Dish's Air TV Combines OTA, Netflix and Sling TV

Dish's Sling TV website has revealed a looming product known as AirTV -- a device that combines Sling TV, over the air broadcasts, and streaming services like Netflix. All of this content is integrated into a new channel guide and GUI, designed from the ground up to appeal to cord cutters. The device was first spotted by Dave Zatz, who notes it's effectively an update to the company's older AirTV device, an OTA-integrated unit that was originally more like Tablo.

A product FAQ only offers a small amount of additional detail.

It notes that while users don't necessarily need a Sling TV subscription to use the service, users will need to log in with a Sling TV account to enable a 12 month warranty -- which begins from the moment you log in with your Sling TV credentials on the device.

"With the AirTV Player, cut the cord and keep the TV experience," notes the product website. "You’ll have a single platform for watching Sling TV, Netflix, local channels, and more. Plus, one easy-to-use remote with voice support for your AirTV Player, local OTA channels, and sound system."

There's no indication of a launch date or price tag, though it seems likely that Dish will reveal more details at CES next year.