Frequently Asked Questions
1. General Question
1. What is vSeeBox?
vSeeBox is one of the best-selling Android TV boxes fully loaded. it allows you to enjoy Live TV, Movies, and TV Shows (VOD) without subscriptions. You can watch over 1,600+ tv channels, 50,000+ VOD, PPV and sports events and more. To use our vSeeBox, just simply plug it into your TV, connect with Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and then you can Enjoy the Best Home Entertainment Experience Ever.
2. Are any further charges/subscriptions required after purchasing vSeeBox?
No, once you purchased the vSeeBox, you can use it with the Heat Apps provided without further charges, that’s why it’s the true Cable Cutter and say goodbye to cable bills!
However, for other apps like Netflix, Hulu or Disney+, you would need your account to use their service.
3. What are Heat Apps?
Heat Apps, including Heat Live, Heat VOD and Heat VOD Ultra are pre-installed apps on vSeeBox. It’s free with 1,600+ tv channels, 80,000+ movies and tv shows.
4. Where can I use the vSeeBox?
You can use it anywhere in the world, Enjoy!
5. Any requirements for using vSeeBox?
6. Do I need a VPN to use vSeeBox?
7. Can I install my apps on vSeeBox?
Yes absolutely. vSeeBox is highly compatible with the Google Android TV system. We recommend downloading all official apps from Google Play Store to ensure they work properly.
For some 3rd party apps out of the Google Play Store, you can visit the Market on Home Page. We have added some common 3rd party apps in the Market for easy downloading and installation.
8. What internet speed do I need for using vSeeBox?
We recommend an over 15 Mbps network speed for a good streaming experience. We also recommend an Ethernet hardwire network over a Wi-Fi network for a stable and fast network.
For VOD, you can adjust the picture quality from high quality to low quality. For high quality, we recommend a 15Mbps network for seamless streaming without buffering. For 4K / UHD VODs in Heat VOD Ultra, we recommend a 25 Mbps network.
9. What channels are you providing?
The pre-installed Heat Live app supports National, Local, Sports, Canadian, Latino, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, ESPN+, BTN+, PPV, FloSports etc. For the channel list, you can take a look:
https://www.vSee-Box.com/channel-list
10. What type of TF card can be used and the maximum storage?
You can insert a TF card in order to expand the storage. It supports FAT format with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. However, apps must be installed on the device to use (in Apk file).
2. Purchase
2. Where can I purchase the vSeeBox?
3. Is there any product warranty?
We warrant our products for One year from the time of purchase. If there’s any hardware defects, Please contact your distributor for replacement/ or repair.
4. Can I get a refund if not satisfied?
It depends on your seller’s policy. Please confirm with them before purchasing.
3. vSeeBox Setup and Installation
1. How to setup my vSeeBox V3 Plus?
You can take a look at this article:
2. How to install my apps on vSeeBox?
We recommend using Google Play Store, as our vSeeBox is highly compatible with Android TV, you can get all the official apps such as Netflix, YouTube TV, and Disney+ there.
For some 3rd party apps out of the Google Play Store, you can visit the Market on Home Page. We have added some common 3rd party apps in the vSee Market for easy downloading and installation.
3. How to uninstall apps on vSeeBox?
4. How to update my vSeeBox?
5. How to reset my vSeeBox? Will factory reset erase my Heat Apps?
Factory reset will erase all data and caches on the vSeeBox. However, you can install the Heat apps back after resetting.
You can find that on: 3rd row home screen – system settings – device preference – reset – erase everything.
*** Heat Live and Heat VOD missing after setup
Please confirm that network has been connected first. You can open YouTube TV and see if any videos can be playing.
If network connected but Heat Apps still not showing on Home Screen, we recommend doing a factory reset if you are experiencing unusual glitching from setup. You can find that on: 3rd row home screen – system settings – device preference – reset – erase everything.
