Android TV is great, but the remote design is disappointing and doesn't respond well when typing fast (username/passwords/search). It should prompt users to logon a web browser to link TVNZ/Freeview NZ and other apps directly from user phone or computer... The Freeview app works but there are still glitches in the interface. It's not very fast and you will need very good WiFi coverage where you use it to make this dongle work properly.

Using Roku and other US streaming sticks, I wanted to give it a chance to convince me to buy local, but this is a downgrade at this price.

Netflix preinstalled and other New Zealand apps available in the ...view more Android TV is great, but the remote design is disappointing and doesn't respond well when typing fast (username/passwords/search). It should prompt users to logon a web browser to link TVNZ/Freeview NZ and other apps directly from user phone or computer... The Freeview app works but there are still glitches in the interface. It's not very fast and you will need very good WiFi coverage where you use it to make this dongle work properly.

Using Roku and other US streaming sticks, I wanted to give it a chance to convince me to buy local, but this is a downgrade at this price.

Netflix preinstalled and other New Zealand apps available in the Play Store. But slower and average interface compared to current Roku Ultra (with Ethernet cable) for 4K HDR Netflix/PrimeVideo & YouTube/AppleTV and other apps working in New Zealand.

Pros
+Chromecast Built-in
+Some Freeview channels via internet (IPTV, no tuner required)
+New Zealand Play Store (AndroidTV) with NEON, Sky Sport Now, Spark Sport apps
+4K support with compatible displays and 4K capable apps

Cons:
- Power Adapter DC cable (not USB powered)
- Cheap plastic remote (cannot customise launching buttons)
- Interface can be glitchy (delay in command/respond)
- Loading times (no CPU or "brain" integrated)
- Takes time to refresh to proper resolution (no Ethernet input option)

We have been using this device for about one month. It does exactly what we needed it to do, and turned our older TV into a useful smart TV. We have been using this device for about one month. It does exactly what we needed it to do, and turned our older TV into a useful smart TV.

Great product and fast Great product and fast

I use it mainly when travelling. I can easily access Freeview, Netflix,Neon and Spark Sport. A nice surprise was being able to access my own downloaded media on my NAS at home through Plex. I use it mainly when travelling. I can easily access Freeview, Netflix,Neon and Spark Sport. A nice surprise was being able to access my own downloaded media on my NAS at home through Plex.

Easy to use. Easy to use.

Never thought I could turn my 8 year old TV into a smart TV with this that's so easy and quick to set up! Loving it since the day it arrived :) Never thought I could turn my 8 year old TV into a smart TV with this that's so easy and quick to set up! Loving it since the day it arrived :)

Great price for product. Enjoying the product and easy to use Great price for product. Enjoying the product and easy to use

PBT has been outstanding in its offering and service. Excellent value for money PBT has been outstanding in its offering and service. Excellent value for money

great easy to use product - made our old plasma TV better than new

the kids love it great easy to use product - made our old plasma TV better than new

the kids love it

Great product

Much better than Chromecast Ultra because of remote and Freeview Great product

Much better than Chromecast Ultra because of remote and Freeview

Last year we purchased a 65-inch UHD TV but without anything smart. As my son took ownership of the Xbox we had nothing but a silly Chromecast (Original) to stream though. As with a standard Chromecast, you can only stream from your mobile phone or via a computer, which was very tedious and inconvenient. With this device, not only can we now stream full 4K, we have a VERY handy little remote with dedicated Youtube, Netflix, Prime and Freeview buttons. This is an Android device, which means you have a proper Dashboard and a 'limited' Play Store for more Apps. Absolutely love it! Oh, and it's got Chromecast built-in so you can still stream...view more Last year we purchased a 65-inch UHD TV but without anything smart. As my son took ownership of the Xbox we had nothing but a silly Chromecast (Original) to stream though. As with a standard Chromecast, you can only stream from your mobile phone or via a computer, which was very tedious and inconvenient. With this device, not only can we now stream full 4K, we have a VERY handy little remote with dedicated Youtube, Netflix, Prime and Freeview buttons. This is an Android device, which means you have a proper Dashboard and a 'limited' Play Store for more Apps. Absolutely love it! Oh, and it's got Chromecast built-in so you can still stream easily from your phone. Oh, and (so many features), it can either stream audio via the HDMI (There are some sound delay/sync issues due to my TV), or you can just stream via it's built-in Bluetooth, which streams through my soundbar, sync issues resolved! Very happy!

Awesome purchase easy to set up. Happy I brought this. Will buy more in the future. Awesome purchase easy to set up. Happy I brought this. Will buy more in the future.