What do i buy?!

ccb2011 · 03-09-2014, 19:19

Hi looking for a 'smart' device that I can get access to Demand 5, 4od, BBC Iplayer, You Tube and the BBC Sport App (so I can watch 2 tables at the snooker!). Is there a device which does this? Now TV doesn't seem to have all these apps, neither does Apple TV, any suggestions?

Adam_Holt · 03-09-2014, 19:34

A Roku is probably going to be your best bet mate for ease of use

KMKYWAP · 03-09-2014, 19:41

Now TV has all of those apps.

LOSG · 03-09-2014, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccb2011

Hi looking for a 'smart' device that I can get access to Demand 5, 4od, BBC Iplayer, You Tube and the BBC Sport App (so I can watch 2 tables at the snooker!). Is there a device which does this? Now TV doesn't seem to have all these apps, neither does Apple TV, any suggestions?

The now TV box has these plus ITV player for 9.99.

If you want Netflix or Amazon prime then a Roku is a better option.

KMKYWAP · 03-09-2014, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOSG

If you want Netflix or Amazon prime then a Roku is a better option.

Roku doesn't have Amazon Prime in the UK.

SimonB79 · 03-09-2014, 20:27

£50 for an amazon FireTV!

(Just ordered one!)

ccb2011 · 03-09-2014, 21:28

I didn't think that Now TV had all the apps - so it has the full BBC Sport app (i.e in Commonwealth Games you could have viewed all the streams?)

LOSG · 04-09-2014, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMKYWAP

Roku doesn't have Amazon Prime in the UK.

Thats so wierd. I'm sure it used too?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccb2011

I didn't think that Now TV had all the apps - so it has the full BBC Sport app (i.e in Commonwealth Games you could have viewed all the streams?)

Yes.

St@mmie · 04-09-2014, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonB79

£50 for an amazon FireTV!

(Just ordered one!)

Amazon Fire TV isn't going to have 4OD or BBC Iplayer on it when it launches which the OP wants.

You can sideload XBMC onto it and you'll get Iplayer through that but still no 4OD

For the OP's quoted needs a £9:99 Now TV box seems the best option

gomezz · 04-09-2014, 18:02

I use my cheap Hudl Android tablet to get all these.

ccb2011 · 04-09-2014, 20:02

So, you know it can get Spotify? Is it still the Premium service only, or does the basic version work on Now TV?

artesea · 04-09-2014, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccb2011

So, you know it can get Spotify? Is it still the Premium service only, or does the basic version work on Now TV?

Still the premium version, but you can get quite a lot of your music through the YouTube app.

ccb2011 · 04-09-2014, 21:48

Quick one - can you get BBC Sport App on this box
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...+with+catch+up - just weighing up options

Magnum Benno · 04-09-2014, 22:38

If you have the money and are in it for the long haul, a dedicated HTPC with a decent remote mouse like the Mele f10 Pro is the only sure fire way IMO.

Failing that, something that that will run a browser. Personally I just could not deal with the nonsense of which device will run what app and which device is still getting firmware updates.

Magnum Benno · 04-09-2014, 22:39

If you have the money and are in it for the long haul, a dedicated HTPC with a decent remote mouse like the Mele f10 Pro is the only sure fire way IMO.

Failing that, something that that will run a browser. Personally I just could not deal with the nonsense of which device will run what app and which device is still getting firmware updates so that said app will actually work.

cornish · 28-09-2014, 13:23

Hi i was thinking an xbox one mainly for entertainment i.e netflix,amazon and sometimes now tv,plus demand players.I realise this is an expensive way ,but i want a one box solution.thoughts anyone ???

akki007 · 28-09-2014, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornish

Hi i was thinking an xbox one mainly for entertainment i.e netflix,amazon and sometimes now tv,plus demand players.I realise this is an expensive way ,but i want a one box solution.thoughts anyone ???

A HTPC. Easily the best solution I would say. Xbmc, playon, netflix blah blah- the content never ends. Apple TV airplay is great too

cornish · 28-09-2014, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by akki007

A HTPC. Easily the best solution I would say. Xbmc, playon, netflix blah blah- the content never ends. Apple TV airplay is great too

Thanks for your advice akki007 but i should have said before that it needs to be family friendly.

DrFlowDemand · 17-10-2014, 05:15

The itv player on now tv isn't £9.99, it's free. Shite though.

artesea · 18-10-2014, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFlowDemand

The itv player on now tv isn't £9.99, it's free. Shite though.

The NowTV box is £9.99 though

03-09-2014, 19:19	#1
ccb2011 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 309	What do i buy?! Hi looking for a 'smart' device that I can get access to Demand 5, 4od, BBC Iplayer, You Tube and the BBC Sport App (so I can watch 2 tables at the snooker!). Is there a device which does this? Now TV doesn't seem to have all these apps, neither does Apple TV, any suggestions?

