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on 10-04-2026 04:13 PM
Hi
Hope somebody can help. Karl has always been a big help in the past, but if I'm right the TalkTalk team can't now help users as previously on this channel. If so, big black mark as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway, am having new TV (Sony smart TV) installed tomorrow. Will I need to do any particular activation with my existing Netgem 4K TV box or is it just plug and play? Do I need to input some sort of activation code and if so, where do I get it from?
Stupid question I'm sure but thought I'd check in advance.
Also, what will help with my existing app subscriptions like TNT Sports and Now Sports. Will I need to re-input passwords etc. I presume these will be pre-loaded as currently on the box. I also think the Sony will have the HBO Max app pre-loaded (for TNT Sports).
Grateful for any help,
thanks Ben
on 10-04-2026 06:19 PM
Old school! 🙂
on 10-04-2026 06:07 PM
@ferguson still like to be able to skip the adverts.
on 10-04-2026 06:04 PM
Ah, we all miss him and the rest of that wonderful support team. 😕
on 10-04-2026 06:03 PM
thanks guys for the speedy input. Much appreciated. Still cant believe that Karl is no longer available though! Lost track of the times he helped me out over the years.
on 10-04-2026 05:53 PM
Cool. We know what you prefer! 😎
on 10-04-2026 05:51 PM
Much what you advised @ferguson
The box will continue to work as is. No changes necessary.
Not sure if Sony needs to install the box. Some like LG do.
plus in response to a query regarding the 4k v hub, I responded
Re the TV Hub that doesn't record
Personally I prefer the Manhattan T4R Freeview box that records 2 at once. You then save the TalkTalk TV charge by getting that removed from your account, so it pays for itself.
on 10-04-2026 05:30 PM
Could you share the gist for the wider benefit of other community users, please?
on 10-04-2026 05:22 PM
@BenWarwick I've responded to your PM to me.
on 10-04-2026 05:03 PM
Switching the box should be just plug and play i.e. remove from the old TV and connect to new one! 🙂
on 10-04-2026 04:25 PM
Hi @BenWarwick
The TalkTalk Community has now moved to a peer-to-peer support model. This means that the TalkTalk team will no longer be here to support with queries. For TV-related enquiries, @fr8ys is your man.