Airtel Smart Router (Smart TV Box ) Honest Review - Before you buy, Must Watch!

[@Ogunbiyi_Ibrahim]

Truly this is an honest review. I ordered before seeing this video, though I'm yet to collect it.

[@odedeyidamilare]

Thanks for watching..

[@akinbobolaebiseni4727]

Great content bro. You delivered this well. You can just speak faster or increase the speed of the video

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@akinbobolaebiseni4727 Thanks Boss, I will implement this, thanks for watching!

[@oyedapooyeniyi3420]

I got the new router with an inbuilt battery, the Netflix is working. It also has a remote button for Netflix, KZbin and Prime Video

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@oyedapooyeniyi3420 yes Netflix listen to the critics and upgrade nice one

[@FRANKLIN_1850]

thats nice...sorry how much did you get d new one with netflix...i stay in ikorodu lagos and i need it

[@kellyking5054]

Thank you very much. It was very educative

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@kellyking5054 thanks for watching..

[@abdulhafizbadmus9967]

So i was thinking, since connecting to external wifi source is locked, does the lan cable option work instead?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@abdulhafizbadmus9967 it doesn't work with external WiFi

[@samdcreations]

Thanks for the review, it helped....I think I'll get one

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@samdcreations thanks for watching

[@precious07011]

Netflix stopped working on some. Os and TVs on the 15th on this month

[@ikeben9]

It lost it's Netflix certification?

[@nueldada4049]

this is just like the amazon fire stick, good marketing strgy from airtel though, but restricting external netwrk isnt good enough.

[@odedeyidamilare]

Thanks for watching

[@Godwin-VIDEO_EDITOR]

Please does it have hotspot. Like can i use it as a normal router and hotspot internet to other devices like my phone

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@Godwin-VIDEO_EDITOR Yes, it have inbuilt 4G router that supports up to 32 devices on WiFi

[@Godwin-VIDEO_EDITOR]

@@odedeyidamilare it'd have been a great value for me but am not a movie person, so I'll stick with router

[@lilyriseofthephoenix2783]

Pls tv box freezes most times and there would not be internet while all the lights on the interface is showing green,is there a way to fix that

[@odedeyidamilare]

You may have to reset

[@nueldada4049]

Hi, nice video, Can i use an external wifi with this because i have unlimited internet already with another network provider?

[@odedeyidamilare]

Seems you already got the answer

[@gifty_couin]

So you can't use this for streaming live football matches

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@gifty_couin you can install apps that stream live matches

[@jubileeekidietesunday2833]

I thought we have 2 types of it the one with inbuilt battery and the one without in-built battery that comes with power bank which is latest and which is better

[@Gentlestino]

Yes, the latest ones comes with inbuilt battery.

[@odedeyidamilare]

Cool. Seems Airtel watched the review and made an update. I will get the new one and review.

[@damounokunnuga5217]

Do you have to go to an Airtel store to activate the sim, and if so, do you have to take the router with you

[@odedeyidamilare]

You only need to register the SIM, at any registration point, then the seller will activate for you based the Sim card number

[@chujor83]

So where can I get it Airtel office or a dealer?

[@lokiestloki16]

Hi Bro, did you have any issues downloading DSTV stream on it?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@lokiestloki16 I didn't not experience such any issues, it worked fine

[@dayoadebowale7162]

Yooo bro.. so if I don’t have subscription I can’t connect to other device.?.. like can I connect my hotspot to it.??

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@dayoadebowale7162 you cannot connect to external router or Wi-Fi. You need the inbuilt router's connection

[@davidjohn3628]

@@odedeyidamilareoh that means you can only use the airtel sim that came with it

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@davidjohn3628 yes, or Any other Airtel sim with subscription

[@SamsonAjewole-oc7xo]

Please Can another Airtel sim work on it apart from the registration sim ?

[@odedeyidamilare]

These are HBB Sim cards for Broadband Services, Normal sim should work as normal for regular data plans on the router.

[@ekeretteekpo3004]

The simple answer is yes.

[@adimikepaschal7149]

My bro Good afternoon, does the box have a web page that you can browse Like does it have a browser?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@adimikepaschal7149 yes, you can install browser on it

[@a.blazze120]

​@@odedeyidamilareif it has a brower then I should be able to use netflix on it I can watch netflix on browser I will not use the app

[@chineduikoro4704]

Please does it work only on smart tv

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@chineduikoro4704 yes, through HDMI port

[@QuoteSpark22]

It works on any tv that has hdmi port, wether smart or not. It actually converts a non-smart tv into a smart tv. Thats the main essence along with the router feature.

