Asianet Smart Magic Box Runs Android TV: Features Detailed Asianet Smart Magic Box is just another Android TV Set-Top Box that brings both Cable TV and OTT content together. As for the features, it runs on Android TV 8.0 software, but the company promises guaranteed upgrade to Android TV 9.0 which most of the boxes from other operators are currently running. It’s powered by HiSilicon Hi3798Mv200 chipset and has 2GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage. That said, the internet storage is on the lower side, but the Magic Box has USB slots to connect expandable storage devices. It has support for 4K video resolution similar to Airtel Xstream Box, Dish SMRT Hub and ACT Stream TV 4K. As for the connectivity options, it has dual-band Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth and Chromecast built-in. Furthermore, Asianet says the Magic Box supports DTV Player which is a Digital TV receiver app for Broadcast. Users can select and watch Digital TV channels from Asianet, which is basically the Cable TV service Asianet provides with the Set-Top Box. Asianet Smart Magic Box Now Available at Rs 3,999 The original price of the Asianet Smart Magic Box is Rs 5,999, but the company will be shipping it at just Rs 3,999 under its new launch offer. The Asianet Smart Magic Box is currently available at Rs 3,999 (excluding GST) for annual paying subscribers of Asianet Digital TV, Asianet Broadband and Asianet Giga Fibernet services. For example, if a customer of Asianet Digital TV chooses a channel pack for one year, then the Smart Magic Box can be purchased for Rs 3,999. The same case applies to Asianet Broadband and Fibernet users as well. As for the original pricing, it’s on the higher side. The Airtel Xstream Box which combines Satellite TV and OTT content is available at just Rs 3,999 even for new customers, whereas the Dish SMRT Hub also costs the same Rs 3,999. ACT Fibernet is providing the ACT Stream TV 4K Box for new customers at Rs 4,499, while long-term broadband plan users can get it for Rs 1,500. Asianet is the largest Cable TV service provider in Kerala, but it’s also offering services in Karnakata, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.
