Published on June 21st, 2017 | by Guest
Are Android TV boxes legal in the USA?
There has been a huge uproar in the digital market with the concerns of Android TV boxes being legal or not. The devices are getting immensely popular and that is why many leading online stores are offering different versions of such devices; each device differs from each other with respect to its specifications, hardware etc. Online streaming is getting popular day by day and you can watch your programs on Android boxes using top IPTV subscriptions. Before discussing whether it is legal to stream videos through Android TV boxes or not, let’s have a brief look at what can this device do for the users?
Android TV Box – What can it do?
An Android TV box can transform your regular television set into a smart TV. It gives the users access to watch live streaming of television sports, download shows and movies, and install various others games and applications. The users can also play music and surf the internet through a web browser on this multimedia device.
Android TV Box – Legal or Illegal?
Coming to the main subject i.e. Android TV boxes being legal or not. As mentioned above there are many brands offering a variety of Android TV Boxes, claiming their device to be the best Android TV Box and masses are buying this new technology device without giving a thought whether they are legal or not.
The word is that Android TV Boxes are legal to purchase and there is no illegal element attached to it if you are using them at your home. However, the issue arises if you are modifying these devices to receive digital TV subscription channels without paying any charges. For example, if you are streaming or downloading certain content that is copyrighted; you may be entering the illegal territory of using Android TV boxes. The devices have become the favorite of masses as they can play games, watch the popular shows on big screens i.e. their TV sets without having to pay a penny but they may not have the idea that they are indulging in illegal stuff by doing this if they are streaming and/or downloading restricted stuff.
In fact in the UK, a recent and very high profile UK law suit is currently underway regarding the selling of what’s be termed “Fully Loaded” TV Boxes. This is basically a TV box with not just media players installed, such as Kodi, but also with channels and repositories set up which allow the user to stream or download copyrighted material without paying any of the normal license fees. This could be live streaming sports or premium TV shows.
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The ruling from this case will no doubt set a precedence for what software is permissible to be preinstalled on such TV boxes and it is worth noting that it’s not just the selling of such TV boxes that could cause issue. If as a TV box consumer you stream or download materials in this way, whether knowingly or unknowingly you could well be breaking the law.
To cut the long story short, an Android TV Box can give you more or less the same features and functions that a smartphone or tablet with the Android operating system can provide a user with. Furthermore, these devices can also be rooted likewise similar Android devices to run those apps/games or to delete the built-in apps which you may not otherwise be able to do so. By the way, if you are looking for coupons for boxes, don’t forget to stop by CouponAnnie.com to save big with the latest coupons and promo codes.
However, as per the law, there are no legal complications associated with the selling and purchase of Android TV Boxes, and even a TV Box with Kodi is legal, but the streaming and/or downloading of certain material that is protected by copyright can be termed as illegal. So, you should be completely aware of the legality of the content that you are going to stream and/or download on your TV Box before purchasing a cheap Android TV box.
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