How to get Britbox

Just_Passing_Bi

I've recently purchased this TV from Argos:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8294832

The TV has set apps installed, it doesn't allow apps to be added, i.e. Britbox, I pay a subscription to Britbox is there anyway I can add Britbox, or should I cancel my subscription?

I've spoken with Hisense customer support, they confirm BB cannot be added, I wouldn't have bought the TV had I known additional apps cannot be added 

mobileron

Nice tv,get a 4k firestick and u can add Britbox and many more.Why do u want Britbox look on youtube lots of free things on there.

flaneurs_lobster

mobileron said:

Nice tv,get a 4k firestick and u can add Britbox and many more.Why do u want Britbox look on youtube lots of free things on there.

Waste of money buying a 4k Firestick for a HD TV, HD Firestick is about £30, often cheaper on promotion.

Just_Passing_Bi

Oh, one says buy one says waste of money 

flaneurs_lobster

Sorry, I'll clarify. I think buying a Firestick would be a good idea if you want to watch Britbox (and a load of other stuff).

Your new TV is HD, a HD Firestick is about £30.

There is a UHD (aka 4k) Firestick, costs about £50. No point buying this one.

Just_Passing_Bi

Thanks lobster, would it be an Amazon firestick?

flaneurs_lobster

Just_Passing_Bi said:

Thanks lobster, would it be an Amazon firestick?

Yes it would.

Just_Passing_Bi

OK thanks, do I need to purchase a VPN for the firestick?

Just_Passing_Bi

Lobster, would this be OK 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/fire-tv-stick-with-alexa-voice-remote/dp/B08C1RR8JM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VB9O66YNTTBS&keywords=amazon+TV+fire+stick+with+remote+control&qid=1648627794&sprefix=amazon+tv+fire+stick+with+remote+control,aps,410&sr=8-1

flaneurs_lobster

Re: VPN :

For watching legitimate, standard channels using a shop-bought Firestick? Absolutely not.

For watching hooky football streams on a modified Firestick bought online or from some bloke down the pub? Not sure, never done it. 

400ixl

No VPN required if you only want to watch UK regional services such a Britbox. VPN would be useful if you wanted to watch US restricted content on Netflix for example, but not required for UK regional content on Netflix.