Jio Fiber Set-Top Box: Know the Details

Months after announcing its tariff plans. As a part of the process of migrating its existing Preview Offer subscribers to paid plans, Jio Fiber is offering a free set-top box to existing users of the broadband service. New subscribers who sign up also eligible for the complimentary set-top box. The launch has begun in some circles and will be soon available throughout India in the coming weeks.

Jio Fiber Set-top box: Here's everything you need to know about it.

Know about Jio Fiber set-top box

Earlier this year, while announcing its tariff plans Jio Fiber promised a set-top box for its broadband service subscribers. The free Jio Fiber set-top box is an Android-based streaming media player that subscribers can connect to their TVs using an HDMI connection. It has a Bluetooth-based remote control, HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, and a quick-start guide.

Currently, the set-top box can stream content from a small number of apps and services right now. It can also be used to stream content from the Internet. Jio Fiber's set-top box is powered by Android 7.0 and comes with the December 2018 security patch.

Get Jio Fiber set-top box for free

The Jio Fiber set-top box will be offered for the existing and new subscribers of the company's broadband service.

Existing Jio Fiber Preview Offer users should follow these steps to avail a Jio Fiber set-top box for free:

 On MyJio app sign up for a paid plan of your choice. You have the option to choose a monthly, quarterly, or an annual plan.

 After you make the payment, a banner on the main screen will be displayed on the MyJio app where you can schedule your set-top box installation.

 Or else you can also visit a Reliance Jio retail store to pick up your free Jio Fiber set-top box.

Jio Fiber set-top box installation:

Reliance Jio Fiber technician will take care of the installation process. You will be asked to open the MyJio app to claim a voucher for the set-top box. Once the setup is done, you'll be able to connect the Jio Fiber set-top box with your TV.

The apps available on the Jio Fiber set-top box:

At present, the Jio Fiber set-top box brings Hotstar, YouTube, Voot, JioSaavn, JioTV Plus, SonyLIV, and JioCinema. There's a custom app store, JioStore that allows you to download new apps on the set-top box. You can also download and play select games on it, besides streaming services.

You'll get free access to Hotstar VIP plan, SonyLIV, Voot, and others based on the tariff plan that you select.