Antennas Direct - ClearStream TV Digital Tuner - Black

Name: Antennas Direct - ClearStream TV Digital Tuner - Black
Brand: Antennas Direct
SKU: 5947695
Rating: 3.6 (30 reviews)

Model: CLEARTV

SKU: 5947695

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General
- Brand: Antennas Direct
- Model Number: CLEARTV
- Product Name: ClearStream TV Digital Tuner
- Color: Black
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 90 Days
- Warranty - Labor: 90 Days
Other
- Product Width: 1.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 4.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.13 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- UPC: 817848011583

Catch your favorite network broadcast shows with this Antennas Direct ClearStream TV over-the-air digital tuner. It connects to an HDTV antenna of your choice, and lets you pause and rewind live programs via the free ClearStream TV companion app. Connect this Antennas Direct ClearStream TV over-the-air digital tuner to your home Wi-Fi network to stream live TV.

Compatible with a variety of devices: Stream to your Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, iOS, and Android Phones and Tablets.
Over-the-air digital tuner: Connects through a wireless network to combine live, local broadcast TV with your favorite streaming or mobile device, anywhere in your home*.
ClearStream TV application: Pause, rewind, and watch all your favorite network shows using this free app and an HDTV antenna with no subscription or monthly fees**.
Program guide included: Preview all upcoming live and network TV shows.
Compatible with a variety of devices: Stream to your Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, iOS, and Android Phones and Tablets.
Over-the-air digital tuner: Connects through a wireless network to combine live, local broadcast TV with your favorite streaming or mobile device, anywhere in your home*.
ClearStream TV application: Pause, rewind, and watch all your favorite network shows using this free app and an HDTV antenna with no subscription or monthly fees**.
Program guide included: Preview all upcoming live and network TV shows.

Whats Included

Antennas Direct ClearStream TV Digital Tuner
Power adapter
Owner's manual
Antennas Direct ClearStream TV Digital Tuner
Power adapter
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Q: We went on AntennaWeb and it says we would not be able to get OTA reception, even with a good antenna. Since this is connected to our wifi and our Roku, do we have a better chance of getting tv reception with an antenna? We are in a dead zone.

A: The unit can only tune channels that it picks up with the antenna, the wifi connection and app integrations are just how you watch it. If you don't have local channels on other devices, this will be no different. Whatever you do have you could watch on your mobile devices, but it's not going to change your reception or your broadcast area, no.

Q: Anyone able to locate the the Roku channel? Able to find on all other devices except Roku

A: Yes, in the channel store (or whatever Roku calls their app store). Search ClearStream, it's the only thing that comes up.

Q: Can more than one channel be watched at a time on different sources (e.g., TV , Tablet)?

A: No only one device at a time.

Q: Bought model "cleartv". No other id info. Connected to existing hi quality digital antenna which works fine on tv wuth 59+ briadcasr station channel and router. BUT after following instructions and watching it scan til thr green light is on.... NOTHING??

A: undefined

Q: So you still have to purchase an antenna for that to plug into or is that the antenna itself

A: An antenna is required. You will need to have one available to pug this device into.

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the ClearStream TV Digital Tuner's ease of use and WiFi capabilities, with many praising the straightforward setup and reliable wireless connection. They also appreciate the number of channels it can receive. However, customers are negative about the picture quality, citing issues such as occasional sound and picture discrepancies and instances of freezing. The streaming quality to apps was also a point of concern for some users.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
errrrrrr!!!!
Pros: - App is pretty simply and bare bones, if you like simple then this is good. - Once you get it setup, it's pretty snappy - Has grid guide although isn't not all that useable (see below) Cons: - Setup is a pain...FWIW, I'm a long time TV tuner user and originally started with a Ceton card. Then I moved onto the HDHomeRun and Tablo boxes. Conceptually this should have been the easiest to setup but had connection issues, channel scan talk forever and picked up nothing, and I had to reset multiple times (and I'm not even sure if it really reseted or not). After multiple attempts and rescans it finally worked. - It seems you need to run setup on each device...I had initially set it up on my iPad...then tried it on my iPad which it asked for another channel scan. I haven't bothered to test with Apple TV or Nvidia Shield since they are in different rooms and the app doesn't find the tuner. - I'm not sure but I think there's a typo in the reset instructions. Steps 1 and 3 both say to plug in the ClearStream, I believe 1 should say unplug? - Haven't tried on Roku yet, but I do not see a Roku Channel yet on the Channel store. - Guide data is very basic...a number of channels are missing guide data and it doesn't seem to go past the first 24 hrs. No guide images or channel logos. I'm guessing they're pulling the guide from the stream itself. - Slightly annoyed this does not support PC streaming...in the living room I mainly use a projector connected to an HTPC/server. - It gets pretty hot but I guess that expected since it has a transcoder - Doesn't seem to be a way to change how the device transcodes or even turn it off. - Price - after shipping and tax you're looking at over $140 for a single tuner stick. Pricier and less features than competitors Looks to be a re-badged Geniatech tuner...which explains the price since Elgato tuners were pretty pricey. If it was dual tuner with PC streaming and DVR capabilities for under $99 it would be more compelling. In fairness and to the ClearStream's defense, I knew this was a single tuner and didn't support DVR so I can't hold it against it. Once you get it to connect the app is pretty snappy and works as it should. If you're simply looking to get OTA TV to your mobile devices within the home then this is for you. If you're a power user and plan to DVR you're probably better off with an HDHomeRun or Tablo.
Posted 8 years ago by Rex79
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good in Theory - Short on Practice
This is a brilliant idea, taking digital antenna output and transmitting it onto your WiFi where you have a streaming application to view the channels on your smart tv or mobile device. Only problems is this product is still early into development. I didn't find it ready for prime time. Scanning for channels initially can take a long time (40+ minutes), and the process can lock up and need to be restarted. Clearstream wants you to have this device within 20 ft of your router, but even then you get inconsistent results. I found that sound and picture sometimes deviated, and you seemed to have to scan for channels on each streaming device you used. While you can only have 1 concurrent stream, you can choose to utilize this from multiple devices. Would be wise to hold up on purchase, wait another year, and try the product once it has evolved to at least a 2.0 version. Maybe by then you can do additional concurrent streams and wired LAN connectivity will be available. That's what I decided to do.
Posted 8 years ago by wantobelieve
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent
Setup failed first attempt, but worked on second attempt. Product may lag or just not work at all if wifi signal strength isn't strong. Took a while to find optimum spot but now I have everything working properly. I get 51 channels with an outdoor antenna. Downside is this only works with one device at a time. Upside is it works.
Posted 8 years ago by Justme