Top 10 Best Set top boxes 2018

BT YouView HD Recorder – 500 GB

Enjoy your favourite shows without subscriptions with the BT YouView+ HD Recorder. No matter which broadband provider you have, you can enjoy all of the latest TV without needing to pay monthly fees. All your favourite content You won’t miss any of your favourite shows with the YouView+ HD Recorder in your living room. It offers access to catch-up TV services including BBC iPlayer and All 4, as well as the Now TV service to provide you with even more viewing options. Connect your recorder to the internet using the Ethernet connection (minimum 3 Mbps internet connection speed required) and you’re ready to start watching your favourite shows without needing to pay subscription fees. With all the major catch-up TV players, you can enjoy your favourite programmes no matter which channel they’re on, whilst the handy search option makes it easy to hunt down something to watch. Fantastic features The handy seven-day programme guide lets you scroll both backward and forward to find the TV you want to watch with ease. You can pause and rewind live TV, and there’s also a handy series link that makes it easy to keep track of every episode, so you won’t miss a moment. TV when you want it The 500 GB hard drive integrated into the YouView+ HD Recorder lets you record up to 150 hours of high definition TV to watch back whenever you like. Simply select the programme you want to record, and it will be saved onto the hard drive. You can even set your box recording using your iPhone or Android, perfect when you’ve forgotten to set your recorder to record a must-see show. Don’t miss a thing – record your favourite TV on the BT YouView+ HD Recorder.

Up to 300 hours recordingBBC iPlayer & ITV Player & All 4 & My5Access content on NOW TVEthernetPause & rewind & record live TV

Model: 22103774

EAN: 5016351616659

HUMAX HDR-1800T Freeview HD Recorder – 320 GB

The Humax HDR-1800T Freeview+ HD Recorder gives you access to more entertainment, including extra channels, catch-up TV and smart recording – all without subscription.Freeview+ HDPlug the Humax HDR-1800T into your HD TV and access 10 high definition channels and up to 74 Freeview standard definition (SD) channels, plus a selection of radio stations.This free TV service is brought to you via your terrestrial aerial, and includes BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV 1 HD and Channel 4 – watch your favourites at their best on a 1080p television. There’s so much more on offer, and this set-top box allows you to view, record and catch up so you don’t miss out.RecordingYou’ll be able to record up to 200 hours of SD TV broadcasts or up to 80 hours of HD TV, all selectable from an easily viewable electronic programme guide (EPG). Plan your future viewing using this eight-day EPG and the included remote control.Twin tunerWith a twin tuner, you can record two programmes at the same time – even viewing one channel whist recording another. If there are recording clashes when you try to view and record more than two programmes simultaneously, the guide will suggest alternative ways for you to still view or record your favourite programmes.Series LinkRecord a full series at the touch of a button – just choose which show you want to capture and allow Series Link to record the whole set of programmes, automatically saving all the episodes of your favourite show.Pause and rewind live TV at the touch of a button, so you can view a whole programme even if you’re interrupted.Home networking The Humax HDR-1800T Freeview+ HD Recorder connects to the internet via Ethernet or WiFi adapter to deliver thrilling multimedia and home networking facilities. Play back media including photos, video and MP3s on your TV by connecting a USB device, or attach it to a PC or laptop using your home router via the Ethernet port. This gives you a fantastic big-screen way to enjoy all your content. You’ll even be able to share recorded programmes with compatible devices around the home via your home network. Purchase the optional WiFi attachment to do away with wires or overcome your router being in another room.The Humax HDR-1800T Freeview+ HD Recorder also lets you into the Humax TV Portal, so you can enjoy YouTube, Internet Radio, Wiki TV, Flickr and more.

