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IPTV Box Software Updates with MultiView

 

IPTV Software Updates: Summer 2026

IPTV Box 1.21 Software Updates are done in one Market area at a time; please see the tentative schedule* below

  • DC Metro Area:     June 23 - 27, 2026
  • Massachusetts:      July 7 - 11, 2026
  • New York:              July 14 - 18, 2026
  • Washington:          July 21 - 25, 2026
  • California:              July 28 - Aug 1, 2026
  • Oregon:                 July 28 - Aug 1, 2026
  • Texas:                     Aug 4 - 8, 2026
  • Pennsylvania:         Aug 11 - 15, 2026
  • Illinois:                    Aug 11 - 15, 2026
  • Indiana:                  Aug 11 - 15, 2026

*schedule subject to change; please check back often for your area's upgrade schedule

 

Multi-View on IPTV

This feature is available on IPTV boxes with the 1.21 Software Update

Click here for complete details on Multi-View 

  • Watch up tp 4 channels side-by-side
  • To focus on one channel again, press OK to make it Full Screen
  • Press Back to return to Multi-View at any time

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Sports Menu Changes

This feature is available on IPTV boxes with the 1.21 Software Update

Sports Menu Change Overview

  • New Home Screen menu shortcut
  • Click Sports to jump to What to Watch with the Sports filter already applied

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To Do List Updates

This feature is available on IPTV boxes with the 1.21 Software Update

Click here for complete details on the To Do List

  • Look for a red dot on the Guide next to a show to indicate a recording
  • See all upcoming recordings and conflicts at-a-glance

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Home Screen Changes

This feature is available on IPTV boxes with the 1.21 Software Update

Home Screen Updates Overview

  • Live Video was removed from the Home Page
  • Rotate through popular options to watch
  • Find something you like? Press down on the remote for quick access to the Menu

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TrickPlay Updates for the SA6 Remote

This feature is available on IPTV boxes with the 1.21 Software Update

Click here for full details on the changes for TrickPlay

  • TrickPlay controls are no longer on screen
  • The Directional Pad (Up, Down, Left, Right Arrows) does not control TrickPlay 
  • For the SA6 remote, you must use Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Play and Stop buttons on the remote

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