You, sir, are a natural! Could listen all day. Thank you!

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Both this video and your unboxing video were very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make and share these very well presented videos.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾! Don’t forget to subscribe!

This video is... actually perfect. Thank you for all the details in the content AND the quality of recording yourself.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you for being so nice, and making it simple to understand. You gave the best review out of any that I watched. I'm excited to find a product that integrates OTA with Sling, in an easy to navigate guide without paying a prescription. Time to drop the dish. : )

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

Wow! Absolutely fantastic! You helped me so much, very informative and helpful demo's. Great job.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

Terrific and in-depth review, definitely worth the wait! I'm looking to pick this up to replace my AirTV 2. Thanks and keep up the good work!

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great review!! Simple and to the point with lots of detail.

Outstanding work on this review. Thank you, when mine arrives I will definitely refer back to this.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Best video on this yet. Good detail.. remote.. app.. location..devices etc

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, don’t forget to subscribe!

Great video! I did buy the AirTV Anywhere. Mixed results. I was able to set it up and connect it to my outdoor over air (OA) antenna. The downside is the lesser quality (pixelization/ drops the signal) of some (about 4 of my top 8 channels) of the OA channels This is in comparison to my OA antenna being connected directly to my TV. I've been talking to Sling TV help via phone and twitter. I have to call them back tomorrow. If can't resolve, I will probably return it.

Great review !

Great review.You did the review perfectly.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

What a great review. Nice work.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you 🙏 for your honest review

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Excellent video. Thank you.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 😁

Thank you for this review, sir. Have they updated the software to allow for extended recording in any way? I've read/heard that the Tablos let you extend the recordings, although I'm not sure how customizable they let you get. I'd like the option to just record a channel for, say 12 hours. It's a bit excessive, but I watch Nascar. Even a little rain causes massive delays. They never use rain tires on ovals, just road courses. Anyhow, thanks again. I've seen a couple of your videos before. Now, I've subscribed.

Great review

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video! Question: Can you achieve a channel surfing experience using the non-grid listing and the up and down buttons of the remote?

Good Job, thank you very much.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Looks like a cool box ..my friend..

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

It is and it works well!

THANK YOU!!! You're the ONLY one who went into the remote operation clarification...!! ...or is there a newer version you'd recommend since this is some years ago? I love the 4 tuners... OTA... and possible expanding option to paid Sling... ...And presumably the channel guide is for pay? Well done! A very pleasant presence... Thanks... Liked Subscribed Shared

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾! I haven’t looked into this for a while so I’m not sure what the latest products are.

@dmprdctns

4 ай бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thanks... Appreciated,,, So, you do not utilize this system, now? If not, can you describe your system of choice?

Excellent review!! I have a question. Could you watch your local stations if you’re out of town, like 500 miles away.

@PC4USE1

3 жыл бұрын

Pair with an HD antenna and a streaming device to get local channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and more* integrated into your SLING TV guide (Copy and Pasted from AirTv). So the answer is yes. If you can stream in your own network,you can stream it 10k miles away.

With a free Sling account only, can I record shows that are coming up say 5 or 7 days in advance, or am I limited to only recording same day shows? Also, can I set up series recordings or do I need to record each individual show?

Yes, an extended recording time option is necessary for sports.

Yes you give a very nice presentation. My concern is watching something while it is being recorded. Do I have to wait until it is fully recorded to watch? Watching for instance a rewards show like the Grammy's and wanting to skip through parts while it's recording. I have seen different answers. Also another review said it gives you no thumbnail pictures so you don't know where to skip over commercials once recorded and that would also be a problem. Thank you.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! After thinking about this a little, I would wait until the recording to finish to ensure it records the entire program. I'm not an expert but since it is writing the data to the hard drive, watching the show while recording and skipping around could cause data lost. I didn't run into that during my testing but I'd hate to say it's ok and someone loses part of a show. Hopefully this helps! 🙂

I'm assuming this has the Google Play Store and I'm curious which version of Android this runs and what the internal storage for apps is, not recording thanks in advance ...if anybody knows

Having the air tv anywhere at home connected to the internet, can I watch the local channels away from home from my cell phone?

Great video & I learned a lot about this product. I want to know some basic questions that I don't believe was covered. I apologize if they were. What if you have multiple TV's? I assume most people do. My family has 5 TV's & I know the Anywhere unit only handles 4 streams so at least one of them cannot be on when the other 4 are being used. Do you need a separate AirTV Anywhere unit for each TV? Or does the antenna feed the signals into a single Anywhere and then connects with the separate TV's independently via wired or wi-fi? Also, what if your antenna placement to get the best quality signal is far away from the location of the router that will distribute the wifi or ethernet output to the TV's geographically dispersed throughout the house? Thanks in advance for the assistance.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

