TV Anywhere Android App
 

Thought it would be a good idea to start a thread to discuss the imminent (lol) arrival of the long awaited android app for TV Anywhere.

In the coming soon thread, a link was put up to a PDF document which has since been removed.

http://store.virginmedia.com/content...id_devices.pdf

It contained a list of supported devices as below -


Phones
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HTC Desire X
HTC One V
HTC One Google
(LG) Nexus 4 Google
(LG) Nexus 5 (tbc)
Motorola RAZR I
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Samsung Galaxy Fame S
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100
Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Samsung Mega
Samsung Note 3
Sony Xperia U
Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z1 (new)
ZTE BLADE III ZTE Blade V

Tablets
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" (tbc)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" (tbc)
Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi + 3G
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0
Sony Xperia Tablet Z

*thanks to DJ Wayne for the link and Zantaros for the liat of devices.

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Rumours of the 18th being said by some, I have heard before the end of this month.

Either way it's long overdue and look forward to having it here.

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Can this app stream over 3G or is it just wifi?

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Just wifi if it is same as the iOS app am afraid :-(

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The iOS/Apple version doesn't allow 3G/4G streaming so may find the android is wifi only too.

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I would hope this is something they will work on and bring out as more and more of the UK get 4G.

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If it's the same as the ios app then the wifi is only needed for the device (mobile / tablet) to become a superior remote control of your TiVo box. In "away mode" (not connected to you home network) and over 3g / 4g the app will still be able stream live TV, delete, reprioritize, and set up recordings. you'll find that not all the channels are available to stream though.

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So it does stream over 3G when out the home then? I was under the impression it was wifi only.

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I've only got ios devices and my ipad streams fine over 4g. You have to register your devices in My Virgin Media and currently only two devices allowed with only one able to stream.

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Hmm not convinced but take your word for it. The VM site says

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If it doesn't its a complete waste of time :(

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My post from the coming soon thread -

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My thoughts exactly :(

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Maybe someone with an Iphone could switch to mobile data and stream something and post a screen grab, I'd do it but I have no data left.

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Pretty sure if the Desire X is supported the older HTC One versions will be OK.

Well, they better be!!

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I know it's off topic, but Andy_m, but have you received Android 4.3 or HTC Sense 5.5 upgrade for the HTC One? If so, what network you on? I have a HTC One too and I am on Orange and still not had it yet.:(


Back on topic -

I will be astonished if TV anywhere does not work on the HTC One, VM will receive a strongly worded e-mail if not. If the HTC One V can handle it, surely its far superior model would be able to?

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Don't forget this document has been pulled, so it's possible it was not an up to date compatibility list. Does anyone know what the situation is with regards streaming Sky Sports? Obviously it is available by TV Anywhere but not the app? This would be the main use for me to be honest so very disappointing if it is not there. Surely the channels in the app should be the same as via the website?

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Everything is moving to the mobile world... Sky know this and have not allowed Virgin (as yet) to allow their channels to be streamed on anything more than a PC/laptop.

A few weeks ago now I used TV Anywhere on a laptop for that very reason and when entering it asked if I wanted to be part of a survey.
Many questions involved things like would I use my app more on my iPad if you could use Movies & Sports on it. Worryingly another question was would I be willing to pay for that etc.

So seems it is something they may like to have a go at getting but if Sky are going to charge more to Virgin for letting them do that then they may have to pass that charge onto us the customer.

I use my in laws Sky Go due to them not having any tech or broadband. Unfortunately they have now got a tablet and will be getting a laptop as they now have broadband so looks like I will lose my Sky Go as they will want to use it.

I am very keen to see it available on tablets but not holding my breath

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1st point, I have, yes. I'm with o2 now but the handset was supplied by a 3rd party and is unlocked.

2nd point I fully agree. Just strange that they would specify Google edition in the list.

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Indeed, we can only hope

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be better if you could use 3G or 4G signals like you can do with sky go...

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So WHEN does it arrive? I could be doing with it this weekend up here in freeview land.

