Airtel unveils Android-based set-top box for Internet TV
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, April 12
Airtel Digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, today launched ‘Internet TV’, India’s first hybrid set-top box, powered by Android TV, which brings along a bouquet of over 500 plus satellite TV channels.
Airtel ‘Internet TV’ transforms any TV into a Smart TV and enables users to switch seamlessly between online and linear TV content with a single device.
With consumption of online content within Indian homes increasing rapidly, Airtel ‘Internet TV’ will offer customers a superior experience by enabling them to enjoy their favourite content on the biggest screen in their homes, the company said.
Customers would now be able to stream and cast their favourite content directly on to their TV as well as download their favourite apps and play games.
Airtel ‘Internet TV’ comes preloaded with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Music, Google Play Games, Airtel Movies and more. It also comes with access to Google Play Store that allows users to download their favourite apps, content and games on to their TV, the company said.
