Does it work with any TV?

Yes. It outputs over coax, so it works with analog CRT sets and any TV with an antenna input. You still need an antenna.

Yes, to a USB drive plugged into the box. Recording reliability varies by drive, so use a fast, well-known brand.

Do I need a subscription?

No. It only receives free over-the-air broadcasts; there is no service fee or account.

The converter box, a remote and the cabling needed to connect it. An antenna and USB drive are sold separately.

It receives digital HD broadcasts but outputs them in a form your analog TV can show, so the picture is limited by the TV.

Can I block channels?

Yes. Set a password in parental controls to lock specific channels.

Where is the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air cheapest?

At Walmart, for $42.47, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1,055 ratings.

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Our take on the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air

The Core Innovations CTCB105 is an ATSC converter box that turns free over-the-air broadcasts into a signal an older analog TV can display. It adds a USB recording feature, a media player for photos, music and video, and password-based channel blocking. It suits people keeping an old CRT or early flat panel alive with an antenna, or anyone who wants simple OTA recording without a subscription. Against rivals like the Mediasonic HomeWorx and iView boxes, it covers the basics but reviewers report a clunky interface and inconsistent USB recording.

Best forOwners of older analog TVs with an antennaCutting the cord for free broadcast channelsBasic scheduled recording to a USB driveParents who want channel blocking

Pros

Converts ATSC digital broadcasts for analog TVs
Records shows to a USB drive
Plays photos, music and video from USB
Parental controls block channels with a password
Works with any TV brand via coax

Cons

Interface and remote feel dated
USB recording is unreliable for some owners
Guide and channel setup can be slow
Limited support for newer file formats

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What reviewers say

3.5 / 51,055 ratings

Ratings sit around the middle: buyers like that it revives an old TV with free channels and records to USB, but many report flaky recording, a sluggish menu and a confusing remote.

What people mention

RecordingMixedSome owners record shows to USB fine; others say recordings fail or stop partway.
SetupMixedHookup is simple, but the channel scan and initial setup confuse some buyers.
InterfaceCriticisedThe menu and program guide feel slow and dated.
RemoteCriticisedButtons are small and the layout takes learning.
PicturePraisedOwners say free broadcast channels come through clearly on older TVs.

About the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air

The Core Innovations CTCB105 is an over-the-air digital TV converter and DVR box. It converts digital signals so an analog TV can show free HDTV broadcasts. It works with all TV brands.

Connect the box to a TV and an antenna to watch live programs or record shows to watch later. A USB drive can be plugged in to view photos, play music or watch movies and recorded content.

Parental controls let you block certain channels by setting a password.

Type: Over-the-air digital TV converter and DVR box
Color: Black
Size: One Size
Pack count: 1
Compatibility: All TV brands
Connections: TV, antenna and USB drive
Features: Live TV, recording, USB media playback, parental controls

Specifications

Color: BlackSource
count_per_pack: 1Source
size: One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Does it work with any TV?: Yes. It outputs over coax, so it works with analog CRT sets and any TV with an antenna input. You still need an antenna.
Can I record shows?: Yes, to a USB drive plugged into the box. Recording reliability varies by drive, so use a fast, well-known brand.
Do I need a subscription?: No. It only receives free over-the-air broadcasts; there is no service fee or account.
What is in the box?: The converter box, a remote and the cabling needed to connect it. An antenna and USB drive are sold separately.
Does it support HD?: It receives digital HD broadcasts but outputs them in a form your analog TV can show, so the picture is limited by the TV.
Can I block channels?: Yes. Set a password in parental controls to lock specific channels.
Where is the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air cheapest?: At Walmart, for $42.47, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Core Innovations CTCB105 Over the Air?: Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1,055 ratings.