![]() ![]() ![]() Upon first set-up, the Now TV box installs a few default channels, these include the namesake service, Sky News, BBC News, iPlayer and Demand 5. Don't worry though, Sky still gives you plenty of opportunities to sign up, should you wish to do so (understandable, really). So, if you were in any doubt about needing a live (and paying) account to use the device, we can confirm this is not the case. We used an existing account, but importantly one without a valid subscription to Sky Now services. Add your credentials, and it'll ask you to log-in to your Now TV account. Once you're all connected up, the device throws up a Now TV splash screen, before dropping into a WiFi set-up page. Anyone who already owns a Roku, will know more or less what to expect. It's that custom interface that will be causing you any potential dilemmas as we'll see in a bit. The hardware isn't really where the tough decisions come though, as for this price, it's kind of a no brainer in terms of value. You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu. As a refresher, the LT, and therefore the Now TV box will do HD, but only at 720p - no full HD option here. The remote is essential the same as its Roku counterpart, too, bar the addition of a "Now" button to send you straight to the eponymous movie service, and an Apps button for, well, take a guess. There is, of course, HDMI and an AV output. Still, for such a low price, with no subscription to Sky's own services actually needed, could this be the ultimate budget TV box for UK viewers? We compare it to the pure Roku experience to find out.Īs mentioned, the hardware is essentially a rebranded version of the Roku LT, which means it's a WiFi only model, and doesn't have any other luxuries such as MicroSD expansion, a USB port or Ethernet connectivity. And, of course, it heavily pushes Sky's own premium channels. Most notably a custom version of the UI that denies access to certain channels - high profile ones at that. Why? Well the hardware it's using is based on Roku's popular LT player, and it's only charging £9.99 for it. But, it did, and with relative panache, too. It's fair to say, no one was expecting Sky to release a dedicated streaming box for its Now TV service the same week Google entered the same market. ![]()
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