Up to 200 hours recordingBBC iPlayerWiFi via adapterPause & rewind live TVSeries Link – record an entire series

Model: HDR1800T

EAN: 8809095667127

NOW TV Full HD Smart TV Box – 3 Months Entertainment Bundle

Top features: – Watch over 60 Freeview channels and 12 HD channels – Includes 3 months of the most popular entertainment shows – No contract: Watch movies, sports and films when you want – Catch up on shows you’ve missed with Catch Up TV apps – Pause and rewind live TV while you make a cup of tea Watch over 60 Freeview channels and 12 HD channels Enjoy the latest TV shows from over 60 Freeview channels and 11 crystal clear HD channels. From film and shopping channels to food and drama, there’s always something for everyone to watch. Includes 3 months of the most popular entertainment shows This NOW TV package includes a three month Entertainment Pass. Enjoy some of the best award-winning dramas and reality TV shows from the US including the likes of Grey’s Anatomy, House, and Entourage or watch old favourites by choosing from over 250 On Demand box sets. To save you the hassle, the Entertainment pass will automatically renew at the end of five months and cost Œ£6.99 per month unless cancelled. No contract: Watch movies, sports and films when you want With no contract you won’t be paying for what you don’t watch. Choose from a selection of weekly and monthly passes giving you access to the latest sports, movies, entertainment or kids shows to watch whenever you want. Catch up on shows you’ve missed with Catch Up TV apps Don’t worry if you’ve missed a show. Catch Up on what you’ve missed with apps: BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4 and Demand 5. Watch YouTube from your TV, listen to music from your Spotify account and more. Pause and rewind live TV while you make a cup of tea Pause and rewind live TV for up to 30 minutes, that’s more than enough time to make a cup of tea. Simply unpause once you’ve finished to carry on watching where you left off.

Stream online content to your TVBuilt-in WiFiBBC iPlayer & ITV Player & All 4 & My5Access content on NOW TV3 months Entertainment pass

Model: 10153753

EAN: 5033054001179

HUMAX HDR-2000T Freeview HD Recorder – 500 GB

Access exciting free-to-air HD digital TV channels with the Humax HDR-2000T 500 GB Freeview+ HD Recorder, packed with recording, multimedia, home networking and on-demand services that give you the ultimate TV experience – subscription free.So what does Freeview offer?Plug the Humax HDR-2000T into your HD Ready TV and access four high definition (HD) channels and up to 50 Freeview standard definition (SD) channels with 24 radio channels.This free TV service is brought to you via terrestrial aerial, and includes BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV 1HD and Channel 4 which can be seen in the their full glory on a 1080p television. There’s so much more on offer, and this high-end set top box allows you to view, record and catch up so you don’t miss out.Flexible recording facilityYou’ll be able to record up to 300 hours of SD TV broadcasts or up to 125 hours of HD TV, all selectable from an easily-viewable electronic programme guide (EPG). Plan your future viewing using this eight-day EPG and the included remote control to highlight your desired channel and signal your intent to record by pressing the record button.Record a full series at the touch of a button – just choose which show you want to capture and allow Series Link to record the whole set of programmes, automatically saving all the episodes of your favourite show.Since the HDR-2000T 500 GB Freeview Recorder houses a twin digital tuner, you can record two programmes at the same time – even viewing one channel whist recording another. If there are recording clashes when you try to view and record more than two programmes simultaneously, the guide will suggest alternative ways for you to still view or record your favourite programmes.Chase play allows you to start watching from the start of a recording while the rest of the show continues to record. Programme starts are tracked by accurate recording so you never miss anything from your programmes. You can even record two-part programmes with a break in the middle using split recording, ensuring you don’t miss the second half.Pause and rewind live TV can be activated at the touch of a button, so you can view a whole programme even if you’re interrupted.Even more viewing enjoymentTravel through the Humax TV Portal to access a world of additional catch-up and on-demand services.All it takes is a simple connection to your home broadband connection via Ethernet, powerline adapters or a Humax wireless accessory, and you’ll be able to view YouTube, BBC iPlayer, internet radio and more.Once the Humax HDR-2000T 500 GB Recorder is hooked up to a HD Ready TV via HDMI, the box will ensure the best-possible resolution on your TV in 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 576i. Images become more intensely detailed and coloured whether you’re watching the BBC, ITV, C4 or another channel, and SD programmes will be upscaled to look at awesome as possible.Dolby Digital Plus delivers clear, pure cinematic sound to fill your living room and immerse you in entertainment, while subtitles and Audio Description extend the enjoyment for those with poor sight or hearing.Home networking through your set top boxThe Humax HDR-2000T Freeview+ HD Recorder connects to the internet via Ethernet to deliver thrilling multimedia and home networking facilities.Play back media including photos, video and MP3s right over your TV by connecting a USB device, or attach the unit to a PC or laptop using your home router across the Ethernet port. This gives you a fantastic big-screen way to enjoy all your content.You’ll even be able to share recorded programmes from the HDR-2000T with compatible devices around the home via your home network. Purchase the optional WiFi attachment to do away with wires or overcome your router being in another room.Easy setup and secure usageThe Humax HDR-2000T 500 GB Recorder includes an HDMI and Ethernet cable each to perfectly transmit HD pictures and sound. It’s not technical and you won’t need expert installation.Activate the parental control function in the settings menu to restrict certain viewing options for younger family members.With a large hard drive and plenty of options to keep you entertained, the Humax HDR-2000T 500 GB Freeview+ HD Recorder is the ideal companion for your HD TV.

