Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I got my first TiVo from VM 15 years ago, and then got the V6 9 years ago* - I like the box, and SWMBO knows how to use it, so less hassle for me sort out any technology challenges/opportunities for her, but I’m realistic (having worked in the industry) in my expectations how long VM can be expected to support "old" technology.

When "push comes to shove", I’ll do what I always do - look at options, compare costs vs ease of use, then make a decision.

*We now pay £1.96 more a month than we did then, so it pays to have a chat with VM when it’s contract end time…

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Exactly my strategy too.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Unlike standard smart TVs that force you to open individual apps (like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, or Prime Video) separately, a TiVo-powered TV stands out through specific core features:

Universal Content Aggregation (OnePass): It combines traditional live TV channels, on-demand libraries, and various streaming services into one single watchlist or search result, meaning you can search for a show across all platforms at once without opening separate apps.

Advanced Content Discovery: It features predictive recommendations and keyword "WishLists" that scan upcoming broadcasts and streaming libraries to automatically record or flag movies and shows matching specific actors, directors, or themes.

Integrated Free Channels (TiVo+): It builds hundreds of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels directly into the standard program guide alongside regular terrestrial or cable TV.

I believe it has the Quick Mode facility as well but I need to check this.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

If you've not used some of the (AFAIK) TiVo-specific features, you wouldn't miss them. For me, there's a few differences between the 2 platforms that have been deal-breakers thus far.

Multi-channel series links is the biggie, but also the series link manager to deal with (admittedly rare) conflicts, and background buffering of live channels.

I will miss these functions.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Multi-channel series link is a biggy. It wasn't just that the link could move from channel to channel - but it never recorded duplicates if on two channels.

So a SL for Premier League football programmes - would record all current matches without duplicates - all on one link.

I don't think any other platform offers that

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Thanks, i'll look into this.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Had a quick look not sure it's any better than most smart TVs but it was only a quick look.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

You don’t need the series link manager to deal with conflicts - just delete and reallocate the identified conflict to another time, using the delete/record facility.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yet again my faff:o:

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

You can't delete the conflicts(on V6/TiVo).

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

OK, thanks. I don’t watch sport, so I never encountered that.

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Why can’t you? What prevents you from resetting your recordings to avoid the conflicts?

This was never a problem for me, and back in the day I could have had eight separate recordings going on at the same time - 6 on the TiVo and 2 on my Blu Ray recorder. I very rarely looked at the series link manager - there was no need.

If a conflict arose, I looked for alternative slots in the TV schedules and changed what needed to be changed.

These days, on my 360, I add most of my viewing to my watchlists on three separate profiles - one list for me, one for my wife and one for both of us. That works much better for me than recordings. But each to their own.

Is there something I’m missing here?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Are you able to easily search for repeat showings on the 360?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

No way of deleting a conflict. Only can modify the overlaps, which may make it into a non-conflict.
Not always alternative slots.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Not selling it, still waiting of a reason do change, won't call it down grade , even that is what it's seems to be ------ for me:dozey:

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Can't get key board to edit posts

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

So to explain the recording conflicts thing a little more...

The vast majority of the time, 6 tuners is plenty enough to manage every scheduled recording. But it can and does happen, mainly on-the-hour on busy nights, when 7or more different channels are either starting or finishing (allowing for padding)

The SL-manager function allows for this, where a channel with more repeat options or better OnDemand, can be put down the order.. and series where that first showing is more important, are put up the list.

That way, TiVo/V6 is effectively told how to prioritise the scheduler and allow alternate showings. I'm sure TV360 has a method, but I've never seen or heard it explained.