Smart TV functionality and PVR

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

My brother is after ditching sky and wants to add basically smart TV functions to his current TV.

So what are the PVR options out there that can say stream as well as do the normal duel TV recording stuff.

I have no idea whats even out there in this area.

Cheers guys.
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RhynoCZ · Super Spammer Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Karma :

There are tons of android devices ready for that matter. They even sell sets with remote controllers and stuff. It gets from around 30 pounds up to 100. Thumbs Up

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I do recall a thread on here that said you could get a NOW box and reprogramme it with Plex to be a smart box. That doesn't get you a PVR though. Found thread - click here.
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

I have a Samsung PVR which being the same brand as my TV so the remotes work each other and the interaction between them is excellent as it changes the TV settings for optimal display depending on the media being played... Basically use the iPlayer app and it adjusts, TV, HD TV (free view HD), or blu ray.

The PVR can cost the same price (ours did) to be a blu ray AND PVR.

However for streaming etc the you view box's can be a better interface with the scroll back and forth on the TV guide and anything in the passed that is available on the main catchup services would be available on there.

wodge · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 May 2013 Karma :

We replaced our old $ky with a "skybox f3s" off of amazon for 80 quid.

Very good features especially when bought with a free subscription to a card sharing service! been very happy with it.

Probably illegal tho.. Shocked

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ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

YouView (Humax version) or a Humax freesat box

YouView box will allow you to use your phone (Android or IOS) to set recordings if you remember something when you're out.

If he wants to surf the internet while watching TV buy a laptop/ipad/android tablet.
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

You're back already....good holiday...?

Know nothing about the geeky stuff...except my Humax freeview box has PVR. I love it.
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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Back for a few weeks then off to Lake Tahoe Very Happy

Thanks all, Brother went with a humax hdr-2000t. their latest smart offering.

Cheers for teh advice.
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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Seems happy with it, only down side is that it will only play certain files over the network.

I've not been to have a look at it and see exactly what it will play and what things it will stream yet though.

I know ps3mediaserver doesnt work with it though Laughing

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