That’s what I thought but not true at all, basically your paying to stream off their private servers for their 2 apps, the Heat live TV and Heat VOD. You can watch whatever you want off of those apps. Otherwise it’s just an android TV box. You can not use their apps unless you buy a box and considering how much you could spend on TV services per month, pays for itself 3-4 months
The antenna is the WI-FI antenna. You will get all of your local stations, as well as local stations throughout the US, utilizing the HEAT Live app. (The main app of the 4 HEAT apps on the box). The Ethernet port is 10/100/1000 (gigabit) if you choose to connect directly to your router/modem. However, the box works perfectly well over WI-FI. The VOD apps are all of your movies and TV series, while HEAT Live and Backup are the live TV apps. The box DOES NOT do recording! However, there is a 7 -day playback feature on some channels.
Yeah, figured out the lack of DVR (tho no obvious reason why that couldn't be added. What's the point of adding a 2TB external drive if you can't record things?). Interesting that the antenna is for wi-fi; I didn't see any indication of what its purpose was, but it does work well.
Nice video, nice review. Its good for those that dont have a clue on how to sign up for any IPTV service, buy an android box for about $35. Set it up with your home internet privider, install the APK for the IPTV service, the one i use is only $10 a month and i get every channel available. Including all sports packages and PPVs. Premium channels and all local channels in every state. As well as downloading all the free movie apps available on the internet. Certainly much cheaper than paylng $340 . But it's nice to see what's available for others to cut the cord feom cable TV
I've had intermittent problems all day not having live TV and not having either of Vods - at one point I actually had to go in and correct the date and the time. Ever since they updated it today, there have been issues.
No you cannot since it is server based. Browser is something else. But you can install Smart Tube (github) same as the original TH-cam just ad free. SmartTube needs to be Sideloaded.
If you're one of those that would like to install these apps and modify your Smart TV to get free stuff, till this day there is NO OTHER smart box out there more powerful than the "NVIDIA Shield"! Nothing compares to it's power and versatile. Not only does it turn any Stupid TV into smart TV but it's also a powerful Android video game system for less the half the price of this one and it's a solid one!
I didn't demonstrate every feature of all the apps. I'll just say that you might be surprised at what you can watch without a subscription through the various "Heat" apps on the device. They're why people buy this unit, not because it can run the Netflix app.
I’m very interested in the live tv part and the other apps that appeared to lite you have access to pay Chanel’s for free. I’m following and look forward to seeing more. Thank you
I think without the third-party apps that another vSeeBox had which I still use this box is not worth it. i’ll stick to my $8-$10 a month IPTV I have a couple of them just in case as back up in case one stops working.
If it's truly over-the-air then this box, and every other similar box, won't receive it. It's not a tuner, it's a streaming device. But a LOT of local channels are Internet accessible, so it might well be that your local networks are indeed accessible. You'd have to email vSeeBoxTV to clarify.
It's pretty much like all the other streaming boxes. You still need to sign up for those streaming services. I have an Apple TV, and it comes with tons of FREE services. I bundle with other Apple services and only pay a low monthly fee. Apple TV 4k is less than $200 with either net port.
Oh, the vSeeBox offers a bit more than just free public streams and apps. Notice how I was able to watch the (subscription service) AMC without logging in with an account...
@@AskDaveTaylor- AMC is not a subscription service. It's a basic cable channel. They may have some sort of paid extension, sorta like ESPN plus, but the main AMC is available without an extra charge.
Can you share what other apps you have that aren't available for this box? This does have an app store with downloads and should run anything compatible with AndroidTV...
@AskDaveTaylor the other apps come with vsee elite like limitless elite hd apex stream lawless sport access elite cinema elite vod elite hub and other all together is 24 apps the difference it with that box you show is running android 13 while vsee elite running android 10 the other apps can record also jas multiple screen
It's definitely interesting. The on screen guide could do with some tweaks (especially the "favorites" view in Heat Live) and I don't understand why I can't record to my local storage, but, yeah, I enjoyed some VOD b-movies last night for sure.
Do those VOD movies typically offer Closed Caption and/or Subtitle Options? Actually, I have the same question about the Live TV mode. I have a streaming box with a program installed in it similar to the HEAT program I believe, XCIPTV, but it does not provide CC on Live TV channels such as TCM, even though TCM movies typically do offer that option.
I don't know how they think people could be so $toopeed to buy that normal box for that amount of money. There are Google certified units for less than 100$ ...if someone wants to spend more, Nvidia shield and Fire TV Cube are the absolute best.
