When buying your new TV tuner, know that they stream free TV and not premium content, but that doesn’t mean that the options are limited. The best USB TV tuners will turn your computer into the ultimate way to watch live TV on the go. It records a program with the single click of a mouse button and even allows you to watch another program while the first one records. With HDTV, analog, and QAM cable TV capabilities onboard, using the included antenna makes channel discovery as easy as it gets. Once setup is complete, channels can be watched either in a window for easy multitasking or full screen. And the included WinTV application allows playback of any recorded programs. Meanwhile, ATSC HDTV brings free over-the-air digital TV at 1080i resolution on any PC screen on any of its 1,500 available TV stations broadcast in 200 cities nationwide. With intelligent features such as picture-in-picture, smart channel grouping, time shift, closed captioning and an available electronic program guide, the AVerTV has everything you need to duplicate traditional cable. The extendable High Gain antenna is powerful enough to allow for smooth streaming of digital TV channels, as well as strong FM radio reception. Connecting your analog devices through a composite cable or S-Video input allows for even more videos with alternative digital formatting. It hooks up to the PC via USB and adds DVR software directly onto your Android and iOS devices with the downloadable app (no file conversion required). The intuitive user interface makes navigating channels, adjusting volume, or selecting live TV a breeze. A portable TV antenna for increased signal reception is included, as is a remote control, USB extension cable and an activation code for the WinTV Windows application. Once installed, buyers can enjoy over-the-air ATSC HDTV, as well as ClearQAM digital cable TV in full HD quality (even in full screen). You also can schedule to record digital programming. It’s compatible with the highly popular Plex Media Server software, which means users also can upload shows to Linux and Android devices, including the NVIDIA Shield. The included One Guide integration provides immediate access to upcoming programming, including local listings. Once connected to the Xbox via USB, you’re ready to set up the included 10-mile range antenna near a window. That will pick up ATSC digital TV signals and bring you more than 1,500 TV stations in more than 200 cities across the United States. It’s worth noting that ATSC programming is free and does not require a TV subscription. The included ClearQAM tuner can decode unencrypted QAM channels, offer local broadcast stations, public-access channels or private QAM channels. While the price is wallet-friendly, the TV tuner still has the capability for closed captions, electronic programming, pause, rewind, fast forward and skipping of commercials. Directly supporting burn-to-disc function, the TV tuner adds the option to instantly record in real time or schedule recordings in advance with an output of 1080p Full HD.
