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Foxtel Now Box (with ChromeCast feature) - $99 + All Packs FREE for 2 Months

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Foxtel Now Box (with ChromeCast feature) - $99 + All Packs FREE for 2 Months
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adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:18 foxtel.com.au (571 clicks)
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Saw this deal when i logged into Foxtel Now, not sure if targeted but i wouldn't imagine so if they are trying to push these to customers.

Stream the best choice of new shows, complete seasons and live sport, all on your TV.

$99 includes all packs free for 2 months.*

What's included

  • Foxtel Now box
  • Foxtel Now remote
  • 24 month warranty
  • Power supply
  • HDMI cable
  • Ethernet cable

Plus all packs free for 2 months*

Fine Print:
*2 months free Foxtel Now only available to customers who purchase direct from Foxtel’s website. Requires internet connection. Data charges may apply. Offer ends 31.01.2018.

New Foxtel Now customers: $104./mth from 3rd mth unless you change your pack before end of first two mths.

Existing Foxtel Now customers: offer takes effect within 48hrs and monthly fee after two mth offer period will revert back to your selected pack unless you make any changes during the offer period.

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  • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 14:22
    +9

    They'd do this now that AFL and the like are all finished :)

  • exc3113nce on 21/11/2017 - 14:23

    Chromecast built in but no Netflix app listed.

    • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:29

      that's right but possibly can still just cast to the device rather than use the android app?

      • jackofspade on 21/11/2017 - 14:53

        That won't work unfortunately

      • exc3113nce on 21/11/2017 - 14:56

        From the foxtel FAQ

        Can I Chromecast Netflix through the Foxtel Now box?
        Unfortunately not. This functionality is controlled by the app owners and in this case, Netflix has turned off this capability.

        Foxtel Now content as well as content from most other service providers should work perfectly over Chromecast."

        • ESEMCE on 21/11/2017 - 15:59
          +2

          Sideload not possible?

          If not, the utility of the box hangs either on Foxtel reneging and adding a Netflix button to their remote (unlikely to happen) or someone attaining Root access and changing the build.prop (most likely) to make it look like something else so Netflix will install.

    • asa79 on 21/11/2017 - 14:30

      Will be Googlecast not Chromecast

      • zfa on 21/11/2017 - 15:25
        +1

        I think the current preferred branding is just 'Chromecast built in' as Google cast was confusing people.

    • exc3113nce on 21/11/2017 - 14:56

      "According to Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh, Foxtel is in talks with Netflix but it's up to individual services to make their apps available for the box on the Android TV store."

      • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 15:32

        Why cant the APK be side-loaded? Let me guess, Foxtel blocked this in the OS because they are DHs.

        • jackofspade on 21/11/2017 - 15:39

          You can but the app won't work.

        • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 15:47

          @jackofspade:

          I'm confused. Is this actually an Android TV box or is it ASOP Android customized by Foxtel? I don't get why an APK wouldn't run? People sideload Netflix all the time.

        • jackofspade on 21/11/2017 - 15:55

          @PainToad:
          It's an Android TV Box but looks like Netflix have gone out of their way to block this device.

      • KKraig on 21/11/2017 - 15:57

        i read that Netflix wanted a dedicated button on the remote but foxtel said no

  • spackbace on 21/11/2017 - 14:23
    -2

    Save 5% @ eBay and this:

    All yours for just $99. Including 2 weeks free Foxtel Now when you sign up*
    *Foxtel Now free trial only available to new customers - free trial to be redeemed at sign up for Foxtel Now. Requires internet connection. Data charges may apply.

    • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:26
      +2

      Not as good as this deal, this is two free months, not two free weeks

    • scrimshaw on 21/11/2017 - 14:27

      comment ninja'ed by OP

      2 months free Foxtel Now only available to customers who purchase direct from Foxtel’s website

      purchasing from eBay will mean you won't get the 2mnth bonuses.

    • Lil B on 21/11/2017 - 14:27
      +1

      Do you reckon that they are trying to phase out the iQ2 - iQ3 boxes with Foxtel Now?

      In the near future, I bet Foxtel will only be a 'Online Streaming' service.

      • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:28
        +3

        yep, they know exactly whats going on, in the future i bet they will only be online. Costs a fortune to upkeep a satellite and cable network.

        • Lil B on 21/11/2017 - 14:31
          +4

          Even though I have Foxtel myself, and I rarely watch it; I do prefer an actual Cable Box instead of relying on Internet Service to stream their content.

          That's just my opinion.

        • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 15:48

          @Lil B:

          Plus there's no ability to record. Miss an NBA game…to bad…there's no recording or catch up streaming.

          POS service.

          League Pass is much better (but still has problems).

      • Marrk on 21/11/2017 - 22:55

        No, they are just giving people what they want whilst keeping their main platform as a 'premium product'.

        E.g. Deliberately making Foxtel Now only 720p instead of 1080p.

        They are releasing a new satellite box next year, which will support 4K and have 4 x the processing power of the iQ3.

        • asa79 on 23/11/2017 - 07:27

          Foxtel confirmed its 1080p where original Foxtel is still only 1080i

  • onlinepred on 21/11/2017 - 14:31
    +2

    Paying for a terrible app. Zzz

    • EFC94 on 21/11/2017 - 14:36

      I've never had an issue with the app, works perfectly fine for what I want. What exactly don't you like about it?

      • onlinepred on 21/11/2017 - 14:39
        +4

        How they name series and episodes. How they display and list series and episodes. No autoplay. Shows suddenly show up as not available on current subscription. It's actually a terrible app.

        • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:43

          yep its shocking at times but its the only way of having easy access to changing packages online compared to the traditional box and having to painfully negotiate with a customer service operator to have it removed.

          Quality is ok though!

        • onlinepred on 21/11/2017 - 15:00

          @adam456: but can't you just use the app? You don't need a box to do it right?

        • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 15:46

          @OnlinePred: you can, i guess people still like the traditional remote / on screen experience

  • DrRetail on 21/11/2017 - 14:33
    +3

    Can you stop your subscription after the two months and still use as a chromecast, netflix box?
    Then just subscribe on occasion to watch the likes of GOT?

    • onlinepred on 21/11/2017 - 14:35
      +1

      Why not just get a Chromecast? You can us Foxtel app to Chromecast GOT anyway. Waste of space in my mind. Also cheaper.

    • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 14:35
      +1

      yep, you can, according to the Faq's you can just use it as a normal android streaming box / chromecast if you dont have any current foxtel subscriptions.

      Yes you can resubscribe whenever you want

    • zfa on 21/11/2017 - 15:27

      Netflix can't be installed on it via official channels.

  • Niximus on 21/11/2017 - 14:55

    Presuming Foxtel Go login doesn't work as it would make a nice portable way to watch on different TVs?

    • Hinee on 21/11/2017 - 15:15

      Yep different products

    • paulbrown073 on 21/11/2017 - 15:52
      -1

      a foxtel go login should work with this. foxtel go is the mobile device app name. i have foxtel go app, foxtel now app on multiple devices and the 1 login works on all devices

      • merajaan on 21/11/2017 - 18:58
        +1

        Nope Foxtel Go login definitely does not work with Foxtel Now app - believe me I've tried many times and there are dozens of forum posts full of Foxtel satellite and cable customers who are furious that Foxtel Now is off limits to them as it is an infinitely better app than Foxtel Go. The main reason I would love to get Foxtel Now going is because it actually streams in HD whereas Foxtel Go is still all in SD.

  • kirt on 21/11/2017 - 15:04
    +2

    Foxtel Now APK available and reported to be working on Mi Box and MECOOL Android TV boxes:

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?r=55087070…

  • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2017 - 15:08
    +1

    $104/m lol wtf?

    • adam456 on 21/11/2017 - 15:46

      for all the channels, so still cheaper than traditional foxtel but obviously via internet delivery.

      • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 20:44
        +1

        so still cheaper than traditional foxtel

        But missing channels.

  • zfa on 21/11/2017 - 15:26

    Can you sideload Netflix on it?

  • shtewe on 21/11/2017 - 15:32
    +2

    Stupid Murdoch. Just release an app for the apple tv already instead of making a new device

  • Trosticles on 21/11/2017 - 16:09
    +1

    The box does not seem to be better than most other boxes (especially Chromecast which can stream Netflix). To me it seems that the deal is really:

    $50/month for 2 Months Full Foxtel Now Access plus free "Crippled Chromecast Plus" (no Netflix or Amazon Prime streaming, but has TV tuner and remote; aka Foxtel Now box)

    Is that about right?

    If so, it could have been worth it if the 2 months covered something worthwhile (like GOT), but expiring 31 January prevents that. I suppose it's the cheapest way to get a longer trial of Foxtel Now.

    • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 20:50
      +1

      Is that about right?

      Nope, not right.

      This can stream everything that a Chromecast can, with lots of other advantages.

      Personally, I would probably go with the Mi Box. But I certainly wouldn't pick the limited and overpriced Chromecast.

