Setup starts by asking you to log in to the Box network on your phone, then connect your device to the internet, typically by plugging it into your standard router with the cable provided. This is normally used to manage any existing Bitdefender installations you might have, but the app also provides a Box activation wizard. The process starts by downloading Bitdefender Central's app for iOS or Android (for some reason, there's still no desktop-based alternative). Networking newbies will probably be intimidated by the lengthy instructions on the setup card, and it can take some thought to work your way through the process. It looks good, and should blend nicely into the background in most homes.
The router inside is a very simple design, a minimalist cream and black triangular block with a power connection and a couple of Ethernet ports. It's the kind of premium packaging you'd expect for a luxury designer product rather than a piece of network kit. Lift the cardboard sleeve, open a surprisingly solid lid, and everything is neatly tucked away inside.
For example, F-Secure SENSE (opens in new tab) charges less for the hardware at £85 ($111), but protecting ten devices costs a chunky £140 ($182) a year, giving you a similar £225 ($294) for year one and a more expensive £140 ($182) per year afterwards.īitdefender Box arrives in a well-designed and very protective, umm, box. This is a reasonable price, and broadly comparable with the main competition. Our review unit comes with a three-pin plug ready for use in the UK, and even if that doesn't help you directly, support for 100-240V input means you can use it almost anywhere via a travel adapter.īitdefender Box costs £179 ($199) for year one, which gets you the router and a subscription to Bitdefender Total Security (opens in new tab), or the equivalent for your device (Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac, Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS or Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android).Īfter the first year, an annual £89 ($99) gets you all the core Box features, but still includes Bitdefender Total Security for an unlimited number of devices, worth at least £79.99 ($104) all on its own. The Box was first released more than a year ago in a US-only form, but now it's also available in more internationally-friendly forms.
Extras? There's a 1m Ethernet cable bundled with the BOX, but that's about it.
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