I bought an aura in early 2021 and paid £280 for it, which is a hell of a lot of money for a freeview box. I chose the Aura over the new Arris Freesat recordable 2Tb box, as I wanted the android apps and I trusted the Humax brand.
I have finally given up trying to make it work. Just paid to have a new aerial on the house, which is rock solid and works perfectly with other freeview equipment, but the aura still glitches and breaks up. I actually had the box swapped two years ago due to picture breakup, but I think there is a general problem with the tuner sensitivity in these boxes.
But recently the box is switching itself off several times a day, annoyingly during recordings. So, as I am lucky enough to have a dish as well, I am going to go and get the freesat box. It is a real shame as I thought the Aura was a complete all in one solution. And having only used it for 2 years and paid £280 for it at amazon, I am considering trying a Sale Of Goods Act claim for the device not being fit for purpose.
I know this all sounds like a bit of a moan but there is a serious point. I don't advise anyone to buy these. They haven't even had an update for 2 years and I doubt they ever will and I still see them highlighted on shopping websites as this great all in one solution.
