# Wireless Cable Streaming Boxes The Dish AirTV Player Set Top Box Streams Local Channels and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-top-box References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dish-announces-new-airtv-box-04-01-2017/) Streaming has quickly become a wildly popular means of watching content, so the Dish AirTV Player set top box takes this in stride to create a new kind of cable experience. Rather than fighting against streaming, the Dish AirTV Player creates a symbiotic relationship with it to stream channels over-the-air as well as it's own [streaming service Sling TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysports-directv). The Dish AirTV Player is powered by Android TV and is capable of running a number of different apps and streaming services including [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-media), [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elisa) and much more. With traditional cable seemingly on the way out, the Dish AirTV Player set top box aims to strike a balance between regular TV and streaming for a more cohesive experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Symbiotic Streaming:** The Dish AirTV Player set top box creates a symbiotic relationship between over-the-air channels and streaming services. - **Android TV Integration:** The integration of Android TV in the Dish AirTV Player set top box opens up opportunities for running various apps and streaming services. - **Cohesive TV Experience:** The Dish AirTV Player set top box aims to provide a more cohesive TV experience by bridging the gap between traditional cable and streaming. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** The Dish AirTV Player set top box streamlines the integration of streaming services and over-the-air channels. - **Cable and Satellite Providers:** Cable and satellite providers can utilize the Dish AirTV Player set top box as an opportunity to adapt to changing consumer preferences. - **Media Technology:** Media technology companies can explore opportunities to innovate in the integration of streaming and traditional TV in devices like the Dish AirTV Player set top box. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [Low-Cost UHD Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box.md) - [Cubic Streaming Box Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-tvtv-for-apple-tv.md) - [Fully-Integrated Streaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-media.md) - [Android-Powered TV Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odido.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Advanced TV-Focused Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-1.md) - [Computer-Like Streaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h96-max-v58-set-top-box.md) - [High-Power Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-box-4s-max.md)