topic Re: Netgem 4K Box Activation???? in TV

Netgem 4K Box Activation????

eastwing — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:42:37 GMT

I have TalkTalk FTTP broadband. I'm looking for a set top box to provide a good quality 4K signal to a new 4k TV but TalkTalk cant provide me their 4K because of the package I'm on. Talktalk Netgem 4K boxes are available to buy on ebay. Does anyone know if TalkTalk have to "activate" them or can they be used without a TV account? Thanks.

Re: Netgem 4K Box Activation????

fr8ys — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:57:23 GMT

I believe they will work on any TV.

Netgem also do a retail version of the same box.

I went for a BT (EE) Pro box (purchased from CeX as you get a guarantee) with is a YouView box that allows you to record 4 channels at once whilst watching another.

The only downside to this box is it doesn't have as many apps as the 4k box, but my TV has those, so I preferred having the superior recording options

Hope this helps.

Re: Netgem 4K Box Activation????

eastwing — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:07:43 GMT

Many thanks for your help! Did you need BT to "activate" this or were you able to connect up and use? What is the picture quality like?

Cheers!

Re: Netgem 4K Box Activation????

fr8ys — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:33:23 GMT

No activation needed.

Picture is as good as any PVR is, but when using iPlayer it automatically opens a show in UHD 4k.