[@olaoluwaperfect]

That LAN port on the back, can it be used to share internet connection from an external router? If yes, i will buy this cos of the price and feature .... i can do without netflix jare and with time, i'm sure, a hack will be out .... Update: I just asked a friend who is a seller: Netflix is working on it! But external wifi, no for now but i'm sure there would be a hack soon

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@olaoluwaperfect unfortunately no, it can only be used to send out the router's internet connection.

[@olaoluwaperfect]

@@odedeyidamilare Alright, tx bro

[@danielehiemua7122]

How did he get Netflix to work please?

[@olaoluwaperfect]

@@danielehiemua7122 I guess airtel pushed out update for that or new set being sold comes with netflix .... na the usage of external wifi hack i dey wait for, before buying it!

[@chujor83]

Since it is unlimited and if it has a browser you watch Netflix using the browser

[@bellotolulope5207]

Does it comsum data

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes sure, for online content Internet is required

[@bellotolulope5207]

Can i access local channels on if no internet

[@odedeyidamilare]

Its strictly internet based devices. No Analogy TV

[@uniqueairdrops3785]

please can i still access all apps and watch videos vial flash drive on the airtel smart router without the internet data

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes, you can

[@ChinweIbeziako]

How can i use it to browse on my laptop

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes, it is a Router as well

[@emedexentertainment6981]

Please, how can i open the URL address bar. Have try to open it on my phone and laptop but, is not opening. Please help my out

[@odedeyidamilare]

Do you get any error?

[@emedexentertainment6981]

Please can u tell me how u open yours ​@@odedeyidamilare

[@peterosaseretimothy8355]

So I can screencast with my Samsung??

[@odedeyidamilare]

It supports Chromecast

[@giggybitl4870]

please can i use a flasdrive above 32gb of storage on it? would it work?

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes, you can. it works

[@giggybitl4870]

@@odedeyidamilare Thank you. ill do that now

[@AsozuRita]

Please, mine is saying the data has been corrupted that I should reboot. I tried but it’s not going through 😩😩

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@AsozuRita same here, let's know how you fix it..

[@AsozuRita]

@@odedeyidamilare I’ve been able to fix it, tried disconnecting and starting afresh but to no avail 🤦‍♀️

[@ejimdestineiye2696]

Please mine also is showing error. I’ve tried restarting it but it’s not working

[@chizymills]

​@@ejimdestineiye2696is it the new box or the old one ?

[@chizymills]

@@ejimdestineiye2696 is it the one with netflix or the old one ?

[@ur.christianobackupchannel]

Pls mine is not searching for phone hotspot, what can I do

[@odedeyidamilare]

It can't connect to external WiFi

[@falabiakinjidejoseph6375]

Can i use mtn sim card in case airtel network is not strong enough in my area?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@falabiakinjidejoseph6375 I have not tried

[@falabiakinjidejoseph6375]

@@odedeyidamilare Can I use another Airtel sim to run it?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@falabiakinjidejoseph6375 it should work since it's Airtel

[@falabiakinjidejoseph6375]

@@odedeyidamilare Sorry for asking too much. I have already placed an order for it.

[@falabiakinjidejoseph6375]

@@odedeyidamilare Another question: can I use other Airtel data subscription to run it?

[@vipusers6221]

what about the IPTV settings?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@vipusers6221 IPTV works.

[@theromplug9417]

If there is no subscription on it, can i still use the android tv, assuming i had games on it for example and i want to play or movies i already downloaded

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@theromplug9417 Sure, it will work offline.

[@Zaixaine]

​@@odedeyidamilare but you said in the video that the biggest thing you hate is the fact that without a subscription, the TV box becomes useless since it relies on the internal subscription of the router.

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@Zaixaine yes, it can play movie and games if it's already downloaded on the device.

[@Zaixaine]

@@odedeyidamilare Okay. Only thing is that we cannot connect to an external network right for online activities?

[@abiodungabriel6220]

Can we send apps from our phoneto the tv box

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@abiodungabriel6220 yes, should work!

[@abiodungabriel6220]

@@odedeyidamilare is it through xender?

[@majekolagbeadewunmi7991]

Pls my remote is just blinking whenever I press any button but not working, how do I rectify this. Note i hv used it several times today and it did not fall.

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@majekolagbeadewunmi7991 restart the Device to pair it again.

[@majekolagbeadewunmi7991]

How do I pair, cos we returned the remote and were given another one, but it's still d same. The remote is just blinking. Unable to use since Sunday.

[@alldatask7757]

The device isn't displaying on the tv keep showing no signal on the tv and the remote just blinking. have restart it several times still nothing

[@odedeyidamilare]

You may try reset

[@alldatask7757]

@@odedeyidamilare please how do I return reset it?

