Sling TV Accidentally Leaks Its New AirTV Streamer For The Cord Cutting Netflix Generation
"Get the live channels you love and the shows you can't miss. Watch Sling TV on AirTV Player, and enjoy live sports, shows, and movies with the simplicity of an app. With the AirTV Player, cut the cord and keep the TV experience. You’ll have a single platform for watching Sling TV, Netflix, local channels, and more. Plus, one easy-to-use remote with voice support for your AirTV Player, local OTA channels, and sound system," Sling TV explains on a new landing page for its Air TV Player.
There are no monthly fees for the AirTV Player itself, though some apps available through the set-top box require a monthly subscription. Presumably the AirTV TV player will carry a price tag too—we doubt Dish Network will give these things away for free—though that information is not yet available.
The AirTV Player will work with any TV that accepts HDMI input. Users will also need a separate AirTV Player for each TV they want to stream to, or they can unplug the set-top box and connect it to a different display as needed.
What Sling TV is doing here is merging content from different sources into a single interface. Rather than have to switch inputs and potentially use multiple remotes, users can watch Sling TV, fire up Netflix, and catch the local news all in one landing spot. That gives Sling TV an edge over competing boxes such as Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku.
While the landing page for AirTV Player is live, Sling TV has yet to make an official announcement.