      • Trosticles on 22/11/2017 - 13:24

        OK - so is there a way to select Chromecast and then stream everything like a normal Chromecast? If that is the case I would alter my comment. However, I am confused by Foxtel's own comment:

        https://www.foxtel.com.au/now/support/how-it-works/devices/b…

        Can I Chromecast Netflix through the Foxtel Now box?
        Unfortunately not. This functionality is controlled by the app owners and in this case, Netflix has turned off this capability.
        Foxtel Now content as well as content from most other service providers should work perfectly over Chromecast.

        To me that suggests it cannot stream Netflix via an App or via its built-in Chromecast. Can anyone confirm that the Chromecast features work as normal (including Netflix and Chrome browser streaming? If not, it's a deal-breaker for me and the box is indeed a Crippled Chromecast, albeit with other features.

    • Marrk on 21/11/2017 - 23:09

      The hardware is reasonably good, if you can put up with the software being Foxtel centric and them potentially blocking more apps like Kodi.

      I would rather a 4K Android TV device with Chromecast built-in over a vanilla Chromecast Ultra.

  • adam on 21/11/2017 - 17:19

    Agreed (meant to be a reply to Trosticles)

  • Associatedbry-bry @ FOXTEL on 21/11/2017 - 19:52
    +1

    I won't say how, but yes, I'm affiliated. I'm also a mad gadget geek and spend entirely too much time lurking on ozbargain (dammit I want rgbw yeelights or even better lifx!) so am entitled to have my own opinions like the below.

    Just to see if I could, the first thing I did was install or sideload a bunch of apps I didn't think would work. Among others, Netflix sideloads (ironically generic sideload instructions and apk on Netflix site) and opens … But i don't have a login so that's as far as I can go. Happy to test if someone is trusting enough.

    Chromecast (ultra) is obviously more portable so I'll still take that travelling, but Now box has the advantages of having a remote and obviously does 4k, FTA, Foxtel etc.

    Tbh, along with wifi lights and smartplugs etc it's just another part of my Google based smart home. There's a couple of features I really wish it had, but seriously, for the same normal price as an actual chromecast ultra I made another TV smart and that's fine by me.

    • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 20:54

      Yeah, I really can't see why a sideloaded APK wouldn't, work if this is really vanilla Android TV.

      • Associatedbry-bry @ FOXTEL on 22/11/2017 - 08:37

        I don't think there's anything anyone can do about being able to sideload in Android, but it's not vanilla, that's for sure.

    • ESEMCE on 22/11/2017 - 07:45

      Is it the ANdroid TV version or the Phone/Tablet version that you've managed to sideload?

      • Associatedbry-bry @ FOXTEL on 22/11/2017 - 08:34

        I'm guessing it's the phone version, but whatever I get from this page.

        https://help.netflix.com/en/node/57688

        • ESEMCE on 22/11/2017 - 08:36
          +1

          Yeah, from the description, it looks like the phone app.
          The Android TV version is navigable by remote control.

        • Associatedbry-bry @ FOXTEL on 22/11/2017 - 08:40

          @scubacoles:

          It might still work. I paired the remote to my phone for fun and was still able to control apps.

        • jackofspade on 22/11/2017 - 11:16

          @bry-bry:
          The phone version should work but not the TV version.

  • PainToad on 21/11/2017 - 21:55

    Apparently they've blocked Kodi. Ignorant dinosaurs sure do run Foxtel.

  • billdsl on 21/11/2017 - 23:43

    I grabbed one on release day and I can't really complain. It's good for someone that has a Chromecast before and no smart TV to have a remote for someone access without the phone. I'm actually preferring the on demand setup verse the old iq2 I had. And the ability to manage channels as I wish. 5 devices max and 2 concurrent users both suck and need to be updated.

    Spelling is a bit crap, tl for a phone

  • tommy-darko on 06/12/2017 - 17:56

    Bought one thinking I could login with my Foxtel Go/Satellite subscription but no dice. Hopefully in the future someone will release custom firmware to turn this thing in to a standard android box then we can install the Foxtel Go app, until then it's pretty much a paper weight.

    • adam456 on 07/12/2017 - 11:10
      +1

      will never happen. Foxtel Go and Foxtel Now are two completely different things. Robbing Peter to pay Paul if you ask me. Confusing marketing.

      • tommy-darko on 07/12/2017 - 12:40

        True, I wonder if it's possible to get some sort of mobile phone emulator on android TV that can run the mobile apps kind of like how you can run mac OS on windows with VirtualBox.

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