AB IPBox ONE - Android operating system
The user will become more accustomed to it as a result of its basic and intuitive interface. There is, of course, an application store within the menu, so that its functions and options can be increased in the future.
The AB IPBox TWO is a two-tuner receiver, but its smaller bracket can only accommodate one. It is a satellite tuner that supports the DVB-S2X protocol. The receiver is much smaller in size, yet it still has a relatively large range of connecting choices.
In version 4.0, wireless is offered by dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Because of the receiver's compact size, the USB ports are positioned on the right side; they are USB-A connectors with one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0.
On the back, there is the previously mentioned DVB-S2X satellite tuner, optical S/PDIF, HDMI port, Ethernet, decoder card slot, and power connector for an external 12 V source.
In the front, there is a color LCD TFT display with the station logo and other info, as well as an LED. Unlike the TWO model, which has a Bluetooth-connected remote control, this one has a traditional controller with an infrared transmitter.
That wouldn't be a problem if the driver wasn't a little overprinted and unclear. The controls take some getting used to, but it works dependably otherwise.
If you still don't like the remote control, or if you want to hide the receiver behind the TV or somewhere else out of sight, the manufacturer has thought of it, and you can buy a Bluetooth remote control, the same as the one that came with the TWO model, for less than $20.
The AB IPBox ONE is primarily aimed at consumers who want simple installation, configuration, and control, as well as a low price. As a result, the smaller of the two brothers has lost one tuner, a microSD card slot, and lacks built-in microphones for voice control.
However, you may still record to a linked USB drive, as well as a NAS network storage device or a networked PC. Of course, if you wish to watch a different program than the one being recorded, you'll be limited to channels with the same polarity and in the same band as the one being recorded.
In addition to recording, the receiver has a Time Shift function that allows you to record the program now being watched in the background and watch it later. As a result, if a phone call comes in while you're watching, you may press pause and then resume watching uninterrupted.
You can also save a Time Shift recording. The receiver installation is quite straightforward and can be completed by even inexperienced users. Individual service previews can be added to the Android home screen. Several IPTV streaming applications are also supported natively by the receiver. Simply set the parameters and sit back to watch.
The most recent version of the KODI player is ideal for displaying multimedia files. Watching satellite TV falls under the category of Live TV. However, you do not need to navigate the menu; simply press the dedicated Live TV button on the remote control from anywhere.
The receiver outputs high-quality 4K video and supports the HDR codecs HDR10 and HLG. Despite the fact that it is the cheapest receiver in the series, we love the presence of a color information LCD display on the left side.
Because the software environment is agile, control is precise and quick. The AB IPBox ONE is a wonderful alternative for anyone searching for a high-quality, user-friendly 4K receiver.
