Foxtel iQ3 unboxing and First Impressions

[@MarkBlogsAU]

1:37 Unboxing starts 3:47 The Remote 7:41 The Box 10:49 All Setup 12:37 The Software

[@scottsyoutubevideos]

***** , nice work.. i got iq3 little while ago now.. brilliant inavation.. had trouble previous hardware.. went really slow and laggy.. now have the lattest software updates and its super.. love all the animation on screen.. :-)

[@kart800]

good, will be doing a Comcast box review soon. on my channel sometime next week

[@kart800]

remote reminds me of the UK sky one

[@jackbollingmoore7554]

MarrkDaviid can you do the Foxtel iQ4 unboxing and First impressions

[@charliec193]

Huh. I had light up buttons on my mouse, the foxtel button lighted up And microphone button. They had microphones in the foxtel iq 3 Remote for me… Did I get a special version? I got no outside box…

[@miriamfitting]

Extraordinary thorough and nuanced review.

[@sigthor1945]

Mine is on the way, so this was a great unboxing, I found it very helpful. Also thanks to some of the other commentors for sharing helpful tips.

[@sol3au]

So IQ3 does not have freeview channels then? Only as you show 2,7,9,10,SBS? I thought you can connect TV antenna to IQ3, so it should have DTV tuner and all channels...

[@MarkBlogsAU]

+Caffeine Camera Thanks, and it costs $125 to upgrade + a $25 delivery fee. It should only take a few days to a week to arrive.

[@sanjaystuart]

Remote needs backlight. I had issues with it when I first got it, but called up then software up resolved all the issues.

[@sebastian97ization]

You could make a zapping Foxtel and Foxtel HD please?

[@otorongo2011]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all details..one bit of a question though, let's say that I have recorded Australia Denmark game at the world cup..is there any way to download the game out of the iq3 into a flash drive or external device? Please if you know let's know too😃. All best.!!

[@markstephenson8980]

great video mate. just got iq3, trying to get used to it. technology's not my strong point, what is the point of internet ? I thought it would transfer what's on computer to tv. Also , had dvd player connected to previous Foxtel set top box, so could record from tv to dvd. iq3 doesn't seem to have connection for dvd player. Am I better off disconnecting Ethernet cable and is it "stiff shit" for a dvd? thanks for your help in simplifying things

[@jonmobrien]

Good unboxing. Foxtel stated it's a 1TB drive and it's also in the specs menu. Which is a shame when a 4TB drive would have cost negligibly more. It has also annoyed me on the iQ2 that the FTA group only shows you the 5 main channels and this was not fixed on the iQ3. It would have been good if you showed the bluetooth pairing and wifi connection. Note: When I set mine up, after a few minutes it just jumped to the TV Guide screen and no matter what I pressed it just kept jumping back there. Even if I turned it off it would turn back on and go to the TV Guide screen. I think the TV Guide sensor "button" on the front of the box was "shorting" (falsely sensing it was being touched). Giving it a wipe stopped the issue. The issue first happened when I was setting up my wifi and it seemed to corrupt the wifi setup and I could not set it up again - it just said "Connecting" and not connecting nor letting me re-enter the password. Rang Foxtel and they answered fast and assisted quickly. Hold down the Power Button on the front of the box for 5 seconds until it reboots and it then went through the initial setup again and I successfully connected it to wifi. I have AC1900 and the wifi works seamlessly, downloading and recording and watching multiple channels. PS. To re-pair the bluetooth, open the battery cover and hold down the red button inside the battery compartment for 5 seconds.

[@sigthor1945]

Thanks heaps for this information, it was extremely invaluable. 😊

[@bb6er]

That's what I was saying they need to put all the free to air channels in that category and that the grey shade in the back track is cause those channels cant go back in time that'd why

[@jonmobrien]

bb6er Yes they need to put all FTA channels in that category.No the shaded channels does not mean they can't go back in time. The Play symbol means that they can or can't but in the video you can see unshaded channels without the Play symbol also.

[@chriscowally]

what is the usb ports for?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

The USB ports don't currently serve any purpose, and I cannot see Foxtel allowing any removable storage to be connected to the box.

[@MrDJ4455]

The USB Port is for technician to install the firmware update.

