QuestionDo you need an antenna to get channels or is the antenna built in? Or you get local channels via sling?

Asked 6 years ago by HBHB.

Answer AirTV doesn’t have a built in antenna. You need to attach an antenna to pick up local Over-the-air channels. You can then have Sling integrate the local channels into the Sling program guide so that all channels are available in one place.
Answered 6 years ago by DadToTheMax
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QuestionCan this work over internet (like sling box does) sender and receiver in different network locations or it works only on same network wireless?

Asked 6 years ago by Cablecutter.

Answer You are able to view your antenna content both in and outside of network using the AirTV. In fact, as long as your device is located within the United States or Puerto Rico, you can view it anywhere that you can find an internet connection using the AirTV app. https://www.airtv.net/
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionWhat is Sling TV ? I use Over-The-Air antenna on my HDTV. Can I use this product to record programs from the TV? How many hours of recoding available on this product? Does it need Wi-Fi or can it be connected to TV with a cable ?

Asked 6 years ago by Mark.

Answer You can use Air TV by itself or with Sling TV. You hook-up OTA antenna to Air TV box and it will send the channels to your router via wifi or direct CAT5 cable connection. You will then need a Smart TV or Roku with Air TV or Sling app installed to receive the OTA channels coming from your router to your TV. All TV's in your house that are capable of running the Air TV app can receive your OTA channels via wifi, (two TV's at the same time). You can use it as a DVR by connecting an external hard drive to the Air TV box to hold your recordings and they will be sent to your TV's via your routers wifi too. I highly recommend you use a Roku Ultra with Sling TV app and the Air TV box to receive OTA channels as well as free Roku channels. No monthly fee to use Roku, no monthly fee to use Sling app to receive your Air TV channels. If you do get a Sling subscription, (recommended) your OTA channels will also be included in the Sling channel guide. This combination works great, very similar to having cable but much cheaper. Do some research and go for it! Good luck!
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Answered 6 years ago by Slinger
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QuestionIf you connect up the AirTV in one location, are you able to watch on a TV via the Sling App on a Roku in another location/state? I know you can watch with handheld devices, but just want to verify this would work on a TV as well.

Asked 6 years ago by Jamoss.

Answer I can not verify if it will work in another state, but my parents use a Roku at their house and the air tv is at my house and it works just fine. We are only a few miles away from each other, but it should work no matter how far.
Answered 6 years ago by Buzybe
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QuestionWill this dvr work if you don't have access to internet?

Asked 6 years ago by Rocco.

Answer Using the AirTV (black box), in order to access your DVR content, you would need to have your device connected to the internet.
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionWill this work on antenna TV and fire tv box or only work with rocu tv

Asked 7 years ago by grammalola.

Answer The previous answer is correct - you are able to use our product with several platforms, including Fire TV, Roku, and Android. We have a list of compatible devices that you may want to check out at this link: https://www.airtv.net/help-how-to/articles/airtv_what-devices-are-compatible.aspx
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionWill this work with a WD My Passport hard drive that is preformatted for Mac? (Such as this product: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-passport-for-mac-1tb-external-usb-3-0-portable-hard-drive-with-hardware-encryption-black/6220721.p?skuId=6220721.)

Asked 6 years ago by Cesar.

Answer Any drive you plug in will be reformatted by the AirTV.
Answered 6 years ago by Jaybelle
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QuestionJust want to make sure this will do what I need. If someone is on vacation they can set this up to record over the air shows to watch when they get home. I also don't want to pay a subscription to do this basic thing.

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

Answer Yes, it does exactly that.
Answered 6 years ago by southflorida
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QuestionMy HDTV is connected to an Over-The-Air antenna and I do not plan on streaming. Do I need Sling TV subscription to use this product? Does it need an external hard drive to record programs or hard drive is built in?

Asked 6 years ago by Bernard.

Answer Hi there! The previous answers are mostly correct - just wanted to clarify a few points. The device itself does not have storage; in order to use the DVR features you will need to attach an external hard drive. https://www.airtv.net/airtvdvr/ You will also need to be using the Sling app. You can create a free Sling guest account via https://www.sling.com/airtv
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionDo I need sling? Would I get channels like HGTV?

Asked 6 years ago by Zoey.

Answer Yes you need sling to get HGTV. This device only incorporates your local channels over the air tv to your long service . Sling doesn’t offer local channels with any of their packages. I like being able to see all channels on the sling guide instead of switching input tabs to see local news.
Answered 6 years ago by Sparky
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QuestionThe best location for my antenna is nowhere near my router. Can I buy a wifi extender that has an ethernet port to connect to the airtv box or must I plug the airtv box directly into the router?

Asked 6 years ago by Rob.

Answer You can do that, Rob. As long as the device can recognize your WiFi network, you should be good to go. A number of customers have had success using mesh networks or WiFi extenders. Please let us know if you have any trouble with it!
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionWhat external drive is compatible with this DVR?

