Cheapest I have seen so far in last few months. Most probably you should be able to price match
With the Foxtel Now box, there's no installation - just plug into your TV and start watching.
Through one simple device, you can access Foxtel Now, free-to-air TV , a world of apps and games from the Google Play Store, YouTube and Stan (subscription required). Also, comes with Chromecast built-in.
Last I read Netflix and Prime not available on these. Got the Voda TV if you are after something like this
Thanks I already have a vodafone tv for my main tv was wondering if I could get this for a second tv I have upstairs. Not worth it if I can't play Netflix.
get another vodafone tv.
It's pretty simple to install Netflix on these but you have to do it manually (with a File Manager app) rather than from the Play Store. I can't confirm 4K or otherwise.
It can't officially play Netflix - that may change at some stage though as Foxtel and Netflix have done a deal together, will be bringing Netflix to the Foxtel iQ4.
Any idea if the fta channels are through a antennae cable or over the net? Can't seem to find a coaxial input in the pictures.
From https://www.foxtel.com.au/now/box.html:
"The Foxtel Now box comes with a built in free-to-air tuner^ so you can watch all your available local channels when your aerial is connected."
Yes it does, but unlike the Fetch box (for example), it needs to be connected to the internet or it wont work.
Not the best option out there, but cheap I guess.
FTA requires antenna cable, and yes the box has a coaxial input. However, you can also use apps for major FTA channels (7,9,Ten,SBS,ABC) which all stream live content.
If my antenna socket on my tv is stuffed, could I use this to play FTA?
Yes, it does not require the socket on your TV.
Coaxial input - I found it fine for SD channels though HD channels would often freeze and only work after changing channels and changing back. Really not a great user experience.
VODATV for $15 more is 10x better even just for netflix and FTA
Have never used the Vodafone TV, though I am confident that you are right. Can just sideload the Foxtel launcher if you want to use Foxtel Now.
Is there extra monthly subscriptions fees with foxtel ? Or I can just plug in and watch all the foxtel channels?
Extra Fees
This deal is finished no add to cart button
Agree that Voda TV is better, but hate the remote - cheaply built with annoying clicking sounds. Only good thing is the blutooth connection, dont need to aim at the box to make any changes.
Also don't like that remote - clicking sucks. Everything else about the Voda is good.
Can you sideload Foxtel on the Voda or need to go via Kodi add-on?
Havent tried foxtel, but i think u should be able to install the app. try one from the below link.
https://mega.nz/#F!PaJQELqY!dg3wVzOFIybj6an5Yeq7PA
link provided previously by a fellow ozbargainer
Thanks - will try 👍🏻
Got Amazon Prime side-loaded so this should go well too.
@kalakaar: Pretty sure the one I'm currently using is 4.1.115 - sourced it via a link posted in one of the VodaTV posts here.
This thing is a piece of crap
Good deal for a Scatologist then…
I've never owned any extra box(ie apple tv, voda, shield) If you never had a box before for all these extra free channels, what would you get??? I currently own a Hisense p7, so it has netflix, you tube etc I also have the sports Hd foxtel deal from last year. Thx
Should have better performance than your smart tv, that's about it
often a newer and better version of the FTA apps as well. In some cases the app support stopped dead for my smart tv (hisense, i think it runs on opera)
Can it play Netflix at 4k?