11-09-2015 18:52
15-12-2016 17:09
@ukbobboy wrote:SMD
Believe or not, I've thought of the Smart Box but I understand that it runs hot, due to it's four core-processors, and it's warm/hot to the touch, which possibly means that it's cooling system is inefficient and so cast doubts on it's longevity.
Hi @ukbobboy
I've had the 'smart' box running for around a month, and I would hardly describe it as running 'hot'. Much more like warm. And no warmer than a typical USB phone charger 😉
Cheers
23-12-2016 6:28
Hi SMD
I've taken your advice and ordered a Now TV Smart box from Argos (at £25.00).
Cheers
UK Bob
15-12-2016 17:10
15-12-2016 17:58 - edited 15-12-2016 18:01
That line regarding the SD card ha salways been there 😛 (The SD card slot does work and can be used but only to store apps which is useless considering the app lists is so heavily restricted).
Anyway, just wanted to add that i too had the box crash described, exactly the same. Had to unplug the box to get it back up and running again.
I had been using the box and then went out for a couple of hours. When i returned the box was in its power/screensaver mode (which is normal). Pressing the home button to wake the box up resulted in the grey empty homescreen. What i did notice after i unplugged the box and started it back up was that it had checked for updates while i was out for that couple of hours (the last check time was stated in settings). So i do think the crash was update related (and its not the first time my boxes have done it).
15-12-2016 18:11
@Anonymous User wrote:
I had same yesterday on black box pulled power out and it wasn't there when put back on
Well, both my 'laptop' and 'Virgin HD box' froze yesterday It's no biggie...
16-12-2016 16:28
06-01-2017 16:16 - edited 06-01-2017 16:16
Hi there
My Now TV box keeps freezing when I press play on any show/episode. I have to unplug and restart every time. The box has been replaced but the same thing is happening. My interent connection is fine, I have changed the HDMI cables, done a hard reset and it is still doing it. Any ideas?
Thanks
07-01-2017 19:07
Hi @Anonymous User
The next thing to do is force a software update which most likely will fix this for you if you follow the below this will tell you how to do it.
Home x5
Fast Forward x3
Rewind x2
Thanks
Eddie
07-01-2017 12:36
Has anyone' had to return box to tesco for replacement and how did you get on I've had my box 6 months and haxz a fault now TV have told me to return it to tescos
07-01-2017 12:58
@Anonymous User wrote:Has anyone' had to return box to tesco for replacement and how did you get on I've had my box 6 months and haxz a fault now TV have told me to return it to tescos
Hi @Anonymous User,
Out of interest... What model of NOW TV playback device do you have [ie: a NOW TV 'black' box, a NOW TV 'white' box or a NOW TV 'Smart' box]?