ADTH Nextgen set-top box

[comfortably_numb]

I bought one a couple of weeks ago and so far I'm very pleased with it. It receives all my local ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 stations and decrypts the DRM protected ones. It receives PSIP guide data and has many customizable settings.

Despite the many bugs these units had after initial launch last year, I think they are ready for prime time and are an economical soltution for encrypted 3.0 signals.

The only current drawback is there's no way to access the unit via local network, DLNA or otherwise.

Some users have side-loaded Android apps. I have not tried that (yet).

 

[Foxbat]

So, it outputs HDMI only?

 

[primestar31]

So, it outputs HDMI only?

Yes, there are NO ATSC 3.0 network tuners allowed by the A3SA group as of yet, from any company. They are completely paranoid that somebody will hack them and "steal" their programming, lol.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Unfortunately, the unit began to misbehave the other day so I'm sending it back for a refund. It runs hot and some channels freeze, channels that have very solid signal strength and quality.

 

[primestar31]

I think it's way overpriced by at least $100, HOWEVER, IF anybody that reads this must have an ATSC 3.0 sidecar tuner, from my constantly following these on Avsforum and elsewhere, the "Zapperbox" has by far the best design team, and they are really responsive to any issues that pop up.