Dish TV today launched d2h stream Hybrid HD Set Top Box with AndroidTV 9.0, and support for Dolby Audio and d2h Magic (voice enabled) Stick which transforms d2h set top box into an Alexa enabled connected STB. It enables content discovery, access to thousands of Alexa Skills through voice commands along with access to popular OTT apps.
d2h stream is an internet enabled Android based HD Set Top Box which runs on the latest Android TV 9.0 OS by Google and is available at a price of INR 3,999 for new subscribers & INR 2,499 for existing subscribers. Apart from live TV channels, it will offer access to the Google Play Store allowing the viewer to download and stream content from OTT platforms. d2h stream will support all popular OTT platforms like Watcho, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Voot, ALTBalaji, YouTube and more. The Android based set top box works with any television
The d2h stream HD Set Top Box comes with built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast and superior Dolby audio. Viewers can stream content from any device directly to their TV screens without any lag, download thousands of apps and also play games right on their TV sets without needing an additional gaming console. Adding to the seamless experience, d2h stream users can operate and control the device with simple voice commands using the Alexa built in Remote.
d2h Magic is voice enabled kit with a dongle and remote powered by Amazon Alexa. It is priced at INR 1,199 and available for select d2h subscribers. This kit allows users to access popular OTT Apps and thousands of Alexa skills through their existing set top boxes.
The d2h Magic (voice enabled) with Alexa-powered remote control comprises of Wi-Fi dongle, a Bluetooth and a sleek Alexa-enabled remote control. With the magic stick voice enabled remote control, subscribers can use voice commands as an intuitive and preferred mode of interaction with the set top box to book cabs, get the latest news, information & recipes, set reminders for their favorite programs, ask for recommendations on trending programs, access their account details, register ‘call me’ requests and discover a vast array of content from movies to music to sports and more.
To get started, customers will need to set up the kit with their Amazon account. Once set up, customers can simply say – ‘Alexa, tell me the news’, ‘Alexa, what’s the cricket score?’ or ‘Alexa, play latest Bollywood songs’, to enjoy a voice-controlled experience.
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