Dolton, r u serious. Damn, that is more than what I pay now for Internet + DirecTV service.. I ain't paying that much for a box... Thanks for replying, U saved me and countless others money... hugz
The problem is is that the service is illegal and they're shutting them down left and right now the law's been changed so they can actually put people in prison that are providing these services so I would avoid it
Be aware that they're not 1:1 replacement services, Roku is more of an "access" device (with some content of its own), whereas DirectTV costs lots more, but offers access to a lot of content that you won't see with a Roku. That's the trade-off.
I'm looking to cut my cable off. Does this box he has and yours pick up live TV TH-cam TV and HBO & fox without buying into a subscribtion? Or do I got to buy into it.
@@felixfischer312 I bet you still have to purchase TH-camLive...my guess. And how did TH-cam get to create the monopoly of being the only live TV provider?
I don't know that a device can "destroy" another device (tho I'd love to see a battle bot arena matchup!) and I've heard that the Elite uses different servers than the V5 Pro and that they're problematic. Are you not seeing that issue?
@@felixfischer312I just cancelled my TH-cam TV. VSeeBox has every channel that TH-cam TV has. The VSeeBox I have is the V3 Plus because the Live Ultra app has my local tv affiliates
@@felixfischer312 Its has better then them apps there content can be found on heat ultra app has content from them apps u mention free n the apps u mention can be on it but u need pay for them so getting this or v5 or vseebox elite be best model s out there Vseebox Elite has 22 apps services each app
Hard pass. I can get 4 Roku Ultra (2024) boxes, which do everything I want to do, and have change left over. They play all the 4K media from my 200TB server flawlessly. Each of those .mkv files are minimally compressed at about 50-75gb per file.
YES ITS A NICE BOX BUT PRICE IS OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE THE $20 ONN BOX AT WALMART DOES EXACTLY THE SAME THINGS FOR FAR LESS MONEY WAY BETTER PRICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE THEY WANT TO GET IN THE GAME THEY NEED TO LOWER THE PRICE OF THAT THING BY$250
so they've made 5 iterations in 3 years? that's not great. also the claim on the box is that it's $799 MSRP. just nope. this is probably fifty dollars of parts at the most. also no mention of the chinese spyware on all of these. i hope they paid you a lot to shill for this, because it's destroyed your reputation with me.
I can install all these Android apps & Ad Free apps on my Android 65" 4K Premium TV and more and with a custom build Raspberry "Pi-hole" connected between my router and TV i can have a 100% Ad Free TV! 😆
The price is a freaking JOKE. $330 dollars! My hacked 20 dollar Rokue stick does that and a sh** load more.
ag, how'd u hack a firestick? Is it legal?
Yes. Let's talk about where I can fid more info on a Rokue stick hack. I want to do that.
Yes interested
@jonlock7150 you couldn't pay me enough to get that. I read where it's considered illegal to operate one....
That’s what I thought but not true at all, basically your paying to stream off their private servers for their 2 apps, the
Heat live TV and Heat VOD. You can watch whatever you want off of those apps. Otherwise it’s just an android TV box. You can not use their apps unless you buy a box and considering how much you could spend on TV services per month, pays for itself 3-4 months
The antenna is the WI-FI antenna. You will get all of your local stations, as well as local stations throughout the US, utilizing the HEAT Live app. (The main app of the 4 HEAT apps on the box). The Ethernet port is 10/100/1000 (gigabit) if you choose to connect directly to your router/modem. However, the box works perfectly well over WI-FI. The VOD apps are all of your movies and TV series, while HEAT Live and Backup are the live TV apps. The box DOES NOT do recording! However, there is a 7 -day playback feature on some channels.
Yeah, figured out the lack of DVR (tho no obvious reason why that couldn't be added. What's the point of adding a 2TB external drive if you can't record things?). Interesting that the antenna is for wi-fi; I didn't see any indication of what its purpose was, but it does work well.
Damn. No DVR feature? Bummer.
I agree. Perhaps some day?
@@AskDaveTaylor Who are the best competitors?
Thanks!
Nice video, nice review. Its good for those that dont have a clue on how to sign up for any IPTV service, buy an android box for about $35. Set it up with your home internet privider, install the APK for the IPTV service, the one i use is only $10 a month and i get every channel available. Including all sports packages and PPVs. Premium channels and all local channels in every state. As well as downloading all the free movie apps available on the internet. Certainly much cheaper than paylng $340 . But it's nice to see what's available for others to cut the cord feom cable TV
What kind of Android box do you recommend?
What iptv service do you recommend ? I've heard some are pretty sketchy .😁
I tried going to the website but 3 browsers say it's not secure or suspicious.
I've had intermittent problems all day not having live TV and not having either of Vods - at one point I actually had to go in and correct the date and the time. Ever since they updated it today, there have been issues.
