HelloBox Smart S2 Unboxing and Tutorial on how to Connect it to Android + Where to buy

How would the technological world fare without the Chinese? You can’t just beat these guys. They are the good, the bad and the ugly of technology innovations especially electronic devices. Now the other day I took delivery of my review copy of HelloBox Smar S2 mini box. I must admit, it has been so awesome. I am still to get enough of it. This article will cover both the unboxing and how to connect it to an Android phone via DVBPlayer Android App. Sit back and read on as I teach you how to Connect HelloBox Smart S2 to Android.

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Why should you consider HelloBox Smart S2?

Truly, HelloBox Smart S2 is an innovation per excellence. It can practically replace FTA standalone decoder. HelloBox Smart S2 is the timely response to the criticism levelled against B1 as a SatFinder incapable of displaying images from channels tracked. With the new HelloBox Smart S2, you don’t need a native decoder. Below are some of the reason why you may consider buying HelloBox Smart S2 even if you already own the B1. HelloBox Smart S2 does the job of both a DVBFinder and a DVB satellite TV player

Advantages of using hellobox over the standard decoder

1. Portability: the entire shape and size of HelloBox S2 is smaller than half the size of an adult’s palm. This means it has a very high degree of portability.
2. Secondly, Hellobox s2 is mobile. You don’t need to carry any big bag around as you would with a standard sat-finder of your decoder. You can even slide this into your pocket. you can carry you scrambled or FTA channels around in your pocket as long as a dish is available in your destination.
3. Furthermore, just like a regular decoder, you can test all channels in SD or HD after tracking.
4. Improved speed and stability in all department. The load and response time is faster than that of many decoders. This can even further be improved if you use a high-end Android.
5. Also, you can use it without connecting to electricity. It is difficult to see a full-functioning decoder that works with a portable power bank.
6. Versatility: HelloBox Smart S2 can be cast to a larger screen like your TV. With a basic decoder, you can only watch on TV.

However, the decoder has some features that are currently lacking in Hellobox S2. Some of the features are:

• No Powervu and Biss server menu but we have the more important CAM menu.
• Also lacking is a conditional access slot(smartcard).

What are the differences between HelloBox Smart S2 and HelloBox B1?

Should I buy HelloBox s2 when I already have the b1?

How to Connect HelloBox Smart S2 to Android phone via DVBPlayer(with video)

Requirements for connecting HelloBox Smart S2 to an Android via DVBPlayer APP

• Make sure you already have a dish/antenna that is pointing to the satellite you want to watch.
• Optionally, you can have your DiSEqC switch ready if you want to watch channels from multiple satellites.
• A source of power like electricity, the USB port on your Laptop or a mobile power bank is essential to power the device
• Furthermore, you need a pretty stable internet connection(needed for DVBPlayer). The connection must be via WiFi or LAN. If you want to connect hellobox Smart S2 to DVBFinder instead, you don’t need internet data.
• Finally, you would need an Android phone with a compatible operating system. Just like B1, HelloBox smart s2 work with Android 4.3 and newer.

Steps to Connect HelloBox Smart S2 to Android via DVBPlayer

HelloBox Smart S2 can work with DVBFinder and DVBPlayer Android Apps. The initial connection slightly tricky but notwithstanding easy. Follow the steps below with the aid of diagrams and a video to connect your DVBPlayer Android app to HelloBox Smart S2.

• Step 6: Click on the router/connection icon on the top right corner of your screen if DVBPlayer searches endlessly without seeing any box.
• Next, you will see a pop-up window that prompts you to enter your Wi-Fi password. Please do accordingly

• Watch on as the scanning progresses. Once completed, the app will direct you to the channels page and you will be able to select the channels you want to watch. Since I wasn’t using a cccam to decrypt any channels, I selected FTA channels in my channels mode. My position is 36E and we have free channels such as Dish, ODS VOD Eng, CGTN, CCTV4, CCTVN and so on
• Final step: Congratulations as you have set up your hellobox smart s2 to be able to open satellite TV channels on your Android phone successfully. Now, you can go through the Menu of the decoder. They are well arranged.

Video tutorial of how to Connect HelloBox Smart S2 to Android via DVBPlayer or DVBFinder

A picture speaks louder than a 1000 words so the saying goes. Nothing can, however, compare to videos. Below is a video that illustrates how I connected my HelloBox to my Android phone. The video is helpful for those using both DVBPlayer and DVBfinder.

Where to buy HelloBox Smart S2 as an individual or for reseller

You have the opportunity to buy helloBox Smart S2 as either a reseller or an end-user. The price and quantity vary. I am yet to stock this product for reselling. The only way you can get it promptly as an individual is by ordering it on aliexpress.com.

The retail price on aliexpress including the cheapest shipping is around $45.

How to buy as a reseller

If you are capable of purchasing 40 pieces at a go, then you are qualified to be a reseller. Please contact me so that we can discuss further. As a reseller, you get a cheaper shipping fee and a unit price per unit. Please contact me if you are fully ready to resell this product. Only serious reseller across the globe should contact me. If you want to buy for personal use, please get it on aliexpress for now.