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Manhattan Aero review
The Manhattan Aero might just be the streaming device youโre looking for. Especially if you want live TV without an aerial, as well as must-have streaming apps, 4K playback and user-friendly software.
The Manhattan Aero is a small streaming box packed with just about all of the essentials for UK viewers โ more than 450 channels via Freely, as well as Netflix, Prime Video and all that good stuff. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection and a TV, and you're good to go. But is it actually worth buying? Here are my thoughts after a few days testing it out for myself.
Let me start by saying that the initial setup process for the Aero is extremely simple and speedy. Just hook the device up to your TVs HDMI port, plug it into the power, and youโll be able to get started. From here, I followed some basic setup instructions, connected the box up to my network, and landed right on the home page.
Navigating through various menus is also incredibly easy with the included remote, which โ in spite of a fairly plasticky and basic build โ is responsive and effective in use. It comes with all the expected buttons, as well as shortcuts to certain streaming apps, and a voice control option too.
Voice controls are very intuitive on TiVo OS (which is what the Aero uses), and if you want some inspiration for what to watch, itโs a great tool. For instance, I tried saying: โshow me films about catsโ and got an accurate selection of feline-related flicks.
Letโs loop back to the Manhattan Aeroโs OS, though, and discuss TiVo for a minute. Iโve used this before on TVs like the Bush 43UT24SB, and Iโm a fan. Itโs pretty similar to a lot of the competition, and you can quickly find…