Humax has announced the Aura EZ 4K TV Recorder, its latest device to support the Freely streaming platform. Available to pre‑order now for £249, the Aura EZ combines traditional TV recording with the latest streaming apps.
Following on from the previous Aura, setup is fairly simple as users can plug in the Aura EZ and start watching within minutes. When connected to an aerial, the recorder can capture up to four channels at once while playing a fifth live. A 2TB hard drive stores up to 1,000 hours of recordings, giving families plenty of space for shows and movies.
Equipped with Dolby Digital Plus audio, this TV recorder supports 4K resolution and HDR programming. There’s a dedicated button for accessing Freely, while scheduling recordings is straightforward with a press of the menu button revealing a seven‑day EPG TV guide with forward and backward navigation.
While all of these features are relatively common for modern TV recorders, their integration with Freely is the headline feature. When connected to Wi-Fi, users gain access to more than 60 live channels and over 75,000 hours of on‑demand content.
Services include BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Channel 5, U, WATCH FREE UK, and PBS America. Exclusive 4 channels (4Homes, 4Life, and 4Reality) add further variety. No aerial or dish is required, and most importantly, there are no in-app subscription fees for the above.
The Freely Mini‑Guide makes switching between live and on‑demand seamless, while features like pause, restart, and “My List” add flexibility.
Humax also plans to release the Aura EZ app, allowing users to schedule and manage recordings remotely. This ensures favourite shows are always ready to watch, even when away from home.
With its blend of recording power and streaming convenience, the Aura EZ positions Humax firmly in the Freely ecosystem. At £249, it offers a premium yet accessible way to modernise existing TVs without replacing them.
