Cutting the cable, lets talk options and media setups

I meant to throw this up previously after it got attention at CES.

https://www.airtv.net

The beta software that was demonstrated put OTA channels right in the menu with SlingTV. The AirTV version of the Sling TV app also adds your Netflix queue to the interface. When you power it up, it boots directly into the SlingTV app. Also integrated into the remote are controls for the TV similar to the Sideclick and Google Voice.

Now, this is made by Dish for SlingTV. If you hit the Home button, that's where it takes you. It has a Netflix button on the remote along with a YouTube button. However, it's my understanding that you have access to the Google Play store as it runs on Android TV. It's not clear if you navigate the store only through the device or if you can push apps to it through the web browser. Regardless, that theoretically gives you access to Vue, DirecTV, Sunday Ticket, Kodi, etc. All of that, plus integrated OTA in the same device for $129 (with OTA tuner) is pretty nice considering the features integrated into the remote as well. Too bad it looks like a child's toy.

I'm considering ordering one for a test drive and just returning it if I don't like it.

https://youtu.be/UVq5diDf_-I