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

I experienced something similar after I had been using the V6 remote to control my Samsung bedroom TV. I had been using it to turn the set on and off as well as change the volume. After a while the bluetooth stopped working and only the IR would work. I re-paired it via the settings menu and it's worked fine ever since. I now use the TV remote for the TV and the V6 remote just for the V6.

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

You should re-pair the V6 and the remote. Instructions are at https://help.virginmedia.com/system/...rgin-TV-remote

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

Thanks for the advice guys, I did try re-pairing it but thinking about it I'm not sure I did it properly. I'll try again but in the meantime I do have another on the way just in case.

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

You'd still need to pair a new one to the box

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

Thanks again Spiderplant.

I've tried pairing the old remote again, no joy. The red light sometimes went on with key presses, sometimes it didn't and sometimes it was dim. Conclusion is that the remote is definitely faulty.

New one arrived today, no need to pair as it worked on radio out the box. I haven't checked the VM community but I take it by your comment it is a common problem.

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

I did a quick search to see if this had been mentioned before, but I couldn't see any reference to it.

I recently had two V6 boxes installed. I've changed the name on both so that when I'm looking at recordings, I know which is which. As you do.

However what I'm wondering is, does anyone know a way to change the casting name of the device? I've had a good scan through the settings but can't see anything obvious.

I've already got the Xbox/Android TV and Chromecast all named appropriately so I know where they are, but the V6 boxes are named something like, 30BE and 6JY1. I believe this is the latter part of the box registration or something.

It's something that shouldn't bother me, I know but it really grips my ****. Living room V6 and Bedroom V6 would give me a restful night's sleep.

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

First thing I'd suggest is to reboot your V6 boxes, if you've not already done so.

My renamed V6 box does show up with the correct name so it definitely does change.

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

I'll give that a go tonight Ben. Christ knows why I didn't think of that! Must've been the excitement of a speedy box, and fear of breaking it.

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

I've just finished setting up a home V6 install for my Mum & Dad. Initially, we had no catch-up or on-demand, and it seemed to be due to the V6 box losing internet connectivity when it was restarted. I was using the wi-fi connection from a Shub 2ac, with a fixed address, on the 5Ghz frequency. The box was reporting the signal strength as excellent (82%), but there was still no catch-up/on-demand.

In the end, I remembered that I had installed powerline adapters for my Mum & Dad's Smart TV in the past, so got them to connect that to the Tivo instead, whereupon catch-up/on-demand was restored.

So, I wonder if anyone can tell me if there's any bugs affecting the V6's wi-fi, or does it need to be setup in a particular way - maybe I had just set it up incorrectly?

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

There was probably nothing wrong with it. On Demand often doesn't work until a few minutes after the installation looks like it has completed (it's actually still doing stuff in the background). If you switch back to WiFi you may well find it now works.

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

Hi Pbryanw,

My V6 works perfect over Wi-Fi. Even better when I switched to 5ghz, so my thoughts echo Spiderplant

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

Yes, I endorse all of that, although my V6 never worked on 2.4 - only 5ghz works for me, with no hitches whatsoever!

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

Just to add - if the Wi-Fi wasn't working, you wouldn't have managed to get it installed in the first place.

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

Yep, it was just a bit strange. With the wi-fi connection, we waited for about two days for catch-up/on-demand to come through, but unfortunately no luck. I tried the "Connect to Virgin Media Servers" setting, and restarting the TiVo a few times during that period, but again no luck - maybe I should have given the box time to settle down instead of messing about with it. Eventually, my parents phoned Virgin, who said the box had no internet connection, and they were going to send someone out to take a look at it (now cancelled).

So, from the sounds of it it was probably due to my (maybe cack-handed) installation, rather than any problem to do with the V6 box. Could the fact I carried out the installation of the box, before activating it over the phone, have anything to do with it? Anyway, the V6 is now fully functional with the powerline adapters. And it's great to to see how the TiVo interface is so snappy on the new box.

Thanks for everyone's replies - I may try to switch back to wi-fi in the future just to see if everything continues to work.

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

Yes, installing the box before phoning can cause issues.

That's why the number is on the outside of the box and there are lots of 'Phone first' warnings in the self install guide.