Some boxes support Freesat’s “Freetime” catch-up service, which lets you use the EPG to watch programmes that aired during the last 7 days (but only on specific channels). EG: Try recording BBC 1 HD and watching CBS Action, you should then see both tuners indicating a reading. Play media content including photos, videos and MP3s directly onto your TV using a memory device connected to the USB port, or connect it to PCs or laptops around the home through your home router, using the Ethernet port. Catch up on the last 7 days of TV across 26 channels with the easy to use roll back TV guide and never miss a show.

Not all channels or even programmes in a channel will be available for catch-up, but most of the time it’s a whole lot easier than switching between catch-up apps to find your favourite show. However, if your satellite dish can’t be positioned to face the satellite without obstructions, you might have some trouble.Maybe you’ve been using Freesat for years, maybe you’re new to Freesat and are wondering which set top box to get - either way, are you thinking it’s time to upgrade your TV set-up? Your friends and family will be able to see your holiday moments on the big screen without having to crowd around your digital camera. On Demand players: On Demand players are broadband speed dependent and 4K/UHD streaming requires faster broadband connection speeds – see service providers’ recommendations for details.

You may even find you already have most of what you need - especially if you have a Smart TV and/or a satellite dish. As the name suggests, these units are also 4K-ready, and while there aren’t any 4K Freesat channels at the time of writing, you can watch 4K Netflix and YouTube content from your box. They are so easy to setup, and with the new "piggy" versions from Solwise, you don't even lose a socket, as they use mains pass-through on them, so you can plug the PVR into the piggy device that's plugged into the wall socket! To get it, you need an aerial – either one on your roof, or a cheap indoor aerial – and a Freeview tuner – either one built-into your TV, or a set-top box one which also offers recording capabilities. Stream On Demand content, record unmissable programmes or pause live TV so you can make yourself a cup of tea.

It’s an extremely compact set-top box with a square-ish profile and an interesting film strip effect on the front.