Knowledge Base
Can I browse the web on my {{shortmodel}}?
No, while the short-model uses a web browser to run streaming apps like BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub, it doesn’t support general web browsing.
This design choice helps ensure:
- Stable and reliable performance
- Efficient use of system memory
- Protection against security risks
- Reliable recording functionality (for T4•R)
The pre-installed streaming apps are specially optimised and tested to work within the short-model’s capabilities. Unlike general websites that can use unpredictable amounts of memory (especially those with advertising or social media elements), these apps are designed to work within specific memory limits to maintain consistent performance.