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Old 11-12-2016, 11:14   #2266
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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You do realise that whilst the Sky Q app allows streaming of all channels in the home to mobile/tablet devices it does not allow downloading of recordings from every channel , rights restrictions apply to Sky just the same as VM.
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Old 11-12-2016, 11:54   #2267
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does not allow downloading of recordings from every channel , rights restrictions apply to Sky just the same as VM.

That's what I was trying to establish. Do you know if Sky allow more than VM?
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Old 11-12-2016, 12:03   #2268
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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Personally, I don't care, why would you watch on a tiny 7 or 10 inch screen with a 42 incher sitting in the corner.

But seeing as they are touting this as part of the "biggest revolution in tv history", shows what a hollow pointless claim that it is. Especially as apparently according to earlier posts you can't even stream anything you like from V6 to V6 (or did I misread that?)

If you can't view ANY recording on another device then what's the point?
60% of youngsters already watch TV on a phone, tablet or laptop
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Old 11-12-2016, 12:25   #2269
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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It doesn't say that it's a "scart socket" it says "scart". This is how Now TV's white box works - a small socket which can receive have an adapter cable plugged into it and then the other end of the cable goes into a scart socket in the TV.
In the case of the V6 though, it appears this functionality has been disabled anyway!
Hi, any idea how we enable the scart out, so I can use my modulator please
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Old 11-12-2016, 13:15   #2270
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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But then Virgin Media aren't just catering for you are they ?
People are responding, as requested, on their personal feelings, not their general beliefs so no need to criticise their thoughts.
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Old 11-12-2016, 13:42   #2271
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People are responding, as requested, on their personal feelings, not their general beliefs so no need to criticise their thoughts.
Personal feelings don't represent VM's thought process on what they offer customers so I'm not sure what the point of your post is.

Streaming to mobiles/tablets and downloading to device is a much requested feature hence why it's adopted by many pay TV provider's around the world.

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Old 11-12-2016, 13:44   #2272
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How do people here feel bout not being able to download the majority of shows to tablets
You must have missed the fact that people have been responding to this post.
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Old 11-12-2016, 13:46   #2273
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

I'm looking to replace my secondary VHD box with a V6. The existing Tivo is next to the hub, so ethernet connected. Just done a WiFi speed check upstairs where I'd want the V6 and I'm downloading at 45-50meg and uploading at 15-20. Would this be strong enough to connect the boxes or would I need to powerline or WiFi boost upstairs?
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Old 11-12-2016, 13:50   #2274
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You must have missed the fact that people have been responding to this post.
Ha ha I did actually but my reply was more in response to Old Boys comment which in my opinion insinuated that wanting to take content with you on the go was a little over the top. Don't forget many use the download feature to fill the commute to work , going away on holiday etc. It's something I rarely use however its nice to know it's avaliable , Netflix must think it's important enough as they've just added the functionality.
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Old 11-12-2016, 14:31   #2275
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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I'm looking to replace my secondary VHD box with a V6. The existing Tivo is next to the hub, so ethernet connected. Just done a WiFi speed check upstairs where I'd want the V6 and I'm downloading at 45-50meg and uploading at 15-20. Would this be strong enough to connect the boxes or would I need to powerline or WiFi boost upstairs?
That sounds fine
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Old 11-12-2016, 15:25   #2276
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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We don't download to tablets so it will make diddly squat difference.

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Indeed TV providers would be pretty foolish if they just catered for a certain section of their TV customer base.
I agree but not allowing any sky TV channels to download to tablets is not a good idea

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That's what I was trying to establish. Do you know if Sky allow more than VM?
Well I do know for a fact they show all sky non premium channels unlike virgin

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If you get back home, midway through a show you recorded to your phone via cellular data or wifi, don’t worry about it not being on the Sky Q box. You’ll be able to access content stored on the phone via the Sky Q box too. The result should be an ability to start on one device and continue on another seamlessly no matter where it’s recorded.

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. Sky claims its Ultra HD service will be 'the UK’s most comprehensive' including sports, movies, and entertainment.

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Sky Q 4K content will include 124 live Premier League games, every Formula 1 race in 2017, 70 movies including Spectre and The Revenant, 30 hours of natural history and new dramas such as The Blacklist
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What Sky can show and what VM can show will be down the rights holders, not necessarily Sky and VM.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:12   #2278
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I agree but not allowing any sky TV channels to download to tablets is not a good idea



Well I do know for a fact they show all sky non premium channels unlike virgin
Why did you expect otherwise; Sky are in competition with VM

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Sky claims its Ultra HD service will be 'the UK’s most comprehensive' including sports, movies, and entertainment.

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Sky Q 4K content will include 124 live Premier League games, every Formula 1 race in 2017, 70 movies including Spectre and The Revenant, 30 hours of natural history and new dramas such as The Blacklist

If you want the latest and greatest content, as has been said many times before, move to Sky
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Why did you expect otherwise; Sky are in competition with VM




If you want the latest and greatest content, as has been said many times before, move to Sky
Yeah I agree but we pay for these channels and sky shouldn't be allowed to restrict our recordings from v6 to tablet that's wrong
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Sky claims its Ultra HD service will be 'the UK’s most comprehensive' including sports, movies, and entertainment.
Yes, well it would be as it denies some of its output to other platforms!

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Yeah I agree but we pay for these channels and sky shouldn't be allowed to restrict our recordings from v6 to tablet that's wrong
In the same way as they shouldn't deny Sky Atlantic to other platforms. This is the nature of Sky, unfortunately.
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