Fetch Mini or Mighty: decide from your recording habits

List what you actually record

Think about programmes you regularly save from scheduled television and whether you need them available after broadcast. That is different from adding a programme to a watchlist in an on-demand app. A watchlist is usually a way to find a programme again, not a guarantee that its viewing window has been extended.

Read the storage distinction correctly

Fetch says Mighty has internal storage and records television, while Mini has no internal storage for that purpose. A movie can also behave differently when purchased or rented through the store versus streamed in an app. Compare the function you need rather than treating the smaller and larger boxes as purely cosmetic alternatives.

A title in search is not necessarily included

Fetch’s Ways To Watch feature can point to a live channel, another streaming service or a store purchase. Read the selected route before paying. The box’s recording capability does not mean it can record every protected programme inside every third-party app.

Check the exact generation

Fetch’s current comparisons show generation-specific app differences. A second-hand Mighty or an older Mini may not have the same current app support as a new model with a similar name. Obtain the model number and compare it with the official table before choosing a replacement.

Use two separate tests

Test a scheduled broadcast programme using the relevant recording or live-TV function, then test an app programme using its own account. This separates reception, storage and subscription issues. If the main purpose is on-demand apps, prioritise current app support; if the main purpose is scheduled recordings, make that function the centre of the comparison.

Questions about this guide

Sources and further reading

• Fetch before-you-get FAQ
• Fetch Mini user guide
• Fetch generation comparison