Asked 6 years ago by Kk.

Answer You're good with any of the Portable Hard Drives from Western Digital or Seagate. I'm using a 2TB WD that I found on sale at Best Buy, before that I was using a 128GB Thumb Drive, have had no problems with either.
I would recommend:
Answered 6 years ago by Ben1
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QuestionI see that it has the Sling credit until 12/31. If I order one it says I'll receive it after 12/31. Will I still be able to apply the Sling credit if I receive the Airtv after 12/31?

Asked 6 years ago by JD.

Answer Yes, you would be able to use that credit towards your Sling account after 12/31. The promotion certificates display an expiration date in error - they are still applicable.
Answered 6 years ago by AirTV Support
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QuestionDoes this product come with the $25 credit toward a SlingTV subscription?

Asked 7 years ago by Holmes.

Answer Yes, the $25 coupon is good only through 12/31/18
Answered 7 years ago by jrangelesp
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QuestionI have the airtv player and an external harddrive Sometimes my shows record and sometimes they don't. Just wondering if my tv input has to be on the antenna in order to record. If I have the input on my roku channel does that effect the recording?

Asked 5 years ago by Vickie.

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QuestionI have the AirTv minis on both of my Insignia TVs and the AirTv mini remotes will not pair with my Insignia TVs. (I will be installing the AirTV OTA once I get this resolved)

Asked 5 years ago by Stacy.

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QuestionCan I record a show and watch tv on a differnt chanel.

Asked 5 years ago by melon.

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QuestionIs this unit compatible with Samsung Smart TV Model PN51E550DIF?

Asked 5 years ago by Jacofhart.

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Questioni live 90 miles from the t v station will air tv work for me.

Asked 5 years ago by john.

Answer Of course it is good if you want to watch live TV with local channels and can watch one anywhere on your smartphone
Answered 5 years ago by Yoalex
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QuestionHow msny channels does it have?

Asked 5 years ago by Lena.

Answer It doesn't come with channels itself. You get the channels via the antenna that is connected to it. This device doesn't limit the number of channels that you can get.
Answered 5 years ago by southflorida
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Questions & Answers

OTA DVR & Streaming Player

QuestionDo you need an antenna to get channels or is the antenna built in? Or you get local channels via sling?

QuestionCan this work over internet (like sling box does) sender and receiver in different network locations or it works only on same network wireless?

QuestionWhat is Sling TV ? I use Over-The-Air antenna on my HDTV. Can I use this product to record programs from the TV? How many hours of recoding available on this product? Does it need Wi-Fi or can it be connected to TV with a cable ?

QuestionIf you connect up the AirTV in one location, are you able to watch on a TV via the Sling App on a Roku in another location/state? I know you can watch with handheld devices, but just want to verify this would work on a TV as well.

QuestionWill this dvr work if you don't have access to internet?

QuestionWill this work on antenna TV and fire tv box or only work with rocu tv

QuestionWill this work with a WD My Passport hard drive that is preformatted for Mac? (Such as this product: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-passport-for-mac-1tb-external-usb-3-0-portable-hard-drive-with-hardware-encryption-black/6220721.p?skuId=6220721.)

QuestionJust want to make sure this will do what I need. If someone is on vacation they can set this up to record over the air shows to watch when they get home. I also don't want to pay a subscription to do this basic thing.

QuestionMy HDTV is connected to an Over-The-Air antenna and I do not plan on streaming. Do I need Sling TV subscription to use this product? Does it need an external hard drive to record programs or hard drive is built in?

QuestionDo I need sling? Would I get channels like HGTV?

QuestionThe best location for my antenna is nowhere near my router. Can I buy a wifi extender that has an ethernet port to connect to the airtv box or must I plug the airtv box directly into the router?

QuestionWhat external drive is compatible with this DVR?

QuestionI see that it has the Sling credit until 12/31. If I order one it says I'll receive it after 12/31. Will I still be able to apply the Sling credit if I receive the Airtv after 12/31?

QuestionDoes this product come with the $25 credit toward a SlingTV subscription?

QuestionI have the airtv player and an external harddrive Sometimes my shows record and sometimes they don't. Just wondering if my tv input has to be on the antenna in order to record. If I have the input on my roku channel does that effect the recording?

QuestionI have the AirTv minis on both of my Insignia TVs and the AirTv mini remotes will not pair with my Insignia TVs. (I will be installing the AirTV OTA once I get this resolved)

QuestionCan I record a show and watch tv on a differnt chanel.

QuestionIs this unit compatible with Samsung Smart TV Model PN51E550DIF?

Questioni live 90 miles from the t v station will air tv work for me.

QuestionHow msny channels does it have?

Questions & Answers

OTA DVR & Streaming Player

Q: QuestionDo you need an antenna to get channels or is the antenna built in? Or you get local channels via sling?

Q: QuestionCan this work over internet (like sling box does) sender and receiver in different network locations or it works only on same network wireless?