A single Anywhere can stream content to a max of 4 TVs simultaneously as long as it’s not recording at the same time. If it’s recording the max reduces by the number of simultaneous recordings. I’m not sure if you can have 2 Anywhere’s on the same network within your home. I don’t know how the app would deal with it. The Anywhere’s may need to be on separate networks like one on the main network while the other is on the guest network. Then you’d need to make sure you assigned the TVs to the correct network. But that’s just a guess if it doesn’t work on a single network, I don’t have a second one to try it 🙂 In my testing the best video quality is via Ethernet so if you can get a cable to the box you’ll get the best service. It definitely works via WiFi don’t get me wrong but Ethernet is better.

hey there, if anyone can help figuring out: I'm interested in broadcasting my live cable subscription channels on the go, to view television while outside home. I'm from Romania, and the cable subscription is DVB C (if I'm understanding correctly). Would this device be able to provide this functionality? At the moment I have an HDHomerun that provide this through Plex that works on a computer, but I would like an option to work independently, without the computer. Many thanks in advance!

Great video. Still confused about the ethernet port. Does it connect to a router, or directly to an ethernet capable TV?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, it connects to the router. Don’t for get to like and subscribe!😀😀

OK, so, if that USB isn't for an external recorder, WHAT do the instructions say it's for?

How would you compare the performance to an AirTV or AirTV 2 utilizing an external USB hard drive?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I haven’t tried the AirTv so I can’t say.

I don't have an airtv, but I think that they should allow you to watch local channels on a web browser, because users would like to watch their local channels in their area while travelling on a computer.

@rustywp

10 ай бұрын

My understanding is that you CAN watch remotely.

I have to echo many of the comments in that this was a great presentation. I do have a question however... my tv is already connected to the internet via ethernet. Are their other alternatives? Can I connect with the USB?

@billsilva9382

3 жыл бұрын

Follow up question... I went back and rewatched you explain the connections in the back and you mentioned connecting the ethernet jack to the router. I thought I heard later you hooked it up to the tv. If I hook to a switch (which my tv is connected to) will the tv recognize that connection?

Are they still recording in Mpeg2 and stripping out Dolby Digital? How is FF recorded content? It has 4 tuners but how many live streams?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

I think they are sending it with Dolby Digital, at least that is what my AVR reports when I force to decode the incoming signal via HDMI ARC. I'm not sure what FF means. You can watch 4 live streams.

Great review. Very detailed and helpful. I do have a question: I've read elsewhere that you need a minimum of 200 mbps to use this device as it taps into your WIFI. I have 100, plus my modem in on the far side of my house from where my Roku TV and antenna are setup (and I can't move either one). If I understand the Air TV setup correctly, it takes a signal via coax from my antenna and sends it via WIFI to my modem, then my modem broadcasts that signal back to my Roku TV? If so, that signal would be degraded substantially, especially with other devices using that same signal, and it's too far for me to run Ethernet.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the 200mbps but your understanding of how it works is correct. It takes a coax signal (antenna), sends it your router which is then sent to your TV. When I used it over wifi only I notice choppy video signal at times, which I thought maybe due to poor antenna signal (this was true for some channels) but once I connected an ethernet cable from my router a lot of those issues went away. This was true for live and recorded content, which is why I recommended that type of connection if possible. My wife wasn't a huge fan of the ethernet cable snaking through the dinning area 🤣🤣 but she knew it was for test purposes. If you already have the Anywhere try it with and without the ethernet cable to see if you can tell a difference. Hopefully this helps!

@FredHolmeswriter

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Unfortunately my wife would kill me as well if I ran an ethernet cable across our house! :-) And running it through the attic isn't really an option. And yes, I did read that you needed 200 mbps, but as you know, speed doesn't necessarily equate to signal strength. I have an extender between my router and TV, so I could try running an ethernet cable from that to the TV and see if it helped, but I hate spending the money on an AIR TV box just to have something that won't record clearly. One final question, then I promise not to pester you anymore. In terms of broadcasting power, is there a substantial difference between the AIR TV 2 and the ANYWHERE?

About expandable storage on this DVR I believe the built-in hard drive has to run out of storage before you expand it.

Sorry if I missed it, but how much storage does this DVR hold? Great video, thanks.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

1TB

@gigimoore3738

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Great, thank you!

Could you maybe discuss how you set this up for remote viewing?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Basically, you need the app installed on your phone or tablet. Sign into your account and you should be able to see the local channels within the app. It doesn't work via traditional web browser (Chrome, FireFox, Safari) as I mentioned in the video.

What other streaming apps does the AirTV Anywhere integrate with?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I haven't done anything with the product since my review, sorry.

You say you can watch away from home on phone or tablet, how about a streaming device like fire stick?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

I was able to see the content on the FireTV on my home network. I didn't try it on fireTV away from home. Only phone and tablet.

