N
Common Ground News

How much does an extra BT TV box cost?

Author

Carter Sullivan

Updated on February 15, 2026

How much does an extra BT TV box cost?

Customers will need to take out a 12-month Extra Box subscription for £5 a month and buy an additional BT YouView+ box for £99. The second box will come with all the functionality of the first, including seven-day catch-up TV, pause, record and rewind.

Similarly, you may ask, how much is extra box on BT?

For just £5 a month, you can add one extra box to your BT TV package. That box can pause and rewind, but can't record.

Secondly, can I have 2 you view boxes? You can have as many YouView boxes as you want at home. You can use them to watch Freeview channels and watch On Demand.

Secondly, can I use two BT TV boxes?

Yes, if both boxes have been supplied by BT you can add the Extra Box subscription to your BT TV account, to access BT TV services on both boxes.

Can I connect my BT TV box wirelessly?

At present the best STB that BT TV offers is their Ultra HD (4K) equipped YouView box (Humax DTR-T4000), although like so many other PVR-capable (Personal Video Recorder) devices on the YouView+ platform it lacks WiFi and can only be connected via a wired Ethernet (LAN) cable to your broadband router.

Is BT TV App extra free?

With our new BT TV App Extra, you can get all of the features of the free BT TV App but you're also able to: Access the BT TV App through your large screen, including Apple TV and Samsung Smart TV. Download and play Catch Up, On Demand, rental and buy-to-own content.

Is there a new BT TV box?

BT today unveils BT TV Box Pro, the TV platform's most advanced set-top box. The sleek new box is designed to support the next generation of TV viewing, with the features including crystal clear 4K HDR viewing and Dolby Atmos offering a complete immersive experience.

Does BT extra box need an aerial?

BT TV provides Freeview channels through your aerial, and premium channels via broadband. To get Freeview channels which are available in your area, you'll need a working rooftop TV aerial with the right cabling to plug into the BT TV box. You won't be able to use the cables installed for Sky or Virgin.

Is Netflix free with BT TV?

If you're an existing BT TV customer you can add Netflix here. Or simply sign up directly through channel 333, or via the Netflix player, on your BT TV box. Your Netflix charge will then be added to your next BT bill. Netflix offers a free month of service for new customers.

How can I watch TV in another room?

With a wireless video HDMI kit, simply connect a transmitter to the existing set top box in your living room and a receiver to your TV. It's a great option for people who don't want to run cables across the house. Instead, you and your friends can enjoy a wireless streaming experience wherever you place your TV.

Can I get FreeView through my BT box?

Like all digital TV services, BT TV includes access to 37 Freeview channels including: BBC (plus HD channels) ITV (including ITV 2, ITV 3 and ITV Be) Al-Jazeera (plus HD channel)

Can I use a magic eye with BT TV?

How Can I Re-Configure MagicEye To Work For BT TV? To get MagicEye updated you will need an add on to your existing MagicEye unit to replace the functions for Sky with new BT ones. We can supply and install the new MagicEye add ons for you, installing them same day to get the TVs back up and running.

What is a mini hub?

The Mini Hub is a device that uses a 4G mobile signal to connect you to the internet when you have a problem with your broadband. It will keep them connected to the internet at home. The Mini Hub comes with a SIM that will provide unlimited data while we fix your fault.

How do I install a BT mini hub?

Plug the Mini Hub directly into a wall power socket near the device you want to connect. Make sure the power socket and Mini Hub are switched on. Check the Mini Hub's On/Off button on the side is switched to On. The Power and Wireless lights should come on within a minute.

Will my BT YouView box work if I leave BT?

If you are out of contract, then the box is yours. It will work as a normal YouView box, without the BT content. You can record FreeView as normal. I have a retail YouView box, without any BT Vision account, and it works just fine.

How many channels can I record at the same time on BT TV?

You can record 2 internet channels and watch a channel delivered by aerial.

How long does a BT mini hub last?

Let's start with the 4G mini hub, because it's the more interesting of the two – and comes with a sweetener for existing BT Broadband and Plus customers. The hub itself is described as “pocket-sized†and allows up to 20 devices to connect simultaneously, with up to eight hours of battery life.

What does a BT Smart Hub 2 do?

The Smart Hub 2 provides 7 antennas uniquely positioned to maximise power, the latest Wi-Fi technology, smart channel selection, smart scan and clever app-based services to help them set up and manage their home Wi-Fi. BT Smart Hub 2 comes with 2 DECT antennas and integrated support for Ultrafast broadband (G.

How many devices can I watch BT TV on?

A device will automatically be registered when you've logged in and watched a programme on it. You can register up to four* devices, and watch programmes on two devices at the same time.

Can you have Sky and BT TV in the same house?

Can I have Sky and BT in same household? Hi @stevenc1990 Yes.

What is a YouView box?

What is YouView? It's essentially a set top box you for your TV that combines two over 70 channels of basic digital TV, and catch up and on demand services via a broadband connection. You can pause and rewind live TV, and if you buy a YouView+ box you can record programmes as well.

Can you record on BT TV box?

To record the programme you're currently watching, press the record [R] button on your remote control. You can also set a recording now, or in the future, within the TV guide. You can also record remotely by downloading our BT TV App and pairing it with your TV box.

What is the latest YouView box?

Best YouView Boxes 2021
  1. BT Ultra HD YouView DTR-T4000. Generous recording space, 4K support and catch-up apps.
  2. Humax YouView 500GB DTR-T2000. Excellent performance and picture quality at an affordable price.
  3. TalkTalk YouView 320GB Recorder DN372T.
  4. BT YouView HD 500GB Recorder.

How big is a BT TV box?

Enhance your purchase
BrandBT
Connectivity technologyEthernet
Supported Internet servicesITV Player, BBC iPlayer
Item dimensions L x W x H40 x 19 x 11 centimetres
Control methodApp, Remote

How do BT mini connectors work?

BT Mini Connectors allow you to connect your BT TV box to your BT Hub without having to run an Ethernet cable all around the home. They work with all our Hubs by sending your broadband signal through the electrical wiring in your home.

What is a BT TV box?

The TV box from BT is our smallest box. It doesn't record live TV, but it has many other great features that include: Pause and rewind live TV. Watch Freeview channels, including HD. Enjoy Sports, Kids, Movies, HD and Extra channels (subscription only)

What is on Sky Q?

The basic-level Sky Q package is called Sky Q Entertainment and includes all the basic channels you can get also get through your aerial: BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, Channel 4 and Channel 5. You also get catch-up options for all those channels, plus extras like 5 USA and E4.

Can I connect my talktalk youview box wirelessly?

In conclusion, Youview boxes don't actually have the in built functionality for you to connect to them wirelessly. So, you can't use your wifi to connect to the both without using an ethernet cable.

How does a second BT box work?

You can get BT TV in a second room with Extra Box. This gives you an additional non-recordable TV box, or recordable TV box, to watch BT TV in another room, at the same time. You can watch all the channels and Catch Up and On Demand services that you can view on your main box (excluding Sky Sports and Sky Cinema).

Can you get BT Sport on multiroom?

Can I watch BT Sport in multiple rooms? Yes. If you're a BT TV customer you can watch BT Sport at home on a second TV, as long as you have a second BT TV box.

Related Documentation

How do you inject Melanotan?

Why music is so engaging?

What role did Linda Cardellini play in Mad Men?

How much does an extra BT TV box cost?