We all watch TV in our homes, offices, and in several other places. Surprisingly, our watching needs exceed what the ordinary TV stations and streaming services give to us. We need an alternative and better way of entertaining ourselves. Channel Master offers you a Stream+ (Plus) Media Player & OTA DVR that gives you all and a lot more interesting offers than the normal Streaming Media Player devices in our houses.
You might not be having or maybe have a Stream+ media player in your house/office but it may not be up to standard. You may also have a good Stream+ media player in your home which is not that much perfect now.
However, Channel Master offers you a Stream Plus media player that gives you all and a lot more interesting offers than the normal Stream+ devices in our houses. Throughout this Channel Master Stream+ Review (Model# CM-7600), we will look at this DVR media player. It has numerous features that sure will be of help in enhancing your TV and watching experience.
Before everything else, What is this Channel Master Stream+? It is a Channel Master media player device that integrates gaming and streaming services with the live TV broadcast. It has an included channel guide and above all, it is equipped with DVR capabilities to record, pause and rewind live TV. You can also add your favorite games and streaming services from the Google Play store. All these are combined with the local free TV channels provided by your TV antenna.
Within the same device, you can use some advanced features from Google such as an inbuilt Chrome cast and Google Home integration. The live Channel app installs automatically from the device during setup. There is a provision of an external device that initiates the setup of the Live Channels feature. The dual-internal TV tuners allow you to record a live program while watching another or even record two live programs while watching one.
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Since this Channel Master Stream+ Review is aimed at discussing the device fully, let’s look at the Design & Features of this product
- You can view TV in HDR, 4K, and 3D.
- Integrated voice search technology.
- Integrated ATSC 1.0 tuners.
- It can work with all TV antennas.
- Gives an option for pausing, rewinding, and recording live TV.
- You can watch a live program as you record another.
- You can simultaneously record two programs as you watch a recorded program.
- The device works with android 7.0 Nougat.
- You can access the Google Play store for games, and more streaming services among other services.
- Built-in Chromecast feature.
- The stream+ comes with a free program guide for live channels.
- It comes with a free Live Channels DVR.
- The quad-core processor gives the device fluid and hitch-free operation.
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet compatibility.
- Dolby Digital+ and Dolby Digital audio support.
- Installing other applications in the future is made easier by a 3.0 USB support feature.
You rarely get these high-end features in any normal Stream+ device. This makes the Channel Master Stream+ stand out among all other devices that serve the same purpose. It poses a great difference which in return offers you a wider watching experience.
Besides, let us have a look at Who the Stream+ device best suits? The Channel Master Stream+ is best useful for those individuals with an external antenna and a high-resolution TV. They are most likely to completely enjoy the premium features of this media device.
How to set up the Channel Master Stream+
Setting up a Channel Master Stream+ is so easy. There are some basic safety precautions that you should undertake when installing the device and these come with the user manual attached inside the box. They are aimed towards ensuring your safety as well as the safety of the media device and equipment used.
The setup steps are as follows;
- Step-1: Connect an OTA (Over-The-Air) TV antenna to the Stream+ device through a professional-grade coaxial cable from Channel Master.
- Step-2: Connect the stream+ device to your TV using a compatible HDMI cable
- Step-3: Connect this device to fast internet using an Ethernet cable.
- Step-4: Connect this device to a suitable power outlet.
After that, you will be prompted to an on-screen setup window. There are a few easy-to-follow steps that you’ll go through after which your device will be configured completely. Afterward, you’ll be taken through a remote-control overview that will help you familiarize yourself with the remote-control device.
How do you update a Channel Master Stream+?
Whenever a device can receive a software update, it ought to be upgraded so that it can be able to receive the latest features on the market. For the Channel Master Stream+, upgrades come in the form of software updates. Updating the device is not hard, especially if you are conversant with using smartphones.
Before you update the device, you first have to check if it can get an update from its current version. Here is how this is done
- On your remote, hit the HOME button
- Navigate to SETTINGS and click it.
- Navigate to ABOUT and click it too.
- Select SYSTEM UPDATE
- Click on CHECK FOR UPDATE
- If you find an update to your device, follow the easy-screen instructions to install the upgrade package on your device.
You can also check if your ‘Live Channel’ version is the latest. These are the steps to follow
- Press the ‘OK’ button on your remote while watching a program.
- Scroll to ‘TV Options’ and hit ‘select’
- To the right, navigate to the ‘settings’ button and select it
- At the bottom of the settings screen, you will find the ‘Version’
- If it is not the latest version, follow the instructions on the page to update the ‘Live Channels’ app’s version.
Why should you use a Channel Master Stream+?
You can use a Channel Master CM-7600 for several reasons. First, if you would wish to record a live TV program, this is the best device for the job. Moreover, if you want to record two live programs while watching a recorded program, this is still the best device to get the job done.
This device also allows you to pause or rewind live TV programs, a feature that is not common in all Stream+ media players. Besides, the player enables you to access the Google Play store and install some of the services that that platform offers. This enables you to install more streaming services and games and in the long run enhances the quality time you spend on your TV.
Nonetheless, you ought to have a stable and fast internet connection to enjoy all these features stated in this Channel Master Stream+ Review.
Alternative
Some Alternative Stream Plus devices include; Nvidia Shield TV, Apple TV 4K, Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Express, and Amazon Fire Stick 4K. These devices provide high-quality stream Plus services and can substitute the Channel Master Stream Plus for the task.
Frequently Asked Questions of the Channel Master Stream+(Plus)
How do I reset my Channel Master DVR+?
