Do I still need a Youview box?

Maybe a slightly strange question for this forum but I have just bought my first Smart TV and am wondering what the benefits of keeping the BT TV contract are. From what I can tell, the main difference between the box and my TV functions is being able to record one programme and watch something different. I currently have the older black BT Vision box so guess an upgrade is in order if I stick with it.
Can anyone offer any pointers on what else the box has to offer - picture quality, apps, BT Sport (can I get the app directly on my TV?). Any thoughts welcome.

You can get BT Sport on a YouView box if you are on an appropriate BT TV package and if your line is suitable.  You would have to check on the BT Sport web page to find that out.
The YouView box has built-in Freeview HD tuners, so it can receive and record HD channels.  YouView also has some add-on players.  These may or may not also be available on your smart TV.

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    The freeview sports channels have gone (BT 2 has already ceased transmitting and 1 is due to stop about June), there is no option to sign up for these anyway without the old vision box as you need the cam slot (not to mention BT don't accept sign up anymore). They were always just a short term option until the bb coverage was at an acceptable level.

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    happyflea wrote:
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    The 1st generation BT Vision box was the grey one you refer to.
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  • New YouView box seems to cause wireless to stop wo...

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  • Using video sender with Youview box

    I have just set up my new youview box.
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    Greatful for any help! Thanks

    Hi Poynders,
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    David
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  • Original Humax Youview box - no picture.

    Hi.
    Over the month or so my Youview box has been behaving very oddly. When it wakes from sleep very often I get no picture and no sound. My TV says "no input" on the HDMI.
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    Been with BT for TV and broadband for several years.  Until recently we were using silver TV box but a few weeks ago we upgraded to Infinity and received what we assumed was the most up-to-date TV box.  Since discovered it's not (it's a H3 box).
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    Hi,
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