NEW NetBox 4K: Freeview Play smart TV box + Streaming in Ultra HD + USB recording = all in one place

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I'm guessing that the reason the new hub is only available to FTTP is either marketing or supply limitations rather than technical issues.

It's something different and it won't be for everyone, but it's worth checking out for many people who want a TV service but don't want to go the full Sky or Virgin Media route. tv, we are pleased to bring together the best of Pay-TV with the best of Free-TV - delivering the greatest value content across all consumer segments," said Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director of netgem.

To watch Freeview, you need two main components: A TV Aerial ( see the ones I recommend here), and a Freeview Receiver – see my full Freeview guide here.

Not all channels properly received, some software vulnerability issues, some channels do not record. Sure, initially I was a bit confused – the user interface was quite different to the Sky one, but it’s very quick and you do find your feet. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. I don't have a problem jumping between devices, but my wife struggles and I need to keep things simple for her, so one box solution preferred.Netgem, thanks to its fully operated NetgemTV platform already market-tested with several operators in Britain in particular, and its expertise for running agreements with the main TV channels and the rising number of OTT content providers, intends to continue to expand its Content-as-a-Service model with Tier 1 operators. What works for you is all that matters so upgrade if necessary to a better Freeview aerial or just get Sky or Freesat installed.

I could use bluetooth directly to the soundbar but then the other HDMI inputs use the optical output. In the US and a few other countries, Survivor is available on Paramount+ (as its a CBS show) – but in the UK, the series never made it to our version of Paramount+. The front of streaming box also features a thin LED that indicates when the Netbox 4K is powered on. You can set reminders and cast programmes to your TV straight from the app, which also means you can spend less time using the remote. If, however, you know what you want to watch (and particularly WHERE) – this can get a bit cumbersome.The user interface is sleek, intuitive, and easy to navigate, making it a joy to explore the content available. The app offers mobile TV across more than 100 live channels and 1000s of on-demand programmes, along with the ability to cast to the big screen. Without Netflix, Disney, Now and no PVR a smart TV offers it all without the need of extra wires,plugs and a set-top box.

I am still discovering the netgem TV app but I quite like the idea to watch content across multiple devices, like my iphone or my ipad and keep watching my serie wherever I go. The problem then becomes the fact that premium content is missing from the box, removing one of the main attractions of Netgem TV. Hot on the heels of their NetBox HD and SoundBox HD Freeview Play set top boxes, Netgem has unveiled the NetBox 4K, a brand-new model which adds support for Ultra HD (4K) on-demand shows and movies, as well as the ability to record Freview channels. One thing Netgem excels in is its setup process, which takes you quietly and efficiently through connecting to a wired or wireless network and entering a PIN code for parental controls. Netgem has been on the streaming box scene for a little while now, and its latest streaming box, the Netbox 4K, and its accompanying 4K-enabled subscription service hope to make streaming accessible for everyone.You don’t have to constantly jump between different apps and services to find what to watch – instead, you see recommendations on one screen, and once you choose what to watch – THEN you will be taken to the appropriate app. He has seen and covered just about every console, mobile phone, gadget and home cinema device launched in the last 35+ years. I seriously doubt TalkTalk will get a bespoke box, rather one of NetJunk’s shoddily manufactured, low quality boxes with a misaligned TalkTalk logo stuck-on. However, it did occasionally lag, especially when pausing live TV; on one occasion, the Netbox 4K stopped working for five minutes in total, which was pretty frustrating – this could particularly be an issue if you want to pause a show at a crucial moment. The range of channels includes one that shows back-to-back episodes of Survivor – the iconic US TV series, which has been absent from UK TV for years – and is also available on Samsung’s TV player.