Simple.tv 2by Simple.TV
PROS
- The Simple.tv streams live and recorded TV shows to a variety of devices, including mobile devices running Android and iOS, computers, and TVs via Roku or Chromecast.
- The device includes two tuners, so you can watch or record two shows at the same time.
- It allows you to share content with friends.
CONS
- The Simple.tv does not include a hard drive; you must supply your own.
- It has to be connected to your antenna, and it doesn't support Wi-Fi, so it must be placed near your router, too.
- The fan is loud enough to be distracting.
- LIST PRICE$200
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| Name | Simple.tv 2 | Roamio Plus | Roku 4 | TiVo Bolt | Tablo 2-Tuner DVR |
| Manufacturer | Simple.TV | TIVO | Roku | TIVO | Nuvyyo |
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| List Price | $200 | $400 | $130 | $300 | $220 |
In general use, it's pretty straightforward and setting up recordings is fairly easy. It's also one of the cheapest in the long run.
In general use, it's pretty straightforward and setting up recordings is fairly easy. It's also one of the cheapest in the long run.
There’s no direct connection to your TV, and no remote. The Simple.tv is a DVR island unto itself, streaming live and recorded shows to mobi…
There’s no direct connection to your TV, and no remote. The Simple.tv is a DVR island unto itself, streaming live and recorded shows to mobile devices and other set-top streamers: Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku.
If you don’t have coaxial cable—coming from your antenna or cable service—and ethernet connections in the same room, you’ll have a problem.
If you don’t have coaxial cable—coming from your antenna or cable service—and ethernet connections in the same room, you’ll have a problem.
Simple.TV may be a tough sell for people used to the speed and simplicity of services like Netflix or Hulu Plus.
Simple.TV may be a tough sell for people used to the speed and simplicity of services like Netflix or Hulu Plus.
Live streaming TV from all devices was an equally dismal experience. Sometimes, if I was lucky, the program would start for a few seconds be…
Live streaming TV from all devices was an equally dismal experience. Sometimes, if I was lucky, the program would start for a few seconds before it stopped to buffer and never started up again.
The biggest upgrade is the addition of native Android and iOS apps for watching while on the road. The two clients have straightforward inte…
The biggest upgrade is the addition of native Android and iOS apps for watching while on the road. The two clients have straightforward interfaces that make it easy to tune in live, catch up on a recording or -- at long last -- download episodes.
It's right there in the name: simple.tv. Yes, everything about the product is simple. Sometimes to a fault - it could use a few bells and wh…
It's right there in the name: simple.tv. Yes, everything about the product is simple. Sometimes to a fault - it could use a few bells and whistles, but I'm sure those will come in future releases.
The cost of entry is a little steep with Simple.TV, but consumers can save a lot over time with a little planning and setup.
The cost of entry is a little steep with Simple.TV, but consumers can save a lot over time with a little planning and setup.
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