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DaBoz 03-02-2011 20:24

Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
The idea of a Virgin Media TiVo iPad app sounds great:
http://www.techradar.com/news/comput...service-912206

Couple of questions:
1) to the VM staff trialling VM TiVo, did you get to trial an iPad app too?
2) how come the standard TiVo iPad app isn't available in the UK, even though the UK has had TiVo for years?
http://www.tivo.com/mytivo/product-f...pad/index.html

Thanks

Boz

haydnwalker 03-02-2011 20:39

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Its not specifically a VM iPad app for TiVO, but TiVOs own app, which will be made available to VM TiVO Customers.

SuperHighway 04-02-2011 12:15

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
I want.......................

BenMcr 04-02-2011 12:21

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Who wouldn't want a £600 remote control........:erm:

haydnwalker 04-02-2011 12:30

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
:LOL: I kind of thought the same thing....though it would be more useful if VM provided a web-based option to record/view EPG for people :)

BenMcr 04-02-2011 12:32

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by haydnwalker (Post 35166555)
:LOL: I kind of thought the same thing....though it would be more useful if VM provided a web-based option to record/view EPG for people :)

They do http://tv.virginmedia.com

SuperHighway 04-02-2011 12:32

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
but if you already have an iPad it's at zero additional cost - wouldn't go and buy one just for the app.

haydnwalker 04-02-2011 12:53

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35166559)

I didn't know about that :) Thanks Ben

muppetman11 04-02-2011 13:04

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperHighway (Post 35166560)
but if you already have an iPad it's at zero additional cost - wouldn't go and buy one just for the app.

Must admit mate I have an iPad and would love that app , my main problem is the lack of a TIVO LOL :D

DaBoz 04-02-2011 14:18

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35166547)
Who wouldn't want a £600 remote control........:erm:

I assume you're making a funny comment.
Some people at the TiVo community forum have downloaded the US iPad app from the US app store. Not sure anyone's actually tried it with VM TiVo yet.

Boz

uksurfing 04-02-2011 15:38

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
TOP TIP: To create a US itunes account: boot up itunes on the computer you use to sync device (ipad?). registrar on the US itunes store .. when it asks you for a payment type click none or no credit card. It will ask for a zip code. 90210? or 10036 midtown Manhattan maybe less obvious.

DaBoz 18-02-2011 21:15

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
So will the VM TiVo app allow us to watch VM content on the iPad too?

I know we miss out on the Virgin Player on idevices because of flash/DRM/license issues, bit the US don't have this problem. They have things like Slingbox which will allow them to watch anything on the DVR.

It seems odd that those sorts of Apple vs DRM issues don't seem to hold the yanks back like it does with us.

Any thoughts? Or have i misunderstood this issue?

Boz

pauldavies83 18-02-2011 22:07

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35177558)
So will the VM TiVo app allow us to watch VM content on the iPad too?

The standard TiVo iPad app doesn't provide watching - its merely a way of controlling your box and it's schedule

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35177558)
I know we miss out on the Virgin Player on idevices because of flash/DRM/license issues,

Virgin Player mobile works on the iPhone - just not on WiFi (only on 3G - I assume its a rights issue).

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35177558)
It seems odd that those sorts of Apple vs DRM issues don't seem to hold the yanks back like it does with us.

Any thoughts? Or have i misunderstood this issue?

Boz

I don't think it's anything to do with Apple - their hardware doesn't play Flash - it's up to the content provider to find a way around that. The BBC and Sky seem to manage just fine.

graeme2b 18-02-2011 22:18

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Anybody else wondering how this is going to work? I have TiVo and the US version of the app obviously they dont work.. yet! But the US version obviously looks for the box locally, using ethernet connection to a router. Virgins wont be wireless I assume (unless its some massive secret easter egg for us later?) which would mean that it would then have to connect via the internet meaning possible lag when changing channels etc....

your thoughts please...

DaBoz 18-02-2011 22:44

Re: Virgin Media TiVo iPad app
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35177575)
The standard TiVo iPad app doesn't provide watching - its merely a way of controlling your box and it's schedule

Virgin Player mobile works on the iPhone - just not on WiFi (only on 3G - I assume its a rights issue).

I don't think it's anything to do with Apple - their hardware doesn't play Flash - it's up to the content provider to find a way around that. The BBC and Sky seem to manage just fine.

Didn't know about the 3G thing. That makes no sense at all!

Hmm, whenever I've brought this up before, I get anti apple people banging on about how Apple are anti DRM (flash isnt the obstacle, as BBC and others do fine). Ah well, i wish someone would sort it out, as the US have a fantastic service in this arena.

Boz


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