If you’re swapping out a Sky box for the Freesat UHD-4X, your wideband LNBs will allow you to record four channels simultaneously.

Good quality TV set-top boxes give you access to a wide range of free-to-air digital channels – or to subscription channels through Sky or Virgin – and will let you record them to catch up later. That’s helpful if you’re a Wimbledon fan but the kids want to watch something else. If you mostly use the streaming TV apps (such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX), you might not need a recording box – but keep in mind that some of the UK streaming apps are catch-up services, and the programmes expire after a set number of days. To get Virgin’s TV service, you’ll need a box connected to the Virgin Media fibre optic network. As Virgin’s installers do this for you, there’s no help we can offer you here on how to hook it up. Freesat+ Recording: Many top-quality Freesat boxes come equipped with Freesat+ functionality, allowing you to record your favourite shows and films with ease. Never miss a crucial moment again, as you have the power to schedule recordings, pause live TV, and even rewind to catch something you might have missed. Some Freesat boxes come with a built-in hard drive, allowing you to record TV programmes for later viewing (and you can record one programme while watching another one on a different channel). Conveniently, you can also use the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) to choose future-programmes to record, so you’ll never miss your favourite shows.

What makes this model stand out is its built-in 1 TB hard drive that lets you record up to 250 hours of your favourite TV shows with stunning HD picture quality. The HUMAX HB-1100S Freesat HD Receiver is a capable device for those seeking a broad range of television viewing options. With access to over 200 channels through Freesat, it offers an impressive variety of content without any need for a subscription. Right now, it’s a great receiver, with excellent picture quality and a snappy, no-nonsense user interface focused on helping you find and watch your favourite programmes. It’s intuitive and easy to use, and even the remote control is up to scratch. Re-live the best moments: Pause and rewind live TV so you can relive the plot twist, the important goal or just take time to make a cup of tea.

Image quality, as we’ve said, is extremely good. Record one of the BBC News HD or NHK (usually the best broadcast HD channels available), and you’ll be hard pushed to tell the difference between live transmissions and recordings. Colour fidelity, sharpness and contrast are subjectively identical. First things first, to make the experience of using the Humax HDR simple you can remotely control the box via a mobile application that is available for both Android and iOS users. On top of that, this handy mobile application features a user-friendly interface that eases the navigation through the menus and channel lists. The HB-1100S is yet another Freesat HDTV box from Humax but this time it is aimed to satisfy the needs of users who are looking for a budget-friendly model. While the selection of Freesat boxes out there isn’t very big – there are still distinct differences between the ones that are available – both in features and cost. Given that you already have a satellite dish the box will provide you with over 200 channels with 12 of them being broadcast in Full HD. The installation, on the other hand, won’t take too much of your time, thanks to the addition of two SAT inputs, 3 AV outputs that can be used to connect multiple television sets, and a built-in Wi-Fi module that can be used to upgrade the box’s firmware.This small but powerful box will sit neatly alongside your TV. Its intuitive interface is designed to help you find your favourite programmes easily and discover new ones. Plus it’s easy to set up and use! What if you wanted a satellite box that could transmit all the digital channels in 4K resolution, record your favourite shows and programs and be controlled via a tap of your phone’s screen? Well, the Freesat UHD-4X-500 is exactly the right satellite box for that role.