Humax Aura UHD 4K Freeview Recorder with Android TV OS - 1TB - HYBRID TV BOX
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Humax Aura UHD 4K Freeview Recorder 3GB + 1TB - Official ATV - Any Good?
✅ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3exLz21
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Specs:
* CPU: ARM Cortex A53 Quad-core 1.8Ghz
* GPU: Broadcom VideoCore VI HW (V3D-630)
* 3GB DDR4 RAM
* 16GB eMMC Storage
* 1TB HDD PVR (500 Hrs REC)
* Freeview Play (20,000 Hrs On-Demand)
* 7 Day EPG Guide
* Triple Digital Tuners (Rec 4 channels)
* Dual Band Wifi AC
* 1 Gigabit LAN
* Bluetooth 4.0
* Android TV OS 9.0
* Chromecast / Google Asst
* Supports upto 4K@60fps
* HDMI v2.1 / HDR10
* Dolby / Digital / ATMOS / DTS-X
* Hybrid 2in1 BT + IR Remote
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UPDATE: Few things to mention.
- BBCi Player - Not loading just black screen.
- Now TV - Downloaded from play store, but when you open it says not compatible with the box.
- FREEVIEW Live TV feature is only for UK. Will not work in US.
Just got my Aura box. iPlayer not working for me either. Has it not been certified yet perhaps?
@@Jimthehumanoid and no Netflix, sounds like a waist of money at the moment.
Now TV has never had an app for Android TV. It works well through Chromecast though.
@@hyperfee There is a NowTV app for Sony Bravia Android TVs, I have it on mine.
@@Fnchy Ah, well maybe they'll roll it out to other Android TVs (or it may be a Sony exclusive).
I love watching The Simpsons on Channel 4 (With Freeview).
Yas! First video on this Humax Aura UHD 4K... and coming from my favourite techie, and the King android tv boxes - Chigz! Thank you for another awesome, detailed review. I was really hoping to watch a vid on this, yours has been super helpful! I will be sharing my views on it too, soon :)
An good review, so thank you. Already owning the HDR-2000T 1TB box, I was impressed how responsive it was. Even though I'll probably get one, I was disappointed to see that it doesn't play UA-cam HDR videos, just like the 2019 Shield TV Pro! (With such power at hand, it's ridiculous thinking that both my LG UHD Blu-ray player and the Google Chromecast with Google TV can!)
Most important question of all.
Jellyfin !! ?? ❤️👍
Going to find out tomorrow when mine arrives. Good old RicherSounds.
👍👍
Got mine today and set it up. Impressed BUT have a problem with BBC iPlayer not loading. Have you tested your iPlayer. I reckon it won't be long before Netflix is added. Great review.
That's impressive that you took the time to build that list.
Absolutely awesome Chigz. Thanks very much for sharing. 👍👍😁
Looks really good gonna go for one well done chigz :)
Love it! Just can't afford it right otherwise I would buy it. Also when it comes to free tv the UK is light year ahead of everyone else in the world.
Not just Free TV most other things too lolz, and that me talking about US for 3 years now.
Does it have the Pluto TV app? And if it does can the Pluto channel list be added to the TV guide listings (Over the air and streaming channels combined in the TV guide) much like a Sony Android TV? Thanks. And a good review!
Yes it does dude! You can download Pluto tv from the google play store on this device no problem and it works as it would on any other device :)
I love mine got it last week absolutely fantastic
10 months I are you still loving it ? Are they fast ect ? Any delays ?
@@matt3642 unfortunately not I eventually sold it very laggy many apps are not compatible if I were you I would give it a miss or wait for the next model to come out
Good review this looks great .👍👍👍
Works fine from the remote. But unable operate from my iPhone. Suggest there is an Humax Aura app this does not exist in apple App Store. Loaded the Humax live tv app but it will not accept my email or password also suggest I need to have the Humax and phone on the same network which they are I set up the box initially via the phone. Also says to turn the network server to on in the settings then select connect. Can’t find the network server in setting and can’t turn on the connect.
Just purchased.... I love it !
I'd like to say great review but I was left with so many questions unanswered:
1) can u add USB storage to the Android side, I assume yes but you didnt cover
2) can you remove recordings elsewhere i.e across network
3) do recordings have DRM on them or play on a PC for example
4) you tried a tablet Netflix but why not rip the APK from a FireTV4K and try that?
5) can you reprogram the remote buttons to load diff apps (eg Netflix instead of AmazonPrime)?
I was thinking about the same question about USB storage, and those Remoate App Buttons which will become useless if the app is discontinued. Roku makes the same mistake. He should have covered it.
USB - Humax site says yes... www.humaxdirect.co.uk/humax-aura-4k-android-tv-recorder.html
@Chigz Tech Reviews anything you able to answer then?
Amazing looking Device thanks 5 the Review Chingz Tech Reviews 😎👍
Antenna connects should have been F Connectors. Far better than the decades old last century or so push type connectors. Can't understand why in this age, push fits are still being used.
Cause it's a standard, that's why. In Europe and Australia we use IEC connectors for the terrestrial TV, while il the rest of the world they use F.
Hi Chiigz is this box suitable to record IPTV or can you suggest a cheaper alternative..
I bought an LG 4K TV last year and it's great but the Freeview Guide is sooo slow to update (Sometimes 20 to 30 seconds) and doesn't update in the background.
It's an appalling design fault and I really do need to look at getting a Freeview box
Looks great, thank for the review. Do you know if the Now TV app supports their Boost addon (ie 1080p)? And any luck installing Kodi, Emby, Plex (client and Media Server)?
Looks great prospect to replace my VM service. Only issue is I don't currently have an aerial for Freeview and would need to investigate a non-rooftop aerial which depends more on your location to transmitters for quality of signal. Time to investigate.
Hi buddy...
I can highly recommend this...
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I've used this & it works great...
It's amplified so can boost the signal if ur in a bad area or have thick walls etc.
U can control the gain & switch it off if not needed.
Definitely picking one up.
Great review Chigz, as always. I am shocked there is no native Netflix on the box. Did Humax make any statement on when that native application will come?
Hi Chigz great video as always you say that the tv channels can be recorded 4 different at the same time is this done through the aerial socket alone or are some recorded via the internet because being an ignorant git i cant get my head around this when you you have a sky sat you have to have 2 lnbs to get 2 channels?
If you can sideload apps can you install a VPN or is this not possible ?? Also I have an old Samsung HD TV and wanted to know if this would improve the picture quality in SD....
You didn't really cover the DVR aspect of the device very well. For example: If I were to install locast would I be able to schedule a recording from a particular locast channel or is the record feature limited to just off the air channels? Since I already have mythtv for a DVR and a smart tv I don't see a lot of added value here.
Impressive stuff. Netflix really need to allow this Box seeing as Humax have actually bothered going through the Google certification AND required WideVine L1 cert processes.... Crazy.
I have a Mogo Pro android tv projector - again google and wild vine certified, but Netflix not interested so far 😔
Humax 5000 has Netflix and even a dedicated button on the RC. Weird that they are not interested in this model. Could it be political?
Would have been perfect it had an STB tuner for Satellite TV....excellent review
I see the app available in Google Play Store, any chance of a review? I'd like to see it working on an Android TV Box before buying the Aura. Many thanks, keep up the good work! 😉
I have a 4k freesat box but its actually useless as no terestrial TV channels offer 4k as is freeview, no 4k. Its really only good for 4k youtube and 4k movies. Although I must say, the box you reviewed has lots more features. Thanks for the review Chigz as always :)
Hi chigz I'm going to get rid of sky it just costs way too much. Now I need to decide Freesat or Freeview. Wanted to know what you think? Also if you do think Freeview despite the problems you have pointed out do you think this is the best box to go for?
Do you think these problems will be sorted out? Thanks
Hi chigz I know you are a very busy fella but I rely on you for help/advice.Please try to answer my last question also as you have pointed out this box isn't working fully so should I buy this box or the previous Humax recordable box which has had good reviews? Thanks
Great comprehensive review, as always
My 2Tb model arrived this morning, all seems to work including BBC iplayer. I did get a black screen (and we thought BDOS was just a Windows thing) the first time I tried to record something as it then wouldn't display a tv picture. Power off and on seemed to resolve and now seems fine, it was early in the setup so maybe it was getting the hdd ready. Picture quality seems far superior to my very old pvr box and everything works quickly, much faster than a really new LG tv guide. Have located a manual on the Humax site so will read that later. Looks like there's supposed to be a Humax Aura App for IOS and Android but doesn't seem to be in either store yet.
