Youview

The long-awaited YouView platform has finally launched , with the Humax DTR-T1000 unveiled as the first – and, currently, only – YouView set-top box.

“For the Freeview audience, people who don’t want to be tied to a subscription, this is the only box they’ll need.”

The web-based TV service will offer BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and 5 On Demand, plus extra content from BT and TalkTalk. STV is also expected to become a content partner.

The first Humax DTR-T1000 box (below) has twin tuners and a built-in hard disk, but one-tuner and hard disk-less models will follow. BT and TalkTalk YouView boxes will simply be re-branded Humax ones – underneath they’re identical.

However, the Humax DTR-T1000 box does not have built-in wi-fi which may mean customers have to buy extra kit if they do not have a wired internet connection in the same room as their TV.

To receive the Freeview channels all you will need is a good digital compatable TV aerial plugged into the Youview set top box.

If you require a new TV aerial or a TV aerial upgrade for Youview contact us or search for you local  TV aerial fitter engineer.