One point to consider is the news that the BBC expect all their channels to be available via the internet within 10 years, allowing linear and time shifting (on demand) viewing. As for supported apps, while the standalone Netgem Netbox does NOT have a Netflix app – TalkTalk’s version of the 4K TV Box DOES have a Netflix app. First, you get all the free over-the-air Freeview channels (provided you have good reception in your house).

It’s also limited to being able to record only one programme at a time and you’ll only be able to watch channels on the same Freeview multiplex as the channel you’re recording which can limit your options if you want to record one show while watching something else. If, however, you're happy using a smaller selection of streaming services in exchange for the ease of using one device for live and smart TV, this could be the streaming box for you.

In terms of firmware, Humax states that it will be upgrading numerous aspects of Aura’s performance, from video and audio enhancements to an improved UI experience.

I doubt they will turn off terrestrial broadcasts at that time but it does signal the future of streaming.

More content than ever before

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). For starters, the app lets you mark some favourite TV programmes and movies – which would help with your content recommendations later on. But if you just want to occasionally record a show here and there – this can fit the bill. 4K Ultra HD On The Netgem Netbox

Giorgio Iovino, CEO of brsk, said: “ As a customer-obsessed organisation, we’re always looking for ways to enhance our overall offering. And when that means we need to find partners, we make sure they are like-minded. The Netgem team has impressed us because they place the end-user at the core, delivering an elegantly simple solution that offers real value. We look forward to BetterTV being yet another reason for people to switch to brsk.” William Lobley is a Content Writer and reviewer for WhatsTheBest, specialising in technology, gaming, and outdoors. He also writes for Empire Online. The box’s design has had a makeover from its non-4K counterpart, with a more modern, rounded and premium look and feel. In addition, those personalised recommendations mix together content that you can watch for free – and content that you would need to pay for (for example, by getting a Prime Video or BritBox subscriptions, or by renting something on Rakuten). If recording is the main reason you’re looking for a standalone Freeview box, then you should look elsewhere, for boxes with built-in storage and more advanced capabilities (see our recommended Freevew boxes list here).The Netbox remote control is a bit of a misfire. It has everything you need, but the button-setup is a bit confusing, and the navigation buttons in the middle – which are the buttons you would use the most – are just plain bad, because they are too flat – so you’re not always sure whether you actually pressed them or not. Netgem say Super WiFi works with all broadband routers and extends the wi-fi signal around the home via the use of two wi-fi pods.