Yes, but it is a difficult question to answer, a very general, sweeping question, not really a simple one. I don't condone the tone of the replies, but what do you mean by "good channels" - could possibly be different to everyone else?
A simple search of what is available under each pass will give you an idea of what is available (but up to you whether they're good). However, if you had a more specific emphasis to your question, such as how frequently they update new movies or shows, or how long they remain available, you'd probably get a more helpful answer.
I only have used the movies and find it good, as was on the initial free trial and then offered a cheap monthly fee for several months when I went to cancel. Although sometimes it can be frustrating as not all related movies always available, e.g. second Jack Reacher recently added, but I haven't seen the first one and that's not currently available.
LaTerciaReal to Multieman
11 Jun 176#31
Do forgive us please, the correct answer is Entertainment. Sorry, I meant Movies.
mcormack to Multieman
11 Jun 176#16
Do you like Marmite?
zirk
11 Jun 173#7
You can add the Passes to any NowTV account, they normally expire around 6 to12 months of release, if they do expire a quick chat with NowTV should sort it.
Dont bother selling the Passes on the Bay, too many Scammers now will activate them then report to eBay they dont work and get refunded, and theres nothing you can do about it.
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Gabi
11 Jun 171#1
Can I use this abroad. Theoretically thas is. :wink:
Have some heat eitherway.
Of course you can use it abroad with the correct vpn
tappy
11 Jun 17#4
Do you have to use the passes on the box? I have no use for the box but would like to use the pass on my BT box.
peter1969uk to tappy
11 Jun 171#5
You should be able to use the pass on your current account with NOW TV.
welshblob to tappy
11 Jun 171#10
You maybe aware of this but I tried accessing NowTV from a BT dtr-t2100 box and found out it only supported the Movies pack. Something to do with Sky not being happy about how much they have to be on the platform. So ok if you want to watch the movie pack.
peter1969uk
11 Jun 17#6
Has anyone bought one of these?
Does anyone know how long before the expiry dates on the pass?
zirk
11 Jun 173#7
You can add the Passes to any NowTV account, they normally expire around 6 to12 months of release, if they do expire a quick chat with NowTV should sort it.
Dont bother selling the Passes on the Bay, too many Scammers now will activate them then report to eBay they dont work and get refunded, and theres nothing you can do about it.
leighangel1
11 Jun 17#8
I picked up a 4 month kids pass yesterday for £15 in tesco. Had movie and entertainment packaging for same price. Also on direct
coss9 to leighangel1
11 Jun 17#24
That's £15 for a 3 month Entertainment pass or a 2 month Sky Cinema pass - this deal is better, although they've now run out of Entertainment bundles.
Bargain.Hunters to leighangel1
11 Jun 17#34
It says you only get 3 months online
Multieman
11 Jun 171#9
Which ones better? The movies pass or the entertainment pass?
mcormack to Multieman
11 Jun 176#16
Do you like Marmite?
Haircut_100 to Multieman
11 Jun 171#21
Well if you want to watch movies then the Movies Pass is better. And if you want to watch entertainment tv channels then the Entertainment Pass is better, only you know what you'd prefer to watch.
coss9 to Multieman
11 Jun 172#26
I prefer the Entertainment pass, although I usually try and obtain a movie pass around Christmas when the big movies are released. There's a lot of box sets which you can binge watch.
jcluk to Multieman
11 Jun 17#43
Personally if choosing I'd go for Entertainment as that gives you access to Sky Atlantic. So much good stuff on there and the new series of Game of Thrones in July.
preecey to Multieman
11 Jun 172#44
The Movies Pass for:
All Sky Cinema films on demand
All Sky Cinema linear (live) channels
The Entertainment Pass for:
Hundreds of TV show box sets to watch on demand
11 linear TV channels to watch, including GOLD, Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Comedy Central and Discovery.
Personally each streaming provider has its merits and downfalls.
I have all of them; and enjoy the content offered by both Amazon Prime and Netflix on my Fire TV Stick, as well as the predominantly Sky-exclusive content the Now TV Box offers.
