V6 box
 

Hi,can I still get tv channels with the V6 box if my internet goes down ,I have been told yes and no ,given that the broadband can have problems as I have with mine ,I am not certain I want a new box ,but if I can still get tv ,I will take it.

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Live TV and recordings will continue to work.
If the outage is long, the Guide won’t be getting updated with the eventual result that recordings won’t schedule.

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As Robbo says live TV will work but catch up and on demand will not

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Why not get virgin to sort out your broadband problems:confused:

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In my case they denie that there is fault. As it is Random I have given up.

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Give up paying them, until they fix the fault.

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If the TV is working, then it can't be a problem with the cable. If the signal levels look ok from their end, then there is nothing to suggest a major problem at their end.

Have you tried using different cables? A dodgy connector might to blame.

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It depends on the reason your Internet is down. If it's a physical problem, you won't get TV signals either.

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Hub has been changed ,levels are fine cables good.no problem with TV .as I said only noticed problem when my digital radio broke and l switch to pc to pick up my favourite stations . Before that it may or may not Ben a problem,as I said it's between 1and 5 minutes perhaps once or twice a week. Getting new radio ! Or perhaps will use smart TV!

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Funny you should say that, every couple of weeks I experience 2 or 3 BB outages within a couple of days, then all ok until the next time

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How would I know if mine has been updated, is there a version number somewhere? Thx.

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Got V6 delivered today, no hassles in set up at all, impressed

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Got 2 V6's today. Install was by engineer. However the update install kept failing on both boxes. One was connected via wi-fi and the other by powerlines.

The engineer said it was a problem at VM not my end. Said he couldnt wait around as could take a few hours so I spent the next few hours completing the install myself. Finally the updates did download about 5 hours later.

The interface appears the same as the Tivo's they replaced. But I have to say it is soooooo much quicker.

My wife doesnt like the look of it. Its not the most stylish looking box i suppose but I think better the the 'massive' Tivo.

The next thing will be to try my Netflix and You Tube 4K.

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Not sure why people slate the appearance of the V6 box. It is small unobtrusive - every other box I have (or have had is much bigger) - is it because there aren't any flashing lights?

In my opinion that is a bonus. Additionally you can put it in a cabinet and the remote still works (unlike most other boxes)

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In my opinion it looks like a Mini VCR recorder from the 80s, they could have improved the appearance more.

Saying that there is nothing wrong with it as a product, but it doesn't look as nice as modern day electronics.