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joff81 20-05-2011 11:12

BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
I'm getting TiVo installed today and found out that the red button service on BBC is not working.

Does anyone know if VM have plans to have the red button services included on TiVo and if so does anyone have an idea on when it will be included ????

Thanks
Joff

devilincarnate 20-05-2011 11:21

Re: BBC Red Button service om TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35241088)
I'm getting TiVo installed today and found out that the red button service on BBC is not working.

Does anyone know if VM have plans to have the red button services included on TiVo and if so does anyone have an idea on when it will be included ????

Thanks
Joff

It should be coming later this year, But no firm date has been given yet? When you push the red button on any BBC channel at the moment it takes you to the BBC I-PLAYER App.

denphone 20-05-2011 11:21

Re: BBC Red Button service om TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35241088)
I'm getting TiVo installed today and found out that the red button service on BBC is not working.

Does anyone know if VM have plans to have the red button services included on TiVo and if so does anyone have an idea on when it will be included ????

Thanks
Joff

l think there are plans to add it but as to what timepsan l do not know.

Stephen 20-05-2011 11:23

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
It will be coming later this year. It is simply a case that TiVo has never had interactive services and the software needs to be coded and tested to make sure it all works.

denphone 20-05-2011 13:56

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35241094)
It will be coming later this year. It is simply a case that TiVo has never had interactive services and the software needs to be coded and tested to make sure it all works.

Any set date for when its coming.

Stephen 20-05-2011 14:02

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Whenever it's ready ;)

lee_mc 20-05-2011 16:04

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35241222)
Whenever it's ready ;)

I know I don't have TIVO, but another question with regards to the red button. Is there any way of accessing the additional program stream on TIVO like you can on freeview (i.e. channel 301), thus bypassing the red button for some sporting events?

scotmac 20-05-2011 16:23

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
This is a Quote from a forum team member on the virginmedia help and support forum.

"The red button feature is currently not available on Tivo this is why you only get the Iplayer loading up when pressing the red button on BBC, however this currently being looked into and will be available on Tivo in the future along with red button on Sky channels but only for certain events."

So it looks like we are not getting full Sky red button on the TiVo.

denphone 20-05-2011 16:26

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35241317)
This is a Quote from a forum team member on the virginmedia help and support forum.

"The red button feature is currently not available on Tivo this is why you only get the Iplayer loading up when pressing the red button on BBC, however this currently being looked into and will be available on Tivo in the future along with red button on Sky channels but only for certain events."

So it looks like we are not getting full Sky red button on the TiVo.

Well l hope that is not the case as it would say we are getting less functionality then on the V plus.:(:(

Digital Fanatic 20-05-2011 16:45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35241317)
This is a Quote from a forum team member on the virginmedia help and support forum.

"The red button feature is currently not available on Tivo this is why you only get the Iplayer loading up when pressing the red button on BBC, however this currently being looked into and will be available on Tivo in the future along with red button on Sky channels but only for certain events."

So it looks like we are not getting full Sky red button on the TiVo.

You are reading too much in to Scotts post. He is talking about Sky Sports Red Button and the fact that not every event is currently carried.

denphone 20-05-2011 16:47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241330)
You are reading too much in to Scotts post. He is talking about Sky Sports Red Button and the fact that not every event is currently carried.

Trust you to put me right yet again.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

devilincarnate 20-05-2011 16:49

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35241318)
Well l hope that is not the case as it would say we are getting less functionality then on the V plus.:(:(

Well if that is the case it would be a bit of a bad move as most people would rather have the V+ than the TiVo. So I think that would be a bad move when they have just launched a new flagship TV box.

Digital Fanatic 20-05-2011 16:49

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Red button on TiVo will be more App orientated, so will actually be better than the current Red Button offerings on our legacy boxes.

The wait should be worth it :)

denphone 20-05-2011 16:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241337)
Red button on TiVo will be more App orientated, so will actually be better than the current Red Button offerings on our legacy boxes.

The wait should be worth it :)

Any clue whats in store for us DF and l hope whatever it is in store for us is worth it.:erm::erm::erm:

Ben B 20-05-2011 17:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241337)
Red button on TiVo will be more App orientated, so will actually be better than the current Red Button offerings on our legacy boxes.

The wait should be worth it :)

I hope the BBCi interface is more similar to the Freeview interface on the TiVo box. Would be even better if you could access everything available on the full BBC website though I doubt they would be able to go that far

Digital Fanatic 20-05-2011 18:19

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
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Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35241358)
I hope the BBCi interface is more similar to the Freeview interface on the TiVo box. Would be even better if you could access everything available on the full BBC website though I doubt they would be able to go that far

Some of the things that are going to be done for the BBCi 2012 Olympics sound amazing! There will be loads of content! it was posted on the VM Community Website, but removed later.

devilincarnate 20-05-2011 18:25

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241388)
Some of the things that are going to be done for the BBCi 2012 Olympics sound amazing! There will be loads of content! it was posted on the VM Community Website, but removed later.

Yes this is very true and if I remember correctly from the post they said that it was going to be app based, Also have about 24/25 interactive streams for different sports. So as DF says it will be very amazing:D

denphone 20-05-2011 19:11

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35241393)
Yes this is very true and if I remember correctly from the post they said that it was going to be app based, Also have about 24/25 interactive streams for different sports. So as DF says it will be very amazing:D

Wow.

devilincarnate 20-05-2011 19:13

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35241430)
Wow.

