Shopping for a TV Box

More and more people are shopping for a TV Box these days. If you are one of those people, there’s a good number of details to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the things you should know when making a selection.

What You Should Know

Kodi

Kodi is the platform that most Streaming TV Boxes use to get movies, television shows and sports. Formerly known as XBMC (X-Box Media Center), the re-branding of this platform happened at the beginning of 2015. As a result, you will sometimes also see the word XBMC used as a method of getting content.

But it’s not the platform (Kodi) that actually finds and plays the content. Users install 3rd party addons (apps) to find and access the shows and movies. Readers should note that the Kodi foundation does NOT endorse or support the 3rd party addons.

It’s also important to note that these 3rd party addons are changing all of the time. Users will find that what works well today may not function well, or at all, in a few weeks or months. As such, developers of the addons must be constantly maintaining them. Over time, older addons will give way to newer and better addons.

Therefore, shoppers have a crucial question to ask themselves. Can my Streaming TV Box be easily updated?

Sports

Many box sellers will advertise “Unlimited Sports” or “Access All of Your Favourite Sports” in their copy. Users can access a great deal of sporting events and live games, but it can be unreliable.

Guaranteeing a HD stream for every event is simply not possible. And since all of these boxes use the same platform, users will find that the selection of sporting events is roughly the same regardless of which box is used.

If a box seller is saying you can watch anything, anytime … they are not telling you the truth.

What will make a difference is whether or not the streaming box has the most current addons installed.

Support

As stated earlier, the addon selection for these Streaming TV Boxes is always changing. Because of this, non tech-savvy users should make sure that the seller offers solid support. There is a 100% chance that your box will need to be adjusted or modified down the road.

Make sure you are covered by a reputable and service-friendly company when you need help. If not, be prepared to learn it all yourself if you want to get anything out of your box in the future.

Buyers should also make sure they are covered by a decent warranty and return policy should trouble arise. Always check reviews and testimonials where possible.