For this price, is it ad free streaming? I would pay $340 to watch everything without commercials. Ads have gotten out of control!
Since it is based on the Android OS, I wonder if you can install an ad blocker like Adguard that would block the youtube ads.
I'm using Sm×rtub3, it works perfectly.
No you cannot since it is server based. Browser is something else. But you can install Smart Tube (github) same as the original TH-cam just ad free. SmartTube needs to be Sideloaded.
Will this work in Mexico to get english USA tv?
To expensive and what happens if the Live TV service get shut down ? you be stuck with a whole bunch of nothing , not worth the risk for me
At $340.00, no way. This is NOT a good deal.
If you're one of those that would like to install these apps and modify your Smart TV to get free stuff, till this day there is NO OTHER smart box out there more powerful than the "NVIDIA Shield"! Nothing compares to it's power and versatile. Not only does it turn any Stupid TV into smart TV but it's also a powerful Android video game system for less the half the price of this one and it's a solid one!
why would i get rid of my Roku ultra which does the same thing?? All the premium channels are still subscription!
I didn't demonstrate every feature of all the apps. I'll just say that you might be surprised at what you can watch without a subscription through the various "Heat" apps on the device. They're why people buy this unit, not because it can run the Netflix app.
Can you add a vpn on this box and does it have the multiple screen feature.
If you want the multiple screen the vsee elite with extra app they have multiple screen
I have fire stick and tablo don't need anymore plus all the free channels I get off my smart TV
I’m very interested in the live tv part and the other apps that appeared to lite you have access to pay Chanel’s for free.
I’m following and look forward to seeing more.
Thank you
so you want to become a pirate?
These boxes give you access to everything that is live tv and alot of movies including ones still in theater
Yep, they're highly illegal. The feds actually shut them down one of the feeds anyway
Has anyone managed to find the heat ultra app for android TV perhaps???
Okay sounds good but what's there price And where to buy it? Thanks
Price is discussed in the video, and there's a link in the description!
I had one, and saw no option to record live TV out of the box.
I think without the third-party apps that another vSeeBox had which I still use this box is not worth it. i’ll stick to my $8-$10 a month IPTV I have a couple of them just in case as back up in case one stops working.
Why would Live be working fine, but VOD keeps buffering? A no from me
What about local OTA channels for local news.
I would interested to know about that as well.
Me too.
If it's truly over-the-air then this box, and every other similar box, won't receive it. It's not a tuner, it's a streaming device. But a LOT of local channels are Internet accessible, so it might well be that your local networks are indeed accessible. You'd have to email vSeeBoxTV to clarify.
It's pretty much like all the other streaming boxes. You still need to sign up for those streaming services. I have an Apple TV, and it comes with tons of FREE services. I bundle with other Apple services and only pay a low monthly fee. Apple TV 4k is less than $200 with either net port.
Oh, the vSeeBox offers a bit more than just free public streams and apps. Notice how I was able to watch the (subscription service) AMC without logging in with an account...
@@AskDaveTaylor- AMC is not a subscription service. It's a basic cable channel. They may have some sort of paid extension, sorta like ESPN plus, but the main AMC is available without an extra charge.
You can watch the streaming apps shows and movies without using those streaming apps. And that's to go along with the great live app...aka cable tv
Mine keeps freezing, none of apps are working
Yes it 399 but for buck I bought the vsees elite it has more extra app
Can you share what other apps you have that aren't available for this box? This does have an app store with downloads and should run anything compatible with AndroidTV...
@AskDaveTaylor the other apps come with vsee elite like limitless elite hd apex stream lawless sport access elite cinema elite vod elite hub and other all together is 24 apps the difference it with that box you show is running android 13 while vsee elite running android 10 the other apps can record also jas multiple screen
I'll stay with my Formuler,most solid remote I've seen,good price,great picture & sound quality. Way too much for quality offered.
I'll stick to my Nvidia shield
You should have set scale to fit all of the screen. Nice video.
I now have it hooked up to my big TV and spent more time tweaking settings, including maximizing my screen size, as you say!
@AskDaveTaylor hope you happy with it.
It's definitely interesting. The on screen guide could do with some tweaks (especially the "favorites" view in Heat Live) and I don't understand why I can't record to my local storage, but, yeah, I enjoyed some VOD b-movies last night for sure.
Do those VOD movies typically offer Closed Caption and/or Subtitle Options? Actually, I have the same question about the Live TV mode. I have a streaming box with a program installed in it similar to the HEAT program I believe, XCIPTV, but it does not provide CC on Live TV channels such as TCM, even though TCM movies typically do offer that option.
