PVR with wi-fi

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We've had a Humax PVR for years, and it's generally been fine; however, over the last couple of years it's taken to occasionally, and for no apparent reason, forgetting to record programmes it's supposed to record. Efforts to convince it to behave have proved fruitless.
Therefore we were contemplating buying a new PVR. The most recent models seem to have wi-fi capability. I haven't been able to fathom what you can actually do with this - does it mean that you can use your TV to mirror what's on your computer screen? Or are you rstricted to youtube, iplayer etc that the PVR manufacturers have got a deal with?
Other than that, we only watch freeview channels (and not much of that tbh), so need a Freeview box with a SCART output as that's what our TV has. So we are thinking of another Humax, for example the 2000T, which seems to fir the bill. I'm just not sure what the wi-fi actually gives you. Any advice gratefully received!
Therefore we were contemplating buying a new PVR. The most recent models seem to have wi-fi capability. I haven't been able to fathom what you can actually do with this - does it mean that you can use your TV to mirror what's on your computer screen? Or are you rstricted to youtube, iplayer etc that the PVR manufacturers have got a deal with?
Other than that, we only watch freeview channels (and not much of that tbh), so need a Freeview box with a SCART output as that's what our TV has. So we are thinking of another Humax, for example the 2000T, which seems to fir the bill. I'm just not sure what the wi-fi actually gives you. Any advice gratefully received!
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'The HDR-2000T offers exciting multimedia and home networking capabilities when connected to the internet via the Ethernet, making it the hub of any home. Play media content including photos, videos and MP3s directly onto your TV using a memory device in the USB port, or connect it to PCs or laptops around the home through your home router, using the Ethernet port. Your friends and family will be able to see your holiday moments on the big screen without having to crowd around your digital camera. Share your recorded programmes from the HDR-2000T with other compatible devices around the home via your home network. If you don’t like wires or your router is in another room you can connect your HDR-2000T wirelessly with the optional USB Wi-Fi dongle (WLAN Stick)'
https://uk.humaxdigital.com/product/hdr-2000t/
Which one do you have now.
All the Internet connection does is give you access to on demand features such as BBC iplayer, Utube etc.
Otherwise the 2000t seems ideal for your requirements as it has a scart output.
I agree
https://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/home-decor/freeview-hd-recorder-hdr-2000t-500gb-refurbished.html