Great video. Very clear. Helps technologically challenged people like me ! 😂 A question... Are there any restrictions on the age or type if TV to use this ? Mine TV is older. I will be using the AIR TV Anywhere DVR , Sling TV, Roku Streaming Stick & an Internet connection. Also, I understand that using an ethernet connection vs internet will get me a cleaner signal. How do I do that ?
Can I set this up on my computer, instead of a smart phone? I use my smart TV as my computer monitor, along with my P.C. I noticed you were not viewing the actual TV while setting up anyway.
For some reason sling is requiring users to set it up on mobile devices. But since it’s all separate hardware you can set up the air TV tuner app and then access all of the channels through the computer via sling.com. I hope I understood your question correctly.
If you have a Roku 2 you are definitely in the market for an upgrade. But I don't know enough about your situation to tell you why you are getting buffering. I also don't know if you mean it is pixelating. There are a lot of factors at work. But I would definitely jump on a Black Friday sale and pick up a Roku Ultra if you can find one. You will not regret it.
@@thestreamingadvisor thanks! I got a roku ultra lt and plugged my air tv anywhere into a WiFi extender with a Ethernet cable and it has been working so far.
The problem I have is when I go into the guide and click all channels It does not offer me over the air channels. It does not say channel list it says "filters" and in filters there is no over the air channels offered. What am I doing wrong? This is the most thorough setup I have seen yet, But mine is a little different.
Great review. I'm cutting the cord and considering purchasing an Air TV Anywhere and have a question. When I cut the cord, I'm keeping AT&T as my cable provider and it comes with a Gateway (router/modem) and a receiver for my TV. Unfortunately that TV (and antenna) are a good distance from my router and I'm worried if I use WIFI, the signal will be choppy. However, the AT&T receiver for my TV does have a network port. Can I connect this network port via ethernet to the ethernet port on the Air TV Anywhere? I presume the AT&T receiver has two-way communication with my router, and it would save some drag on my WIFI.
Hi Fred. I can try to answer you questions, but first I need to zero in on a key point. You say you are cutting the cord, but you say that you are Keeping AT&T for your cable. So I am not sure exactly what you are cutting. If you can zero in on that point for me I might be able to better answer the question.
@@thestreamingadvisor AT&T will continue to provide my internet via fiber, but I'm dropping their Uverse service (which provides a channel guide, local stations, etc). I would also like to record OTA shows. AT&T will provide me with a new modem/router to replace my current Gateway and it will be broadcasting 100 mbps via WIFI to a receiver that's connected to my Roku TV that's located in a different room in my house. In anticipation of cutting the cable, I've already connected an antenna to that TV and am getting a strong signal, but several people have mentioned online that the signal from Air TV Anywhere can be choppy if not hard wired via Ethernet to your router. Unfortunately, that isn't possible with my setup, so I'll be relying on WIFI. However, I did notice the AT&T receiver that is currently connected to my Roku TV has a network port, and I was wondering if I could connect that port to my Air TV's ethernet port and utilize the receiver's WIFI connection with my router--which is currently good--instead of relying on the Air TV's WIFI signal. I don't know enough about AT&T's receiver to know if this is even possible, and if so, if it will give me a stronger signal than relying on Air TV's WIFI connection to my router. Thank you so much for your help! I know just enough about all of this to get myself in trouble! :-)
I bought this devise and it's not that great. It's a great idea though, but; some channels buffer too much; some channels take too long to load; and some channels will just freeze the whole thing...then you gotta exit out and try again. Some channels are pretty smooth, so I try to avoid the clunky ones, but I wish they would all work as advertised (and it's not about the signal, the signal looks pretty good for most). I don't know what it is, but my internet is around 75mbps. I doubt I need more speed...never had a problem with that speed.
Generally a good review. But you did not mention how big the hard drive was that came in the unit. Also would’ve like to see you set up some recordings to see how that works. And also it would’ve been nice to see some live TV. I know there are copyrights I’m sure you could’ve shown some commercials.
Thanks for taking the time to post this. I'm still confused about the use of the ethernet. Do you connect that to the router? If so, what are the benefits? Or do you connect it to your ethernet capable TV to avoid streaming over wireless?
In this video is connected via Wi-Fi. I haven't worked with it in a while I don't even remember whether it can connect the ethernet cord. I always connect things to ethernet cords when they have the option because it is a much cleaner Factory Connection in general. Whatever your provider advertises as far as speeds should be very close with an ethernet connection while the Wi-Fi connections can be slower
Bad video, anyone who has done this more than once knows why. In addition there are 2 things that everyone should know about AirTV and Sling. First is that AirTV is not compatible with the PC browser or Windows 10 app, meaning you can watch Sling but not the local channels provided by AirTV. Second, if you lose your internet for any reason, because it uses the Sling app, you will not be able to login, will not be able to watch you local channels or any of you DVR'd content.
I'm now on my 3rd box, and none of them has worked properly. I asked for a refund, they said no. Terrible operation. Do yourself a favor, avoid AirTV Anywhere. It shouldn't be for sale, in my opinion.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Your welcome. I think the air tv is a handy tuner. I’m lucky I live in an area where I could get such good signals over the air.
Really nice wow definitely easy set up and Great Review.👍👍👍
Excellent video!!!
Thanks.
Great video. Very clear. Helps technologically challenged people like me ! 😂 A question...
Are there any restrictions on the age or type if TV to use this ? Mine TV is older. I will be using the AIR TV Anywhere DVR , Sling TV, Roku Streaming Stick & an Internet connection. Also, I understand that using an ethernet connection vs internet will get me a cleaner signal. How do I do that ?
