What is a NOW Box?


Black NOW box

The NOW Box is a great way for you to watch tons of movies, shows, kids' TV and sport on your telly at home, with no contract.

You’ll need the NOW app to get all of the above, and it’s already preloaded onto the NOW Box. But on top of that, there are lots of other apps available on the NOW Box.

 

FAQs

What else do I need to use the NOW Box?
  • A TV with an HDMI port
  • An internet connection and a minimum download speed of 2.5Mbp (via broadband) or 180Kbps (via 3G or 4G)
  • NOW remote (supplied with your Box)
  • HDMI cable and power adaptor (supplied with your Box).

Do I need a TV aerial to use the NOW Box?

No, you don't need a TV aerial. The NOW Box just needs an internet connection to stream shows, movies and sport straight to your TV.

Do I need a NOW account?

Yes, you’ll need to be a NOW Member to set up your NOW Box.

To join NOW and get an account, simply choose your membership:

Cinema Membership
Entertainment Membership
Sports and Sports Extra Membership
Hayu Membership.

What apps can I get on the NOW Box?

Your NOW Box comes with a bunch of apps already pre-installed, with loads more you can download in seconds.

You get catch up apps like 3Player and Channel 4, as well as Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and Sky Sports Box Office.

More info: See what apps are available on the NOW Box

Can I use more than one NOW Box with my account?

Yes, you can connect as many NOW Boxes as you like within your home.

You can watch on 1 device at a time, unless you've got Boost or Ultra Boost, which lets you stream on 2 or 3 devices at once.

More info: Managing my devices

Can I keep my NOW Box if I cancel my membership?

Yes, you can still keep your NOW Box if you cancel your membership. However, you won't be able to watch any movies, TV or live sport with the NOW app.

Related article: Do I need an active membership to use my NOW Box?

Can I play or store files onto my NOW Box?

No, the NOW Box can only be used for the NOW app and other apps available in the App Store.

Can I browse the internet on my NOW Box?

No, you can't browse the internet with the NOW Box.

Can I pause or rewind the TV channels on my NOW Box?

You can pause and rewind the live sports channels and Sky Sports+ streams for up to 2 hours with the black NOW Box.

You can also pause and rewind live entertainment and Sky Cinema channels for up to 30 minutes on NOW and Roku devices.


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