The use of an external power adapter means there’s no fan so you’re also not going to be disturbed by excessive noise, and the lack of a hard drive means there’s no disk spinning for light sleepers to worry about.ĭespite not being able to record, the new box features the same remote control as BT’s latest YouView+ box complete with unusable record button, a clear money saving decision on the part of BT. It’s inherited the same black/silver colouring featured on its bigger brother but the controls and bold blue power light have been relocated to the top so the light is unlikely to distract when you’re trying to get off to sleep.
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The new box measures 13.1 x 13.1cm and stands just 3.3cm tall so it’ll fit alongside or beneath your TV without any fuss.Įven better, the box’s tiny dimensions mean anyone buying it as part of a BT TV package won’t need to wait in for a courier as its packaged in a box that’ll fit through most letter boxes.
There’s no separate audio out connection, but I’d guess it’s unlikely most people wanting a basic, non-recording box are going to be looking to hook it up to a separate sound system. The lack of a SCART connection helps BT reduce the box’s dimensions – see below – but means it’ll only work with TV’s which have a HDMI input so it’s important to check yours does before buying. Other than an aerial input, the box features an HDMI out socket for connecting it to your TV, a single USB slot and an ethernet connection so you can connect it to your broadband.Īs is standard with YouView and YouView+ boxes, there’s no wifi support so you’ll either need to run a cable between the zapper and your internet router, or buy a pair of home plugs (also known as power line adapters).
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It also includes access to all YouView content providers including Netflix, Sky Store & NOW TV and to catch-up players from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.Ī recent software update has added support for the BBC’s Connected Red Button service which the broadcaster uses to offer viewers additional coverage of major events such as the Proms, Glastonbury and live sports.Īgain, all of these are available both to BT’s TV customers and those buying the box from a retailer regardless of broadband provider.īT TV customers also get access to the BT Player which offers additional subscription and pay-per-view on-demand content including films, music and TV boxsets and the box can be used to watch the firm’s range of add-on pay channels.Īlthough the box doesn’t record, it does let you pause, rewind and fast forward live TV for up to 30 minutes when watching SD channels or 14 when watching in HD – handy when your viewing gets interrupted by a phone call or you need to leave the room.
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The box is also available to buy without a contract direct from retailers including Amazon and BT’s own online shop and can be used with any broadband provider – you don’t need a BT connection or subscription to access the core YouView features, including live channels and backwards programme guide.Īs with all YouView boxes, the new zapper box lets you watch the full range of Freeview TV and radio channels available via your aerial, including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 HD channels. BT has followed the launch of its re-designed YouView+ set top box (STB) with the introduction of this new, smaller non-recording ‘zapper’ box which it offers as part of a ‘starter’ TV package and to customers taking its multi-room option.
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