TiVo : TiVo Update/Netflix

[paultrademark]

I believe you need the updated tivo app.

This is basically a replacement service for the youtube remote app

[kgollop]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

I believe you need the updated tivo app.

This is basically a replacement service for the youtube remote app

Many thanks

[nicknewark]

Just watched Texas Chainsaw via Netflix, Via TiVo!. Whilst not the best movie in the world, the picture quality was excellent!. No streaming problems at all!. I did notice when you hit the info button the remote, it brings up the streaming info, and it was showing 1080 superHD. Very impressed, I'll be keeping Netflix, much cheaper option than sky movies subs, and lots of choice!.

[HDFootyMan]

Originally Posted by andy_m

What's clash reporting then?

What you describe has always happened in recording hiccups.

Goto Planned Recordings, there's now options there (via the blue button) to show clashes. Everything there is reported as a clash, when in some cases it isn't a clash at all.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by nicknewark

when you hit the info button the remote, it brings up the streaming info, and it was showing 1080 superHD. !.

That's good; on many Netflix devices, for any 1080 stream, the streaming info only shows that it is 1080HD, so you don't know If you are getting the standard HD or super HD.

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by passingbat

That's good; on many Netflix devices, for any 1080 stream, the streaming info only shows that it is 1080HD, so you don't know If you are getting the standard HD or super HD.

If you can't tell then why does it matter?

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

Goto Planned Recordings, there's now options there (via the blue button) to show clashes. Everything there is reported as a clash, when in some cases it isn't a clash at all.

Cheers- I've not had the update yet.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

The more I read of the VM/netflix deal, the better and better it seems. Looking forward to giving it a bash when it finally arrives in Cambs. Well done to all involved in starting/finishing this deal:-)

Defo worth getting bud,Ive had it several months me and my daughter use it on smart tv's,ps3 and iPads.pq is bang on and they have some Netflix own tv shows,orange is the new black,house of cards and hemlock grove and they have aquired some films for Netflix exclusives the hobbit,gi joe and 21 jump street just to name a few and now they have just signed a deal with Disney to produce 4 of the marvel characters live action series first one is daredevil.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by andy_m

If you can't tell then why does it matter?

You're obviously not a details person, are you?

You can get a Netflix stream that maybe doesn't look as good as it should do for something that is labelled Super HD on the title details.

Is it because the original content just isn't good, or is it because although it should be streaming at Super HD, either the Netflix servers aren't dishing up the 4300 or 5800 kbps of super HD streams or the Tivo connection is struggling and giving a lower streaming rate?

If the device streaming info only shows 1080HD for any quality 1080 stream, you don't know. But I it shows 1080 Super HD when it does get a Super HD stream, and the quality isn't very good, then you know it's the content. If it only shows 1080HD, on a super HD title, then you know there is congestion somewhere in the streaming.

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by passingbat

You're obviously not a details person, are you?

You can get a Netflix stream that maybe doesn't look as good as it should do for something that is labelled Super HD on the title details.

Is it because the original content just isn't good, or is it because although it should be streaming at Super HD, either the Netflix servers aren't dishing up the 4300 or 5800 kbps of super HD streams or the Tivo connection is struggling and giving a lower streaming rate?

If the device streaming info only shows 1080HD for any quality 1080 stream, you don't know. But I it shows 1080 Super HD when it does get a Super HD stream, and the quality isn't very good, then you know it's the content. If it only shows 1080HD, on a super HD title, then you know there is congestion somewhere in the streaming.

That makes sense, I didn't understand from what you had originally posted why it was a problem.

[HDFootyMan]

Originally Posted by andy_m

Cheers- I've not had the update yet.

Ah-ha! You'll see what I mean when you get it.

Overall, the update is great. Its almost like using a new box, you'll enjoy it I'm sure.

[johnasimmons]

Another question - when the Netflix app arrives how do you subscribe to it? Online or via the app itself?

[geordiechris]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Another question - when the Netflix app arrives how do you subscribe to it? Online or via the app itself?

You should be able to subscribe by either method. You can sign up via the app on other platforms so I don't see why the TiVo should be any different.

[nicknewark]

sign up online, get your free month trial, and then just enter your login and password in the app!. works great, I am really pleased that this is on TIVO.

[geordiechris]

Originally Posted by nicknewark

sign up online, get your free month trial, and then just enter your login and password in the app!. works great, I am really pleased that this is on TIVO.

Signing up via the app also gives you a free months' trial.

[johnasimmons]

Cheers guys