Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35890370)

I hope Amazon don't do similar with Kodi on their Fire Sticks.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35890394)

They won't but this is one of reasons i opted for a Android tv box can get one same price as Fire stick with better specs too, my android box costs £45 but has exact same specs as the fire tv box and was £25 cheaper lol.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35890397)

The reason i went with 2 Fire Sticks is i got them on Black Friday for £25 each and this was before i knew Kodi could be installed on them. :)

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35890503)

Series 3 of Ray Donovan is showing as included with my Amazon Prime sub.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35888007)

Certainly not the rubbish, Max! However, as the Pay TV channels offer less and less by way of good quality dramas and entertainment, I am sure I will be looking for cheaper ways to access whatever is left that is worth watching in the not too distant future, unless something changes for the better.

Next week, the only programmes I have selected from the Sky channels to record on my V6 are:

Madam Secretary (Sky 1)
Limitless (Sky 2)
Lucky Man (Sky 1)
Shades of Blue (Sky Living)
The Catch (Sky Living)
The Blacklist (Sky 1)
24: Legacy (Fox)
Legion (Fox)
Bull (Fox)
Quantico (Alibi)

Now, considering we are in peak season, that's not exactly mind boggling, is it? This compares with 14 dramas on the terrestrials (plus other programmes, such as Question Time), for which I don't pay. It makes me wonder if I can justify continuing my subscription to the pay channels sometimes, and the position seems to be getting worse.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35890505)

Seems like I'm not the only one who is underwhelmed by Sky programming.

http://m.londonlovesbusiness.com/bus...lesite=enabled

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35890532)

Yet there's still nearly 11 million people paying a monthly subscription. What's wrong with the British public? Too much money and not enough sense. Most are probably only paying to use the PVR facility and catch up service without noticing they are rarely watching actual pay TV content.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35890532)

Yet there's still nearly 11 million people paying a monthly subscription. What's wrong with the British public? Too much money and not enough sense. Most are probably only paying to use the PVR facility and catch up service without noticing they are rarely watching actual pay TV content.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35890505)

Seems like I'm not the only one who is underwhelmed by Sky programming.

http://m.londonlovesbusiness.com/bus...lesite=enabled

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35890551)

I watch none of those

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890552)

l don't either apart from the football but many do and we should not decry that PB.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35890553)

I don't see where I was decrying it.


OB seemed to be effectively making the point that the most viewed shows were on Freeview, and in comparison, Sky was underwhelming



I was pointing out that for some people that is not the case.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35890551)

I watch none of those

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35890566)

Sky and other pay tv broadcasters buy content and whilst they actively monitor overnights they also look at content across many other factors such as catch up , box sets , repeat airings then a couple of years down the line when they air it on their FTA channels like Pick.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35890569)

Nor me, although I do occasionally watch Planet Earth.[COLOR="Silver"]


Still, that list of the most watched shows is embarrassing, and the fact that even when you pay for TV, you have to really hunt for the good stuff, makes you wonder whether it is really worth it.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890578)

Well if you open your rose tinted eyes a bit more and look there is plenty of stuff not on that list that you would like OB.;)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890578)

Well if you open your rose tinted eyes a bit more and look there is plenty of stuff not on that list that you would like OB.;)

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35890583)

According to OB Sky and Virgin may as well shut up shop now.:D

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35890397)

The reason i went with 2 Fire Sticks is i got them on Black Friday for £25 each and this was before i knew Kodi could be installed on them. :)

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35890587)

Keep your eye on windows tv boxes mate these are coming on leaps and bounds, i'm getting one soon i'll post a short review when i do.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890585)

He is what l call a one policy politician.;):D

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35890589)

Be sure to tell us about the content, so we can see if we're missing anything important!

!

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35890598)

The content will be exactly the same as you can get on your PC now. It's the hardware theone is taking about.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35890601)

This, any app/content you get on your pc you will get on the windows tv box, the windows tv box i'm looking at is a Cenovo yes cenovo not lenovo lol it has decent specs for media atom processor, 4gb ram, 64gb storage, 2x usb3 plus hdmi port and micro sd slot supporting upto 128gb.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35892780)

I'm opted in to the iPlayer beta on my Samsung TV. It's now got an option to Sign In to your BBC account.

