Companies have showcased products letting users watch DVB-T or ISDB-T channels since 2013, with products such as Geniatech WiTV, Tivizen USB dongles, or Geniatech PT115m/PT115e USB DVB-T Sticks. The only problem is that those devices never seem to become available, but I’ve now found that they’ve become easier to purchase since 2014 & 2015, with for example a “DTV Link” WiFi tuner box selling for $45.99 on Buyincoins, and compatible with SianoTV app for Android or iOS.
“DTV Link” WiFi TV tuner box specifications & features:
- Digital TV Standards – DVB-T & ISDB-T Oneseg
- Codecs – H.264/MPEG-4 and MPEG-2
- Connectivity – 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 7 to 10 meters max range.
- Battery – 600mAh rechargeable battery good for about 3 hours of TV viewing
- Dimension – 69 x 54 x 21mm
- Weight – 52g
The device ships with a USB Charging Cable, and user’s manual in a bubble bag (no retail package).
The video below shows how it works on another SianoTV compatible device called Meron. But basically the device is a WiFi access point (Meron, password: 12345), and once you’ve connected to it you can scan channels and watch TV with SianoTV app. Bear in mind that since only DVB-T and ISDB-T are supported, only SD resolution is available, no HD.
The device is also found on Aliexpress for as low as around $38 shipped. If you’d rather watch HD channels, I found “Lesee DVB-T2 WiFi box” selling for $68.99 on Aliexpress or $73.99 on eBay. The app for that model is called Lesee DVBT2 WiFi, and you’d be one of the first to try since there are only 1 to 5 installs reported with the app was first released on April 21.
Thanks to Onebir for the tip.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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