Previous NowTV box allowed sideloading of Emby Media Browser or Plex via the developer console. Confirmed that this is still the case.
New Box has USB and MicroSD slots for playing of MP4 and MK4 files. No word on what app/software this would be possible.
Box is capable of outputting 1080p. Sky's own NowTV streams are only 720p.
I will be dropping into Argos in the morning to pick one up. Need the ethernet connection to guarantee no stuttering on larger MKV streamed from Emby Server on HP Microserver to Emby.
I have recommended the original box to 4 people for use with Emby and we have bought 16 between us. We also ended up buying NowTV passes repeatedly so hopefully SKY see sideloading as a positive.
All comments (420)
paulj48
6 Aug 154#1
will this new box run iPlayer without all the stuttering between menus as since the last upgrade its been really bad.
Wolfsbane2k to paulj48
6 Aug 151#10
I damn well hope so!
TokyoPaul to paulj48
6 Sep 15#407
Runs it really well, worth the upgrade.
chellexxx to paulj48
9 Nov 15#415
Nice and cheap but what you get for that is limited. Having tried all TV boxes now I don't believe there is a better one than the fire TV currently. It has Amazon prime, Netflix, bbc1, channel 5, itv with the hub coming soon.... Many many more. If you have a good PCs you can even stream your games to it. We was playing batman lastnight. Will be streaming fallout this week also. Well worth paying extra for.
javea
6 Aug 153#2
Sky content will remain at 720p.Only iPlayer etc will be full HD
Elevation to javea
6 Aug 1512#30
iPlayer. Believe in better.
thomas01155 to javea
6 Aug 15#55
I thought iPayer only streamed at 720p?
jaydeeuk1 to javea
6 Aug 15#112
Even then with live stuff only Apple show in 720p, its SD for everyone else.
FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 152#3
Be aware the Sky content isn't in Full HD only iplayer, All4 etc....
NorfolkEnchance to FamilyGuy67
22 Nov 15#416
Sky don't broadcast in full HD........
FAMILYGUY
6 Aug 15#4
Plus you can connect USB stick and micro SD. Bargain of the century for converting to smart tv.
reakt
6 Aug 154#5
Can I reflash this back to a Roku 3 (e.g. to support Netflix)?
FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 151#6
Better off with my Amazon fire tv stick most of the channels on Kodi are Full HD...
spammy to FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 15#8
Ethernet might be handy, as well as the price - this would be even cheaper than the discounted FTVS @ £19.
OTOH the lack of Android might be a drawback. Will have to wait and see what the enterprising people do with them. I expect at least Plex which tbh might not even be enough these days.
Jonnyblock to FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 15#126
Which app do you use?
mrzaid to FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 15#130
I'm agree with you i don't know why people buying these stuff if kodi do everything
shoobs337 to FamilyGuy67
6 Aug 15#132
Can you now get Kodi on firestick? When I got it when it came out it wasn't available to download to firestick only Fire TV.
amour3k to FamilyGuy67
11 Aug 15#317
?
And the OP's Deal supports Full HD! .. so what's your argument ..... lol. :-)
shadow2351jl to FamilyGuy67
24 Jan 16#418
What channels? Sources seem scarce since Genesis stopped being updated. Zeus and VDubt25 down. Phoenix inconsistent for live TV in HD. So, are there new sources out there?
tek-monkey
6 Aug 15#7
Ordered, just to see if I can still use plex.
TokyoPaul to tek-monkey
6 Sep 15#408
you can run plex, need to use developer mode, did mine Friday.
TokyoPaul to tek-monkey
6 Sep 15#409
fairytooth
6 Aug 152#9
Not being able to watch Netflix (or even side load the app) is a deal breaker for me.
Scared of the competition, NowTV ?
m1chaels to fairytooth
6 Aug 156#11
I get your point but handing out a box subsidised by 30+ quid that could be used to play competitor products might not be the smartest marketing move.
I am amazed no one ever hacked the original nowtv box, presumably if it had been put out by one of Sky's competitors then the hack code would remarkably have been made available....(allegedly)
dijital to fairytooth
6 Aug 1552#49
Jesus Christ!
It's a £69+ box for £15 where you do not even need to use their services!
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or £24.99 with any of the TV packs below
http://www.nowtv.com/box#ib-section-section-5
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It's a £69+ box for £15 where you do not even need to use their services!
If you want netflix, buy a Roku3.
Stop whining like a spoilt child.
Available from 06/08 from Nowtv website for £14.99
Available instore at Argos from 07/08
Now TV Smart Box with 3 Months Sky Entertainment Pass - £24.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4146678.htm
Now TV Smart Box and 2 Months Sky Movies Pass - - £24.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4240251.htm
Now TV Smart Box and 2 Days Sky Sports Pass - £24.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4441799.htm
It is based on the new Roku 2 but is crippled.
No Netflix now or ever.
No Kodi.
Previous NowTV box allowed sideloading of Emby Media Browser or Plex via the developer console. Confirmed that this is still the case.
New Box has USB and MicroSD slots for playing of MP4 and MK4 files. No word on what app/software this would be possible.
Box is capable of outputting 1080p. Sky's own NowTV streams are only 720p.
I will be dropping into Argos in the morning to pick one up. Need the ethernet connection to guarantee no stuttering on larger MKV streamed from Emby Server on HP Microserver to Emby.
I have recommended the original box to 4 people for use with Emby and we have bought 16 between us. We also ended up buying NowTV passes repeatedly so hopefully SKY see sideloading as a positive.
All comments (420)
OTOH the lack of Android might be a drawback. Will have to wait and see what the enterprising people do with them. I expect at least Plex which tbh might not even be enough these days.
And the OP's Deal supports Full HD! .. so what's your argument ..... lol. :-)
Scared of the competition, NowTV ?
I am amazed no one ever hacked the original nowtv box, presumably if it had been put out by one of Sky's competitors then the hack code would remarkably have been made available....(allegedly)
It's a £69+ box for £15 where you do not even need to use their services!
If you want netflix, buy a Roku3.
Stop whining like a spoilt child.