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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1290 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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70%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the ease of use, DVR capabilities, and recording functionality as positive aspects of the digital TV converter box. The picture quality is also praised, and the price is considered reasonable. However, some customers have concerns about the product's reliability, the remote control, the clarity of the instructions, and the user interface.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does what it says

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just needed a basic converter since my tv terminal broke on me tv

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Backup guy

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I finally tried it out it did nothing but frustrate me and it was too late to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek bombs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't waste your $. It is not user friendly and the Geek Squad doesn't know how to set it up or use it. Had to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Instructions were in too small a font to read

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do your buyers ever look into the items they buy? If Best Buy is going to sell products like this you should include a magnifying glass with each purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek Digital Converter Box

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The box did not work. It would not even power on. Waste of time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tv converter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was able to watch TV very cleat Highly recommend to friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it and it didn't work cause it was the wrong thing I need and the sale person wouldn't listen to me on what part I need.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really disappointed that it couldn't find the chanals when scanned! Tv found more on it own

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don’t waste your money. This unit was purchased at the end of October 2019. December 4 2019 it was no longer functioning. Would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    FCC Approval??

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't believe it meets FCC regulations. It wiped out my AM Radio receiver with noise so no station could be heard.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once you learn how to use it this DVR box works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Couldn’t get it to work with my tv and program the channels so I had to returned it and keep cable. Disappointed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely Difficult in trying to set up…..I actually returned this product…..Not worth the price paid for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stops working in less than a month,...............

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trouble

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product did not work at all . Would not program I don’t recommend

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality and difficult to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Difficult to understand directions. Causes interference with tv signal. Unable to use

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible connectio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was unable to get a goos signal with antenna coaxial. Never got to use the recording option. Returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Digital Converter Box

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first one I bought wouldn't scan any channels and the replacement wouldn't even turn on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    ok for instant recordng

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good tuner but timer record unreliable misses start times

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    return to store

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it was so hard to try to get to work with my smart tv / had to return to store

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend