Our quick take

Stream from Virgin Media initial

Design

  • Size: 80 x 80 x 16mm

Specifications

  • Connections: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Micro-USB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2 Wired internet connection available through Micro-USB HDR10, HLG, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos (passthrough)

Experience

  • Supported services: Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, Vimeo, Britbox Free services: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, STV Player

To recap

Stream from Virgin Media is a long-overdue way to get Virgin TV and partnering streaming services in one neat package with no tricky cable installation. Perhaps its coolest and most surprising aspect, though, is that you don’t have to sign up for a long-term contract and can add entertainment packs and platforms on a 30-day rolling basis. This makes it a very attractive option for those looking to simplify their TV viewing and are concerned about how the cost of living could affect them in future.