Q: QuestionWhat is Sling TV ? I use Over-The-Air antenna on my HDTV. Can I use this product to record programs from the TV? How many hours of recoding available on this product? Does it need Wi-Fi or can it be connected to TV with a cable ?

Q: QuestionIf you connect up the AirTV in one location, are you able to watch on a TV via the Sling App on a Roku in another location/state? I know you can watch with handheld devices, but just want to verify this would work on a TV as well.

Q: QuestionWill this dvr work if you don't have access to internet?

Q: QuestionWill this work on antenna TV and fire tv box or only work with rocu tv

Q: QuestionWill this work with a WD My Passport hard drive that is preformatted for Mac? (Such as this product: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-passport-for-mac-1tb-external-usb-3-0-portable-hard-drive-with-hardware-encryption-black/6220721.p?skuId=6220721.)

Q: QuestionJust want to make sure this will do what I need. If someone is on vacation they can set this up to record over the air shows to watch when they get home. I also don't want to pay a subscription to do this basic thing.

Q: QuestionMy HDTV is connected to an Over-The-Air antenna and I do not plan on streaming. Do I need Sling TV subscription to use this product? Does it need an external hard drive to record programs or hard drive is built in?

Q: QuestionDo I need sling? Would I get channels like HGTV?

Q: QuestionThe best location for my antenna is nowhere near my router. Can I buy a wifi extender that has an ethernet port to connect to the airtv box or must I plug the airtv box directly into the router?

Q: QuestionWhat external drive is compatible with this DVR?

Q: QuestionI see that it has the Sling credit until 12/31. If I order one it says I'll receive it after 12/31. Will I still be able to apply the Sling credit if I receive the Airtv after 12/31?

Q: QuestionDoes this product come with the $25 credit toward a SlingTV subscription?

Q: QuestionI have the airtv player and an external harddrive Sometimes my shows record and sometimes they don't. Just wondering if my tv input has to be on the antenna in order to record. If I have the input on my roku channel does that effect the recording?

Q: QuestionI have the AirTv minis on both of my Insignia TVs and the AirTv mini remotes will not pair with my Insignia TVs. (I will be installing the AirTV OTA once I get this resolved)

Q: QuestionCan I record a show and watch tv on a differnt chanel.

Q: QuestionIs this unit compatible with Samsung Smart TV Model PN51E550DIF?

Q: Questioni live 90 miles from the t v station will air tv work for me.

Q: QuestionHow msny channels does it have?

QuestionDo you need an antenna to get channels or is the antenna built in? Or you get local channels via sling?

QuestionCan this work over internet (like sling box does) sender and receiver in different network locations or it works only on same network wireless?

QuestionWhat is Sling TV ? I use Over-The-Air antenna on my HDTV. Can I use this product to record programs from the TV? How many hours of recoding available on this product? Does it need Wi-Fi or can it be connected to TV with a cable ?

QuestionIf you connect up the AirTV in one location, are you able to watch on a TV via the Sling App on a Roku in another location/state? I know you can watch with handheld devices, but just want to verify this would work on a TV as well.

QuestionWill this dvr work if you don't have access to internet?

QuestionWill this work on antenna TV and fire tv box or only work with rocu tv

QuestionWill this work with a WD My Passport hard drive that is preformatted for Mac? (Such as this product: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-passport-for-mac-1tb-external-usb-3-0-portable-hard-drive-with-hardware-encryption-black/6220721.p?skuId=6220721.)

QuestionJust want to make sure this will do what I need. If someone is on vacation they can set this up to record over the air shows to watch when they get home. I also don't want to pay a subscription to do this basic thing.

QuestionMy HDTV is connected to an Over-The-Air antenna and I do not plan on streaming. Do I need Sling TV subscription to use this product? Does it need an external hard drive to record programs or hard drive is built in?

QuestionDo I need sling? Would I get channels like HGTV?

QuestionThe best location for my antenna is nowhere near my router. Can I buy a wifi extender that has an ethernet port to connect to the airtv box or must I plug the airtv box directly into the router?

QuestionWhat external drive is compatible with this DVR?

QuestionI see that it has the Sling credit until 12/31. If I order one it says I'll receive it after 12/31. Will I still be able to apply the Sling credit if I receive the Airtv after 12/31?

QuestionDoes this product come with the $25 credit toward a SlingTV subscription?

QuestionI have the airtv player and an external harddrive Sometimes my shows record and sometimes they don't. Just wondering if my tv input has to be on the antenna in order to record. If I have the input on my roku channel does that effect the recording?

QuestionI have the AirTv minis on both of my Insignia TVs and the AirTv mini remotes will not pair with my Insignia TVs. (I will be installing the AirTV OTA once I get this resolved)

QuestionCan I record a show and watch tv on a differnt chanel.

QuestionIs this unit compatible with Samsung Smart TV Model PN51E550DIF?

Questioni live 90 miles from the t v station will air tv work for me.

QuestionHow msny channels does it have?