Arris devices and Freesat

Johnboy1951

Some time ago (last year I think) I came across announcements from Arris about a new range of devices they were developing for supply to their customers ..... mostly ISPs and the like.

This link has some references to the devices that attracted my attention - this is not the page I remember but will do for information here

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arris-debuts-new-uhd-hdr-set-top-solutions-with-android-tv-at-ibc-2017-300518593.html

It seems they have moved on quite well in various countries, and this page I read today (not seen it previously that I recall)

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/09/13/customer-wins-as-arris-enters-uk-retail-market-with-freesat/

Arris has revealed new contracts with Liberty Global, Sky Italia and Stofa. However, the most significant IBC announcement is for the UK, where Arris will be entering the retail market with a new generation box for Freesat.

Arris has been selected to develop the free-to-air satellite platform’s first subscription-free, 4K UHD/HDR video devices. In addition to satellite reception, there is also the ability to stream OTT services. It’s the first KreaTV device for DVB-S2.

After launch in the UK in 2019 there are also plans to take the range into Europe.

Depending on how seriously locked down those devices are there is a possibility of some fruitful hacking there.

https://www.arris.com/products/android-tv-video-devices/


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TheDriver

That will annoy humax. Most other freesat manufacturers discontinued their products

funnyname

So is this like a sheild and humax box all rolled into one?

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Some time ago (last year I think) I came across announcements from Arris about a new range of devices they were developing for supply to their customers ..... mostly ISPs and the like.

This link has some references to the devices that attracted my attention - this is not the page I remember but will do for information here

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arris-debuts-new-uhd-hdr-set-top-solutions-with-android-tv-at-ibc-2017-300518593.html

It seems they have moved on quite well in various countries, and this page I read today (not seen it previously that I recall)

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/09/13/customer-wins-as-arris-enters-uk-retail-market-with-freesat/



Depending on how seriously locked down those devices are there is a possibility of some fruitful hacking there.

https://www.arris.com/products/android-tv-video-devices/


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Johnboy1951

Arris has been selected to develop the free-to-air satellite platform’s first subscription-free, 4K UHD/HDR video devices. In addition to satellite reception, there is also the ability to stream OTT services. It’s the first KreaTV device for DVB-S2.

https://www.arris.com/products/kreatv-video-devices/

Features of KreaTV
Seamless media handling, including UltraHD & HDR
WebKit HTML5 browser for main UI, apps and OTT services
Pre-integrated YouTube and Netflix applications
State of the art security
Multi-application support
Extensive DVR/PVR functionality
Support for multiple boot mechanisms
Efficient power management
Thorough documentation with informative examples
Extensive development toolkit
Remote desktop/UI for seamless movement between desktop and target hardware during development
Remote logging
Remote customer service ability

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