It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage. With a Google account, you can add apps and streaming services from the Google Play store, and use the built-in Chromecast for casting content from a mobile device. But it doesn't work with the Android apps for several popular streaming services, including Hulu and Netflix. It also has a built-in mic for using voice commands to search for shows and movies. You can also use the Google app on an Android phone to sync your account and WiFi settings.
If you find that the guide provides listings for only two days of programs, update the app to make sure the most current version, Live Channels version 1. There were a few drawbacks beyond the missing Hulu and Netflix apps. One is that you can't watch a DVR recording that's currently in progress from the beginning; you have to watch it live.
There are some other quirks, as well. For instance, you can't set the player's guide to schedule only new recordings of a program or automatically delete older ones. You get most DVRs to scan for channels by using an app or an on-screen menu, but the Scribe Duo requires you to go to a website for the initial channel scan and any subsequent rescans. Also, you need to connect the unit to your network using an Ethernet connection, not WiFi.
That's inconvenient for many people. And you need to register the DVR. Instead, you have to use the app loaded on one of the devices mentioned above. If you want to use the DVR free, you can watch live TV but you only get a hour program guide and can't schedule recordings. Although the menu system is fairly straightforward, it isn't perfect.
As we mentioned earlier, rescanning for channels is done using an external web link, not from the app itself. Also, the HDHomeRun guide differs from typical channel guides by displaying only a single channel at a time when you want to look at coming programs by date and time.
That makes it tough, for example, if you want to choose between programs that air at the same time on different channels. It comes with two tuners, so you can record two shows at once or watch a show while recording another. We didn't test the new model so we can't report on its performance, but it appears to be functionally similar to the original AirTV, but with a sleeker upright design.
Not surprisingly, what AirTV does best is to integrate over-the-air TV signals you receive with an antenna with Sling TV, so your local channels appear in the program guide alongside the streaming stations you have with Sling TV.
It also lets you access them remotely from your smartphone, laptop, or computer pretty much anywhere you can access the Sling TV app. AirTV is fairly easy to set up, though it's a bit quirky. We thought the player might be defective, so we purchased a second sample but the same thing occurred. Also, you have to establish an account before you can activate the player.
For those that receive their television signal with an antenna, they must use a DVR with a digital tuner for it to function properly. There are several DVR models on the market that are designed to record any streaming media through websites like Netflix, Hulu, and others.
You can find these DVRs on eBay. Broadcast channels that are viewed through the use of an antenna must be enjoyed when they are scheduled to air on television. However, if you notice that the majority of your television viewing content is from over the air you can purchase an over the air, or OTA, DVR system.
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