formuler

Formuler is a brand of consumer electronics that designs Android-based multimedia streaming devices and set-top boxes for home television viewing. Devices in the Formuler line are intended to facilitate access to internet streaming services, catch-up TV, and IPTV subscriptions alongside local media playback on televisions.

Formuler Technologies, the company behind the brand, began releasing generations of set-top boxes in the 2010s. The devices run a customized Android-based operating system with a television-oriented user interface. They typically support apps through the Google Play Store or Formuler’s own app ecosystem, and many models offer features such as electronic program guides, DVR/PVR capabilities, live TV streaming, and network media playback. Hardware configurations have ranged from compact streaming sticks to larger boxes with multiple USB ports and optional external storage; higher-end models commonly advertise 4K video output and HDR support.

In the market, Formuler devices are positioned as affordable, user-friendly options for cord-cutters and IPTV users. They are typically used in living rooms or home entertainment setups to stream content from various sources, including IPTV providers and popular streaming apps, with a remote control and sometimes voice input.

Etymology: Formuler is also a French verb meaning to formulate or to express. In English, Formuler generally refers to the brand unless used in linguistic contexts referring to the French verb.

See also: Android TV box, IPTV, set-top box, streaming media player.