03-09-2014, 19:34	#2
Adam_Holt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74	A Roku is probably going to be your best bet mate for ease of use

03-09-2014, 19:41	#3
KMKYWAP Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,714	Now TV has all of those apps.

03-09-2014, 19:41	#4
LOSG Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London. Posts: 2,575	Quote: Originally Posted by ccb2011 Hi looking for a 'smart' device that I can get access to Demand 5, 4od, BBC Iplayer, You Tube and the BBC Sport App (so I can watch 2 tables at the snooker!). Is there a device which does this? Now TV doesn't seem to have all these apps, neither does Apple TV, any suggestions? The now TV box has these plus ITV player for 9.99. If you want Netflix or Amazon prime then a Roku is a better option.

03-09-2014, 19:47	#5
KMKYWAP Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,714	Quote: Originally Posted by LOSG If you want Netflix or Amazon prime then a Roku is a better option. Roku doesn't have Amazon Prime in the UK.

03-09-2014, 20:27	#6
SimonB79 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,121	£50 for an amazon FireTV! (Just ordered one!)

03-09-2014, 21:28	#7
ccb2011 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 309	I didn't think that Now TV had all the apps - so it has the full BBC Sport app (i.e in Commonwealth Games you could have viewed all the streams?)

04-09-2014, 09:11	#8
LOSG Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London. Posts: 2,575	Quote: Originally Posted by KMKYWAP Roku doesn't have Amazon Prime in the UK. Thats so wierd. I'm sure it used too? Quote: Originally Posted by ccb2011 I didn't think that Now TV had all the apps - so it has the full BBC Sport app (i.e in Commonwealth Games you could have viewed all the streams?) Yes.

04-09-2014, 15:23	#9
St@mmie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 655	Quote: Originally Posted by SimonB79 £50 for an amazon FireTV! (Just ordered one!) Amazon Fire TV isn't going to have 4OD or BBC Iplayer on it when it launches which the OP wants. You can sideload XBMC onto it and you'll get Iplayer through that but still no 4OD For the OP's quoted needs a £9:99 Now TV box seems the best option

04-09-2014, 18:02	#10
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	I use my cheap Hudl Android tablet to get all these.

04-09-2014, 20:02	#11
ccb2011 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 309	So, you know it can get Spotify? Is it still the Premium service only, or does the basic version work on Now TV?

04-09-2014, 20:22	#12
artesea Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 345	Quote: Originally Posted by ccb2011 So, you know it can get Spotify? Is it still the Premium service only, or does the basic version work on Now TV? Still the premium version, but you can get quite a lot of your music through the YouTube app.

04-09-2014, 21:48	#13
ccb2011 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 309	Quick one - can you get BBC Sport App on this box http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...+with+catch+up - just weighing up options

04-09-2014, 22:38	#14
Magnum Benno Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	If you have the money and are in it for the long haul, a dedicated HTPC with a decent remote mouse like the Mele f10 Pro is the only sure fire way IMO. Failing that, something that that will run a browser. Personally I just could not deal with the nonsense of which device will run what app and which device is still getting firmware updates.

04-09-2014, 22:39	#15
Magnum Benno Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	If you have the money and are in it for the long haul, a dedicated HTPC with a decent remote mouse like the Mele f10 Pro is the only sure fire way IMO. Failing that, something that that will run a browser. Personally I just could not deal with the nonsense of which device will run what app and which device is still getting firmware updates so that said app will actually work.

28-09-2014, 13:23	#16
cornish Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: kernow Posts: 273	Hi i was thinking an xbox one mainly for entertainment i.e netflix,amazon and sometimes now tv,plus demand players.I realise this is an expensive way ,but i want a one box solution.thoughts anyone ???

28-09-2014, 13:45	#17
akki007 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 772	Quote: Originally Posted by cornish Hi i was thinking an xbox one mainly for entertainment i.e netflix,amazon and sometimes now tv,plus demand players.I realise this is an expensive way ,but i want a one box solution.thoughts anyone ??? A HTPC. Easily the best solution I would say. Xbmc, playon, netflix blah blah- the content never ends. Apple TV airplay is great too

28-09-2014, 15:25	#18
cornish Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: kernow Posts: 273	Quote: Originally Posted by akki007 A HTPC. Easily the best solution I would say. Xbmc, playon, netflix blah blah- the content never ends. Apple TV airplay is great too Thanks for your advice akki007 but i should have said before that it needs to be family friendly.

17-10-2014, 05:15	#19
DrFlowDemand Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,035	The itv player on now tv isn't £9.99, it's free. Shite though.

18-10-2014, 12:05	#20
artesea Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 345	Quote: Originally Posted by DrFlowDemand The itv player on now tv isn't £9.99, it's free. Shite though. The NowTV box is £9.99 though

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