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PtolemyIV · 02-01-2009, 22:44

I do the same using a USB-UIRT device (note - these take a little effort to get hold of, but ebay is suggested)

However instead of using GBPVR or XLTV, I just use VLC as the streaming device - this way I can stream the actual live TV - typically use H264 codec for video and MP3 for audio - with perfectly watchable quality.

I use a standard vbox but you could easily use a v+ to set recordings as well (NB: when viewing remotely expect a short lag of 1/2-1sec from pressing the virtual buttons and seeing the screen remotely update).

All-in it works well and my main purpose is to watch the sports channels when away from home... for recording remotely, not sure it will be as simple a solution as sky's (although have not tried this) - ideally, one could set recordings remotely via software such as digiguide - this can be done with a TF5800 freeview box but not virgin's.

02-01-2009, 22:44	#9
PtolemyIV cf.member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 40	Re: V+ Box - what does it take it to set record remotely across the internet ? I do the same using a USB-UIRT device (note - these take a little effort to get hold of, but ebay is suggested) However instead of using GBPVR or XLTV, I just use VLC as the streaming device - this way I can stream the actual live TV - typically use H264 codec for video and MP3 for audio - with perfectly watchable quality. I use a standard vbox but you could easily use a v+ to set recordings as well (NB: when viewing remotely expect a short lag of 1/2-1sec from pressing the virtual buttons and seeing the screen remotely update). All-in it works well and my main purpose is to watch the sports channels when away from home... for recording remotely, not sure it will be as simple a solution as sky's (although have not tried this) - ideally, one could set recordings remotely via software such as digiguide - this can be done with a TF5800 freeview box but not virgin's.