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Sling Media AirTV: Stream Local Channels to TVs 📺 and Mobile Devices with Built-in DVR Capability, Perfect for Sling TV Review

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PlatformAndroid
BrandSling Media
Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi
ColorBlack
Item Dimensions LxWxH7 x 4.3 x 1.7 inches

Description of Sling Media AirTV: Stream Local Channels to TVs 📺 and Mobile Devices with Built-in DVR Capability, Perfect for Sling TV

Enhance Your Entertainment Experience

Discover a new level of entertainment with the Sling Media AirTV. This cutting-edge streaming media player is designed to revolutionize your TV viewing experience. With its dual-tuner capabilities, you can enjoy seamless streaming of local channels in high definition. Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional cable or satellite subscriptions and embrace the freedom of cord-cutting.

Expand Your Streaming Options

The AirTV is not limited to one specific media streaming player. Whether you prefer the AirTV Player, Roku, Fire TV, or Android TV, this versatile device can seamlessly integrate with any of them. Simply connect your HD antenna to the AirTV and sync it with your home WiFi network to enjoy local channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC in HD quality throughout your entire house. Experience the best of both worlds as you combine local channels and your favorite Sling TV channels all in one convenient location.

Take Your Entertainment Anywhere

With the Sling TV app, you can take your favorite shows and recorded content with you wherever you go. Whether you're using an iOS or Android device, simply download the Sling TV app and enjoy live or recorded content on the go. Never miss a moment of your favorite shows, even when you're outside of your home. The AirTV gives you the flexibility and convenience to watch what you want, when you want.

Unlock DVR Capabilities

The AirTV goes beyond live streaming by offering DVR capabilities. Record up to two shows simultaneously, and easily set single-episode or series recordings. With the ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV, you have complete control over your viewing experience. Note that an external hard drive is required for DVR functionality and should be purchased separately. Store all your favorite shows and movies, and enjoy them at your convenience.

Where can you use the AirTV?

  • In your living room, connected to your AirTV Player
  • On your bedroom TV, integrated with Roku
  • In your home theater, paired with Fire TV
  • On any TV with an Android TV device

    • Upgrade your entertainment setup today and enjoy the convenience and flexibility of the Sling Media AirTV. Stream local channels, seamlessly integrate with your favorite streaming devices, and take your entertainment on the go. With its DVR capabilities, you'll never miss a moment of your favorite shows. Embrace the freedom of cord-cutting and enhance your entertainment experience with the AirTV.

    WHAT YOU’LL NEED ― An HD antenna, a media streaming player such as an AirTV Player, Roku, Fire TV or an Android TV, broadband internet with at least 25mbps (recommended), and an external hard drive for local channel DVR (optional). CUT THE CORD ― AirTV connects a single HD antenna (sold separately) with your home WiFi network to seamlessly stream local channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and more in HD throughout your house via AirTV Player, Roku, Fire TV and Android TV devices. BUILT FOR SLING TV ― Seamlessly integrate local channels right alongside your favorite Sling channels for all-in-one access. *Sling subscription not required for local channels. WATCH ON THE GO ― Use the Sling TV app on your iOS or Android device to watch live or recorded content outside of your home. RECORD LIVE LOCAL CHANNELS ― Record up to two shows at a time and set single-episode or series recordings, in and outside of the home. When recording you can pause, rewind and fast-forward live TV. *External hard drive needed and sold separately. Connectivity Technology: Wifi.

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    Reviews

    Global ratings 11
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    Revainrating 1 out of 5

    Works well and outperforms cable/satellite with proper setup

    First cable cutter disclaimer I wish so much this product actually worked so my four stars may be a bit overpriced. Also, I don't really like writing reviews, but since AirTV has so much potential for us cord cutters, I wanted to share my recent experience with it. I use it in combination with Sling TV, two different types. Roku devices and the newer Netgear 56 wireless router. Setup. The product was very easy to set up and link to our existing Roku Sling account. I hooked it up to an antenna…

    Pros
    • Easy setup
    Cons
    • Negative result available

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    60% of the time it works every time!

    Can't decide. the best part of AirTV is when you sit down to watch your favorite live show, only to find that AirTV has inexplicably lost connection again, requiring a "hard reset" of the device? Or maybe you can't record OTA shows, so if you spend 15 minutes restarting your device and your show is 30 minutes long, you only have to watch the last half of your show? This is basically a time saver! Half-finished, poorly constructed, not quite ready for prime time, expensive, time-saver. Save…

    Pros
    • Holding my fists
    Cons
    • Expensive insurance

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Two modes: AirTV (shared with phones and TVs) or SlingTV (adds a DVR but requires a monthly fee).