[@Emmyboi25]

Please ooo how can we reset

[@ebenezerodeluyi9396]

Can I use external router . Or does it come with inbuilt wifi

[@odedeyidamilare]

You can't use External router, it has its own inbuilt router

[@davidusideme-dm5ly]

By the end of tge month how much to renew sane unlimited plan

[@odedeyidamilare]

25k

[@Gentlestino]

Now it is 20k

[@davidusideme-dm5ly]

Does it support apps like HDO box

[@odedeyidamilare]

I have not tried this yet.

[@clintonaj3803]

Yes it does, tho i seem to use a vpn for that particular app

[@kayodeoyebode7419]

Yes

[@EniolaAkinwande-e9p]

Hello ! Please help me! I got this router but I haven’t been able to browse on it It’s connected and working But the ethernet is no connected It’s frustrating Please help

[@odedeyidamilare]

Network must be bad in your area.

[@toniaadiele3085]

Is it really unlimited as stated by airtel

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes, unlimited by Data cap, limited by speed

[@azeezbamidele1607]

Now that you’ve had it for a while are there any hidden problems you’ve come across ?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@azeezbamidele1607 I don't use it currently it was for a review purpose, I use an Android TV.

[@austinohaeri5095]

Airtel network suck ...no😢 network data wasted

[@MoshoodHassan-zo5fe]

Pls I just got mine today, it was tested at the airtel shop and it worked but its not showing on my tv when I get home It only showing no signal

[@odedeyidamilare]

You may check your input sources, restart may help

[@MoshoodHassan-zo5fe]

Thanks it has been resolved The battery pack only work with the router and not the android box, for the android box to work it must be connected to AC supply

[@ekeretteekpo3004]

​@@MoshoodHassan-zo5fethat's inaccurate. I just tried it. As long as there is energy supplied to the box, it will work. If you want to connect to AC directly with the power cable, you can. If you want to use the battery pack, you can or you can just use both.

[@rikudouensof]

5:46 flash na Egyptian God.

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@rikudouensof ah.

[@danieladesanya1208]

Mine keeps restarting please. what could be the reason?

[@odedeyidamilare]

You can reset using the pin on both Router and TV box.

[@godwiniriogbe1382]

As per your last con, does that mean the tv box doesn't search for wifi connections? Cos that would be bad

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@godwiniriogbe1382 it doesn't connect to external WiFi, it uses inbuilt router's LAN connection.

[@oluwadurotimiadedokun5045]

Does it mean my lan connection from external router can work for it?

[@godwiniriogbe1382]

@@odedeyidamilare that's very unfortunate. Apart from internet, you might want to connect it for other reason like sharing files to the TV box. If it doesn't search for wifi, that's a problem

[@godwiniriogbe1382]

@@odedeyidamilare thanks. Please do you know if there's any way to send files from your phone to the TV box? I have one TV box and I can share files to it with an app that uses wifi connection. And please help me check if the box has Hotspot also

[@davidibe3926]

I heard people have started cracking it and the cracked ones now support netflix and external WiFi network.

[@davidogbole2200]

No Netflix.... that's a big red card. No way!!

[@odedeyidamilare]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate

[@wumiadelani]

If it has Google Play store as one of its apps, then you can install Netflix

[@oyesilekhayode4079]

Pls how much is the subsequent unlimited data plan for it ?

[@vanvictor5617]

20k for 20Mbps

[@odedeyidamilare]

Depending on your choice of speed, from 20k.

[@dr.joseph1]

20k 20mbps, any other package outside this won't work

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@dr.joseph1 there is 35k for 35mpbs and 50k for 50mbps

[@doublealphadot]

@@dr.joseph1who told u. I have been using unlimited 15k package on it 120gb

[@Kuryaloaded247]

Mine having bad network issues i bought it 3days ago any solution please?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@Kuryaloaded247 you can try change the route location,

[@Kuryaloaded247]

@@odedeyidamilare away from my tv?

[@Kuryaloaded247]

And please how can i install IPTV channels?

[@azeezbamidele1607]

Have you been able to resolve it and what area is that with bad network ?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@Kuryaloaded247 contact an IPTV provider they will inform you which is the app to download. I contacted 3 and they use different apps

[@emedexentertainment6981]

Please how can I unlock airtel smart router to use any sim card.

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@emedexentertainment6981 I don't unlock, you may try if you know how

[@joshuastephens4294]

try insert other sim.. who knows

[@akinremedy]

How do i activate the free data bundle after registration?

[@odedeyidamilare]

You will contact your seller to active for you. That's why some sell higher they claim to provide support, which should come standard regardless.

