set-top boxes
TV signal decoders
Set-top boxes are devices that sit on or near a television and convert incoming signals into content the TV can display.
Originally designed for cable and satellite reception, they decode encrypted broadcasts and may include DVR functionality.
Streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV are also called set-top boxes, though they connect to internet services rather than broadcast signals: The cable company charges a monthly fee for each set-top box.
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