I personally find the interface of the Now TV Box better than the Fire TV Stick, however it must be said that the Fire TV Stick does far more (it's essentially running a customised version of Android so runs a lot of Android apps from the Amazon App Store).
Mr.No to Multieman
11 Jun 171#45
Biscuit shovel dinghy squirrels.
juliettcronk to Multieman
13 Jun 17#77
well if you like movies then get the movie pass ? personally i have both as still cheaper than getting sky i only buy vouchers when they are on offer.
den169
11 Jun 17#11
Are you signed up for monthly payments or can you cancel at end of free 4 months.
BungalowBill to den169
11 Jun 17#12
Both.
leighangel1 to den169
11 Jun 17#14
You can cancel before the 4 months is up
focusdriver
11 Jun 17#13
Cheers O.P. just ordered for free home delivery
Heat added
mcormack
11 Jun 17#15
Cannot!
ALBO4EVER
11 Jun 17#17
I have this. I dont recommend. always trying to get you to buy other packages. rubish app, not many movies on and most very old. Netflix is way better for couple quid more a month. will not be buying nowtv again.
chrisnoon74 to ALBO4EVER
11 Jun 17#39
I have both, with amazon too. All have their merits, although now pips it for me for the choice of movies and HBO content
jcluk to ALBO4EVER
11 Jun 172#42
That's just not true! Sky Cinema gets the majority of films first and there's new premieres each week. You can't be looking in the right place.
Rickardo to ALBO4EVER
12 Jun 17#65
Perhaps you need to try it again as you must have used it ages ago? I find the app on iOS, which also works great with a Chromecast and I sometimes use upstairs, to be excellent, but mainly use the Xbox one app. Aside from missing a facility to download for offline viewing, I can't think what else it needs and I understand all interfaces were updated and improved last year.
Content wise, you're always going to have some differences, as each service has its own "exclusives" and original productions etc. but Now TV seems to be universally accepted as best for latest movies.
Aside from an odd offer to trial the kids or entertainment pack, I don't get regular attempts to sell me stuff. I think it's fair enough for them to email me occasionally to inform me of the other packs when I only use movies, plus 1 pass for sports (but that offer was found here on hukd, not from Now TV!).
mackem1966
11 Jun 171#18
Dont think Netflix is better for movies at all , netflix has a much better interface but thats it
aharleyjones
11 Jun 17#19
If i setup an account with a pass can i use my account on 2 devices at the same time??
for example : I watch 1 program on the TV downstairs and she can watch another on a TV in another room.??
(2 boxes.. 1 account)
aharleyjones
11 Jun 171#20
never mind.! just found this on the NowTV site....
You can add up to 4 devices and watch on 2 devices at the same time.
Once you’ve added 4 devices, you can make 1 change to your devices each calendar month.
Agharta
11 Jun 17#22
I pick up NOW TV Movies every now and then for £1 to ~£2 a month which is a lot less than Netflix although Netflix has more than just films included in the price.
cburns
11 Jun 171#23
I like to watch paint dry.... it's cheaper and more exciting :wink:
Multieman
11 Jun 172#25
This is why I despise this community. I ask a simple question and I'm answered with sarcastic answers. It's a legitimate question as for all I know the entertainment pass may not have good channels or vice versa.
Rickardo to Multieman
11 Jun 178#29
Yes, but it is a difficult question to answer, a very general, sweeping question, not really a simple one. I don't condone the tone of the replies, but what do you mean by "good channels" - could possibly be different to everyone else?
A simple search of what is available under each pass will give you an idea of what is available (but up to you whether they're good). However, if you had a more specific emphasis to your question, such as how frequently they update new movies or shows, or how long they remain available, you'd probably get a more helpful answer.
I only have used the movies and find it good, as was on the initial free trial and then offered a cheap monthly fee for several months when I went to cancel. Although sometimes it can be frustrating as not all related movies always available, e.g. second Jack Reacher recently added, but I haven't seen the first one and that's not currently available.
