Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

That's good news. What proportion of the entire network has been updated?

I take a tivo to work sometimes to watch my recordings, since the update Planned recordings and Series Links cannot be viewed when not connected to network. I used to be able to manage both on the old software, does this mean they are'nt stored on the box now?

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Can confirm that Nottingham NG2 has been updated. Has a quick check before I left the house, found the Netflixs app, noticed most screens had an upgraded format except the help & settings > system info screen for some reason (may be others just not checked) but otherwise looks fine.

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

Indeed it is - officially confirmed:

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...e/td-p/2049712

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can someone help me, dont know if its since the update or if its something i have missed but i went on browse & search then to collections, then seasonal looked at christmas carol ( jim carey ) noticed at the bottom of screen a red line with a arrow pointing down ? dont know what that means ?

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That's because it's on netflix mate, just done the same search you did on my tivo it looks like this

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oh right lol i havnt got the netflix logo just a red line with a arrow pointing down lol cheers for that mate .

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Wonder why you have only got a line instead of the logo, are you signed into Netflix?

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

All areas should be complete by end of the week.

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no mate iam not signed on to netflix! probably thats why ?

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Does anyone know if you can look through the Netflix app without being signed up? I wouldn't mind having a look what is on offer before signing up.

I realise their is a month's free trial, but I'm going to optimise that for maximum usage!

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

That would indeed be good news and almost make a previous rumour of completion by 6 November be correct.

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Now that would be nice if that happened.

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

Just go to the netflix website nd you can sign up free for your first month.

https://signup.netflix.com/home

Then you can see all they have and test it out.

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Hi Stephen

Thanks for the info but, as I said, I realise there is a free trial. I want to sign up to that when I will be around to use it for a full month (I'm thinking around Christmas) to take full advantage before I decide whether to pay!

For now I just wanted to see what the app was like and what is available!

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It was mentioned to me by retentions last week (tuesday) , i asked about going up to 60mb bb and i mentioned my 30mb wasn't cutting it with using Netflix on my pc or ps3 amongst other stuff being connected (it was ofcourse cutting it perfectly) she then said 2you've got Netflix on your TiVo now" i mentioned i hadn't had update she put me on hold for a minute then came back and said "it will be completed in the next week and a half" i'm just going by that info for the update rollout although my source has texted me saying more areas get updated tonight and updates will continue all week.

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

There are a few sites out there that list all the Netflix content.

http://uk.istreamguide.com/
http://netflixukcompletelist.blogspot.co.uk/

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Thanks Stephen!

Sadly that is my lunch break reading sorted..... :erm:

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This is the same site but organised in a different way; he does seem to have multiple pages with the same info on. But a useful site or checking what's been added daily.

http://uk.istreamguide.com/movies?au...utf8=%E2%9C%93

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Thanks for the info Stephen.:)

Have just seen Netflix are showing the original version of The Bridge. Sky can keep Atlantic and their pointless little remake.;)

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Personally, I hate subtitled shows, and despite Fox blocking the US version of the Bridge coming to the UK (presumably because of the Sky Atlantic remake), because I use Unblockus for Netflix, I saw the US version via Hulu.

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Fair enough PB. I feel these remakes just lose everything that is good about the originals.

I found the American re-make of The Killing (for example) to be incredibly cliched, very boring and remarkably predictable in many places and deliberately dumbed down. The characters were poorly portrayed and I felt no emotion for them. Overall I felt it was just a very, safe as houses, won't offend anyone, run of mill Hollywood movie that was expanded into a overlong TV show. I gave up on it after about 6 episodes.

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Agreed re the Killing, couldn't watch the US version.

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Yes l remember the American version of The Ladykillers and it was ruined utterly in my opinion.

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File that one under films that should never have been made....

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Over many years there's been substantial cross pollination of film & TV between the US and UK. Some good and some truly awfull, yet the eye of the beholder surely is the mark to use!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...evision_series

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_film_remakes

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

this update has bricked my tivo box

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Perhaps some detail would help add credence to this claim

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

technically speaking any firmware/software update can cause a soft brick on any device that has them

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

I absolutely accept that but the person reporting this has given no detail and hence you cannot accept the pronouncement as fact. It could be many other reasons for this un-described failure.

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

About a quarter.

You have got the software. Not every screen is HD.