[@chriscowally]

MrDJ4455 all 3(?)

[@MrDJ4455]

Yep.

[@jonmobrien]

Chrisco Wally The iQ2 included an eSATA port for the possibility of future external Hard Drive, which not only never eventuated, but when people worked out how to successfully replace the Internal Hard Drives themselves and use the capacity, Foxtel put out a firmware update specifically to disable them from working!! Foxtel also briefly quietly offered a 1TB iQ2 model for those who specifically requested it (for $200 extra) but then they also withdrew that and today you can still only get the 360GB iQ2 models. It's definitely very unlikely they'd be enabled for extra storage, but I see the possibility of other future uses. Skype-type camera? Gogglebox? Mouse / Keyboard for future interactive Apps / Channels? 3D Glasses? An as-yet un-thought-of technology that could work with Foxtel with a firmware upgrade? But yes, iQ2 should have a 1TB HDD and iQ3 should come with a 4TB HDD as standard.

[@Bipolarvideos]

i find the interface to be very slow and laggy as others have mentioned on the original IQ3 set top box.

[@michaelh4484]

Hi, great video. Just wondering at the start of the video you mention the sensor (circle you can't see) thats right of the power button and when you were showing the box there was another sensor that was responding to the remote control commands (flashing red). Is the flashing red sensor the BT sensor and the other one (circle you can't see) is the IR sensor? Or is it the other way around?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

Michael H I believe that the flashing light is just an LED that flashes whenever you press a button on the remote, regardless of whether it is a Bluetooth or IR remote. I believe that the IR sensor is where I mentioned at 8:04, there wouldn't be a visible sensor for Bluetooth, as a line of sight connection is not required like with IR.

[@michaelh4484]

Thanks. I have a beovision TV so wanting to think where I place my sensor

[@handspun100]

Hey @MarrkDaviid 😊 Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. It was more than helpful. Foxtel should employ you as you are way better than them at explaining installation! No mention anywhere about the sim card etc. Thanks again!!

[@cannontoby7273]

@Zain Matthias Yup, have been using flixzone for since november myself =)

[@saintwesson6614]

@Zain Matthias yup, I've been using Flixzone for months myself =)

[@finneganjaime1669]

@Zain Matthias definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for months myself :)

[@benjaminsantana8629]

@Zain Matthias Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)

[@paytonclyde4820]

@Zain Matthias Definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for months myself :)

[@MrBibi86]

Nice review, is there a foxtel remote app?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

Thanks, and just the Foxtel Guide app, which allows you to remote record and change channels to what you are currently viewing in the guide. The Fetch TV app has a virtual remote in it, this is something that Foxtel could possibly do in the future.

[@jackbollingmoore7554]

@@MarkBlogsAU Netflix on Foxtel

[@funnystupidvideos94]

Does Foxtel use wifi when I watch a channel or is that just if u download TV shows or movies and the start over feature please answer

[@MarkBlogsAU]

Funnystupid Videos TV channels are still received over satellite or cable, they don't use your internet connection.

[@toohot2222]

love your commentary thx

[@attilavidacs24]

I just got Foxtel last week, why did they give me an IQ2 and not an IQ3?

[@thompsonmatthew]

default is IQ2 for no charge, it's $100 extra for IQ3. I'd say you're better off with the IQ2, the IQ3 has had numerous teething problems

[@andrewcitizen3176]

are you having any trouble with your new box yet??

[@lenrookes7392]

Andrew Citizen yes,my set goes to black for a few seconds and makes a cracking sound

[@lenrookes7392]

Andrew Citize

[@MadHawxGaming]

Is this compatible with the logitech harmony ultimate?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

MadHawxGaming It should be, I use the Logitech Harmony One remote with the box.

[@MadHawxGaming]

***** Good to hear. I was worried when I heard that the iq3's remote was blutooth and the Harmony runs of IR.

[@MarkBlogsAU]

MadHawxGaming The iQ3 is compatible with IR remotes, the IR receiver is near the power button on the box, though is hard to see in pictures. I mention it briefly at 8:04.

[@AntipodianMusic]

Why has it still got a power brick? The Xbox got rid of their one surely they could have squezed on in the box the tight arses.

