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As long as the V6 can talk the home network (and the internet) then the install should be completed as far as I'm aware.

If the chosen network connection method doesn't work, and the customer refuses the alternate option to get it working, then the install wouldn't complete as the V6 won't work without a valid network connection.

Martin_D

09-12-2016 12:15

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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Originally Posted by jonandmarkuk (Post 35874757)

Did the engineer complain about not being able to plug it into the Hub?
My v6 will be fine, but my mum and dad's (being fitted the day after) the hub is in a totally different room.
Wireless should be fine and they are possibly going to get Powerline plugs, but wondered if we don't have the Powerlines in place would the engineer refuse to install?

The engineer was more than happy to use the wifi. & BBC Iplayer and on demand are so fast not one problem. I do plan to move them on to the 5GHz band will do this when installing ASUS RT-AC5300 sometime next week

passingbat

09-12-2016 12:42

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35874742)

This forum went mental overnight, what has happened??

Reading all the comments about SCARTS, VHS, archiving, it's like being taken back to the dark ages lol

I've had my say on SCART and old tech...I'm looking forward to 4K UHD programming and you guys still using SCART to get TV around the house lol...couldn't make it up in 2016.

Ditch the old kit, and get with the times :-)
There is no possible argument that will convince me that people still need SCART cables and to archive programmes they will never watch again...jeez, waste of time :-)

I know U C; what can you do with us oldies; stuck in the past with our Scarts, S-video and composite video via phono leads. Next thing you know, we'll be digging out valve amps and hooking up turntables and playing vinyl LPs with there associated 'clicks and pops'. Can't imagine anyone doing that today ;):D

david_w2k

09-12-2016 13:05

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Wow I am back in the 90s, I remember the good old days with Scart :-)

Quick question for everyone here. Just got my new contract through to sign. One item on it is Leapfrog Additional Tbr* ... Any idea what that is?!

RichardCoulter

09-12-2016 13:10

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35874742)

There is no possible argument that will convince me that people still need SCART cables and to archive programmes they will never watch again...jeez, waste of time :-)

Can't see much point in archiving programmes these days as they are nearly always repeated again....and again....and again.

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Originally Posted by david_w2k (Post 35874768)

Didn't think they bothered to send out hard copies of contracts to sign these days.

david_w2k

09-12-2016 13:11

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35874770)

Can't see much point in archiving programmes these days as they are nearly always repeated again....and again....and again.

Didn't think they bothered to send out hard copies of contracts to sign these days.

It is a DocuSign one - very high tech, just signed it using my finger :-) All looks in order, but not sure what the leapfrog thing is.

RichardCoulter

09-12-2016 13:20

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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Originally Posted by david_w2k (Post 35874771)

It is a DocuSign one - very high tech, just signed it using my finger :-) All looks in order, but not sure what the leapfrog thing is.

Oh right! Never heard of VM using that before.

Ddonald2016

09-12-2016 13:26

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35874770)

It's just nice to have a choice

passingbat

09-12-2016 13:44

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

Sorry if it's already been posted, but for you guys with the latest AV amps, it supports Dolby Atmos. Does Netflix support that? As someone with a 5.1 setup, I don't pay much attention to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X news.

Ultimate.Conj

09-12-2016 15:03

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35874762)

Oh you old git lol ;):D

Let me help you come into the 21st century with our 4K tvs and dolby digital HD, ULTRA HD surround sound (whatever they call it), that will blow your hearing aid off hehehe :D

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Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35874776)

It's just nice to have a choice

Why do you want to archive things? What do you archive?
Without sounding patronising, after reading some posts today, I would like to know.

Ddonald2016

09-12-2016 15:08

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35874780)

Just remember if you dont subscribe to current netflix to access 4k on tivo you need to give netflix £8.99 a month or you will rely on youtube

Ultimate.Conj

09-12-2016 15:08

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35874780)

I'm pretty sure Netflix 4K content does, not sure about HD stuff.

Mythica

09-12-2016 15:14

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

Just been reading the Virgin community forums and I found something I found interesting that I don't think has been confirmed before. The second V6 Box is free on VIP.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...s/td-p/3277509

"Hello,

Thanks for your posts, I'm sorry that there's been some confusion around the cost of a second V6 box.

If you're on the VIP package, a second box is free.

On the Full House 200, Full House 100 or any other package, it's £49.95 for the second box.

For a third box, on all packages, the cost is £99.95.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Terri

Virgin Media Forum Team"

I'm guessing that's why some users including myself are getting two V6s for £64.94.

Ultimate.Conj

09-12-2016 15:26

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Thanks for the confirmation.
They did say I was getting two V6s for £64.94, but they didn't say the 2nd box was free lol

Rob King

09-12-2016 15:45

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35874790)

Thanks for the confirmation.
They did say I was getting two V6s for £64.94, but they didn't say the 2nd box was free lol

you should have asked them for the Activation fee free i got a discount yesterday when i ordered my v6 box

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