LaTerciaReal to Multieman
11 Jun 176#31
Do forgive us please, the correct answer is Entertainment. Sorry, I meant Movies.
alex_dis to Multieman
11 Jun 17#33
You ask a question to a community you despise? Probably serves you right that you got sarky responses then.
Ps it was a daft question anyway as taste is subjective. Why don't you look at the channels list and see if the output is to your liking? All this is available, just google it.
Haircut_100 to Multieman
11 Jun 171#36
I'm sorry but my answer wasn't a sarcastic one, it was a straight one, only you know what you want to watch. If you fancy catching up on some movies and seeing releases when they come to Sky then you'll need the Movie pass. But if you fancy watching tv shows from Sky 1 and Sky Atlantic (such as Game Of Thrones, 24: Live Another Day, Ballers, Jamestown, Boardwalk Empire, etc) or from Comedy Central for example then you'll need an Entertainment pass. No-one here can decide for you whether you want to watch movies or tv shows, it's just a decision that you make yourself after looking at what they have available on each and seeing what personally appeals to you. No sarcasm, just an honest answer.
aharleyjones
11 Jun 17#27
I'm looking into an Ent pass but I don't know what box sets it has?
Do I get this now or wait till next month just before game of thrones come out. This was actually the only reason I had a Sky subscription and having the now TV box has saved me a lot of money
alex_dis to OperateOnMe
11 Jun 17#32
Well apparently S7 of GoT only has 7 episodes, is that correct? If that's the case, then 6 months would easily cover that. Get it now.
Neil49 to OperateOnMe
11 Jun 172#37
You don't have to use the code right away so buy it now.
I got the similar promotion from Argos a few weeks ago and am holding back using the code until Game of Thrones starts next month. By doing that, the 6 month licence will get you through Christmas and into January 2018.
Don't forget to cancel the subscription before the end otherwise you'll get stung for a month at the full price from mid January onwards.
Happy viewing!
Bargain.Hunters
11 Jun 17#35
Thanks ordered x
chrisnoon74
11 Jun 17#38
Genuinely interested as to why this won't work. Would you mind explaining?
theengelbert
11 Jun 171#40
Netflix best for tv shows (slightly better than nowtv and much better than amazon). Now TV by far the best for movies. Amazon obviously has its own benefits - amazon music (excellent) and prime delivery. IMHO
john77
11 Jun 17#41
Hi - is this the old style box or the new one with freeview?
preecey to john77
11 Jun 17#46
This is the old black one.
It's still a fast box, and is significantly faster than the first generation white one.
The Now TV Smart Box with a built-in Freeview receiver can't yet be had at these prices, unless you look on eBay. But those won't come with any passes.
monobrow
11 Jun 171#47
I got one of these last week, expecting to watch The Americans. Unfortunately, ITV Encore shows only seem to have the most recent few episodes available, not complete boxsets. Some of the other boxsets I fancy watching, have quite short time limits on them - West Wing, Sopranos, Game of Thrones - so I'll only get through one of those in time. I don't know whether this is normal, or if I joined at the wrong time, but I probably wouldn't have bought the package had I known all of this.
That said, 6 months for £20 isn't bad at all.
moh223
11 Jun 17#48
If you cancel after one or two months do you lose access, or does it end exactly after 4 or 6 month?
preecey to moh223
11 Jun 171#49
You won't lose access, but it's best to cancel shortly before the end of the pass to possibly get the best retention offers. Just set a calendar reminder on your phone for a day or two before the pass expires, cancel online and see what you get offered. If nothing, just get another cheap four or six month pass and apply it the day after the old one ended.
ellie27
11 Jun 17#50
Must mentioned this deal to my husband as he is thinking of ditching sky and going for nowTV, but he says he wants the newer box as it has a record function on it? Is this right? Thanks
preecey to ellie27
11 Jun 171#51
The new Smart Box doesn't have a record function, it has the ability to pause and rewind live TV for up to 30 minutes. On Demand content of course can be paused and rewinded on any Now TV Box.
mad_design_man
11 Jun 17#52
I presume this is a device to convert a normal tv into a smart tv?
jbiscuit
11 Jun 171#53
i know i'm a terrible person for asking this as it's probably already been mentioned but do these codes stack and add time to existing passes?
luvsadealdealdeal to jbiscuit
11 Jun 17#55
you can normally add on a new code in your last month with the old code
luvsadealdealdeal
11 Jun 17#54
because the nowtv box connects direct to your internet connection abroad - there's no obvious way to direct it through a vpn
therefore nowtv knows you are abroad and denies you service
peter1969uk
11 Jun 17#56
Does anyone know how to stream this to a TV, using Airplay for Mac or IOS?
