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The editors liked
Fast effective media streamer
Digital TV tuner capable of 1080p HD output
Terrestrial TV catch-up services as well as Now TV access
Small footprint
Easy to use
Flexible access to Sky content
Affordable
Has an aerial connection that offers access to 60 Freeview channels and 12 Freeview HD channels
Offers access to the wellknown catchup TV services like BBC iPlayer
Subscription based Now TV packages and some other online services including YouTube and F
Great content
Intuitive UI
No contract
Great interface
Very affordable
Freeview seamlessly integrated.
Great picture quality
Even at 720p
No dish or contract needed
Built-in Freeview tuner
Live TV
Catch up and Now TV in one compact package
Runs up to 4K HDR at 60fps
Voice control works well
Intuitive interface
Lots of content options
Good value
It's cheap
Finally… we get Netflix
Wi-Fi remote is neat
Streamlined
Compact design
4K
HDR capable up to 60fps
Over 50 apps built-in including Netflix
Polished voice search functionality
Parsed
Contract-free content menu
The remote control can be programmed to adjust the volume and switch your TV on or off
You can search for shows and actors available on Now TV using your voice
Thanks to the new remote
The packaging has no plastic in it
In line with Sky's Ocean Rescue
The editors didn't like
Streamed Sky content is 720p
Doesn't come with aerial cable
Standard Now TV box without the tuner costs £25 less
4K limited to Netflix
Sky content limited to 720p and stereo
No Amazon Video
Doesn't support gaming
Can't mirror content from your smartphone or tablet
You're restricted to Now TV Sky Cinema Movies for films. There's no way of accessing services from Netflix or Amazon
Some content capped at 720p
No Netflix or Amazon Video
No Netflix
No Amazon Prime
No Freeview recording.
Remote is a little lacking
Now TV passes can get expensive
Occasionally glitchy interface
Still no full HD streaming
Yet
Not as feature-filled as other boxes on the market
Doesn't support Dolby Atmos or DTS
X
Only supports only up to 720p live television
Doesn't have Freeview built-in
Passes can be expensive
Doesn't support Dolby Atmos or Vision
Voice search sucks
Now TV itself isn't 4K
Ageing interface
UI isn't the fastest or most intuitive
The voice search only covers Now TV
And not other services such as BBC iPlayer
You can't mirror web pages from your smartphone through the device
So, should you buy a Now TV Smart Box? If you have a TV with a terrible guide, want access to apps and the flexibility to not have to pay for premium channels for 12 months per year, then the answer is an unqualified yes. It's a nicely designed, simple-to...
Some content capped at 720p, No Netflix or Amazon Video
We really liked the Now TV Smart Box, it's a great little system. It would be a five-star product if Sky content was capped at 720p. If you do want Sky content and flexible streaming, without the expensive Sky Q contract however, this is well worth th...
Has an aerial connection that offers access to 60 Freeview channels and 12 Freeview HD channels, Offers access to the wellknown catchup TV services like BBC iPlayer, subscription based Now TV packages and some other online services including YouTube and F
Doesn't support gaming, Can't mirror content from your smartphone or tablet, You're restricted to Now TV Sky Cinema Movies for films. There's no way of accessing services from Netflix or Amazon
The Now TV Smart box offers the best value for money if you want access to live broadcasts from Freeview channels and the ability to watch Now TV or free catch-up services like BBC iPlayer all from the same box. It's the only TV streaming device we've loo...
Fast effective media streamer, digital TV tuner capable of 1080p HD output, terrestrial TV catch-up services as well as Now TV access, small footprint, easy to use
Streamed Sky content is 720p, doesn't come with aerial cable, standard Now TV box without the tuner costs £25 less
It's odd that in the States, the equivalently shaped and styled Roku 4 box outputs 4K video, while the Now TV Smart box does not (Roku builds both). Still, at least Sky is offering customers who can't have one of its full satellite propositions a wo...
Flexible access to Sky content, Easy to use, Affordable,
4K limited to Netflix, Sky content limited to 720p and stereo, No Amazon Video,
The new Now TV Smart Box is being marketed on its 4K capability, but in reality that is something few will find of value. If you already have a 4K TV, the chances are that it already has Netflix in 4K built-in. If you own a 4K TV without Netflix in 4K, th...