Can I set this up on my computer, instead of a smart phone? I use my smart TV as my computer monitor, along with my P.C. I noticed you were not viewing the actual TV while setting up anyway.
For some reason sling is requiring users to set it up on mobile devices. But since it’s all separate hardware you can set up the air TV tuner app and then access all of the channels through the computer via sling.com. I hope I understood your question correctly.
I have the air tv anywhere and I get frequent buffering. Would it help to get an upgrade on my Roku 2 ?
If you have a Roku 2 you are definitely in the market for an upgrade. But I don't know enough about your situation to tell you why you are getting buffering. I also don't know if you mean it is pixelating. There are a lot of factors at work. But I would definitely jump on a Black Friday sale and pick up a Roku Ultra if you can find one. You will not regret it.
@@thestreamingadvisor thanks! I got a roku ultra lt and plugged my air tv anywhere into a WiFi extender with a Ethernet cable and it has been working so far.
Thank you for your service...
Your welcome. But i only say that to police officers and soldiers. 👍
@@thestreamingadvisor, Nah, should say it to anybody who provides a service...
my heart stopped when I saw over 62,000 emails... But thanks for the video!
Hahahaha. There was a lot of spam. I recently cleared out everything so now I have like 800.
The problem I have is when I go into the guide and click all channels It does not offer me over the air channels. It does not say channel list it says "filters" and in filters there is no over the air channels offered. What am I doing wrong? This is the most thorough setup I have seen yet, But mine is a little different.
Great review. I'm cutting the cord and considering purchasing an Air TV Anywhere and have a question. When I cut the cord, I'm keeping AT&T as my cable provider and it comes with a Gateway (router/modem) and a receiver for my TV. Unfortunately that TV (and antenna) are a good distance from my router and I'm worried if I use WIFI, the signal will be choppy. However, the AT&T receiver for my TV does have a network port. Can I connect this network port via ethernet to the ethernet port on the Air TV Anywhere? I presume the AT&T receiver has two-way communication with my router, and it would save some drag on my WIFI.
Hi Fred. I can try to answer you questions, but first I need to zero in on a key point. You say you are cutting the cord, but you say that you are Keeping AT&T for your cable. So I am not sure exactly what you are cutting. If you can zero in on that point for me I might be able to better answer the question.
@@thestreamingadvisor AT&T will continue to provide my internet via fiber, but I'm dropping their Uverse service (which provides a channel guide, local stations, etc). I would also like to record OTA shows. AT&T will provide me with a new modem/router to replace my current Gateway and it will be broadcasting 100 mbps via WIFI to a receiver that's connected to my Roku TV that's located in a different room in my house. In anticipation of cutting the cable, I've already connected an antenna to that TV and am getting a strong signal, but several people have mentioned online that the signal from Air TV Anywhere can be choppy if not hard wired via Ethernet to your router. Unfortunately, that isn't possible with my setup, so I'll be relying on WIFI. However, I did notice the AT&T receiver that is currently connected to my Roku TV has a network port, and I was wondering if I could connect that port to my Air TV's ethernet port and utilize the receiver's WIFI connection with my router--which is currently good--instead of relying on the Air TV's WIFI signal. I don't know enough about AT&T's receiver to know if this is even possible, and if so, if it will give me a stronger signal than relying on Air TV's WIFI connection to my router. Thank you so much for your help! I know just enough about all of this to get myself in trouble! :-)
I bought this devise and it's not that great. It's a great idea though, but; some channels buffer too much; some channels take too long to load; and some channels will just freeze the whole thing...then you gotta exit out and try again. Some channels are pretty smooth, so I try to avoid the clunky ones, but I wish they would all work as advertised (and it's not about the signal, the signal looks pretty good for most). I don't know what it is, but my internet is around 75mbps. I doubt I need more speed...never had a problem with that speed.
The buffering is about att server issues and internet speed. It does feel underpowered.
Generally a good review. But you did not mention how big the hard drive was that came in the unit. Also would’ve like to see you set up some recordings to see how that works. And also it would’ve been nice to see some live TV. I know there are copyrights I’m sure you could’ve shown some commercials.
Should have mentioned the size of the HD but I did in the written info. No commercials add a totally different headache trust me.
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Thanks for taking the time to post this. I'm still confused about the use of the ethernet. Do you connect that to the router? If so, what are the benefits? Or do you connect it to your ethernet capable TV to avoid streaming over wireless?
In this video is connected via Wi-Fi. I haven't worked with it in a while I don't even remember whether it can connect the ethernet cord. I always connect things to ethernet cords when they have the option because it is a much cleaner Factory Connection in general. Whatever your provider advertises as far as speeds should be very close with an ethernet connection while the Wi-Fi connections can be slower
The USB port has no purpose. I think they intended to offer external storage, then decided not to for whatever reason.
Bad video, anyone who has done this more than once knows why. In addition there are 2 things that everyone should know about AirTV and Sling. First is that AirTV is not compatible with the PC browser or Windows 10 app, meaning you can watch Sling but not the local channels provided by AirTV. Second, if you lose your internet for any reason, because it uses the Sling app, you will not be able to login, will not be able to watch you local channels or any of you DVR'd content.
I'm now on my 3rd box, and none of them has worked properly. I asked for a refund, they said no. Terrible operation. Do yourself a favor, avoid AirTV Anywhere. It shouldn't be for sale, in
my opinion.