_b1ff
11 Jun 17#57
Can I just ask, does anybody have the correct time?
Gonz to _b1ff
12 Jun 17#68
09:43 am
umirza85
11 Jun 17#58
Is the nowtv only for streaming catch-up style content? Does it do any live tv under the entertainment/kids packages?
umirza85
11 Jun 17#59
There's no reason a mini portable router with in built VPN wouldnt work. You just need to put some effort into the solution and you shouldnt have any issues.
Agharta
12 Jun 171#60
You can watch live TV with the entertainment & Movies package but not sure about kids.
Agharta
12 Jun 17#61
A lot of streaming services block all VPN usage these days and this is an official NOW TV quote:
"Unfortunately we don't support any VPN's at all and this is to do with the licencing agreements we have in place with our suppliers."
h0m3brew3r
12 Jun 17#62
Only if they know it's a VPN IP address. So if you use a less renowned service than PIA than you'll be right
luvsadealdealdeal
12 Jun 17#63
Does such a product even exist?
bobzuruncle
12 Jun 17#64
I used the Hola vpn to watch Now tv in USA last month, so it can be used abroad.
Multieman
12 Jun 17#66
Thank you. Really appreciated.
Cooltide
12 Jun 171#67
You'd need one of the rare routers that supports VPN client mode. (Most routers have a VPN server to allow you to securely access your home network, but few have a VPN client that allows your home network onto someone else's VPN). If you don't have a router with a VPN client, then you may be able to flash custom firmware that includes a client.
But after going to all this trouble, NOW TV will probably block access to your chosen VPN when they notice it being used often enough. (They have to be seen to be doing this, or they will get into trouble with their content providers.)
A VPN client router solution is only needed if you want to use this box abroad, it would be much easier to just use the Android/IOS/Windows NOW TV app and configure each device to use whatever VPN you find that still works. Remember too that a VPN that is currently working for NOW TV might already be blocked by other UK sites (e.g. iPlayer).
Also beware of newly launched free VPN's, they might just be scams set up by cyber criminals wanting to steal your data. Do your research and only go for a trusted provider.
sratansi
12 Jun 17#69
worth it just for the 6 months enterntainment pack alone. the box is useless as Sky have stopped sideloading apps so Plex wont work anymore.
freccle
12 Jun 17#70
I have both with Amazon too. I probably use Now more than anything else
freccle
12 Jun 171#71
No it's not, it's 14.01
Andybro
12 Jun 17#72
This is why I like the Hotukdeals forums... ask a question and get a straight answer.
luvsadealdealdeal
12 Jun 17#73
you could buy this, activate the pass then get a refund
they have got the description wrong:
'The new NOW TV HD Smart TV Box delivers up to five times faster processing than the previous NOW TV Box, so you can start watching quickly and enjoy smooth and speedy use.'
it's not the Smart Box so that's a mis-description, get your money back but keep the code
just saying :smiley:
kaptin_d
12 Jun 17#74
That's me set for a year.
MichaelGL
13 Jun 17#75
Up to £39.00 now, I missed out.
eagles131
13 Jun 17#76
Gone ! Now £39
jefster
15 Jun 17#78
How do these connect up? Is it via WiFi to your hub...
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A simple search of what is available under each pass will give you an idea of what is available (but up to you whether they're good). However, if you had a more specific emphasis to your question, such as how frequently they update new movies or shows, or how long they remain available, you'd probably get a more helpful answer.