[@tentclother4852]

Hi I need help I'm geting foxtel iq 3

[@LifeUnfilteredwithDale]

Do you still have a slingbox solo and is it currently connected to this box?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

+Dale McCourt I still have it, haven't used it in a long time though. As the Slingbox Solo doesn't have HDMI, it is likely not compatible with the iQ3.

[@juliussabelino1804]

hi your iq3 connected to satellite dish? or you just use ethernet?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

julius sabelino Hi, the iQ3 is connected via cable.

[@scaff1934]

i love how you got the tv stacked up lollllllll

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Great video, thinking of getting this, am I right in thinking they will only bill me $125 for this ? Does that include delivery and how long did yours take to come ? Thanks in advance.

[@funnystupidvideos94]

Is it true that this box is really buggy or has all the bugs been fixed please answer don't know if I will get or not

[@MarkBlogsAU]

I would not recommend upgrading to the Foxtel iQ3 at this point in time, I often have to hard reboot the box to get it working, shows sometimes don't record and the interface is very laggy compared to the iQHD.

[@funnystupidvideos94]

Thanks so much

[@RedfordRoberts]

wow, they are really similar to sky+ HD boxes. (Basically the uk version of FOXTEL)

[@RedfordRoberts]

Michael Fuller i live in the uk too, my gran has sky so i knew the similarities instantly

[@MarkBlogsAU]

+Red Plays Roblox I believe that the same company manufactures the boxes (Pace).

[@RedfordRoberts]

***** oh ok

[@dylangourlay9429]

Wealy Helpful

[@juliussabelino1804]

Cable=internet?

[@MarkBlogsAU]

julius sabelino Foxtel cable TV is delivered over Telstra's cable network, which they also use for broadband internet. What I mean is that the channels are not delivered using my internet connection.

[@jackbollingmoore7554]

@@MarkBlogsAU Telstra owns Foxtel

[@CentralCoastBoyz]

Pfft it makes me very uncomfortable that you have your tv sitting on the xbox!

[@CentralCoastBoyz]

Lucky it's only a xbox and not a PS4!

[@aaronwise1089]

tmoneyy87 fuck off

[@WuskaMrKo]

So professional in a funny way lol

[@jayfialelei7977]

So where is the rest of the sim card

[@todd7934]

The channels that were blacked out on the tv guide such as bein sports could that be because they are 3rd party channel.

[@bobbyviking76]

bobby_ simone79 I think it might be that it's not apart of his package

[@MrPninja]

My free to air channels show up though I have the satellite box

[@hunterfairhallkirkman7407]

Thanks for Foxtel

[@KhaledGames-r3k]

Is foxtel iq3 from Indonesia channel to watch tv Anak Space Toon!!!!

[@JoshuaFiorio]

This is the way to turn my normal TV Into a Smart TV

[@neeshapatterson2730]

Mines not even turning on

[@HunterFK88]

Foxtel Sydney

[@shankstah75]

IQ 3 is SHIT putting my old iq back in until the fix all the bugs

[@starielol]

i like foxtel iq3 bucuse its cool

[@KalabTempleman]

👏

[@rusty4454]

Wow you have all 3 consoles very jealous.

[@CentralCoastBoyz]

RussellX3 I have PS3 PS4 & Foxtel IQ2 HD all connected up to my 60 inch Samsung Smart HDTV! ;)

[@KhaledGames-r3k]

+CentralCoastBoyz what the fuck to ps4?

[@CentralCoastBoyz]

What?

[@coolstar9961]

Lucky because You Have FOXTEL FROM AU!!!!!!! WE HAVE BORING CABLE

[@SuperNathan90]

its a 1 terabyte drive

[@mikeomikeo7361]

I have Foxtel 😄😄

[@hunterfairhallkirkman7000]

Foxtel box at inclusion house

[@elmin2323]

The remote needs BACK LIGHTNING!

[@MarkBlogsAU]

A backlit remote would have been nice, though battery life would have been significantly reduced.

[@aussiecarscene]

you dont sound australian

[@foxtvromania5081]

Foxtel

[@davidkerr7]

I got Foxtel for Free with my NBN and it is just garbage. there is such little content compared to Netflix and they charge 1/3 of the price.

[@subzeroarctics1299]

First.