Set top Box (STB) and Android TV Box are two devices with different functions even though both can capture digital TV broadcasts.In order not to be confused and end up buying the wrong one, you must first recognize the difference between these two devices.STBs are installed on analog televisions in order to be able to watch free terrestrial digital TV broadcasts.While the Android TV Box, apart from being able to watch free terrestrial digital broadcasts, it can also be used for paid services such as Netflix and Youtube.This tool is installed to convert a conventional television into a Smart TV.Because it's based on Android, the interface on a television screen with an Android TV Box is similar to that of a phone or tablet.STB serves to catch terrestrial broadcasts that are not paid or free to air.STB is needed analog TV because this device does not have components to capture digital TV signals.Once installed on an analog TV, users will be able to watch television broadcasts as usual, but what is captured is digital broadcasts.As is known, the government will turn off digital TV broadcasts (Analog Switch Off / ASO) starting April 30, 2022 and then switch to digital TV broadcasts.Old school TV or analog TV that only relies on antennas cannot catch digital TV broadcasts if they are not installed with STB.Android TV Box functions to turn conventional televisions into Smart TVs.Currently, many people have switched to Android-based smart TVs.Because this tool offers various television broadcasting services on demand such as YouTube, Netflix or even browser features.Android TV Box can also be used to capture digital broadcasts without the need for an STB.That is the difference in the function of STB and Android TV Box so that you don't buy the wrong product when you need a television supporting device.The government itself has issued a list of STBs that support digital broadcasting in Indonesia.The following is a list of 25 set top boxes supporting digital TV broadcasts certified by the government:- NEXMEDIA NA1300/DVB-T2 MPEG4 HD - POLYTRON PDV 600T2 - ICHIKO 8000HD - AKARI ADS-2230 - AKARI ADS-210 - AKARI ADS-168 - AKARI ADS-525 - VENUS Brio - TANAKA T2 - TANAKA T2 JURASSIC - TANAKA New - MATRIX APPLE - NEXTRON NT2000-D - NEXTRON TR 1000 - EVINIX H-1 - EVERCOSS STB1 - EVERCOSS STB Max - EVERCOSS STB Pro - EVERCOSS STB Mini - MATRIX CH-77 - FREEBPX H-1 - VISIO HS1685 - CUBIC KUBIK Arca DVB -T2 - Super HD HD168 - ADVAN DVB-10KK