[@akinremedy]

@@odedeyidamilare tnx pal

[@iam_kaantheboss349]

Plz dose it support prime video because I see the logo on the box

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@iam_kaantheboss349 yes. Support has dedicated button on the remote.

[@iam_kaantheboss349]

@@odedeyidamilare like I can watch prime video on it fully abi

[@emmyobasi2027]

Please what if my tv is smart

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@emmyobasi2027 it works too, just change input to HDMI

[@SageGabrielUdoaka]

Netflix working on it??

[@odedeyidamilare]

Netflix not working

[@chikwadoizegbu5961]

Y are you saying you can use Netflix y e day work 😮

[@odedeyidamilare]

Thanks for watching, Not sure I understand your question, as at the time of recording Netflix was not supported

[@talkwithvictor]

Please can i get the contact of your seller

[@odedeyidamilare]

[phone] David

[@talkwithvictor]

Thanks Chief. I was also wondering if there are unlimited plans that can be used on the device after the first month

[@odedeyidamilare]

For this I am not so sure.

[@francisolusola8715]

Can I watch live football matches on it

[@odedeyidamilare]

Yes, You can install apps that support live streaming

[@danielagbo4437]

Does it support screen cast?? From phone to TV?

[@odedeyidamilare]

It support Google Cast which is Chromecast, You can cast from Phone that support Chromecast or from Chrome browser on PC or .

[@danielagbo4437]

@@odedeyidamilare definitely getting one asap Lastly does it run on Android OS

[@odedeyidamilare]

@danielagbo4437 yes, it runs on Android TV OS 12. you can install apk files on it

[@danielagbo4437]

@@odedeyidamilare God bless

[@abiodungabriel6220]

@danielagbo4437 can we send apps from phone to the box

[@Richardisaac-u6u]

I just purchased mine and I'm not accessing the unlimited data

[@odedeyidamilare]

You need to contact the seller to activate

[@balogunhabeeb3785]

Please my remote is just blinking without working, have press many botton but yet still not working and I used it yesterday night. How do I resolve this. Have restart, change sim

[@odedeyidamilare]

You can try to reset

[@davidabayomi8931]

KZbin is working on mine

[@odedeyidamilare]

Sure Boss, KZbin is working!

[@felixdasonia1558]

Let me buy this from you 😅

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@felixdasonia1558 unfortunately it working as router only for now. The Android TV OS is not booting up

[@henryade5134]

But Netflix can't be installed on it. not a good buy..!!!

[@odedeyidamilare]

Netflix is expensive now

[@dayoadebowale7162]

A vendor just told me the sets available now comes with Netflix that’s why I’m here to check online reviews

[@henryade5134]

@@dayoadebowale7162 Not true.. i got mine last week, and no Netflix, also, even after installing it trickyly, i have to use my mouse to work through Netflix, not the remote. Until they do an upgrade for customers

[@MoshoodHassan-zo5fe]

Yes the ones have netflix, I just get mine

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@MoshoodHassan-zo5fe I believe Software update fixed it.

[@uniqueairdrops3785]

How much is the unlimited subscription plan

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@uniqueairdrops3785 25k to 50k depending on the speed

[@kelvinajala3939]

After the one month free unlimited, can you renew it?

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@kelvinajala3939 it may be possible I have not tried

[@uchefestus2265]

Yes 20k for 20MBPS 1 month ​@@odedeyidamilare

[@kelvinajala3939]

How about now, any update?

[@doublealphadot]

Yes

[@333ishaq]

I got it for about 2 weeks now but it didn't come with power bank if light went off it will goes off also and as today it is not connecting since morning it shows red light and one blue light what could be the problem brother.

[@vanvictor5617]

Network in ur area

[@odedeyidamilare]

This is network wahala

[@MoshoodHassan-zo5fe]

The now they are selling now has an inbuilt battery so it doesn't comes with external battery and the battery only keep the router on. For the android box to work, you must plug it to AC supply

[@doublealphadot]

U can reset it with a pinhole at the back. Press and hold for like ten seconds. It works after that.

[@anthonyagbo2969]

​@@doublealphadot Is that not to reset factory settings?

[@jamiuishaq5948]

How about showmax

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@jamiuishaq5948 showmax works

[@jamiuishaq5948]

@@odedeyidamilare Alright thanks

[@abiodungabriel6220]

The device is useless for Netflix not working on it. Total nonsense

[@odedeyidamilare]

Maybe update will fix it

[@abiodungabriel6220]

Please how much is the device

[@doublealphadot]

Netflix is the easiest thing to hack. Plenty free black hat apps offer free Netflix movies.

[@akintolamoses5140]

so, i cant connect the tv box to a wifi

[@odedeyidamilare]

@@akintolamoses5140 you cannot.