set-top box

noun

1. a device which converts the signals from a digital television broadcast into a form which can be viewed on a standard television set

Example Sentences

The rules apply to any device on which a programme is viewed, including a TV, desktop or laptop computer, mobile phone, tablet or set-top box.

From BBC

Charges such as a broadcast TV fee, regional sports fees and set-top box rentals add $37 to a consumer’s monthly bill, or as much as one-third of the total, the advocacy groups Consumer Reports and Public Knowledge told the FCC.

From Seattle Times

Even for a single show on a single platform, ads can come from a number of different sources: the network itself, the set-top box you’re watching on, even potentially the manufacturer of your TV.

From The Verge

Games can be played on a variety of platforms beyond Android, including iOS, Windows, Mac, select LG TVs, and the Nvidia Shield TV set-top box.

From The Verge

Roku Streambar $99 $130 24% off The Roku Streambar is a 14-inch soundbar that has a 4K / HDR streaming device inside of it, so you don’t need to purchase a separate set-top box.

From The Verge