Your box hasn't downloaded the icon yet. Give it a few hours and it should be there. If not, try a reboot.

Both rumours are incorrect. :rolleyes:

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No update here, grrr!

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Loving the update,just recorded 3 program's at 5.30on bbc1 bbc2 and itv then same channels at 6 no clashes all went over or started early so at one point it was recording 6 program's well impressed;)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Sorry stupid question after I get the TiVo update we will have to pay £5.99 to access Netflix?

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Yep unless you are already subscribed to it if you want to access netflix;)

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Got to laugh,just done a search for the hunger games 2 options I can pay £4.99 to rent or can get off Netflix and have access to hundreds of other titles.now let me think :)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Well Howard there is simply no contest my dear chap.

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Thanks, so it is just another platform to watch Netflix on that's all, I used to watch netflix on my Apple TV until I stopped my subscription, sorry not enough original content on it for me!

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

You got the update yet bud,well impressed;)

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No as one suspects down here we are likely to be one of the last to get it Howard.

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Sorry Den it always seems to be Luton:)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

What is that saying save the best till last ;)

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My partner keeps saying to me when are we going to get it and as usual l have no answers for her.:)

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Never mind the gimmicks and Netnicks, whatever the hell that is, does it improve performance ? My Sinclair ZX81 is quicker (and more fun).

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Guildford is getting the update on 7th November :)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

If only Guildford itself would get updated. That high street has gone downhill very quickly.

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I'm not a fan of the new ultra-modern glass look, and the friary looks terrible now... still can't believe they closed off the centre and took away the glass lifts

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Don't know if this is a bug that anyone has noticed or anything but before when I was watching a recording, I paused the show and then opened the mini guide to set up a new recording after I pressed OK on 'Record this Episode' and then it continued playing the recording without me pressing play

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Still no update in Cardiff

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Dundee has the update. Been waiting so long for the improved planned recordings screen. Well worth the wait!

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Livingston, Scotland has the update. Thank you, Virgin Media and the person who rumoured I would have it by 6 November, today.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Today's lucky winners are Birmingham, Coventry, Dundee, Edinburgh, Leeds, Reading and Warwick. :)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Thanks for the update.

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My partner is not going to be very happy with that list Sir.:nono:

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Hopefully your area will get it tomorrow, seem to be rolling it out pretty quickly.

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Received update at 07:20 this morning in South Brum :)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

It got stuck in the starting up cycle and would loop and make the bonging noises. I would guess the update was sent out at around 6.30am as it woke us up. We switched off the box for around 8 hours while at work and still no joy. Engineer out this morning and yes it was Netflix that bricked it. My other Tivo box is working fine. Would like anymore detail?

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Anybody from Stafford had the update cause I am at work

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

No update in St. Ives (Cambs) that I am aware of, annoyingly Peterborough are only abut 15 miles away. Doubly disappointed today though, HTC started the roll out for Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 yesterday. No update for my HTC One yet either. :'-(

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Should have finished the job then!

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Unfortunately that's down to TiVo themselves

Even on their brand new Roamio in the US, not everything is in HD yet.

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Thank you. Sorry to doubt but so many people come on here and make claims with little or no evidence. You never hear from them again when questioned, unlike yourself who returned and explained.

Excellent job, Virgin Media, for giving this customer such a quick reaction to resolving this issue.

PS I too have the new software level - it's excellent.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

I'll check in a second!

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All areas should be updated by end of week if everything goes to plan.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Was gonna check but TiVo can't connect to VM

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

Granted, accept not a VM issue but Tivo themselves should really do all the screens we can see, not just those we most commonly go to, which was the priority I guess.

Other than that, the new software update seems fine and happy with it.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

My parents box got updated yesterday and they couldn't connect to VM , after checking it turned out to be a fault in the area as both the TV and BB were down pretty much all day.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Just had update . Netflix is very slow to load but the rest looks ok

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It's all come back up but no update!

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Yes, got it this morning, Spiderplant. Had a quick look before going to work this morning and I'm VERY impressed. Far better to have this choice of content rather than the additional channels Sky have to offer that we don't receive.

Had a quick look also at the planned recordings screen, and this is much better. We now have the PIP on this menu (it used to disappear) and it is a much improved screen.

This has transformed everything, thank you Virgin Media!

