Liberty Global launches lowest powered, smallest set-top-box
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 25 August 2020
In these days of surging streaming, CE is sometimes forgotten and in taking the view that out of sight is perhaps best out of mind in the modern T V room, cable provider Liberty Global has launched the 4K Mini TV Box.
Liberty 4KminiTV 24Aug2020
Designed in-house by engineers at Liberty Global and manufactured by Commscope, the compact, multi-faceted 4K Mini TV Box said to be the operator’s its greenest-ever set-top box, delivering no less than a “world-class” viewing experience while dramatically reducing energy consumption and the use of plastics. box is made from 35% recycled plastic and uses no single-use plastic in its casing. Additionally, the 4K Mini TV Box reduces energy consumption by 77% compared to previous set-top boxes and has a maximum power usage of under 5W, even when watching 4K content.

The 4K Mini TV Box is also powered by Liberty Global’s next-generation TV platform, Horizon 4. It is the company’s first all-IP device, meaning that all it needs to run is a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection from a cable, fibre or mobile source. It can also run on the power from a TV’s USB input, which means it doesn’t require access to a power socket.

Functionality includes access to the full spectrum of content including live TV, replay TV, on demand content and access to a range of in-built OTT apps, all in crystal-clear image quality up to 4K, combined with Dolby sound. Additionally, the 4K Mini TV Box also allows users to stream self-generated content from their phones direct to their TV and is operated by a Bluetooth-connected voice-enabled remote control.

The 4K Mini TV Box is available immediately UPC Poland customers and will be marketed as a companion to customers taking the operator's new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) product, which launched earlier this month. It will be introduced in other Liberty Global markets in due course.

“At UPC Poland, customer satisfaction is paramount to us, so we are committed to delivering outstanding customer care combined with best in-class connectivity and entertainment, anytime and anywhere,” commented Liberty Global, Eastern Europe CEO Robert Redeleanu. “I am thrilled that Poland is the first country within Liberty Global to launch the new 4K Mini TV Box, and confident it will help us further enhance our unique customer experience.”