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Can you use a BT YouView box without BT Broadband?

Can you use a BT YouView box without BT Broadband?

You can use YouView without an internet connection but you’ll be missing out on what makes YouView, YouView. Connecting to the internet gives you access to the backwards EPG, subscription channels and On Demand content.

What happens to my YouView box when I leave BT?

You’ll be charged for keeping any equipment you received from BT on or after 13 December 2019. You have 60 days to return it – from the date you stop using it – before we charge.”

Can I use a YouView box without subscription?

A YouView Box FAQ We have thousands of free… The choice is yours. Buy a box from a retail store and you can use it subscription free. We have thousands of free On Demand programmes to watch but if you want a little more, we offer a range of subscription services, like Netflix, you can sign up to.

Can I just get BT TV without broadband?

Find out more below… To get BT TV you need to have BT Broadband. BT TV combines Free-to-air channels via your aerial, with premium channels and Video On Demand via your broadband connection. There’s a minimum line speed for BT TV. When you’re placing your order we’ll tell you the broadband speed.

Can you use BT TV without internet?

Re: YouView Box Without Internet You can still use the Freeview channels, but not any extra subscription channels or catch up. You may get a message complaining about the loss of an Internet connection, but I think it should still work.

Does BT TV need to be connected to router?

BT TV boxes will work without an aerial connected, but you’ll be missing out on the Free-to-air channels and some On Demand services.

Can you transfer recordings from a youview box?

It is definitely not possible to transfer recordings between boxes. Whilst it is possible by using a Linux system to physically do the transfer there’s no way to update the receiving HDD’s index and the new box will either not see them or delete them.

Does BT charge for not returning router?

If your equipment isn’t returned We made some changes to our Terms & Conditions on 13 December 2019, meaning that BT Hubs and BT TV boxes are being loaned to you. So if you joined us or have renewed your contract on or after this date, you’ll be charged for not returning equipment to us.

Can I buy my own YouView box?

You can get a YouView box in one of two ways – either as part of a bundle from BT or TalkTalk (combining broadband, YouView, and optional extra TV channels), or by buying the box directly from a retailer.

Can I get TV without broadband?

While you can watch satellite and cable TV without broadband, you will need an internet connection in order to watch catch-up content and TV on demand.

Can I get BT TV without a phone line?

No, you no longer need a BT phone line to get BT Broadband and BT TV.

Can you use a BT TV box wirelessly?

Great news! Our BT TV Box Pro is now wi-fi enabled. This means you can now connect wirelessly from your box to your Smart Hub using wi-fi.

What is the point of YouView?

YouView provides access to free-to-air digital terrestrial television (DTT) channels from Freeview using an aerial connection, and to TV on demand (“catch-up TV”) services using a broadband internet connection.

Do you need a BT YouView box for Smart TV?

Re: I have a smart TV and don’t use the BT-TV box; do I need BT TV classic? Unless you want BT Classic TV you really don’t need it, or your youview box.

Can you connect a BT YouView box wirelessly?

If you have a Wi-Fi enabled YouView box, connecting to the internet is quick and simple. The Wi-Fi enabled boxes can connect to any 5GHZ router however we would recommend that you use the Smart Hub provided with the box for the best quality internet connection.

Can you download recordings from a BT box?

It’s not possible to copy HD films, TV, recordings or other content from the BT box. It is possible to record some SD programmes and films to a hard disc, Blu Ray or DVD recoder via the SCART output if you have a box with a SCART output (T1000 or T2100].