Cable Forum - TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2

I think its important to note that the update adds support for future red button apps, and not those apps themselves.

So, getting the update doesn't mean you'll instantly get red button. That will follow later. VM previously said (on the Help & Support Forums) that the next update will be a depencacy for future functionality and by the looks of it, red button is it.

This the post you were talking about.
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/.../708349#M17554
Ken has said there will be a 2nd update in novemeber
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post3108.html

Lew	13-10-2011 00:04

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35314752)

Why do the BBC have to pioneer these things? Let companies like Sky and ITV, ie. the ones we don't directly fund, spend the money on these ventures.

Because when it's left to companies like Sky to come up with new ventures you get people complaining when they end up being only available for Sky customers. Just look at the complaints prior to now about the Sky red button apps not being available on cable. At least with the Beeb coming up with new technology their remit forces them to make it available to everyone due to their public funding.

HD Boy

13-10-2011 00:05

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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35314769)

No mention of multi room streaming? That along with the iPad app was the one I was most looking forward to.

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Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...er/td-p/774391e
It might still be in the update

zantarous

13-10-2011 00:09

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if it was in there you would think they would mention it seeing as it is a biggie.

HD Boy

13-10-2011 00:10

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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35314782)

if it was in there you would think they would mention it seeing as it is a biggie.

the iPad app is coming in the 1st update

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the UK’s leading digital entertainment provider, today announced details of a key new feature coming to their next-generation connected TV offering which will allow customers to take control of the TiVo powered service through a cutting-edge iPad companion app.The feature will be made available as part of the first major software update for the system and is designed to build on the user experience of the award-winning service. Virgin Media plans to roll-out the software update, which will feature the companion app as well as other new features to be announced, in the coming months.

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...vice-21aa.aspx

zantarous

13-10-2011 00:27

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I am not talking about the iPad app I am talking about multiroon streaming.

HD Boy

13-10-2011 00:35

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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35314791)

I am not talking about the iPad app I am talking about multiroon streaming.

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Neil Berkett also appears to imply that the next software update for TiVo will be in October, and will feature multi-room streaming from other TiVos in your home:

Just think about October, the second drop. The access your hard drive from another device. Your connected TV would by then know you. It will be recording things the things you've forgot to record.

http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2011/...ill-equal.html

Jameseh

13-10-2011 00:53

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Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35314775)

I get that but it seems as if the BBC are world beaters (by being first and best) at services so I'd love to see what their R&D costs are for things like iPlayer and Red Button.

Something like iPlayer, which has been around for years, is only now being matched for quality by Hulu. It insane that the BBC is at the forefront of TV progression when billion dollar companies appear to do nothing.

HD Boy

13-10-2011 01:21

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I think everyone will get the Tivo update at the end of October

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Hi Unknown,

Could you explain how the update announcement was vague? We went into great detail about a number of the new features and what they'd do.

We're starting a pilot this week, so a larger number of customers will get the update. After passing that test, we'll push the update on to everyone else. Again, until we're confident of the date it doesn't make sense to post anything, but I will try to give at least a few days advance notice as the TiVo will likely reboot overnight to be updated.

Thanks
Nick Ontiveros
TV Strategy, Digital Entertainment

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/.../748153/page/3

Risco

13-10-2011 01:29

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Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35314719)

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...1#post53530160

I really hope so, currently my TiVo is SUCH a pain to use. It is so sloooowww, and I am forever jumping a page in the menus.

Any news on the flip out keyboard remote tha US users have?

HD Boy

13-10-2011 01:31

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Originally Posted by Davekg77 (Post 35314444)

Message has come up on my TiVo box saying we need to make an update to your TiVo box in the early hours (2am-430) on Thursday 13th October.please ensure your box is switched on. Don't ever remember having this message before.

Can you us what the update is like in the morning ?

Risco

13-10-2011 01:43

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Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35314799)

Can you us what the update is like in the morning ?

I second that! Oh and post a Youtube video so we can see the speed increase!

Davekg77

13-10-2011 08:26

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So far I have noticed sky channels now showing in the mini box,track skipping on playlists for music on demand,apps are listed by category order. Off to work so not had much time to play with the box.

m0j00

13-10-2011 09:27

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No update for me this Monring :mad:.
I would like to think the update has made the box faster than the snail it already is.

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