4. Heat Live And Playback
1. How to use the EPG TV Guide?
We have normal and classic for users to navigate programs. Please take a look at part 1 of this article about how to fully utilize the Heat Live app:
2. What can I do if the EPG is not accurate?
The EPG system adjusts according to your box Time Zone, and Date and Time setting.
Please check your vSeeBox to see if the Time, Date and Timezone are set correctly. You can visit Home Screen, Settings, Device Preferences, Date & time. If it still shows the incorrect time, please turn off the “Automatic date & time” function, and turn it on again. Then it would update to the correct one.
3. How to add channels to favorite list?
When you select and click on any VOD, there are “Play”, “Info” and “Favorite” buttons on the page before you watch it. You can click the “Favorite” button to add it to your favorite.
4. How to use the Search function?
You can use the Search function on the left-hand side of the VOD main page. For example, if you want to search for the movie “Moonfall”, you can search “moon” or “fall”.
5. How to use the 7 Days Playback feature?
How to Fully Utilize the Heat Live app on vSeeBox
6. How to remove the network speed displayed in the top right corner?
The speed display can be turned on/off. By selecting “Menu” > “Settings”, and toggle on/off
7. Can I request more channels?
8. Are there any 18+ or Adult content or Parental content?
9. Why are some channels showing “Channel Under Maintenance”?
It often happens with sports and PPV channels. If there are no live games at the time, those channels will be under maintenance preparing for upcoming events. Please check our EPG for game schedules, or you can check the schedule on relevant sports websites.
For regular channels, sometimes there are emergency checks/tests. Most of those channels will come back shortly. If you notice any of the channels that were down for a while and didn’t come back, you can use the Feedback submission to notify us, and our developers’ team will check and fix it soonest.
10. Can I pause the Live TV?
*** All Channels are Down for Maintenance, 346 error code on Right bottom side
5. Heat VOD and Heat VOD Ultra
1. What is the difference between Heat VOD and Heat VOD Ultra?
Heat VOD Ultra is an upgraded version of Heat VOD which provides more ultra HD and 4K VODs. We recommend an over 40 Mbps network for streaming 4K contents without buffering.
2. How to search for a movie/tv series I want to watch?
You can use the Search function on the left-hand side of the VOD main page. For example, if you want to search for the movie “Moonfall”, you can search “moon” or “fall”.
3. How can I set a movie or tv series to my favorite?
When you select and click on any VOD, there are “Play”, “Info” and “Favorite” buttons on the page before you watch it. You can click the “Favorite” button to add it to your favorite.
4. How can I check my favorite VOD list?
5. How can I change the picture quality?
5. How to update my vSeeBox?
6. How can I turn subtitles on/off?
Some of our VODs have different subtitles even in different languages for you to choose from. Press the Menu button on your remote during the VOD streaming, in Subtitles, you can choose None (for closing subtitles), or subtitles in different languages.
7. How can I change the track language of a VOD?
Some of our VODs have different track languages for you to choose. Press the Menu button on your remote during the VOD streaming, in Track, you can choose English, Español and more according to availability.
8. A movie/tv shows I’m watching often buffers. Why?
At times, you might endure buffering as a result of high traffic or slow speeds on the internet. If buffering issues are persistent, try holding down the “Pause” button for up to 15 seconds before resuming the movie. This often rectifies the buffering issue.
We also provide the picture quality selection function. You can adjust according to your network environment. Press Menu button on your remote during the VOD streaming, in Quality, you can choose High / Normal / Low quality, high quality may up to 4K version.
6. Other questions
1. Network issue – say remembered instead of connected
Thank you for your help first. If the network is indicating “remembered” but not “connected”, it means the password error. You can re-connect the network by: 3rd on row home screen – system settings – network – click ok on your wifi network – forgot network.
2. Shut down / sleeping mode – which shall I choose?
We suggest shutting it down (power off) if you are not using it. It will release the internal storage and make the box work more smoothly with next usage.
The sleeping mode is for a short period of not using it. The tv box would not be turned off completely for a faster wake-up time.