A**S
Works, but lousy documentation, and very buggy app to set up.
Well, I had a lot of problems to set it up. You can only do that with an app (iOS in my case), and it is extremely buggy. The documentation on both the app and Netstream 4Sat is next to useless. It takes a lot of trying and experimenting. Elgato once (several years ago) had a lively forum where users could exchange experiences. Elgato also kept their client software "EyeTV" up to date. Since Elgato sold everything to Geniatech a few years ago nothing much has happened. EyeTV is still on 32 bit with no information on when and even IF it is going to be ported to 64 bit. So what happens this autumn when we get the new macOS? In worst case it means goodbye to EyeTV (and Geniatech). I would really hate to see EyeTV go, it is a superb program to manage your recordings.Back to Netstream: I have 3 LNB:s that are connected to the Netstream (19.2°E, 13°E and 4,8°E). On top of that a fourth LNB (1°W) is connected to my old Elgato EyeTV Sat (with a card to decrypt). Unfortunately the Netstream 4Sat is only usable on unencrypted signals. The 4,8° signal is ok, I can connect that LNB to the EyeTV Sat, and watch a lot of channels. However, when I connect to Netstream 4Sat the app is not capable of finding it, no matter how I try. Sometimes the app only shows one of the LNB:s, sometimes two. As mentioned: Extremely buggy app and not a clue on how to fix.My interest is mainly the 19,2° LNB so, I am enough satisfied for the moment. Now I can watch and record both e.g. German HDTV, and Swedish (SVT) HD-signals at the same time with the same instance of EyeTV. And that was my goal.
D**N
Works, but just do not use the included software
Just skip the bundled software completely. Honestly it just feels like they put zero effort into the software, which is buggy, difficult to install and just doesn't work. Does not accept my licence key. Android app is broken as well, however it did work on a Oneplus android phone. You do not need to use the bundled software to use this device thankfully.Third party software which can use the SAT-IP protocol like Tvheadend integrates perfectly. Or just search Sat-ip in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to find an app.
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
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