The key to making pay TV out is to eliminate the bulky and expensive set-top boxes. Instead of paying the monthly fee for this kind of unpleasant thing, it's better to replace it with a streaming media player, and at the same time, to further implement the minimalist concept into the living room.
Of course, depending on each individual's different needs, it would be a bit more difficult to use a single device to accomplish this. For example, streaming video can come from a site like Netflix, but users may need an antenna to receive free TV shows and may also want to play games in the living room, but they don’t want to use clunky, expensive equipment.
Taking into account the above conditions, Nvidia Shield Android TV may be the best answer. The set-top box, which sells for $200 (about RMB 1,241), is only slightly larger than Apple TV or Roku, but it can stream PC games. The product also supports SiliconDust's HDHomeRun Extended Tuner ($120, about $745), which can connect to Wi-Fi routers to stream wireless broadcast television programs from the antenna to the TV.
By replacing a large number of hardware devices, the combination of the above two devices will achieve a minimalist media center through streaming.
The details of Shield Android TV will not be repeated here. Basically, users need to plug in the power and then connect to the TV through the HDMI cable. Apart from the game features, it is essentially the same as other Android TV devices.
The HDHomeRun setup process is even more cumbersome. First, you need to insert the tuner into the Wi-Fi router and insert the antenna into the former. And, the closer you get to the window, the stronger the wireless TV signal you can get.
Once these steps are all in place, you need to download the latest HDHomeRun firmware from your PC or Mac and then install the HDHomeRun View app on your Android TV. You can also watch live TV on Android phones or tablets. You can also watch on other platforms through other third-party applications.
HDHomeRun is not a new product. Its playback application appeared on the Android TV platform last year. However, Google has improved the live channel feature of its Android TV platform. Therefore, this product is worth reviewing again.
A live channel is like a program guide in a set-top box. Through an application supporting this function, such as an HDHomeRun application, these channels will be displayed in the form of a program.
The above viewing experience is enough to allow some people to abandon cable television and achieve on-demand broadcast of the program.
The cost of minimalism
Streaming games and video to TV at home can cause potential problems, and once the problem arises, you need to spend extra time solving them.
For example, in a live channel application, HDHomeRun's viewing signal is not as smooth as inserting the antenna directly on the TV. Once the option to improve video smoothness and sharpness in the playback application is turned on, the audio synchronization problem reappears. To solve these problems, the user may need to reload the channel or restart the application.
Then, once you are familiar with the solutions to these problems, you will be able to enjoy the minimalist viewing and gaming experience.
The above proposal only provides the user with a way of thinking, and everyone can make flexible adjustments according to their actual situation and needs.
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