This question was asked by a user in the comments section. so here is the answer to what we have found. If you are looking for a Free-To-Air satellite set-top box with Sat>IP support, the first thing to understand is that Sat>IP support is still not common in low-cost FTA receivers.
From our checks, FTA set-top boxes based on Montage 8051 and Montage 8001 chipsets are the most relevant platforms for Sat>IP/network-streaming features. However, codec support is different from model to model.
Some models support only MPEG-2/MPEG-4/H.264, while newer Montage 8051-based models also support H.265/HEVC.
At the moment, we have not found a clearly verified FTA satellite receiver with both Sat>IP and AV1 hardware decoding. We will update this post when such a model becomes available or can be confirmed.
Best Sat>IP FTA Set-Top Boxes in India
| Set-Top Box | Sat>IP | HEVC/H.265 | AV1 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLID HDS2-2100DLX | Yes | No | No verified support |
Older Sat>IP/DLNA FTA receiver |
| SOLID HDS2-2100Pro | Yes | No | No verified support |
Sat>IP, DLNA, Tubio/network apps |
| SOLID HDS2X-7272 | Yes | 8-bit HEVC | No verified support | Montage 8051 |
| SOLID HDS2X-7272DLX | Yes | 8-bit HEVC | No verified support | Montage 8051, S2X |
| SOLID HDS2X-7299 | Yes | 8-bit HEVC | No verified support | Montage 8051, DVB-S2X |
| SOLID HDS2X-8181 | Yes | 8-bit HEVC | No verified support | Montage 8051 |
| SOLID HDS2X-8181PRO | Yes | 8-bit HEVC | No verified support | HEVC, S2X, network streaming |
| Catvision CSR-402HP WiFi | Yes | No | No verified support |
MPEG-4 DVB-S2, Wi-Fi/DLNA/Tubio |
1. SOLID HDS2X-7272 / HDS2X-7272DLX
The SOLID HDS2X-7272 series is one of the more useful options if you want Sat>IP together with HEVC support.
The HDS2X-7272DLX uses the Montage 8051 chipset and supports DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X reception along with H.265 decoding. SOLID also lists HEVC channels among the supported broadcast types.
Main features
- Montage 8051 chipset
- Sat>IP support
- DVB-S/S2/S2X
- H.265/HEVC 8-bit
- MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and H.264
- Full HD 1080p
- USB Wi-Fi support
- Network applications
For users specifically looking for a relatively simple Sat>IP + HEVC FTA receiver, the 7272 family is one of the most relevant options.
2. SOLID HDS2X-7299
The SOLID HDS2X-7299 is another Montage 8051-based model and is currently one of the better-documented HEVC FTA receivers.
Its product page lists:
- Montage 8051 chipset
- DVB-S/S2/S2X
- H.265/HEVC 8-bit
- MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and H.264
- Full HD 1080p
- Wi-Fi/network features
SOLID specifically lists HEVC H.265 8-bit decoding for this model.
The same platform also supports network-streaming functions, making it relevant for Sat>IP-style home-network use.
3. SOLID HDS2X-8181
The SOLID HDS2X-8181 uses the Montage 8051 chipset and supports HEVC/H.265 together with DVB-S2X.
Its product documentation lists HEVC channel support, RJ45 Ethernet, external USB Wi-Fi and network applications.
This model is especially useful where a wired Ethernet connection is preferred instead of relying only on Wi-Fi.
Main features
- Montage 8051
- Sat>IP support
- DVB-S/S2/S2X
- H.265/HEVC
- Ethernet LAN
- USB Wi-Fi
- Full HD
- Network apps
4. SOLID HDS2X-8181PRO
The 8181PRO is another HEVC-capable option. SOLID lists support for DVB-S2X, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Its documentation also says the receiver can stream set-top-box TV channels directly to a mobile device using VLC and supports network applications through Wi-Fi.
This makes it particularly interesting for users who want both traditional satellite viewing and local-network streaming.
5. SOLID HDS2-2100Pro
The SOLID HDS2-2100Pro is an older model, but it is important because its product page explicitly lists SATIP. SOLID lists network applications including YouTube, Daily Motion, Vimeo, SATiP and DLNA. However, its video decoding specification is MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and H.264, not HEVC.
So this model is useful if Sat>IP is the main requirement, but it is not the right choice if you specifically need H.265 channels.
6. SOLID HDS2-2100DLX
The HDS2-2100DLX is another older network-capable FTA receiver. It supports Sat>IP/DLNA-type network functionality, but it does not provide HEVC decoding. Therefore, it remains suitable for MPEG-2/MPEG-4/H.264 satellite channels, but not newer H.265 broadcasts.
7. Catvision CSR-402HP
The Catvision CSR-402HP is another Indian FTA receiver with network-streaming capability. Catvision officially documents Wi-Fi casting through DLNA and the Tubio app. The receiver is DVB-S2, MPEG-4 and Full HD, but HEVC is not listed in its official specifications.
So it can be useful for users who want network streaming and mobile-to-TV playback, but not for H.265 satellite channels.
What is Sat>IP?
Sat>IP allows a satellite receiver or tuner to make live satellite TV available over a local IP network.
A typical setup can look like this:
Dish Antenna → Sat>IP-capable receiver → Wi-Fi/LAN → Phone, TV box, PC or compatible player
This means you may be able to watch FTA satellite channels on another device without connecting a separate coaxial cable to that device. The exact features depend on the firmware. Some boxes act mainly as a server, while others provide client or local streaming functions.
Montage 8051 vs Montage 8001
From our checks, Montage 8051 and Montage 8001-based FTA boxes are the important platforms to look for when searching for Sat>IP support. However, the chipset name alone should not be treated as a guarantee for every retail box. Manufacturers can enable or disable network features through firmware.
Montage 8051-based models are particularly interesting because several Indian models also add H.265/HEVC decoding.
That is why models such as:
- SOLID HDS2X-7272DLX
- SOLID HDS2X-7299
- SOLID HDS2X-8181
- SOLID HDS2X-8181PRO
are more useful today than older Sat>IP-only boxes.
Do Any Sat>IP FTA Boxes Support AV1?
At present, we have not found a verified Indian FTA satellite receiver that combines Sat>IP with AV1 decoding. AV1 is becoming common in Android TV and streaming devices, but low-cost DVB-S2/S2X FTA satellite receivers still mainly use MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264 and H.265/HEVC.
If we find a genuine FTA receiver with:
DVB-S2/S2X + Sat>IP + AV1
we will update this article.
Which One Is Better for Sat>IP + HEVC?
If you need both Sat>IP and H.265/HEVC, the most relevant options currently are the Montage 8051-based SOLID models:
SOLID HDS2X-7272DLX, HDS2X-7299, HDS2X-8181 and HDS2X-8181PRO. The older HDS2-2100Pro and HDS2-2100DLX remain useful Sat>IP receivers, but they do not offer HEVC decoding.
The Catvision CSR-402HP is also useful for network streaming and DLNA, but it is an MPEG-4 receiver rather than an HEVC receiver.
These SAT> IP-compatible boxes can also be used for live TV streaming with compatible apps such as FTA Player and FreeDTH on the same local network.
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