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What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:45:59 GMT

Since it seems BT can't be bothered offering a talk to sales option via text, I guess I have to ask the community 😕

I already have broadband

I have a 10 year old Humax Freesat PVR

I subscribe to Now TV

I am considering getting a new PVR

I have been told that with YouView and a subscription to Now TV I would be able to record from the service

Is this accurate?

Thank you

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

zulu17 — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:44:15 GMT

You would need BT broadband and add a BT TV package ( eg Entertainment, Big Entertainment, Big Sport , VIP etc] ) whereupon BT would loan you a BT TV (Youview) box on which you would then be able to record those Now channels included in your BT TV package subscription.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:55:21 GMT

@zulu17

thank you.

can you clarify for me how the Sky content is received? Is it all via broadband?

the freeview channels are no good to us as area has very poor reception so i want to be clear on what is broadcast vs what comes from the internet

thanks again

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

derekscarborough — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:01:18 GMT

All broadcast channels need an aerial connection, which is also needed to setup the BT box.

Sky Now and BT channels use the broadband connection which has to be BT broadband. Catchup also uses broadband.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:43:07 GMT

@derekscarborough

Thanks for the info

That's a shame as I cannot have an ariel in our property, only the satellite dish

Oh well, my hunt continues to have some way of recording Now TV without needing to sign up to Sky ...

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

derekscarborough — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:50:30 GMT

I'm not sure but I think you can use an indoor portable aerial for the initial setup.

It is rumoured that this may change and all broadcast channels will come by broadband, but no date has been set for the launch.

Sky channels are listed in the programme guide and can be recorded.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

Les-Gibson — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:01:49 GMT

All of the players on the BT box(i.e BBC ilplayer, ITV Hub, All 4 etc allow you to view live TV channels over broadband, there is a bit of a lag compared to Freeview and you can't record but if you can't get Freeview then you might want to check them out.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:43:19 GMT

@derekscarborough @zulu17

So, if I buy the BT YouViewbox from amazon, can I then use my existing Now TV subscription, and record on the box, which means I can still use Now TV on my second TV via the app?

The link on Amazon says a wired internet connection is required, but nothing about ariel

NOTE: Requires internet access to setup. WiFi NOT supported, Network Cable is included for connection to a router.

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Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:06:19 GMT

You say you can't record? But that's exactly what I am looking to achieve for the now tv sports schedule

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

Les-Gibson — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:10:08 GMT

I was referring to the Freeview channels.

In message 3 you said "the freeview channels are no good to us as area has very poor reception", I was just suggesting an option to help you view them

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:17:12 GMT

right ok, so you would agree if I buy the box from a reseller like Amazon I ought to be able to set it up with broadband and achieve my desired goal of recording scheduled Now TV Sports content?

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

derekscarborough — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:22:01 GMT

As stated in post 2 I think you will need to sign up with BT for a Broadband and TV package including Now TV and use the box they loan you in order to achieve what you want to do.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

SkullKid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:28:24 GMT

@derekscarborough

As stated I've already got BT broadband

The box is clearly for sale through other means & I just wanted to know if I could use it and my existing subscription for what I want to achieve

otherwise I'd just order it from BT

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

MooJuice — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:56:12 GMT

To be able to record NowTV channels using a YouView box, that box would need to be supplied by BT who would make the NowTV channels available on the box's EPG so that they can be recorded. You can also use the same NowTV sub to watch on another TV using the NowTV app.

You might think that buying a BT branded humax retail YouView box will work, but I do not believe this to be the case; the box needs to be supplied by BT to be loaded onto their system to allow recording of the NowTV channels from the box's EPG.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

w2pixel — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:05:59 GMT

I used to have a box I bought off amazon and it worked fine to record the now tv channels. However that was because I was subscribed to BT TV in addition to BT broadband. You can't record now tv if you're paying now directly, only if you get it through BT.

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

MooJuice — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:21:44 GMT

Thanks for the clarification! Do you know if your box was formerly a BT-supplied box or a BT-branded retail box?

Re: What option delivers PVR that can record Now TV?

w2pixel — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:18:34 GMT

It was this one, I used it just for freeview and apps at first, then later added BT tv

BT Youview+ Set Top Box with Twin HD Freeview and 7 Day Catch Up TV, No Subscription