Multiroom pre-installation query
 

Hi,

I am switching to VM from sky and have a question about the Virgin's multi room set-up. I have signed up the VIP bundle which comes with an additional Tivo box. I have a separate double garage about 15 metres from the main house with a large room above it. Currently i have sky multiroom in there but sky had to install a separate dish as they decided themselves this was the best option. I only 2 virgin wall sockets (both in the lounge) which we asked to be installed as it was an option for a new build house. I would like to know the following if anyone can help:

1. Does an additional tivo box have to be connected to a virgin wall socket in every room it is in and if so does the installer put these in if the room e.g. bedroom doesn't have one?
2. Will i be able to replicate my current sky set-up in the room above the garage if i have my second tivo box in this room (ideal scenario). The room does have power and wireless internet through powerline and is on the same wiring loom as the main house.

Any help much appreciated,

Grimbo

Re: Multiroom pre-installation query
 

Every item of VM kit has to be connected to a VM cable, so having TiVo in your garage will rely on VM being able to run a cable out to it. Whether they're prepared to run 15 metres of cable that way, I don't know. What sort of ground would such a cable be crossing? Could it be buried?

Re: Multiroom pre-installation query
 

Thanks for your reply. The cable could run around the house along a brick wall if it could be tacked to the wall or alternatively it could be buried as it goes over a grass lawn. Would the cable be protected though if it was exposed to the elements? Does the length of cable affect the signal? Excuse my ignorance on this!

Re: Multiroom pre-installation query
 

If signal is an issue they can fit a booster. Your only real problem is going to be getting them to run a cable across open ground, or burying it. Your best hope is to dig a channel yourself, and if you want it armoured, put your own ducting in. The install teams are under severe time pressure and it's highly unlikely* your install tech would do any digging or back-filling.

* For which read, totally not going to happen