I don't know how they think people could be so $toopeed to buy that normal box for that amount of money. There are Google certified units for less than 100$ ...if someone wants to spend more, Nvidia shield and Fire TV Cube are the absolute best.
the ant is not for WiFi?
It apparently is. It's completely unlabeled, but another commentor corrected my, um, correction. 🙂
Don't worry about the price, the malware all these types of devices come with is completely free!
$339? No thanks.
Dolton, r u serious. Damn, that is more than what I pay now for Internet + DirecTV service.. I ain't paying that much for a box... Thanks for replying, U saved me and countless others money... hugz
@bigbadjohnpesek9894 OR u could just get a free ROKU account and service...☺
How much will 4 months of DirecTV subscription cost? You can find it much cheaper if you look around
The problem is is that the service is illegal and they're shutting them down left and right now the law's been changed so they can actually put people in prison that are providing these services so I would avoid it
For that much i would just go nvidia
I will just stick with ROKU thank you... Nice video though, thanks for the video...
Rather different devices, but yeah, I like the Roku as a simple streaming device too.
@@AskDaveTaylor HI Dave, I am learning more and more about ROKU service, that I want it as a replacement for my DirecTV service...
Be aware that they're not 1:1 replacement services, Roku is more of an "access" device (with some content of its own), whereas DirectTV costs lots more, but offers access to a lot of content that you won't see with a Roku. That's the trade-off.
@AskDaveTaylor That is true, but I don't watch a whole lot of TV now, since Internet access is cheaper here by $93.00....
Vseebox Elite model destory this model 22 apps vs 5 on this model n also Octastream Elite max I owned both love them so much
I'm looking to cut my cable off. Does this box he has and yours pick up live TV TH-cam TV and HBO & fox without buying into a subscribtion? Or do I got to buy into it.
@@felixfischer312 I bet you still have to purchase TH-camLive...my guess. And how did TH-cam get to create the monopoly of being the only live TV provider?
I don't know that a device can "destroy" another device (tho I'd love to see a battle bot arena matchup!) and I've heard that the Elite uses different servers than the V5 Pro and that they're problematic. Are you not seeing that issue?
@@felixfischer312I just cancelled my TH-cam TV. VSeeBox has every channel that TH-cam TV has. The VSeeBox I have is the V3 Plus because the Live Ultra app has my local tv affiliates
@@felixfischer312 Its has better then them apps there content can be found on heat ultra app has content from them apps u mention free n the apps u mention can be on it but u need pay for them so getting this or v5 or vseebox elite be best model s out there Vseebox Elite has 22 apps services each app
Hard pass. I can get 4 Roku Ultra (2024) boxes, which do everything I want to do, and have change left over. They play all the 4K media from my 200TB server flawlessly. Each of those .mkv files are minimally compressed at about 50-75gb per file.
Are you paying for the 4 Roku Ultra services, OTA channels and all channels?
Does it work on a Hisense Roku tv???
I see no reason it shouldn't work.
"Some local broadcast channels "?
don't forget the spyware pre-installed
Are you sure that's the case? Can you name the app that's running and doing that?
This just looks like a Roku to me.
Not to be confused with the UNALIVE TOOL.
Correct. They are entirely different things.
I get simular products on my TV. To get good programming I'll need to pay. The box cost too much.
YES ITS A NICE BOX BUT PRICE IS OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE THE $20 ONN BOX AT WALMART DOES EXACTLY THE SAME THINGS FOR FAR LESS MONEY WAY BETTER PRICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE THEY WANT TO GET IN THE GAME THEY NEED TO LOWER THE PRICE OF THAT THING BY$250
$330 Damn
over $300? I'll pass.
Can you jail break this device like fire stick?
Why would you want to jailbreak this device? What would you be trying to accomplish?
so they've made 5 iterations in 3 years?
that's not great.
also the claim on the box is that it's $799 MSRP.
just nope.
this is probably fifty dollars of parts at the most.
also no mention of the chinese spyware on all of these.
i hope they paid you a lot to shill for this, because it's destroyed your reputation with me.
That's harsh, but... okay. I get gear, I look at it, I share it on my TH-cam channel.
Where can I buy one and you are very handsome man
There's a link in the description. 🙂
Why setup in your kitchen?! 😂
Lots of counterspace. 🙂
😂 lots of folks n this chat are not happy with this product. It's a no for me...
totally paperweight
Dumb
It better come with a VPN because it's illegal. If they get caught, you have a very expensive paper weight.
A few people online have reported that they shut down the service that goes to this box. I haven't verified this yet
I can install all these Android apps & Ad Free apps on my Android 65" 4K Premium TV and more and with a custom build Raspberry "Pi-hole" connected between my router and TV i can have a 100% Ad Free TV! 😆