The option isn't yet showing up on either TiVo or V6 even when on the beta option.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35890551)

I watch none of those

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35892780)

I'm opted in to the iPlayer beta on my Samsung TV. It's now got an option to Sign In to your BBC account.

The option isn't yet showing up on either TiVo or V6 even when on the beta option.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35892780)

I'm opted in to the iPlayer beta on my Samsung TV. It's now got an option to Sign In to your BBC account.

The option isn't yet showing up on either TiVo or V6 even when on the beta option.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35890397)

The reason i went with 2 Fire Sticks is i got them on Black Friday for £25 each and this was before i knew Kodi could be installed on them. :)

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893537)

The new Amazon Fire stick released today is superb much better than the original one.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35893539)

In what way, i only use it for Kodi now since cancelling Netflix?

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893558)

also comes with the new UI out the box , I'm sure PB has mentioned all sticks will eventually get this.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35893561)

I've read mixed views on the new UI. What is your opinion? (I'm still on the old one)

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35893565)

I have a Roku stick, which gives me access to countless streaming services. Most are US rubbish of course, but all the common streaming channels (Amazon, Netflix, Now TV and the various players) are all on there.

Is it worth my while getting the new Amazon stick as well, or are the content choices pretty well the same? Does anyone know?

Originally Posted by Kabaal (Post 35893589)

Bah, Netflix got the stupid auto-trailers on the PS4 now. Still don't have them on the Fire TV yet so there's that at least, hopefully it never gets them. They're really annoying.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893609)

They've not arrived on my PS4 yet.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893537)

The new Amazon Fire stick released today is superb much better than the original one.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893537)

The new Amazon Fire stick released today is superb much better than the original one.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35894998)

What should i buy, the new stick the new Amazon Fire TV box or a dedicated kodi box, i will use Kodi on them?

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35894994)

New interface with Alexa just been updated on my gen 1 FTV box. Not checked it out yet.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35894998)

What should i buy, the new stick the new Amazon Fire TV box or a dedicated kodi box, i will use Kodi on them?

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35894994)

New interface with Alexa just been updated on my gen 1 FTV box. Not checked it out yet.

Originally Posted by Kabaal (Post 35893589)

Bah, Netflix got the stupid auto-trailers on the PS4 now. Still don't have them on the Fire TV yet so there's that at least, hopefully it never gets them. They're really annoying.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35895020)

I much prefer the new UI over the old one but I suppose that's just personal preference.

I don't use Kodi so I'm not much help there I'm afraid.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35895073)

Are you able to fast forward the trailers or are they unskippable?

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I have used the Kodi on my smart TV, but I must say I am underwhelmed. It's fiddly to use and the add ons are not worth the effort. I guess it's only really useful if you have a vpn and you want to access channels you shouldn't!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35895073)

. I guess it's only really useful if you have a vpn and you want to access channels you shouldn't!

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35895081)

In my experience the add ons i use make it far better than Netflix, unless you're talking about live tv?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35895085)

I'm not interested in using nefarious means to access content, so I guess Kodi is not for me.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35895085)

I am going to attempt to load Exodus onto it, which is recommended as one of the best add-ons, but if that gives me rubbish results, I'm giving up with Kodi.

Perhaps a Kodi box is what is really needed, rather than the smart Sony TV app, but my experience so far has put me right off! I'm not interested in using nefarious means to access content, so I guess Kodi is not for me.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35895101)

But you're trying to install exodus hmmmm.
For a start i can tell you now bud that without a vpn you are going to find a lot of exodus links blocked by vm also to really get most out of kodi you need to turn of vms security whatever they call it you can do it on your account online i believe, i had to do same with BT and SKY.

There are plenty of perfect legal apps in the kodis repo itself and they are trying to work with tv providers to get more.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35896707)

TV Player Plus now available on ROKU. Thta's Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, NOW TV and the freeview catch up services all available on one device.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35896707)

TV Player Plus now available on ROKU. Thta's Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, NOW TV and the freeview catch up services all available on one device.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35896707)

TV Player Plus now available on ROKU. Thta's Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, NOW TV and the freeview catch up services all available on one device.