Up to 300 hours recordingBBC iPlayerEthernetPause & rewind & record live TVSeries Link – record an entire series

Model: HDR2000T

EAN: 8809095666793

HUMAX DTR-T2000 YouView HD Recorder – 500 GB

With features that let you pause, record and rewind live TV, record all of your favourite shows and even go back in time to watch programmes, the Humax DTR-T2000 YouView HD Recorder is perfectly designed to keep everyone happy in your home. Don’t miss a moment If there’s a knock at the door or if the phone starts ringing, you won’t need to worry about missing any of the programme you’re watching. You can simply pause the programme you’re watching, even when you’re watching live TV, or record the programme so you can watch it when you’re not as busy. Plenty of free content Enjoy a range of subscription-free TV and radio stations with the DTRT2000. Unless you want to subscribe to paid subscriptions such as Netflix, Now TV or the Sky Store, you don’t need to worry about monthly bills or subscription fees, so you can enjoy a wealth of content without extra cost. The YouView guide provides you with a huge selection of free-to-view HD channels, so there’s something to suit everyone. Scroll back Thanks to the YouView TV guide, the DTR T2000 YouView Recorder lets you scroll forward and backwards through time to let you find what you want to watch. Scroll forward to plan your viewing for the next eight days, or scroll backwards to find programmes you’ve missed. With catch up TV services including BBC iPlayer, All 4 and ITV Player, you can select any programmes you’ve missed and watch them whenever you want to, up to a week after they were shown. Hard drive and twin tuner With a large 500 GB hard drive built-in, the T2000 lets you record and store your favourite content to view any time you like. The 500 GB capacity means that this recorder can record 125 hours of high definition content, or a whopping 300 hours of standard definition entertainment. The twin tuner design means that you can record one show whilst viewing another, or record two channels whilst watching on-demand content. The choice is yours. Smarter recording The clever YouView guide will remind you to record whole series at the touch of a button, so you won’t miss any episodes of the latest series. It can also help to resolve recording clashes by recording programmes on different days, so you’ll get to see all the programmes you want to record. With smart features and a range of great content, the Humax DTR-T2000 YouView HD Recorder is the perfect addition to your home entertainment.

Up to 300 hours recordingBBC iPlayer & ITV Player & All 4 & My5Access content on Netflix & NOW TVEthernetPause & rewind & record live TV

Model: DTRT2000

EAN: 8809095666540