AirTV, but if you try same app in iPad or iPhone it works. And Apple TV still has AirTV so a bit of a disconnect with this device and software.
Planning to return mine and will see if they have a better version. If they had all your points plus apple tv, think this product would be a winner.
@@SkepticCyclist Yes. What gets me is that it is recording what you watch anyway. In one instance I was tired and set the DVR to record the last 20 minutes of a movie so I could go to bed. When I checked in the morning, the entire movie was recorded.
I was super excited about this thing until I realized it wouldn't work with Apple TV
Apple is a handcuff joke
I understand that recently, it started supporting Apple TV
go to the Dollar Store (any one will do) and they have 3-outlet extenders on a pigtail for, OMG, ONE DOLLAR! I buy 'em by the gross. so keep that in mind.
Very similar to Amazon Recast
Sling TV will go up soon..
Open the box, show us the inside, SKIP to installing it and straight to sling tv.. not cool
Why you didn’t antenna set up? You was doing so good 🤦🏾♂️
Can I watch English premiere league football ⚽️ an dat
This mist be for some rural hard to get local channel area, other than that what is the damn use!!!... plug a normal antenna to your smart tv and get local channels...DVR???? All cable Companies havev DVR..WTF.
You miss the point...Cable = expensive. These allow you to record local channels and bypass the cable companies monopoly and outrageous fee structure. Good luck Kaamil!
@@billyc8121 lol bs its useless, need wifi...firesticks cost $40...android box $40 .... tv tuner box with DVR $39 no wifi required!!! Can record local channels..its PLAIN USELESS!!!!.I DON'T GOT CABLE AND I RECORD MY SPORTS!!!! AND TV SHOWS!!!! USING A USB DRIVE IN MY TV CONVERTER BOX!
The "actual"... can you just drop using "actual", "actual" doesn't mean anything. Annoying.
Sling is one of the worst streaming services. Mine, on the FireStick, crashes often. This morning, it shut down several times.
I use sling on a roku 4k and it works great. Never buffers and never drops out. I'm using 50mbps speed too so that probably helps.
I have the same problem with Sling and the Firestick, the screen just goes dark for 30 seconds or more, it will come back on its own but you have missed part of your program. It will also crash completely and have to be restarted at times but not consistently.
I hate sling. The buffering was awful.
Sure when it came to actual connecting airtv2 this guy didn’t show it! Anyone can inbox it, this video is useless to me.
Only China has packaging that cheap. It's a tell tale sign of cheap knockoff products
It's too loud! Stop it!
You are just blathering... and have no idea of what you're talking about.
How does this compare to the Tablo?
The Tablo is better in just about every way. The only thing that is better about the AirTV is the integration into the Sling guide if you're a Sling sub and the subscription is free. You can also use the Tablo for free but you lose many of the great features of the paid Tablo Subscription (such as losing the ability to watch your Tablo outside of your home, the 14 day guide will only be 1 day on the free version, and lose automatic commercial skip.)
Things I do not like about AirTV:
1) The channels are not in order. The main networks are grouped together at the top of the guide. The independent stations, local stations, sub channels, CW, and PBS are out of order at the bottom of the guide.
2) You canNOT pause and rewind live TV. You have to first record the program, then watch the recording by going out of the channel and into recordings in order to pause and rewind the program. Just about every other DVR allows you to pause and rewind live TV without having to record.
3) No surround sound
4) Video quality is only 720p and the transcoding on Tablo is much better. This does make the AirTV work faster, but at a cost of picture quality