Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
03-02-2017, 13:25
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Joedm45
Damn, I make use of the current TiVo USB port to power a Firestick. I've got my V6 install on tuesday, looks like I'll have to find the mains adapter this weekend
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Can you not plug in your Firestick using your TV USB? Or maybe yours isn't a smart TV?
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03-02-2017, 16:55
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#2777
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Daz555
It uses a different power brick but it connects to the same figure of 8 power lead. V6 also uses a push fit coax connector (rather than screwed in) so the engineer adds a simple adaptor cable onto your current coax.
My V6 installation went without issue. Only (very) minor annoyance is that the USB port on the back of the V6 does not even have power to it which is a shame because I used to use my old Tivo to charge my PS4 joypad.
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Thanks for the reply Daz.
Push-in coax...interesting.
Joypad? We had these back in the 80s/90s, aren't they called controllers now lol  
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03-02-2017, 17:25
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#2778
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cf.geek
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
Yep my self install pack came with push in connectors, was slightly strange at first but makes the whole thing a lot easier.
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03-02-2017, 17:28
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#2779
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
My wife has won our battle. She is having the V6 installed next Friday. Is the V6 worth it.
And we can keep our old Tivo box as there is plenty of stuff on it
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03-02-2017, 17:33
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Still alive and fighting
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
My wife has won our battle. She is having the V6 installed next Friday. Is the V6 worth it.
And we can keep our old Tivo box as there is plenty of stuff on it
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So what happened with Sky them Arthur?, 
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03-02-2017, 18:30
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Can you not plug in your Firestick using your TV USB? Or maybe yours isn't a smart TV?
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It's plugged into an amp and the TiVo USB is the most convenient power supply for it. Shame the V6 USB is completely disabled but I'm gaining a plug socket because I'm ditching my IR sender/receiver due to V6 remote being RF.
Every cloud has a silver lining I suppose
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03-02-2017, 18:54
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
Denphone.
That we will be downgraded to the basic package. That could change soon. As again my job is on the line - again.
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04-02-2017, 15:10
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
I'm thinking of ordering a V6 box and Superhub 3
Can the V6 box use the existing coax cable that runs to my
existing Tivo box or do I have to use either a Ethernet cable
or Wireless
Anyone had problems with the Superhubs overheating being on so long?
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04-02-2017, 15:16
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Perfect Soldier
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by hooky2007
I'm thinking of ordering a V6 box and Superhub 3
Can the V6 box use the existing coax cable that runs to my
existing Tivo box or do I have to use either a Ethernet cable
or Wireless
Anyone had problems with the Superhubs overheating being on so long?
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You still need the co-ax connection (direct TV channels) as well as Ethernet or Wi-Fi.(On-demand, EPG etc)
I only have an SH1 but it's on 24-7. Stays pretty cool.
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04-02-2017, 16:03
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
I have an SH2 and a ASUS router and they are on 24-7 . The router is warm but the SH is cool. They are meant to stay on 24-7.
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05-02-2017, 14:43
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
Is the tivo v6 usb live to charge a phone or not enabled thought all usb ports on any device with usb was always on for 2.4 volts
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05-02-2017, 20:46
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#2787
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
So I am still impressed with the V6's... when they work. The past week they have needed rebooting about 10 times before On Demand works/they decide to wake up. I spoke to VM on the phone who said there was no issue. I even asked whether any software updates were on the way to fix any bugs and they said there were no bugs...
Anyone know if any updates are coming soon?
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05-02-2017, 21:15
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#2788
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by david_w2k
Anyone know if any updates are coming soon?
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An update is on the way, but it's not imminent.
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05-02-2017, 22:16
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
An update is on the way, but it's not imminent.
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Mmm. Let me know when they've sorted the bugs out and enabled the scart and I might consider 'upgrading'.
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06-02-2017, 05:31
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#2790
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
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Originally Posted by Mr K
Mmm. Let me know when they've sorted the bugs out and enabled the scart and I might consider 'upgrading'.
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One is never pleased it seems old boy.
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
An update is on the way, but it's not imminent.
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Not within the month then?. 
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