Just Sky Atlantic to get now and everything will be complete for me!:):):)

Re: TiVo Update / Netflix
 

Impressed with the update anyway,quicker and the using the same tuner finally to record following program on same channel is a major result

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Stafford isn't done yet.

Only 25 out of 61 areas are done so far, so there's a long way to go.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Being a lazy sod i cant be arsed reading through all the posts, but what exactly does this update do?

Thanks.................:)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

I have been waiting for this screen since it was released in the US. The old Hiccups screen was a really inefficient way of finding clashes but with the new planned recordings screen it's really easy to see what is actually planned (or not) to record.

I would have been happy enough if we only got this screen in the update but as we've got the "back to back recordings on a single tuner fix" all my bugbears about the system have now gone. For the way I use the box this update is absolutely fantastic.

I've not tried Netflix yet but if the content is similar to LoveFilm I'll probably ditch that and sign up to Netflix as I can only get Lovefilm on one of the TVs (i.e. the Smart TV) but I could use Netflix on both my TVs via the my Tivo boxes.

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This will give you a pretty good idea: http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...2049964#M83005

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

It is rumoured that Lovefilm will also be added to the TIVO box, but this may not be until later next year.

So you could temporarily ditch Lovefilm, claim your month's free trial on Netflix and have a good taste of what's on there, and then switch back to Lovefilm (or get it in addition to Netflix) when it is rolled out on the TIVO.

There seems to be quite a lot to get your teeth into on Netflix, I must say. I'll take a really good look at this tonight.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

It says my area was updated, so i just had a look at the usual channel guide to see if there was any changes to it, ( or EPG ) looks exactly the same as before! Cant see where the update has improved anything, or am i looking in the wrong place??

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

That was my thinking. If the app does arrive I will probably sign up to lovefilm with a different e-mail and take advantage of another months free trial ;)

At the moment I'm using LoveFilm for the kids films but there's a few series on there I'd be keen on watching either again or for the first time.

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Go to the main menu and press "2". That's where most of the visible changes can be seen.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Have you taken a look at your planned recordings? That screen is strikingly different and includes the PIP.

If it is the same as before, try re-booting the box. Some have found that this launches the new update including Netflix.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Mike and Old Boy, thanks for the info, just going to have a look.......:)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Cheers hopefully Stafford will get the update soon

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Well lets hope we are not 61st on the list.;)

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You won't be Den, Newcastle will be....as per :(

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Get in front of the queue as it will be Barnsley mate

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Anyone know how long Cardiff usually has to wait when it comes to rolling out stuff?

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Anyone else noticed that, as well as the TiVo itself being more responsive, the TV Anywhere iPad app is also faster at responding?

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

This update is fantastic. Functionality, speed, UI, all improved.

Well done VM & TiVo.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Have they changed the font or am I going nuts?

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Brilliant update,faster menus look better,back to back recordings sorted and netflix is a bonus

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

The best STB on the market by a mile has just got even better and in our household we are just waiting patiently for our update to arrive.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Ok....why doesn't Parental Controls >>> Lock Apps & Games do anything???

I'm attempting to prevent Netflix from asking me to enter a PIN all the time.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Yes tad annoying just go into parental.controls and go.into locked apps just unlock netflix

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U want have much longer to wait bud,sky have updated there stb vastly great search engine as just been implemented but yes personally tivo still as the edge

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There's no 'locked apps' option, just 'Lock Apps & Games', and it does bugger all here. :confused:

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

The font does seem to have been changed slightly. The channel logos seem smaller too and the clock bigger.

Also noticed on Manage Series Link page that the HD channels names use the HD icon as part of the channel name, so BBC2 HD appears as BBC2 then the HD icon. Would this be useful as part of a HD swap? Hope so.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

That's the one just went into there and moved down to Netflix and unlocked it bud worked for me :confused:

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a friend has had the update but the Netflix app will not load it just says error

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

A reboot should sort it.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

If in doubt, reboot. ;)

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Liking this update. Not been following the forum/VM news recently so it was a nice surprise to discover it updating at 2AM this morning.

Tivo is vastly superior at fast forwarding IMO.

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

will there be any updates tonight

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

will find out as i haven't got it yet in Liverpool

Re: TiVo Update/Netflix
 

Yes updates will be going on all week.