Originally Posted by buckeye (Post 35896762)

Do any Roku devices allow 50 Hz video output yet?
If not I wouldn't want to use one for British TV.
Also do Roku's offer Netflix and Amazon Instant Video in 1080P with DD+ sound? I understand Netflix are quite restrictive on who they certify for this and am unsure if Roku is one that has their blessing.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35896707)

TV Player Plus now available on ROKU. Thta's Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, NOW TV and the freeview catch up services all available on one device.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35896768)

Tvplayer also on kodi although it's in a questionable repo tvplayer are fully behind it and are working to get tv playerplus intergrated too, they're working with the repo developer.

Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35896772)

It's not questionable at all. In Kodi you have to enter your user name and password for the addon to work.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35896784)

Thanks for update i thought the repo not addon was questionable as it's xunitytalk but judging by what you've posted it seems it's perfectly fine.

Originally Posted by buckeye (Post 35896876)

That repo is questionable, the main protagonist has carried out several shady acts over the years.
If you must use one of the addons from it I would advise installing only the addon you want from a zip file and never install the repo itself.

Its also worth noting the repo and the aforementioned main protagonist behind it are banned from the Kodi forums so if you ever go there for help and they see the repo or any of its addons in your log file you will immediately be told to delete it all before they will help.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35896894)

Well, that certainly seems a questionable addon to me! theone was right first time.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35896904)

In fairness kodi themselves are trying to get networks to work with them to get legit addons on the kodi platform, One i use ok it requires a smart dns or vpn and a USA tv login is the NBCsports addon which is in the actual kodi repo so perfectly legit and the pic quality is superb.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35896909)

I think Kodi is targeting the legitimate market more heavily now following the recent ruling that streaming pirated content is just as illegal as downloading such content. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/kodi-up...video-10305875

Originally Posted by Onramp (Post 35897942)

Is BBC OTT-only on VM? Or is it actually broadcast also?

Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35897938)

I've noticed a difference in BBC iPlayer behaviour on both my V6s lately. The screen now goes black when the red button is selected rather than the picture continuing to play in the background as it loads. Same thing when exiting. Seems like a step backwards to me.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35898119)

Amazon's latest Prime incentive is exclusive music concerts

https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/09/...ents-music-uk/

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35898120)

I don't believe that's by design, so I'd expect it's being looked into to fix.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35898127)

Well we are Prime members and we love our music so we will certainly be watching some of the concerts of artists we like.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35898193)

could Amazon be deliberately dumbing down the PQ in order to get people to pay for UHD PQ?

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35898198)

I didn't think there was an extra charge for UHD on Amazon?

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35898193)

I've had the month's trial with Amazon and I'm now on a second month (paying of course) as we were watching a series called "The Following" but I've noticed a reduction in the PQ from Amazon, especially in darker scenes where there's quite a lot of "noise", it's not the TV as I don't have this issue with any other channels. So I had a look online and this issue seems to be affecting quite a lot of people, could Amazon be deliberately dumbing down the PQ in order to get people to pay for UHD PQ?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35898202)

That is the vexed question as perhaps some of the wise sages of this forum might know more.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35898198)

I didn't think there was an extra charge for UHD on Amazon?

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35898209)

I thought I saw them advertising UHD at a higher price, maybe not!

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35898220)

Might of been Netflix you saw UHD at a higher price mate as UHD is only available in Netflix top pack, it is included as standard with Amazon when available.
The PQ drop could be a number of factors such as connection to your device especially id wireless or even something simple on a computer such as a plugin not working on your browser.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35898232)

Yes, may have been Netflix right enough mate, but we just watched a Netflix program tonight and it was perfect, only ever seems to be a problem with Amazon..

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35898232)

Yes, may have been Netflix right enough mate, but we just watched a Netflix program tonight and it was perfect, only ever seems to be a problem with Amazon..

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35898119)

Amazon's latest Prime incentive is exclusive music concerts

https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/09/...ents-music-uk/