Steve Molk takes a first hands-on look at HUBBL
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- TV Blackbox's Viewer's Advocate Steve Molk gets hands on with Foxtel's new integrated streaming/FTA TV external device (puck)...HUBBL.
What's it like out of the box, what is the setup like, what are the key features, how well does it work, what are some things that could improve, and lots more.
Key questions answered:
• How challenging is Hubbl to set up?
• Does it need a terrestrial antenna to work for FTA TV?
• Are the FAST channels from the FTA networks available in Hubbl?
• How well does it integrate the FTA and Streaming content?
• What are the costs to run Hubbl?
Molk also answers the all-important question: Do you need one if you already use Google Chromecast, Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, or Fetch Mini?
This review is recorded after only a couple of hours of setup and use - the full power of Hubbl comes from the built-in algorithm learning your viewing patterns and your growing watchlist while using the device.
Will you get one (or be getting the TV unit Hubbl Glass)?
What features do you think will help you, and what additional features would you like to see?
Can you check if you put a free to air show on watchlist, can you fast forward the adverts on play back later? I suspect not which means I will have to continue to use my Fetch box. Sorry you answered this during your video. I thought you wouldn't be able to.
Hi - you will not be able to fast-forward the ads for any shows you watch through the catch-up services (this is the same experience using their apps on any platform for the commercial TV catch-up apps). All good - thanks for watching!
to me this seem a product that pairs with traditional and sat services and runnsit over the home network
Do you have to be a Foxtel subscriber to receive the Foxtel channels
I guess no one has heard of Kodi in Oz !
There is no Foxtel app on the hubbl box - the Foxtel channels you speak of are available if you subscribe to Binge/kayo/flash etc
How do you get Paramount Plus?
So if you want to put it on other TV"s in the home, say one outside in bar area and one in lounge room .. does the log in just integrate into one account? Was just thinking about the rules with Kayo where you may have the subscription to one device only. Sorry if stupid question.
Essentially, yes. Not a stupid question at all!
I think its the start of Foxtel moving to total internet delivery.
& I'd suggest if you can do the aerial connection do it.
I suspect the battle in the future will be Fetch might & mini v's Foxtel iq5 & Hubbl
Hubbl Glass & Smart TV.
This is Foxtel keeping leakage to other device.
I think it may work.
Hard agree on pretty much all of that, Chris!
Can you confirm whether or not you have or haven’t been paid by foxtel for the 15 minute advertisement
I have not been paid by Foxtel for my review, no. I would make it clear that I had been if that was the case. This review is my view based on my (very limited) use/experience after setup on the first day I received the unit for review purposes.
Doesn't look good for the channel surfer. It seems to take 4 to 5 seconds to load each channel! Even the old Foxtel Now box looked faster than this!
My Hubbl STB continuously wants to change to 576p after I turn it off and on even though my TV is 4K! Not having much luck with Support helping.
Is Tubi available on HUBBL?
Hi - no, Tubi isn't available (yet).
To extend the question, the likes of Kanopy. Third party app downloads?
The ability for different users for children? Or a "Kids Mode"?
One issue I found is you cannot have netflix with extra members on the hubbl account. If you migrate your account the extra members will lose access
So are you talking about profiles? Can you still log in to the same account on another device?
Yes, this is currently an issue if you migrate your account to Hubbl (for the stacking discount, understandably). You don't have to however - you can simply log into it with your Netflix details and keep the extra members benefit (i.e. don't migrate your account to Hubbl).
If I understand you - yes to both? If you have an account external you can log it into Hubbl (I did) and it's simply another device. Or, if you sign up or migrate, you can use that account on other devices outside Hubbl. The issue with the extra members feature is one that Hubbl are aware of (if you have it and migrate in it doesn't continue).
@@TVBlackbox Yep, probably not a good idea to migrate it. I like the flexibility of being able to log in anywhere.
If you migrate you can still log in with that account in other places (i.e. it's not like Prime Video).
Well bought it for my sharp tv and plugged in all correct but tv won’t let me do a thing
Sounds like hell trying to set up 😮
*** Hubbl does not allow increased playback speed on RUclips app. It does not have smart functionality (like jumping to highlight moments in a sports replay on KAYO ) My old Telstra TV did this, the Hubble does not.... The remote control is the slipperiest remote know to mankind - If I had my time again I would have bought something else.
I think that password craziness via the clunky keyboard will kill many. Shame they don’t allow the authentication to be carried via the central Hubbl
Account.
I understand in part why it is - and I suspect it is only for the accounts you keep "outside" the Hubbl landscape (i.e. if you sign in/migrate the accounts into Hubbl that's not a problem).
Can you use a foxtel go account with this?
Hi - no, unfortunately you can't. This is focused around Binge, Kayo, etc...
No optical audio port in 2024 is a joke, i won't be buying one.👎
It's not needed. Virtually all audio devices these days have eARC which can transfer far more data efficiently for the likes of Dolby Atmos, which for 99% of people is all they need. Also if you want optical, most TVs still have it, so you can get the signal from there.
looks like every generic android box on the market eg the famous EVPAD, Svi 9P TV Box from china but with a custom firmware added. also ARM A55 CPU? lol
It doesn't have to do much, and what it does it does reasonably well (that I can see so far).
Hubbl is aimed at present foxtel user & those are looking for a Foxtel like experience
I’ll stick with my google chrome cast…..Hubble looks like rubbl
ultra scam
So it does not do what it promised. What a disaster of a product
Hi - what did it promise that it doesn't do? (maybe I didn't communicate that well enough...)
I think it delivered better than I expected ( still think there are things they should of could have delivered)
Though I'm fully in to Fetch & my Nividia Shield ( was expensive to start)
@@celticchris
Nvidia Shield is still king. Fetch is unnecessary
@@TVBlackbox
Integrating all apps into the one place. Many apps noticeably absent
@@WellFedProductions
I use the Fetch Mighty to record FTA & FAST channels & the Nividia to watch the streaming.
I've had the Fetch box for 10 years & the Nividia for 7 years
What I want is a box with an aerial conection, large capacity PVR & streaming capacity.