Sky Sports channels offer specialised coverage of a huge variety of sports, with other channels dedicated to major events and news. A NOW Sports membership includes access to all 11 of Sky’s sports channels: NOW TV sports channels Manufacturer Refurbished Includes essential functional accessories to power on and work the unit. Non-essential accessories may NOT be supplied. Just remember that you can’t watch NOW on more than 1 device at the same time ( 3 if you have NOW Boost).

Information about the NOW Smart Box

If you’re looking for a 4K streamer, Now TV’s Smart Box is definitely a decent option. It now, at last, supports Netflix and Prime Video and can deliver that content in 4K, which is great news for those struggling with clunky on-TV apps or having to switch to other streamers to watch their favourite shows. And it still provides a cheaper option for those wanting a cheaper way to watch Sky Sports and Sky’s exclusive TV shows. Keep in mindYou won’t be able to get NOW Boost if you’ve only got a Sports Mobile Membership, or if you only have membership you pay for via a third party such as Vodafone. It is worth mentioning up top that, while all of these passes have a monthly fee to access, they all have a 14-day free trial to give you a little taste of what to expect. You can redeem this the first time you sign up and get 2 weeks of free viewing. You will be able to watch Catch Up TV channels with it, such as BBC iPlayer, 4OD, 5OD and ITV player, but that's your lot when it comes to "free to air" TV. Most of the best TV set-top boxes can receive HD channels, but not all of them can. Some only give you access to SD quality. Some of the boxes on our list go one step further and offer the highest 4K video quality, but it’s worth noting that this isn’t yet available on broadcast TV and is more relevant for your connected streaming services. Hard driveGot a Sports Membership, and one of the devices listed below? You can access extra channels on selected sports events using Bonus Streams, including additional EFL matches and F1 Race Control. Sky Cinema channels change throughout the year, with seasonal channels dedicated to a topic, theme, actor or director being released when relevant. For example, Sky Cinema Christmas, Sky Cinema Monsters, Sky Cinema Must See Movies, etc.

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However, it does offer power when the box is turned on, which would have made it perfect for recharging the remote if it didn’t run on old-fashioned triple-As. At least you can plug your phone in to charge while you catch up on Westworld.Good quality TV set-top boxes give you access to a wide range of free-to-air digital channels – or to subscription channels through Sky or Virgin – and will let you record them to catch up later. That’s helpful if you’re a Wimbledon fan but the kids want to watch something else. The Smart Box has all the major ones covered: BBC iPlayer, All 4, Demand 5 and ITV, plus YouTube, Vevo, Vimeo and UKTV Play, which offer catch-up for channels such as Dave and Yesterday – although considering how many shows are repeated on Dave, this seems slightly unnecessary.

Information about features on NOW

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If you have provided us with a mobile telephone number, DPD couriers will send a text message on the day of delivery advising of an approximate time slot for the delivery. The first time you add a reminder, or when you install the app, you’ll be asked to give NOW permission to access your calendar. Just select Allow, or go to your settings to grant access your calendar. The box comes with 12 apps as standard, including Now TV and Sky Store (naturally), BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5, YouTube and Vevo. There are numerous others available through the built-in app store, including Spotify, IGN and Facebook.

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The Best of Catchup screen offers a fairly random selection of suggested apps and particular TV shows from all services, while the Settings menu is self-explanatory. If you’re avoiding the pay TV options on our list, there are two main types of set-top box to consider. A Freeview box requires an aerial to receive broadcasts while a Freesat box requires a satellite dish. Below, we’ve run through some of the other differences: Freeview

Keep in mindYou can't watch Bonus Streams with a Sports Day or Mobile Membership. NOW Boost features, including full HD and 50 frames per second, aren't available on Bonus Streams. Other interactive services