At a glance
Expert’s Rating
Pros
- Equipped with both ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0 “NextGen TV” tuners
- Decrypts ATSC 3.0 DRM
- 4K HDR ready
Cons
- Firmware feels like it’s still in beta
- DRM decryption relies on an internet connection
- Sluggish onscreen TV guide
Our Verdict
The ADTH NextGen TV box has a lot of features not found on competing boxes, including support for encryption and interactive services. But it feels like a product that was released too soon, with numerous software bugs and user-interface inconveniences marring what could be a great product. On the bright side, all its shortcomings seem fixable over time.
If you’re wondering what NextGen TV is, you’re probably not alone. It’s a new digital TV broadcast format (aka ATSC 3.0) that promises lots of advanced features, including interactive services, Dolby audio, and the promise of up to 4K resolution. Stations are…