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TV companies need to work together to drop this arbitrary restriction on mobile devices. Now that full fat windows tablets are nearing the sub £400 mark why restrict a iPad from some channels when a windows tablet tablet can see the content via the webpage?

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Any idea when it will ACTUALLY arrive (we haven't been waiting a long time for it)? :LOL:

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It's coming soon........... :erm:

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Rumours are this month but VM have said all along it will be here in 2013!

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Just about it would seem. :D

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Fingers crossed it won't be long, and we will no longer be the poor cousins of iOS :p

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Can anyone confirm if the iOS app streams over 3G?

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I can confirm that you CANNOT stream over 3G/4G on the iOS app, you have to be connected via Wifi

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Thought that was the case no idea why someone before said you can

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You can set up recordings, manage your list of shows that you've recorded and delete/amend them if necessary over 3G/4G.

Everything else - streaming available channels, using the app as your TiVo remote - require a wifi connection

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That is not what I am able to do. My 4g iPhone is at this very moment the "Personal Hotspot" for my iPad and I am able to stream all the available channels on the Virgin TV Anywhere App.

I don't use my iPhone for streaming Virgin TV Anywhere because Virgin only allow you to make one device the primary device (able to stream) and only one change per month. So in order to demonstrate that you are totally incorrect I would have to change my primary device to my iPhone and that would mean no iPad streaming for me when I do the compulsory Christmas family traveling. So I'll also stop short of calling you a liar!

Please note that not all the Virgin TV Anywhere channels available on line are allowed to stream on phones or tablets, notably no Sky channels to date. The link below will dispel or confirm many other incorrect ideas.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...Q/td-p/1539324

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And your iPad is receiving your personal hotspot signal as a wifi connection....correct??

May I also draw your attention to one of the points mentioned in the link you posted:

Can I use the app over mobile networks as well as Wi-Fi?

You can share, discover & manage over any network, mobile or abroad, but to watch you need to be on Wi-FI or BB in the UK

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I stand corrected, sorry I'll shut up before I make a real fool of myself! lol.

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Indeed Coming Soon is somewhere between a couple of weeks and a couple of years Martin.:)

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It should be ready for Android 6.2 then ;)

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Thanks Andy. I and many others, are still waiting for it, shockingly long wait. I hope it is as good as people have said it is.

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It's the motto that VM inherited from NTL and before that C&W.

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Well BlinkFeed is better, and you can turn it off, but I like it and think it works with the phone so I haven't. There is now a read later option, but I've gotten used to using Pocket for that anyway . I liked the gallery as it was so have left it like that, but there are some cool new editing options. Otherwise there are a few new bits on the drop down settings menu but nothing really too drastic.

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Yeah, I am a fan of blink feed too. There are numerous stories I have read I would never of thought to look at if it were not for BlinkFeed. Have they put BBC content on yet?
The read later option sounds pretty good, I never thought to save stories previously.:dunce:

I could go on for a long time about this, but we will veer drastically off topic.:(

Thanks for the info though.:)

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Heard today it is coming next week :)

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:hyper::hyper::hyper:

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Yes I have heard that too, also the I phone pricing was released today apparently

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Anymore news?

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Still should be this week, a VM staff member confirmed they have the app on a trial at the moment.

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It's defitnetly next week bud

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Yeah so I believe, but its VM were on about here lol

I was told end of this month a few weeks ago now, so hoping it's not delayed.

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True :D but unless something drastically goes wrong it's finally here ;)

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Where?

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I think howard meant loosely here, will be a few days away

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Whoops cheers for that Paul nearly created a frenzy,should have worded it better ;)

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I wonder if this means TiVo (now DVR) Commander app will now work. Not in anyway am I suggesting that this could be better than anything VM have have taken years to develop ;)

(what's the betting its just the US Tivo app coloured VM red - it's tricky choosing a colour ....)

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Just as long as it works on my Nexus tablet..

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Its a lot more than just a change of colour.

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A different font aswell ! The excitement increases :D

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Well when someone actually KNOWS it's available please let us all know.VM are so crap at announcing stuff like this.