Yes "WOW" This will have more streams than SKY sports :erm:

denphone 20-05-2011 19:18

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35241432)
Yes "WOW" This will have more streams than SKY sports :erm:

it would be good to get one over that snake Murdoch.

devilincarnate 20-05-2011 21:15

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35241438)
it would be good to get one over that snake Murdoch.

Very true the biggest company against the second biggest company:erm:

toady 20-05-2011 22:18

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
Just hope we don't have to wait until the Olympics to get access to Red button services

denphone 21-05-2011 06:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toady (Post 35241543)
Just hope we don't have to wait until the Olympics to get access to Red button services

Your guess is as good as mine.:erm::erm:

Gus 18-06-2011 19:43

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
Wimbledon starting next week, and still no BBC Red Button service - beginning to wish I'd never bothered with TiVo.

Any more news on when this will be available ? Is it linked to the Sky Red Button service, or are they being worked on separately ?

Frustrated sports fan...............

Gunslinger 18-06-2011 20:27

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241388)
Some of the things that are going to be done for the BBCi 2012 Olympics sound amazing! There will be loads of content! it was posted on the VM Community Website, but removed later.

All very well, but the Olympics are still more than a year away.

The BBC seem to be supporting apps for mobile and now other platforms - see http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/apps...es-news-app-tv

How about something like this for Tivo?

devilincarnate 18-06-2011 21:18

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35260064)
All very well, but the Olympics are still more than a year away.

The BBC seem to be supporting apps for mobile and now other platforms - see http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/apps...es-news-app-tv

How about something like this for Tivo?

This is the way that they are thinking and also it could be the way forward as well:confused:

JethroUK 19-06-2011 08:57

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
I heard August for Red button - dunno where i heard it thou

denphone 19-06-2011 09:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JethroUK (Post 35260201)
I heard August for Red button - dunno where i heard it thou

Lets hope that is the case as that would be nice.

lemarsh 19-06-2011 23:46

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
hi - am considering Tivo - but are we saying that apart from BBC iPlayer, there is no red button functionality

The part that concerns me most is F1 - as all the practise sessions are on the red button, and without that, Tivo for me is a non-starter.

Ben B 20-06-2011 00:04

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lemarsh (Post 35260599)
hi - am considering Tivo - but are we saying that apart from BBC iPlayer, there is no red button functionality

The part that concerns me most is F1 - as all the practise sessions are on the red button, and without that, Tivo for me is a non-starter.

Does your TV have built in freeview that you could possibly use? That's what I do if I don't wanna shift upstairs.

Doug P 20-06-2011 13:32

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35241337)
Red button on TiVo will be more App orientated, so will actually be better than the current Red Button offerings on our legacy boxes.

The wait should be worth it :)

Am looking forward and am quite prepared to be patient!!

denphone 20-06-2011 13:34

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35260773)
Am looking forward and am quite prepared to be patient!!

Yes we just have to count to ten several times and be patient and hopefully the wait will be worth it.

lemarsh 20-06-2011 14:13

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Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35260612)
Does your TV have built in freeview that you could possibly use? That's what I do if I don't wanna shift upstairs.

No - the TV where tivo would go does not have freeview, and am not able to go upstairs to watch (errr....working....:D)

Oh a seperate note (and I know slightly off topic, so apologies) - I have read that you get a 2nd installation (i.e. box) for the fees - is this correct, and if so, does this still apply if I already have multi-room in a 2nd location ?

Mobes 06-02-2012 13:38

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I know I keep asking but any dates on "full" Red Button on TIVO yet?

I want to have it installed but am waiting until full functionality.

Ta :)

denphone 06-02-2012 13:41

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35376742)
I know I keep asking but any dates on "full" Red Button on TIVO yet?

I want to have it installed but am waiting until full functionality.

Ta :)

In the next 2 months hopefully Mobes from what l have heard.

BenMcr 06-02-2012 13:56

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http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...TiVo-2311.aspx

Itshim 06-02-2012 14:47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35376745)
In the next 2 months hopefully Mobes from what l have heard.


How long have messages along these lines been offered to us:erm:
I will believe it when it happens,then I will swap the boxes around again.Can cope with no reminders -just getting old. But love the V+ red button.

trickytree 06-02-2012 15:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35376762)

Ben you have posted that that many times now that I think you are close to being called gerald or HDBoy :p:

BenMcr 06-02-2012 15:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trickytree (Post 35376870)
Ben you have posted that that many times now that I think you are close to being called gerald or HDBoy :p:

And yet people don't seem to be reading it ;)

denphone 06-02-2012 15:51

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35376873)
And yet people don't seem to be reading it ;)

Exactly but l like to keep up with every bit of information as you might have noticed.:)

---------- Post added at 14:51 ---------- Previous post was at 14:50 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickytree (Post 35376870)
Ben you have posted that that many times now that I think you are close to being called gerald or HDBoy :p:

Those names sing to ring a bell somewhere in my head.:D

Alan Fry 06-02-2012 16:07

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35376762)

I hope the ‘enhanced Red Button’ service is good!

denphone 06-02-2012 16:21

Re: BBC Red Button service on TiVo?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35376901)
I hope the ‘enhanced Red Button’ service is good!

It will be.


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