I only have used the movies and find it good, as was on the initial free trial and then offered a cheap monthly fee for several months when I went to cancel. Although sometimes it can be frustrating as not all related movies always available, e.g. second Jack Reacher recently added, but I haven't seen the first one and that's not currently available.
Dont bother selling the Passes on the Bay, too many Scammers now will activate them then report to eBay they dont work and get refunded, and theres nothing you can do about it.
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Have some heat eitherway.
Does anyone know how long before the expiry dates on the pass?
Dont bother selling the Passes on the Bay, too many Scammers now will activate them then report to eBay they dont work and get refunded, and theres nothing you can do about it.
All Sky Cinema films on demand
All Sky Cinema linear (live) channels
The Entertainment Pass for:
Hundreds of TV show box sets to watch on demand
11 linear TV channels to watch, including GOLD, Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Comedy Central and Discovery.
Personally each streaming provider has its merits and downfalls.
I have all of them; and enjoy the content offered by both Amazon Prime and Netflix on my Fire TV Stick, as well as the predominantly Sky-exclusive content the Now TV Box offers.
I personally find the interface of the Now TV Box better than the Fire TV Stick, however it must be said that the Fire TV Stick does far more (it's essentially running a customised version of Android so runs a lot of Android apps from the Amazon App Store).
Heat added
Content wise, you're always going to have some differences, as each service has its own "exclusives" and original productions etc. but Now TV seems to be universally accepted as best for latest movies.
Aside from an odd offer to trial the kids or entertainment pack, I don't get regular attempts to sell me stuff. I think it's fair enough for them to email me occasionally to inform me of the other packs when I only use movies, plus 1 pass for sports (but that offer was found here on hukd, not from Now TV!).
for example : I watch 1 program on the TV downstairs and she can watch another on a TV in another room.??
(2 boxes.. 1 account)
You can add up to 4 devices and watch on 2 devices at the same time.
Once you’ve added 4 devices, you can make 1 change to your devices each calendar month.
A simple search of what is available under each pass will give you an idea of what is available (but up to you whether they're good). However, if you had a more specific emphasis to your question, such as how frequently they update new movies or shows, or how long they remain available, you'd probably get a more helpful answer.
I only have used the movies and find it good, as was on the initial free trial and then offered a cheap monthly fee for several months when I went to cancel. Although sometimes it can be frustrating as not all related movies always available, e.g. second Jack Reacher recently added, but I haven't seen the first one and that's not currently available.
Ps it was a daft question anyway as taste is subjective. Why don't you look at the channels list and see if the output is to your liking? All this is available, just google it.
I got the similar promotion from Argos a few weeks ago and am holding back using the code until Game of Thrones starts next month. By doing that, the 6 month licence will get you through Christmas and into January 2018.
Don't forget to cancel the subscription before the end otherwise you'll get stung for a month at the full price from mid January onwards.
Happy viewing!
It's still a fast box, and is significantly faster than the first generation white one.
The Now TV Smart Box with a built-in Freeview receiver can't yet be had at these prices, unless you look on eBay. But those won't come with any passes.
That said, 6 months for £20 isn't bad at all.
therefore nowtv knows you are abroad and denies you service
"Unfortunately we don't support any VPN's at all and this is to do with the licencing agreements we have in place with our suppliers."
But after going to all this trouble, NOW TV will probably block access to your chosen VPN when they notice it being used often enough. (They have to be seen to be doing this, or they will get into trouble with their content providers.)
A VPN client router solution is only needed if you want to use this box abroad, it would be much easier to just use the Android/IOS/Windows NOW TV app and configure each device to use whatever VPN you find that still works. Remember too that a VPN that is currently working for NOW TV might already be blocked by other UK sites (e.g. iPlayer).
Also beware of newly launched free VPN's, they might just be scams set up by cyber criminals wanting to steal your data. Do your research and only go for a trusted provider.
they have got the description wrong:
'The new NOW TV HD Smart TV Box delivers up to five times faster processing than the previous NOW TV Box, so you can start watching quickly and enjoy smooth and speedy use.'
it's not the Smart Box so that's a mis-description, get your money back but keep the code
just saying :smiley: