Is there a device that runs Freeview / Plex / Netflix

blun · 14 Oct 2017 at 20:05

I’m trying to find the definitive single-box solution to attach to the 3 tv’s in my house. What I’m trying to find is something that supports freeview, Plex and Netflix.

The highest priority is that it needs to be really easy to use (so my 7yr old daughter can use it).

At the moment the only thing I can see which might do it is an Apple TV / Android unit running Plex, then subscribing to Plex pass to get freeview streaming via a HDHomeRun device.

I’d be happy if the tv was via the internet rather than DVB if that opens up more options.

Any advice gratefully appreciated!

Eurofighter · 14 Oct 2017 at 22:49

'i believe the Humax Freeview box has apps. There isn't much else I can think off. Most people use separate devices.

Baboonanza · 17 Oct 2017 at 17:55

Getting all 3 in one is tough. I think the closest you could get would be running libreelec on something like the Wetek Play 2 that has a built-in tuner (I have one and it works well, though the single tuner is a bit limiting). Or run a single server with multiple tuners and android boxes without tuners. Plex can be integrated though you'd get better results using a network share and letting KODI catalog things.

There is a netflix plugin but I haven't tested it myself.

dbmzk1 · 17 Oct 2017 at 23:42

Don't the TV's already have Freeview? In which case pretty much anything can do Plex and Netflix.