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Get your MAG with a massive Black Friday discount!

Nov 24, 2021 Sam Kromstain

Ever wished you could turn your boring TV set into a full-featured smart one? With MAG devices, you can, while watching crisp, realistic 4K content.SwitchOnShop is giving an incredible 21% discount, but hurry, this offer is valid for Black Friday onl...

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Buy or rent a set-top box from an operator—which should you choose?

Nov 15, 2021 Sam Kromstain

An IPTV/OTT service subscriber can either buy a set-top box (STB) or rent it from a service operator. This article covers the reasons to get an STB, the rental benefits, and the profitability of purchasing a media player.A media player is a device de...

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Boo! A Monster 21% Halloween Discount

Oct 29, 2021 Sam Kromstain

Creepy things are happening at SwitchOnShop. Count Magcula is back again. He has ordered every demon, vampire, zombie, and hag in the land to swamp our online store to grab the hair raising 21% discount just for the underworld! Swoop over to the s...

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MAG500A review: top-of-the-line Android TV STB by Infomir

Oct 11, 2021 2 Comments Sam Kromstain

In April 2021, the European IPTV device manufacturer presented the MAG500A, its new fifth-generation Android TV set-top box (STB). With an all-new makeover and improved features, the MAG500A is a great improvement on its predecessor. This MAG500A re...

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MAG520/MAG520w3 review: the new generation of Infomir's 4K-capable Linux set-top box

May 13, 2021 Sam Kromstain

In early 2021, Infomir — one of the world's largest IPTV/OTT equipment manufacturers — announced its 5th-generation Linux set-top boxes: MAG520 and MAG520w3. The new devices show a 25% higher performance than their predecessors. Let's take a detaile...

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MAG425A gets Android 9.0 update

Sep 06, 2021 Sam Kromstain

Infomir has released a firmware update for its Android TV™ set-top box MAG425A, bringing Android 9.0 to the device. The update also improves the operation of the Bluetooth remote and Google Assistant, activates the system-wide frame rate, and include...

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Infomir presents its next-gen set-top box line-up

Mar 16, 2021 Sam Kromstain

Infomir is releasing a new line of products—500x-series IPTV set-top boxes powered by the Amlogic chipset. The company's new flagship Android TV STB MAG500A and high-performance Linux-based MAG520 will become available soon.Infomir's new flagship set...

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New ways to watch television with Android TV™

Dec 09, 2020 Sam Kromstain

Only 15 years ago, a simple push-button cell phone seemed a technological marvel. Now it's hard to imagine a phone without smart functions. We’ve gotten used to having mini pocket computers with access to streaming services from virtually any part of...

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SwitchOnShop is now available in Italian and Spanish!

Dec 04, 2020 Sam Kromstain

Good news!SwitchOnShop is now available in Italian and Spanish! To change the language to something that suits you better, click the language selection button in the upper right corner and a drop-down list with all the languages will appear. The webs...

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Terrifying Discounts: -24% Off for Halloween

Dec 04, 2020 Sam Kromstain

Witches, zombies, and vampires have attacked our product line because of our terrifying 24% discount. Magcula is demanding we provide the entire underworld with Infomir products.Get our media players and accessories now with the holiday discount and ...

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The MAG420/MAG420w1 Review: a High-performance Set-top Box with 4K Support

Dec 04, 2020 1 Comment Sam Kromstain

The outdated cable and satellite TV is likely to be replaced by new technologies. With IPTV/OTT services, viewers themselves can choose the content they want to watch. Now users can skip ads, put the video on hold, or view the recorded broadcasts. To...

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How IPTV/OTT operators deliver content to their subscribers

Dec 04, 2020 1 Comment Sam Kromstain

How IPTV/OTT operators deliver content to their subscribers In this post, we will dive into the ways IPTV/OTT operators deliver their content to viewers. There are three content delivery methods: unicast, broadcast, and multicast. What do you mean ...

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MAG324/MAG324w2 review: a powerful set-top box with a unique design

Dec 04, 2020 0 Comments Sam Kromstain

You don't need an expensive top-tier TV set-top box to watch high-definition content. MAG324 is a featured-packed yet affordable device from the Ukrainian brand Infomir. The company is a full-cycle producer that controls all the stages of production ...

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Must have accessories for IPTV box

Dec 04, 2020 0 Comments Sam Kromstain

Set-top boxes are made to give you access to the video content that interests you. However, that’s not the only thing they can do—you can hook up all kinds of wired and wireless devices to them. All set-top boxes have that capability, but those run...

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IPTV: connecting paid IP television

Dec 04, 2020 1 Comment Sam Kromstain

A major drawback of cable and satellite TV is that they are continuous live broadcasts you can't pause or rewind. That’s not a problem with IPTV. Today, we will go through what an IPTV service is and how it can improve the quality of your life. Ho...

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Enhancing your TV experience: MAG box or Smart TV?

Oct 22, 2021 0 Comments Sam Kromstain

The demand for smart devices is booming. According to statista.com, US residents become increasingly invested in Smart TV with every passing year. In the years 2014–2019, the amount that Americans spent annually on this technology rose from $30 ...

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What are OTT platforms? What are their main features?

Dec 04, 2020 0 Comments Sam Kromstain

Experts predict that in the United States from 2017 to 2023, the OTT service market revenues will double from 22.9 billion to 48 billion USD, and IPTV operators’ revenues will decrease from 9 billion USD in 2015 to 4.7 billion in 2023. This suggests ...

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MAG425A Set-Top Box Review

Dec 04, 2020 0 Comments Sam Kromstain

In 2019, Google put Infomir, a European manufacturer, on the list of its main partners. The Infomir logo appeared on the official Android TV ™ Website after the MAG425A set-top box passed Google’s testing. Infomir has confirmed the high quality of th...

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St. Valentine’s Day discounts and special offers

Dec 04, 2020 0 Comments Edna Barton

As St. Valentine’s Day draws closer and closer, SwitchOnShop offers you a 30% discount on set-top boxes and Whooshi amplifiers. The last one will be given away on February 25. If you want to take part and win, you need to buy an item at any price and...

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How do I configure my MAG425A? First Launch & Setup Guide

Oct 22, 2021 6 Comments Sam Kromstain

The MAG425A set-top box is one of our most user-friendly devices. In this video, you will learn how to quickly and easily connect your set-top box and set it up. Below, there are detailed step-by-step instructions for connecting and configuring th...

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