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The Benefits of Upgrading Your Freesat TV Box

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? Well, good news – Freesat has a range of set top boxes to suit all your telly-watching needs. Read on the find out more about all the benefits of getting a Freesat 4K Recordable TV Box.

More storage in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models 

When you upgrade your Freesat TV box, you can opt for more storage, meaning you can record and store more of your favourite telly without having to worry about running out of space. In fact, with the 2TB option you can store up to 1,000 hours of SD telly. Now that’s a lot of Strictly Come Dancing to work your way through.  

Record up to 4 shows at once1 

Going out tonight? No problem – simply record the programmes you’ve been looking forward to and they’ll be there waiting for you when you’re ready. In fact, you can record up to four shows at once, so while you’re settling in to watch a movie, your Freesat 4K TV Box will also be hard at work recording the other shows you liked the look of. You can even remote record shows via the Freesat app! Simply open the app up, select the show you want to record and it’ll be there waiting for you when you’re ready to watch.  

4K Compatible2 

If you're a fan of high-quality visuals, upgrading your Freesat box is a must. Newer models often come with support for 4K Ultra HD and HDR, which offer stunning picture quality and vibrant colours. You can enjoy a more immersive viewing experience, whether you're watching your favourite drama, sports, or documentaries.  

Pause and Rewind Live TV3 

Even if you’re watching live, there’s no need to wait for the ads to make yourself a cuppa. Pause live TV while you step away for a second, or rewind to watch that goal again... 

Access to the Latest Features and Functionality  

Upgrading your Freesat TV box also means you can access the latest features and functionality. This includes new software updates and bug fixes, which can improve the overall stability and security of your device. It never hurts to be up to date, right? 

Improved Connectivity  

Finally, upgrading your Freesat box can improve your connectivity options. Newer models come with advanced Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to connect to your home network more easily. You can also enjoy faster download and streaming speeds, making it easier to watch your favourite shows and movies without interruption. 

Enjoy all this, plus all the benefits you get with all Freesat TV Boxes, including: 

  • 100+ Channels with 20+ in HD4 

  • Top On Demand Players5 

  • 100 Channel Coverage6 

  • The option to restart live TV7 

  • Satellite TV, subscription-free 

Ultimately, any Freesat TV Box is a great choice to take your home entertainment to the next level – but why not get the newest of the bunch? Check out the latest Freesat 4K TV Boxes available now to enjoy great satellite TV without the monthly bills.8 

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1. Record up to 4 things at once: Record up to 4 shows at the same time if your satellite dish has a wideband LNB – for more information on cabling, LNB type and how many shows you can record visit freesat.co.uk/help.  

2. 4K compatible: 4K/UHD TV required to view 4K/UHD content where available. Premium HDMI cable supplied. 

3. Pause and rewind: Recordable 4K TV Box required.

4. 100 channels: Number correct at time of publishing, including SD, HD and regional TV variants, and radio channels 

5. 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. Some optional On Demand content or services (such as Netflix) may cost extra and require paid subscription. 

6. 100% Channel Coverage / No retuning your TV: Receive all satellite TV channels available on Freesat with a correctly installed, unobscured satellite dish and a HD TV. Weather conditions may affect your satellite reception temporarily. 

7. No monthly TV bills or price hikes: Freesat is a satellite TV service for users in the UK. No monthly fees for satellite TV only. 

8. Restart live TV: Live restart (Watch from Start) is broadband speed dependent and available on certain BBC channels only. 

Frequently Asked Questions

All you need to get started with Freesat is a satellite dish and a Freesat TV Box. If you have a satellite dish already, you can simply plug in and play!

Find out more about how to get started with Freesat. 

Freesat has an amazing range of 100+ TV and radio channels, including 25 in HD - all without any subscription fees or monthly TV bills!

As well as 100+ free-to-view linear channels, Freesat also has the top On Demand platforms available, including free players like BBC iPlayer and ITVX, as well as paid On Demand players like Prime Video and Netflix.  

Take a look at the full list of Freesat channels to see what great telly you could be watching for free. 

Isabelle Grimshaw
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