Iplayer - seems to work sometimes. Running from the shortcut at the top of the screen seems to give a black screen but scrolling down to where the apps are listed in detail it works, the shortcut up the top then works. I also had an issue with it saying internet not connected, the settings indicated that wifi was switched on but I haven't entered the password as I'm using ethernet.
I'm guessing it's a bit buggy still, hopefully updates will be pushed out.
Have discovered the remote from our very old BT Youview box (Humax) controls most functions on the Aura which is a plus as my wife won't have to learn another remote.
iPlayer is definitely working ??? All other reports state it doesn't
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I was very interested in the Aura before your review now even more so 👍
I did buy the Humax 5000 but sent it back, loved the look, hated the software 🤷♂️
Netflix i don't use so not a deal breaker for me.
Does the Eurosport app work ok on it?
This box seems awesome! Humax products sold here in Italy are total crap but i would buy this one. I wonder if I can use the internet part outside the UK or if i would an APN
Great Review Chigz will it let you format a USB for more on board storage for apps Like the Nvidia Shield because the 1 TB storage showed up as separate storage
Good man chigz you reviewed it only thing missing is bt sports and now tv. Netflix as you said need to sort there stuff out. As always great review. Cheers
You can install the now TV app
BT Sport and NOW TV are both available.
@@ChigzTech cheers
Is better than BT Youview?
Have just got one. A few little glitches, but overall pleased. Also getting good reception off my cheap indoor aerial. Any ideas how to get the sky news app UK ? Google store only offer sky news Arabia for some reason. Hmmm 😘
So, it’s only for recording aerial TV? And only in the UK?
does the android update to 10 or even 11? storage space isnt 1tb except for storing shows.
Hi Chigz great review as usual.Tell me how did you download the Live NetTV app onto your box?
If they could have struck a deal with nvidia and incorporated a shield tv in the pvr then that would be awesome but as it is at 250 notes nah I'll stick with my shield plus Panasonic pvr for now. Great video though Chigz 👍
Did you encounter any lip-sync issues? I've read one review on Amazon, who claimed the problem was unresolvable with regards to Disney+.
I have no plans to use Disney+ but wondered if the lip-sync issue spread to MKV playback?
Nice review. Did you make a video about the TX95?
I would be very interested in seeing how the Aura app works for streaming to another android device. Especially if it will run on another Android TV box.
14:31 oooh no why did you show that game now i want to go and buy it immediately
Android TV devices that support the TV version of Netflix will have a 'Netflix ESN' listed on the 'about' page.
10:44 That's due to Netflix DRM not being able to work correctly since the files and ESN were missing.
10:53 I think it'd need to be Netflix certified as well. Other services seem to play in UHD because those services likely use Google's Widevine DRM, if they use any kind of video DRM.
11:18 I believe it's because Disney Plus uses Google Widevine for its DRM, or at least, Disney was listed as one of the client companies on the Widevine website.
Honestly, I think I'm going to stick with my Mi Box since that has a valid Netflix ESN and can play Netflix content at FHD (it's not the Mi Box S which is the model that supports UHD).
Great review. I really think Humax missed a trick here, it's £250 and should be as powerful as the shield, I cant see myself swapping my shield and Freeview box for this, for the sake of pressing input on my remote
To who’m it may concern, Hello my name is Karin & I have a question about this Humax Aura machine , because I love this device but it seems as though it is a British based product and haven’t been able to see it anywhere i’e. Amazon here in America & what I would like to know, Is this device sold here in America too or am I looking in the wrong place?
Last Humax i owned was over 20 years ago, A Humax 5400 Sat Receiver running Tux on Humax
We have Freeview in Australia, might give it a look
Most of the digital recorders I have seen are Humax and they do not impress me.
All seem to go nuts after you fill up the HDD, and they are less than the most responsive machines I have ever played with on top of that.
Hopefully the A53 1.8 Ghz quad core in this will provide a snappier experience, but I wouldn't count on it.
Likewise the VideoCore 6 is one of the weaker mobile GPU cores on the market - honestly the entire thing is utterly unimpressive for the price they are asking for only 1 TB of storage.
Hi great video follow your box reviews. So I currently have a fire cube 2nd gen and I’m looking for a 2nd device. I’m thinking either another cube or humax aura or minix neo u22 xj or shield tv pro I don’t use it for gaming just streaming apks and Iptv which would you and your followers recommend please.
Fire cube or humax arua
Most Android tv boxes have problem with a videos with VC-1 codec, can you please test it on future.
Good luck on your channel.
Can I use this to record from my andriod tv box?
Hi really interested in this box but have you any idea if it will work in Ireland? We have Sky q but want to get rid of it. Thanks
Great video!!!
Thanks
Chigz Hi Can You Write and Tell Me is there any Application App? And you get Android Box Set TV Aurora Free view? Can get it in Cyprus? Thank you.
Nice review! The Netflix app isn’t a deal breaker for me thankfully. However I’m interested to know if I could use the Skygo app on this box after downloading from the google play store?
Sky go won’t work on this as it detects you are using HDMI to output the image.
As much as this box looks the business, not having certified Netflix is a massive let down
I wonder if there's a Freesat version of this as opposed to Freeview.
whats the difference?
If I use it in Greece, is it going to play the Greek channels through the aerial connection?
I'm guessing the TV tunner is EU only, although I guess if you didn't care about the TV part the box would still be usable in the US.
Is there a facility for my Sky Dish cable at the back of the box
What do u get with this box that u wouldnt with a smart TV with built in freesat and apps dont look like theres much difference
Does it support Bluetooth headphones?
Have you had any luck side-loading any apps yet? I can't get a single app, that isn't on Play Store, to load on my Aura.
If you've had success, any chance of a tutorial on how you did it?
Hi Chigz... Does this work in India for free view channels. Thank you.
I have enjoyed watching your review, very useful but I was waiting for you to show one important point in my opinion, Can you Rewind/pause/Forward recording?
Thank you.
Where can I order buy this humax recorder? Let me soon know as well how much in €? Thank you
How much is it ????
How can i buy it ????
is this recorder really that bad .or is it ok just for recording tv .
how many channels mate?
Do you think it is possible to record to the hard disk using Tivimate ?
Any idea what sort of hard drive is in these? I got a 2TB and it clicks, really annoying, it's going back for another, hopefully that'll be better
Very VERY NICE, IF I WAS 40 younger I would buy. Very nice, supoib
Can I download filelinked so I can download apps from unknown sources like HE movies Zinitevi tv kodi etc I am thinking of buying one Oh one more thing Does it update the system automatically I would appreciate your opinion and advice Respect to you and keep up the good work 👍
Great Tvbox and great review 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️👍👍
Does it support NTFS file system for additional storage like HDD or pendrive or only Fat32? Thanks in advance :)
Is Humax Aura UHD 4K android box works in India ? Also it’s FreeviewPlay feature also works in India or not ??
Do you have any idea whether this will work in India?
Still a great video
Have you checked how well the Aura app works? I'm interested to know if it will stream recordings to another Android TV box like the Nvidia Shield TV.
Quite a few negative reviews on Amazon saying the app isn’t even put yet. Not sure if it is now
Hi Chigz
Is the Aura able to decode Atmos on Plex over HDMI (assuming plex is available in the Play store, unlike Netflix sh**ing the bed spectacularly 😜).
Still unsure why Disney+ doesn’t have Atmos but oh well
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Anyone know how to copy SD files from the Aura to an external USB drive? Android file explorers don't seem to show any.
ClonerAlliance UHD Pro, 4K Video Recorder, HDMI Capture DVR with H.265/H.264 Codec, Cinematic 4K@24fps Recording(Up to 4K@30fps), No PC Required.
Can you record from UA-cam or another streaming app?
Very cool, Chigz💥👍💥
How we buy?
Does this box receive live "missing" channels (ie. in relay areas) via internet? Thx.
Great review to bad for people in usa i hoped they have us version great for people in uk
How do u sideload or get into developer mode
Does it can records on external usb devices if we want transfer files on to pc and what file format are the recordings
This is not a receiver DVB?
What SoC is this? It's like a downgraded BCM2711 that's used by RPi 4. The same VideoCore VI but A53 CPU cores instead of A72.
Question: Does Kodi come pre-loaded on this Humax Aura UHD 4K device, or did you install/sideload it?
No emulation performance? no Kodi performance review?
Does the freeview also work in other countries apart from the UK??
Can I plug my sky tv Ariel into a facility on the back of the box?
Sadly, you don't cover making all the necessary connections at the rear. And, amazingly, the supplied booklet doesn't tell you what to do with the 'RF Out' connection. You have to work it out for yourself!