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Hearing tomoz but nothing confirmed

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Waiting patiently for it, but I bet there will be some sort of hiccup.

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I think it will be nearer end of the week myself.

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As mentioned in the Coming Soon thread.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/.../2087492#M6529

Coincidence or is something pleasant going to be here tonorrow?

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When I re-registered my ipad the following message was displayed:Please note that due to some changes we needed to make to launch the Android TV Anywhere app, you will need to re-register your Apple devices.

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Looking good :)

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Wonder what changes they would have had to make? Any technical people think what might have been changed?

Be nice if they were upping the limit of devices, to 4. Doubtful though :(

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Serious need to,had a quick look other then re-register nothing different and no sign of it on play store the app:(

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I am sure i saw the 27th mentioned on a website the other day. I cannot find it now however :(.


Well looking forward to this and its a long time coming :)

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Fingers crossed for 27th then thanks for the info

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Tomorrow :)

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I cannot confirm 27th as i have no info officially but i am sure i saw a quote from a VM manager on the net that gave the 27th as the day. I do so hope its correct as i have been looking forward to this day for 2 years :D

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This was just posted on the VM Community forum

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I was told it was going to be today and its looks ljke info was right just delayed another day due to problems

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Something must have happened last night, the fact we had to re-register our ipads this morning.

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I didn't have to re-register my iPad today to access the app.

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Really looking forward to this. I've been waiting for it for a long time. :)

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How many devices are currently allowed? We have two Android phones and a tablet in our household

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2 per household, which is pretty poor.

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Thanks that is really poor. Frustrating to have all this great technology and it to be so restricted by rights issues like MRS

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I think giving your log in details to friends and family is probably also a factor in this restriction.

I was only asked for mine last week as one of my mates wanted to watch the Liverpool derby on BT Sports, I politely refused of course ;)

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Yes I think that's fair comment and there clearly does need to be some restriction. If they would do something like allowing four registered devices, with only two being able to simultaneously stream then it would be much better.

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Excellent Idea :tu:

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Like the superior sky go does you mean

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By 'superior' do you mean Sky Go Extra with its additional monthly charge?

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Although to be fair you have to pay £5 a month or have multi room to get Sky Go Extra , Sky Go extra is far more flexible in my opinion it has an On Demand section and it allows you to download shows/movies to watch on the go for places you have no internet , it also allows you to watch Sky Sports and Sky Movies on tablet/smartphone.

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Not familiar with the Sky one, but Netflix is essentially like that. Can't be difficult to implement

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It's not about ease of implementation though - it's about how much to charge for allowing more devices to register and use the service.

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The shadow of darkness has indeed fallen on you my old friend.

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no bud love me tivo and my heart still beats vm :D But sky go is better than tv anywhere bud just being honest and its £2.50 per month if you have the half price voucher or free (for me anyway )

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so wats happening!!?? is this app coming today?

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Nothing has been confirmed as to the release date

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so why has everyone been sayin today is the day

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That's the nature of the beast ! - Virgin themselves have not said today is the day, and ultimately it's them who hold the cards. The rest of us can only guess at the exact date

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well said i guess

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Content holders can also be a reason for what's available on what and how.

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Hi,
CONFIRMED FOR 4/22/2013 11am

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december u mean?

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I have never seen such a drawn out affair like Tv Anywhere for Android, they tell us they want to make sure it is ready before releasing it all I can say after all this time it better be s--- hot.

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Delayed again it would seem. VM were really taking the mic by saying it would be released SOMETIME this year. They most likely knew it would be released at the end of the year.

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This whole shambles is probably my one big problem with Virgin, it's taken far too long. If it's not appreciably different from the US version, having been consistently told it's apparently not just a case of colouring it in red, I'll be quite irritated.

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Will be here this week

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:)

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Course it will, and next week and the week after that.

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It's on it's way ;)

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Coming soon ;)

Tonight I reckon

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Someone posted this link, the app is featured at the bottom of the page, but the link is dead (showing it will be https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...dia.tvanywhere)

Link to the page -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...tcall&hl=en_us

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