[…]what Amazon said in their statement, there isn’t really a replacement “app” for what the Recast did, namely, record broadcast TV shows on a local hard drive. If you own a Recast, here are some things you might want to consider for your next steps. 1. Keep Using It Until It Stops Working If you want to keep using your Recast, you can for now. Amazon has committed to providing software security updates through at least 2026. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll diligently keep up with bug fixes maintaining the channel guide. Already there have been some reports of series […]
[…]the storage is included inside the box, the package is pretty simple. You get the Fire TV Recast box, which measures about 7″ by 7″ by 3″ thick, a quick start guide, and a power adapter, that’s it. Setup Setup requires an iOS, Android, or Kindle device. You’ll have to download the Amazon Fire TV app to set up the Recast. Because the hard drive is internal, there’s very little physical hookup required, other than plugging in power and connecting the antenna. Because the Recast doesn’t connect to your TV directly, you can put it anywhere in your home, ideally […]
[…]detailed review: Converter Boxes that Record – Extreme Budget Option Many outboard TV converter boxes (or “tuner boxes”) also record to outboard USB storage devices. These usually run for only about $40! So, what’s the catch? Well, these boxes don’t connect to the Internet, so the channel guide is not as slick as with the other units I’ve mentioned. Also, the user interfaces are not as refined. You can’t watch one channel while recording another. But, these are SO much cheaper than the other options, it may be worth looking at if you’re willing to tolerate these shortcomings. We tolerated […]
[…]Gen 4 does not. Physical Design The AirTV 2 is a small plastic box that stands vertically. The box includes a wall-wart power supply and quick start guide. As I mentioned, you need to supply a USB hard drive to do any recording. The AirTV 2 box has ventilation holes near the bottom and at the top of the unit. I like this design because it allows cool air to flow in from the bottom and exit out the top. Setup If you’ve ever set up a Ring doorbell on Wi-Fi, the process is very similar to setting up the […]