Resetting your Channel Master DVR+ is setting the device back to its original settings. The reset will erase all saved data and personal options but it will not affect the recorded programs on your hard disk. Doing this is easy provided that you follow the following simple steps.
- Press ‘Menu’ on the remote.
- Select DVR > DVR Setup > Disconnect External Drive > Confirm to disconnect > Remove the USB Cable from the DVR+
- Press ‘Menu’ on the remote and hit ‘settings’ on the screen menu
- Select > Settings > Factory Reset > Default Factory Reset.
Once you do this, the factory reset is now complete and the device will power back to the setup wizard. Complete the setup and run a channel scan. Afterward, live TV will resume and you will have completed the device factory reset.
How to use the phone as a remote for Channel Master Stream+
You can easily connect your CM-7600 to your phone via Bluetooth. Additionally, you can use the phone for remote-control purposes. This is possible and easier when Stream TV mobile app is installed on your mobile phone. After installing, make sure that the Stream TV is connected to the same network as the device.
Afterward, when you open the mobile app, you’ll be prompted to agree to the Terms of Service. Press ‘Accept’ and continue. Within the mobile app are easy-to-follow instructions that will guide you through connecting your Channel Master Stream+ to your mobile phone and thereby act as your remote control device.
How do I record on my Channel Master DVR?
Recording on the Channel Master DVR is done following these easy steps.
- Press ‘Guide’ on your remote
- Navigate to ‘Program Title’ and highlight it. Alternatively, your device may display the ‘Time Slot’ that you’d wish to record.
- Press ‘Okay’ when you select the program title or time slot.
- Select the ‘Create a manual recording’ option.
- To alter the Program title or Time slot, scroll up or down and select on the option you wish to change by pressing ‘Okay’
- Use the right or left arrow pointers to make the changes.
- Scroll down to ‘Start time’ and press ‘OK’
- You’ll notice that the hour is highlighted. You can change this by using the right and left arrows. When the hour is set, press ‘OK’ and move to the ‘Minutes’ section.
- Likewise, use the left and right arrows to change the minutes. When all is set, you can press ‘OK’
- Navigate further to ‘End Time’ and click ‘OK’ to edit it.
- The hour and minute sections are set as previously done. When you get through, press ‘OK’ to save it.
- Navigate to ‘Repeat’ and press ‘OK’. Editing this will enable you to save the recording frequency of the device. Once you have saved the settings, click ‘OK’
- Navigate to ‘Create’ and click ‘OK’ ( Your recording session is successfully saved.)
- Press ‘Exit’ to resume Live TV
How do I get the Channel Master on Netflix?
Sideloading applications on your Channel Master stream Plus device is easy. You just have to do the following.
- Log in to your Channel Master Stream Plus device
- Go to settings
- Navigate to Security and restrictions
- Allow installation of apps from unknown sources
- Exit the ‘Settings’ window and navigate to the Google Play store
- Type ‘X-plore’ on the search bar and install it.
- Type ‘Sideload Launcher’ on the search bar again and install it
- Once you have installed those two applications, you can now start sideloading apps on the Stream Plus
- You can now install various applications from the Play store like Netflix and using your username and password, you can log into the Netflix app and enjoy streaming content from your Channel Master Stream Plus
How do you record progress on Youtube TV?
This is how to record programs on Youtube TV.
- Open the Youtube TV app and hit the ‘Search’ icon that is placed in the upper right corner
- Type the show/program that you want to record on the ‘Search’ icon
- Tap the program to select it.7548
- Tap on the ‘Plus’ icon to add the show to your DVR playlist.
How many hours of TV Programming Can I record on my Stream+?
The number of hours of a TV program that can be recorded on a Channel Master Stream Plus is dependent on several things. First, is the size of the storage device. Second, the resolution of the program, and finally the TV signal bit rate.
With all these factors put into consideration, the Channel Master Stream Plus with 128GB of storage space can record up to 20 hours of High Definition content. On the other hand, the 1TB Stream Plus device can store up to 130 hours of HD content.
How can I set up a recording for a program that is more than 48 hours from now with my Stream+?
If you cannot find the program you wish to record on your 2-day TV guide, you can;
- On your remote, press the microphone button and speak the name/title of the program.
- The program title will appear and its image. Besides, the program synopsis may also appear.
- You’ll see an ‘Available on Live Channels’ option. Select ‘OK’
- You will be asked if you wish to schedule a recording. Select ‘Schedule Recording’
- Choose either to record a single program or the entire series.
- You can make your choice from there.
Where to Purchase Channel Master Stream+
Channel Master products and accessories can be obtained from the official Channel Master’s main stores as well as their distributing shops all over the world. Besides, the Channel Master products can also be obtained from online shops and stores worldwide.
How much is the Channel Master Stream+
The Channel Master Stream+ is $99 (Standalone) and $ $169 Bundle (Stream+ and a 1TB USB 3.0 powered portable add-on storage that would be SAVE $29!) from the official Channel Master stores.
How to uninstall apps from my Stream Plus
- Press ‘Home’ on your Stream Plus remote control
- Navigate to the apps and select the app you want to uninstall
- Navigate to ‘Uninstall’ and select OK
In conclusion, Channel Master brings you the DVR media player to make your TV watching experience better and more fun. Moreover, it also allows you to install additional gaming and streaming services from the Google Play store. Together with other interesting features like recording live TV, this review proves that the Channel Master brings you one of the best media streaming devices on the market.
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