    AirTV itself is a pretty neat gadget. As of January 2019, it has two different and incompatible modes, confusing due to overlapping names: - Use it (AirTV Gadget) with the AirTV app (which you install on your smartphone or TV box). With it, you can receive local TV channels wirelessly and watch them live on various devices in your home, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Fire TV, Rokus, Android phones and tablets. This mode is free (you need to create an AirTV account, but it's free). The AirTV…

    Pros
    • Looks Good
    Cons
    • Some Cons

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Works perfectly! on tv and video

    Not sure why there are so many negative comments, this thing works perfect for me. Long story short, I'm sick of paying for an NFL Sunday ticket to see my team play (I'm out of the market). Sent the box to my parents who are looking for a team and now I can stream any local streams they get to their OTA HD antenna. An added bonus is the ability to return to local news from there at any time. There is a slight delay when you first connect, but this usually goes away after about half a minute, as

    Pros
    • Free for educational purposes
    Cons
    • Not the best

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    What a mess in TV and video

    Initial setup went well, I updated firmware, found channels, integrated with SlingTV. After that, however, it was completely unreliable. Constant errors on the TV screen. Fallen from the web. I've had to reset it and start over multiple times and it was still acting as weak as it could be. This product is not ready for public use. It requires a lot more research and development from a manufacturer before releasing this as a work item to the general public, which is not the case. Don't waste…

    Pros
    • Few competitors
    Cons
    • That makes me nervous

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    No HTML5 based browsing.

    This device works as advertised. Installation was quick, the remote display works well. Now for the cons of this product. No fixed IP address can be determined for this device. You'll need to give it a static IP address via DHCP if you want to know where it's located. This module doesn't give you the ability to only work locally and opens holes in your firewall that they don't document, it's basically a black box that you have to trust, it's not a security risk. You're forced to use the SLING…

    Pros
    • Complete set
    Cons
    • Almost everything is fine

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Over 30 OTA channels are built into the Sling TV app.

    I installed an omnidirectional antenna in the attic and checked the signal on the TV before connecting the AirTV. The signal was good. Connecting the AirTV to my wireless network was hassle-free. Connecting to the Sling app on both of my TVs was more problematic as the Sling TV apps on my TVs couldn't be used to connect. Instead, I had to use the Sling app on my Android phone to find and install channels. Then the Sling apps on my two TVs connected to AirTV. However, I had to restart my FireTV…

    Pros
    • Cool
    Cons
    • There are other interesting options.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Mainly suitable for DVR

    I bought this to record local TV and play it on my TV and phone when I'm not at home. I love that you don't need a subscription to get TV data and it's pretty easy to flip through the channel guide to record. Once the footage is recorded, the interface is easy to view and uninstall programs. It would be nice if fast forward had some preview, but jumping about 30 seconds into the future works well enough. When everything works, it's great. Sometimes the app crashes and you have to restart it to…

    Pros
    • Dream come true
    Cons
    • Crumpled package

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Over 30 OTA channels are built into the Sling TV app.

    Before connecting the AirTV, I installed an omnidirectional antenna in the attic and checked the signal on the TV. The signal was good. Connecting the AirTV to my wireless network was hassle-free. Connecting to the Sling app on both of my TVs was more problematic as the Sling TV apps on my TVs couldn't be used to connect. Instead, I had to use the Sling app on my Android phone to find and install channels. Then the Sling apps on my two TVs connected to AirTV. However, I had to restart my FireTV

    Pros
    • Amazing
    Cons
    • Some bugs

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Works well and better than cable/satellite when properly tuned.

    First a disclaimer: as a cord cutter I want this product to actually work so my four stars might be a bit high. Also, I don't really like writing reviews, but since AirTV has so much potential for us cord cutters, I wanted to share my recent experience with it. I use it in combination with Sling TV, two different types. Roku devices and the newer Netgear 56 wireless router. Setup. The product was very easy to set up and link to our existing Roku Sling account. I connected it to the antenna…

    Pros
    • Everything is great!
    Cons
    • Expensive

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Two modes: AirTV (shared with phones and TVs) or SlingTV (adds a DVR but requires a monthly fee).

    AirTV itself is quite a handy gadget. As of January 2019, it has two different and incompatible modes, confusing due to overlapping names: - Use it (AirTV Gadget) with the AirTV app (which you install on your smartphone or TV box). With it, you can receive local TV channels wirelessly and watch them live on various devices in your home, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Fire TV, Rokus, Android phones and tablets. This mode is free (you need to create an AirTV account, but it's free). The AirTV…

    Pros
    • Pleasant to use
    Cons
    • old