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

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I've seen it grow from a normal satellite TV box to a "timeshifting" one and then, as on-demand TV increased in popularity, we got more choice and flexibility than ever.

There’s not much to it, otherwise, with just a logo on the top and a slim LED indicator bar at the front, which glows blue when the box is on and red when it’s in standby. Last year, we noted that the provider’s name had been attached to an Android based TV box from Technicolor ( UZW4054TTG), which could be one of the possible approaches they might take. Then, you also get all the default Freeview Play catch-up apps: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My 5, UKTV Play, CBS Catchup and Horror Bites. Say goodbye to expensive pay TV bills and hello to a cost-effective solution that doesn’t compromise on variety or quality. At this point, it’s also a good idea to install the Netgem TV app on your mobile phone (it’s available for both iOS and Android).

In a nice touch, the user can also use the mobile app to initiate playback of recordings on the box itself and can also be used as a remote control, with the ability to change channel and set/play and pause recordings on the box.

The BBC has been running Ultra HD “trials” for the past several years, with some shows being added – but those are few and far between. There doesn’t seem to be any Netflix either, although BritBox and Prime Video is here alongside lots of other apps. 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. They've got all the popular streaming services you love, plus a bunch of free channels that add an extra sprinkle of variety to your viewing options.

Netgem TV has a smorgasbord of shows, movies, and channels that'll keep you glued to your screen for hours on end. 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. But other than being quick, the interface is also Netgem’s most unique selling point, even over competing Freeview boxes.