VOD Netflix/Streaming Services - Page 98

heero_yuy · 30-03-2015, 12:51

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Originally Posted by toady

Which streaming service can we use to see programmes from the Discovery channels, like Wheeler Dealers and Gold Rush?

Discovery is the only thing keeping us from ditching the TIVO and just using Netflix and Amazon

AFAIK there are no "official" streams for the Discovery channels. There are some unofficial ones but most streams are USA based rather than European.

Discovery are showcasing some series on Youtube.

theone2k10 · 30-03-2015, 14:51

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Is the only way to view Netflix USA via a chromecast by buying a dedicated router and changing the DNS there?

Yes imo the tplink n600 is one of the best routers you can pick one up for about £45 on amazo very easy to configure.

RichardCoulter · 30-03-2015, 15:11

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Might be useful to know for some people the bt sport app works on the firetv box.
I tried it this morning as bt give bt sport free with bt mobile.

Can you do this by simply registering a PAYG sim and not using it?

johnathome · 30-03-2015, 15:50

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Originally Posted by toady

Which streaming service can we use to see programmes from the Discovery channels, like Wheeler Dealers and Gold Rush?

Discovery is the only thing keeping us from ditching the TIVO and just using Netflix and Amazon

NowTv have the Discovery channel, i watched both those programmes on there t'other day.

theone2k10 · 30-03-2015, 16:01

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Can you do this by simply registering a PAYG sim and not using it?

BT don't do payg mate their cheapest sim only is £10p/m.

toady · 30-03-2015, 18:43

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Originally Posted by johnathome

NowTv have the Discovery channel, i watched both those programmes on there t'other day.

Thanks for that, We could cope with another box under the TV

RichardCoulter · 30-03-2015, 21:20

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

BT don't do payg mate their cheapest sim only is £10p/m.

Still cheaper than paying for BT Sport or losing it after cord cutting!

Research shows consumers will only tolerate poor streaming for a maximum of four minutes:

http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201503283...#axzz3VtyyA2Vj

theone2k10 · 30-03-2015, 23:02

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Still cheaper than paying for BT Sport or losing it after cord cutting!

Research shows consumers will only tolerate poor streaming for a maximum of four minutes:

http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201503283...#axzz3VtyyA2Vj

Defo mate the mobile pack isn't too bad tbf 200 minutes, unlimited texts, 500mb 4g internet, unlimited access to bt wifi hotspots 0800,0500,customer service calls are free bt sport app for £10p/m or £5p/m if you're already a bt broadband customer.

RichardCoulter · 31-03-2015, 10:56

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Defo mate the mobile pack isn't too bad tbf 200 minutes, unlimited texts, 500mb 4g internet, unlimited access to bt wifi hotspots 0800,0500,customer service calls are free bt sport app for £10p/m or £5p/m if you're already a bt broadband customer.

Is it worth dropping Plus Net for BT Broadband to save a fiver, or is it still cheaper to stay as you are?

Even if you didn't use the BT mobile, it still works out cheaper!

tassiekev · 31-03-2015, 11:54

All4 is now available on Sky+HD box - described as "Catch up with the best of Channel 4,E4 and More4 from the last30 days. Does NOT include archive content.

Still 4OD on Tivo

theone2k10 · 31-03-2015, 13:53

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Is it worth dropping Plus Net for BT Broadband to save a fiver, or is it still cheaper to stay as you are?

Even if you didn't use the BT mobile, it still works out cheaper!

If BT didn't block torrent sites and allowed me to use my own router it might be, but Plusnet do not block torrents and they also allow me to use my own router too.
It would work out around about the same with the fiver discount.
Plus still got 12 months left on my plusnet contract lol.

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As promised a quick update the Android emulator i'm testing is Andys running on vm oracle on windows 7 home premium so far i have had btsport, itvplayer, 4od (all4), skygo, fxnow, demand5, bbciplayer, xfinitygo, skysports app, various games too many to list, canal+ app, discovery, nbcsportsextra working on it i've got more to play with such as showbox not sure if i'm allowed to discuss that one though but i have a few more legiment ones to play with later on today.

muppetman11 · 31-03-2015, 15:46

I've just checked my Youview box and it's been updated , I thought I'd post for anyone else who has a Humax box.

All in all it's a pretty good update and promising for the future with the apps section now.

Update info

tassiekev · 31-03-2015, 16:06

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I've just checked my Youview box and it's been updated , I thought I'd post for anyone else who has a Humax box.

All in all it's a pretty good update and promising for the future with the apps section now.

Update info

Looks impressive, I'm currently using Humax's Fox HDR T2 with custom firmware which is a nice box. Does All4 have access to archive material on Youview (eg old stuff like Hill Street Blues etc)?

johnathome · 31-03-2015, 16:16

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I've just checked my Youview box and it's been updated , I thought I'd post for anyone else who has a Humax box.

All in all it's a pretty good update and promising for the future with the apps section now.

Update info

No update for me yet, i like the idea of the 'Discover' section.

muppetman11 · 31-03-2015, 16:37

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Originally Posted by tassiekev

Looks impressive, I'm currently using Humax's Fox HDR T2 with custom firmware which is a nice box. Does All4 have access to archive material on Youview (eg old stuff like Hill Street Blues etc)?

I've just searched for you , it lists Hill Street Blues but only has Series 1 , 5 , 6 , 7 which seems strange.