11 Best FTA Receivers of 2020

Is it easy to find an FTA receiver that does it all without punching a hole in your pocket? Absolutely not! To profit from the rising demand of these cost-effective alternatives to cable TVs, numerous brands have been launching hundreds of variants. If you’re not well-informed, you may not be able to distinguish a premium […] The post 11 Best FTA Receivers of 2020 appeared first on Homesthetics - Inspiring ideas for your home..

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Is it easy to find an FTA receiver that does it all without punching a hole in your pocket? Absolutely not!

To profit from the rising demand of these cost-effective alternatives to cable TVs, numerous brands have been launching hundreds of variants. If you’re not well-informed, you may not be able to distinguish a premium product from a subpar alternative.

However, if you’re looking for expert guidance regarding these next-gen products, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve unbiasedly reviewed 11 of the best FTA receivers in the game, including the reasons you should and shouldn’t buy them. Also, our concise buyer’s guide will introduce you to the key factors to keep in mind while buying one of these.

Now, without any further ado, let’s cut to the chase!

Best FTA Receivers

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IMAGE	PRODUCT	DETAILS
Our Top PickOur Top Pick	GTMedia V8 pro2 H.265 Full HD 1080P Satellite Receiver	An Easy menu system and plug-and-play installation Broadcasting range of 125 ft; multi-room connection	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	MagicSee C400 Plus DV Satellite Receiver	3GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB EMMC ROM DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 reception	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Biling Indoor Digital TV FTA Receiver Antenna	150 miles in range width Next-gen amplifier signal booster	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	GTMedia V7S HD Digital Satellite Antenna	Blind scanning over 6,000 free channels Wi-Fi antenna support for online streaming	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Dreamlink HD FTA Satellite Receiver	External USB 2.0 HOST HDD for live recording 65,535 color full-resolution on-screen display	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Fosa Full HD 1080p Digital Satellite Receiver	Crystal-clear 1080p High Definition resolution Built-in Wi-Fi and internet sharing	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	XFTREE Satellite 4K TV Antenna Satellite Receiver	Amplified Signal Booster feature for 5-10% enhancement in reception Built-in IC chip technology to ensure zero fluctuation in quality	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Dreamlink T5 HD FTA Satellite Receiver	USB 2.0 HOST HDD feature for live recording True to Life HD CVBS audio/video broadcasting	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Manhattan SatPro Complete HD FTA Receiver	New Standard KU single HD LNP feature 10,000 television channels and 3,000 IPTV channels	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Dynosat DVB AC3 1080P S2 HD FTA Receiver	Easy-to-access recording option with time-shift feature Highly personalized channel management settings	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Amlogic S905X3 Android FTA Satellite Receiver	64-bit quad-core ARM A55 CPU; G31 MP2 GPU processor 4GB internal/32GB external memory storage configuration	VIEW LATEST PRICE →

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GTMedia V8 pro2 H.265 Full HD 1080P Satellite Receiver

The GTMedia V8 Pro2 satellite receiver is currently one of the best-selling products in the market because it offers crystal-clear 1080p Digital HD viewing experience. Apart from that, it also features a wide array of features in a compact frame, saving you from storage issues without compromising on quality.

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GTMedia V8 pro2 H.265 Full HD 1080P DVB-S2 DVB-T2 DVB-C...

DVB-S/S2/S2X,DVB+T/T2/Cable(J83.A/B/C)/ISDBT.Support FULL HD...
Support DRE & Biss key. Support DLNA, SAT To IP, Support...
Support Built-in WIFI module, Ethernet,Full speed 3G usb...
Support IPTV,Youtube,Youporn,Redtube; Weather...

Why Did We Like It?

First and foremost, it comes with a smart microprocessor, giving you 100% control while maintaining the utmost reliability and performance. Being a 1080p ultra HD satellite receiver, its broadcasting quality is exceptionally versatile. To be more precise, it can support almost any picture/video format, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP.

Its design is ingenious and ergonomic; especially, the ultralight remote fits very comfortably in your palms without causing any fatigue. The design is so beginner-friendly that a 13-year-old can operate it. On the other end, the receiver features a straightforward menu system, and its plug-and-play feature makes it extremely convenient to install.

This product is compatible with Wi-Fi sharing and USB/USB PVR, which adds another star to its versatility. You can easily play your favorite YouTube videos by directly connecting it to the USB Wi-Fi dongle. It provides an impressive broadcasting range of 125 feet. As a bonus, it also offers multi-room connection features, saving you loads of high costs.

Most importantly, this product does it on a wireless aspect, canceling the stress of drilling your interior to connect the device. The next-gen transmitter can smoothly extend the uncompressed HD signals, giving you home theatre-like quality and experience.

What Could’ve Been Better?

Safety can be an issue here, as the Wi-Fi does not come encrypted. Also, various users have reported that the technical support team isn’t very quick to respond, which can be frustrating.

Pros

Parental control feature
Manual/automatic/network channel search
Easy to install
Extends uncompressed HD signals

Cons

Lacks encryption

MagicSee C400 Plus DV Satellite Receiver

Not your average FTA receiver, our penultimate recommendation is guaranteed to be a delight for the tech geeks. The MagicSee C400 Plus comes off as a highly advanced product with its Android 7.1 OS and other groundbreaking features, never seen before. Let’s find out its core specs and functions!

Magicsee C400 Plus DVB T2 S2 Satellite Receiver Android 7.1...

Running Android 7.1 OS, compatible with the vast majority of...
3GB RAM(DDR4) , 32GB ROM(EMMC),support run fast and stable...
DVB-T2 terrestrial receiver and DVB-S2 digital satellite...
Compatible with many add-ons.Watch videos programs and play...

Why Did We Like It?

HD streaming isn’t only limited to TVs anymore, as the next-gen OS maintains compatibility with almost any android application for optimal user convenience. Furthermore, this product also comes off to be pretty lightweight and compact, indicating zero storage issues. You also get a 3GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB EMMC ROM internal storage configuration, which makes it an absolute steal of a deal.

With such robust memory, this product runs faster than most of its competitive products in the game. As a bonus, you can install any application without worrying about memory storage space problems. Furthermore, you also get both DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 reception capabilities, making it twice as versatile. Not only does it optimize your TV’s efficiency, but it somewhat transforms into a smart TV without needing any internet connectivity.

The cherry on top is its image quality, as you can shuffle between both 4k and 2k resolution streaming for entertaining viewing experience. You can connect it to your home theatre without any issues, as it is compatible with almost any household add-ons.

What Could’ve Been Better?

Keeping its trailblazing features in mind, it’s somewhat fair to say that it’s a tad more expensive than a regular FTA receiver. Furthermore, installing it would require expert help, as its procedures are a little complicated.

Pros

Can support 4k resolution
Compatible with home theatre/Google TV remote
World-class reception capabilities
Android OS for high versatility

Cons

A little pricey

Biling Indoor Digital TV FTA Receiver Antenna

Coming in with another efficient FTA receiver under a pocket-friendly margin, the Biling Indoor Digital TV antenna has amazed us with its immense features. The USP of this product is, without a doubt, its extensive range. Even when there’s almost zero satellite users nearby, this long-ranged genius gets the job done precisely. Let’s find out some more!

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