You mentioned it can pause and rewind live TV if the channel allows it. Can you verify and explain that please? Other people in other forums have claimed this can not pause or rewind live TV. Only recorded TV. I would find that a huge miss if it was true.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

When you try to pause/rewind a channel that does not allow it, an info box pops up stating "This channel does not allow rewinding or fast forwarding". This may not be an exact quote but this the basic message. I found the more well known locals (NBC, ABC, CBS) had this message.

@RichRocketMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Amazing job. Are you able to fast forward through commercials on over the air RECORDINGS made on COZI TV or CBS? Thank you!

I bought one of these a few weeks back. Integrated very well with the existing sling account. The one thing that would be nice is having picture-in-picture when fast forwarding. This is head and shoulders above the hdhomerun it replaced.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

For anyone dealing with Sling or any DVR that won't let you extend the recordings, you can try to just record a show or two before and after whatever you're watching, especially if it's sports or something that may run way over. It's an annoying workaround, and perhaps obvious, but in case someone reading hadn't thought of it before, there you go. Soapbox: It's infuriating sometimes when you record a sporting event, go to watch it, and they change the channel they're airing it on. With the advent of digital, the software should be smart enough to "follow" the event and continue recording it. Give each event a unique identifier code and have the DVR scan all channels for that code. Maybe some systems do this. I don't recall one that does.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

This is a great point. A unique identifier would be a great work around for a common problem when watching sports.

Do the local channels include a TV guide listing!

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Could you please do a set up video for this product I want to make sure I don't screw it up 🤣

So you can still catch the game live on the go?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't remember but I don't think so.

if AirTV Anywhere had Commercial skip it would be better than Tablo TV and also Ability to add Internal hard drives

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

I bought this unit. I get frequent buffering. Do you know What can I do to fix this problem?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Is it connect via ethernet cable or wireless? If it's wireless, try an ethernet cable. I did notice some buffering/channels that didn't quite come in when I was using my wi-fi network. The issue clear itself when I connected the Ethernet cable.

@joanblodgett5597

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks for your response! It is wireless right now. I thought I would try Ethernet next. I don’t want to plug directly to my modem right now. I don’t want all TVs on it right now. The other TVs don’t have the problem so we can watch them if the problem continues. I was thinking of trying a travel router to use just for that unit. Do think that would work?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

It should as long as the tv is on the same network. Once you try it let me know if it clears up your issue. Like I said I tried it and it made a difference but it’s always better to have more results 😄.

@joanblodgett5597

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist hi, I plugged my air tv anywhere into my wifi extender with a Ethernet cable near the tv and it is working so far. Thanks for your help!

How is the picture quality? 720?

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

It's at least 720 when you have a good signal. My signal is ok, I have a few tall trees in the direction of the towers.

@9836253

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My recast only streams in 720 or below no 1080.

Ok so I don't agree with some about listening to you, had to skip a lot. I was actually surprised that you pointed out 1 of my 2 peeves with the AirTV Anywhere which was the lack of browser or Windows 10 app integration. The other peeve that I have with it which to me is essential for a DVR is it is completely useless if your internet goes down. Because it requires the Sling app, if your internet goes not you cannot login even though you are trying to watch OTA or DVR'd content.

@gigimoore3738

3 жыл бұрын

Try a back up power source like an Eco Flow to plug your modem into and hope that your local internet provider also has backup power. A cable DVR won't work without power either.

@geraldmckee6556

3 жыл бұрын

@@gigimoore3738 Not sure you read my comment correctly, I said "if your internet goes down", not "if your power goes out". Obviously if your power goes out your not watching anything.

@gigimoore3738

3 жыл бұрын

@@geraldmckee6556 "If" and when the power goes out. You can watch OTA TV with battery backup, if you have an antenna. I also own a battery powered TV also. With backup power, you can plug your modem into the powerbank to power your internet....as along it doesn't go down on the providers end. Checkout ecoflow.com/ I believe in being prepared, as long as it's financially feasible to do so.

@geraldmckee6556

3 жыл бұрын

@@gigimoore3738 The point is that your replies to me are unrelated to my comment, but thank you anyway.

@gigimoore3738

3 жыл бұрын

@@geraldmckee6556Ok, but perhaps you should restate your point, clearly. Because I read that you previously stated, "if your internet goes down". If that's your point, I suggested that a powerbank could power your internet on an emergency basis. So what point did I miss? If the internet goes down for other reasons, call your provider & wait, like we have to do. 😀

Local broadcasts are crisp and look great, but recorded OTA content from the DVR is almost unwatchable. Constant, non-stop stuttering, buffering, and crapping out.

@HomeTheaterHobbyist

3 жыл бұрын

Really? If the live channels look good then your antenna positioning is good. Try connecting an Ethernet cable between your router and the Anywhere. If possible try connecting your TV/device running the Sling app to your router via Ethernet as well. If doing this clears up the recorded experience you know it’s an internal network issue but if it doesn’t, call customer service and tell them what you tried, they may have other ideas. 😞

sounds crappy, I'll stick to my Tablo