Recently got this box as the second set top. I have a Dreamlink T2 as my other one. Read around that a Mag 254 is the best beginner's box and I got it for my parents. Is there any way to use the rewind/pause/play features of live TV like you can with the T2 without the channel having timeshift enabled? I know can do this with the T2 just by having a flash drive or micro SD card put in. Tried doing the same with the Mag but it doesn't work unless the channel has timeshift, which I find to suck tbh. My dad is pretty picky about being able to pause/play/rewind TV and I wanted to give him this box since it's pretty basic enough for him to understand how to use it.
Am I missing something or does this box does not allow it? I tried googling around but all I get are videos related to timeshift or VOD. Thanks.
No. If your parents need timeshifting, get a provider that has timeshifting on every major channel, like EPIC. Timeshifting that is not provided by your provider, is dependent on the device, and is relatively new. The fact that you think it sucks, well, we didn't even have that option not that long ago so you're a spoiled brat :P.
To give you an idea the Dreamlink T1 was only released last year (2017) and it was the very first device to have the ability to timeshift/dvr without provider support. If your dad NEEDS to pause live TV tell him to suck it the fuck up. He has a god damn choice, he can either continue to pay his extortion bill, or learn to live with what you get him, and then later HE can upgrade to a Dreamlink, or you can give him your T2 when you decide to upgrade.
It's about time he realizes he can't always get what he wants when he wants to save money. There are always compromises especially when you're a beginner. Get his feet wet with the MAG and tell him to tough it the fuck out. See how quickly he realizes he didn't need to pause or rewind tv.