- Do I need a new antenna for ATSC 3.0?
- No. Any VHF or UHF antenna that pulls in your local stations will work. Reception depends on distance and terrain, not on the box.
- Will it work with an older TV?
- It outputs over HDMI, so the TV needs an HDMI input. Very old sets with only composite or coaxial inputs will need an adapter.
- Can I record shows on it?
- It has 8GB of built-in storage, so short recordings are possible, but heavy DVR use will fill it fast. Check whether an external drive is supported before relying on it.
- Does it need internet?
- Basic over-the-air viewing works from the antenna alone. NextGen TV interactive features and any streaming apps need a network connection, and no Wi-Fi is listed, so plan on Ethernet.
- How is it different from a plain ATSC 1.0 converter?
- It also tunes ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, which carry higher resolution and interactive features where stations offer them. A 1.0-only box cannot receive those signals.
- Where is the NextGen TV Box Gen 2 ATSC 3.0 & ATSC 1.0 Digital Converter Box cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $159.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the NextGen TV Box Gen 2 ATSC 3.0 & ATSC 1.0 Digital Converter Box?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Target, Best Buy.