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

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From there, the Netbox 4K takes you through the setup process, where you can add parental controls and scan for Freeview channels. Netgem TV has a smorgasbord of shows, movies, and channels that'll keep you glued to your screen for hours on end.

In July 2022, Netgem confirmed they had reached a milestone of more than 100 extra channels on their service to complement Freeview channels. The most significant of these is probably their link with TalkTalk, first announced in October 2021 with packages appearing from 2022 onwards. if you're looking for an affordable streaming service that doesn't skimp on quality or variety, look no further than Netgem TV. There doesn’t seem to be any Netflix either, although BritBox and Prime Video is here alongside lots of other apps. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

Whether these wi-fi pods will be a worthwhile investment for a household is up for debate and depends on the home and its needs. Apparently, this aids discoverability, as you get a whole bunch of programmes and movies tailored to you when you first open the page. In conclusion, I would recommend this box if you are looking for an intuitive interface, vast content library, intelligent recommendations, top-notch picture and sound quality, and versatile device compatibility.

So while 4K might be a good investment for the future – it’s mostly relevant on the Netbox, at this point, if you have a Prime Video subscription. But because the Netbox only has one tuner, you can’t record one programme while watching another channel. These headline features are the main difference with the earlier models, which we reviewed here, with the rest of the system and user interface remaining unchanged.What works for you is all that matters so upgrade if necessary to a better Freeview aerial or just get Sky or Freesat installed. Movies) are also available on Freeview – but their broadband-based version on Netgem may have a slightly different schedule, plus – they don’t require an aerial. 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. 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. The first problem is that the 4K remote switches the TV on but not off, so TV remains on, with a blank screen which on first glance looks as if it’s off.