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Old 23-04-2019, 15:30   #5161
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Yes it does and amazon channels
Thanks Chad can you actually purchase a movie through it as well.
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Old 23-04-2019, 15:31   #5162
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services

I can see two reasons, one for each side, why Netflix would be quicker on both.

Firstly, I have a low-end model Smart TV from between 1 and 2 years old. The remote that came with said TV has a dedicated Netflix button. So, in theory, I'd imagine that would be the quickest method.

However. 99% of the time the only remote that gets used is the V6/Tivo remote. I use the physical button on the TV to switch it on, and off when I'm finished, and the V6 remote is all I need the rest of the time. The remote that came bundled with the TV only gets used when I need to switch video sources for gaming or a DVD. So if I wanted to use the TV's Netflix app I'd have to stand up, walk across the room, pick it up, return to me seat, and that takes time.

Ever since I got Pay TV the bundled remote controls just sit there unused. Even most of the Freeview/Freesat screens in the house use remotes other than the TV-bundled remote.

I put the main TV on roughly the same time as I bring the V6 out of standby. The time the V6 takes to get out of standby is minimal. So for me I don't see why the V6 would be off and that time doesn't get factored into the equation for me.

Everyone's set-up is different though.
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Old 23-04-2019, 15:32   #5163
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Why would i want to have it powered on fully when i am not using it, that is pointless and costs money? lol

Besides it is still far easier to access the app on the my TV than on a V6 so that point is mute.
Well, if you leave it powered on, it will be easily accessible. I don't think the money spent in powering the V6 is going to make a noticeable difference to my power bill, to be honest.

Anyway, each to his own I suppose.
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Old 23-04-2019, 15:38   #5164
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I can see two reasons, one for each side, why Netflix would be quicker on both.

Firstly, I have a low-end model Smart TV from between 1 and 2 years old. The remote that came with said TV has a dedicated Netflix button. So, in theory, I'd imagine that would be the quickest method.

However. 99% of the time the only remote that gets used is the V6/Tivo remote. I use the physical button on the TV to switch it on, and off when I'm finished, and the V6 remote is all I need the rest of the time. The remote that came bundled with the TV only gets used when I need to switch video sources for gaming or a DVD. So if I wanted to use the TV's Netflix app I'd have to stand up, walk across the room, pick it up, return to me seat, and that takes time.

Ever since I got Pay TV the bundled remote controls just sit there unused. Even most of the Freeview/Freesat screens in the house use remotes other than the TV-bundled remote.

I put the main TV on roughly the same time as I bring the V6 out of standby. The time the V6 takes to get out of standby is minimal. So for me I don't see why the V6 would be off and that time doesn't get factored into the equation for me.

Everyone's set-up is different though.
You maybe able to setup the V6 to turn your TV on and off and change sources.

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Well, if you leave it powered on, it will be easily accessible. I don't think the money spent in powering the V6 is going to make a noticeable difference to my power bill, to be honest.

Anyway, each to his own I suppose.
Not as quick as from my TV and i would rather the estimated £30 saving from leaving it off stays in my bank account.
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Old 23-04-2019, 15:40   #5165
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I suppose a "quick click" is out of the question?
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Old 23-04-2019, 16:00   #5166
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You maybe able to setup the V6 to turn your TV on and off and change sources.

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Not as quick as from my TV and i would rather the estimated £30 saving from leaving it off stays in my bank account.
If the V6 was able to switch the TV "on" then it wasn't properly off. Unless I have to press a physical button the TV is in standby as far as I'm concerned. I don't like leaving electricals in standby unless there is some good reason.

Our V6 gets left in standby as we fairly regularly record at all sorts of times of day/night, and booting the V6 from off takes 3-5 minutes (a guess), whereas even in super eco low power mode it comes on extremely quickly.
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You maybe able to setup the V6 to turn your TV on and off and change sources.

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Not as quick as from my TV and i would rather the estimated £30 saving from leaving it off stays in my bank account.
Would you really save £30 by having it switched off? Surely having to boot it up every day would cost quite a bit too?
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Old 23-04-2019, 17:42   #5168
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It’s currently a single button press on my TV’s remote to access the Amazon app but when it comes to V6 it will hopefully be integrated into series link so a single press from My Shows to get to a program.
Yep thats why its going to be very good on the v6. very quick and more importantly built into the tivo search so you can go straight into programs rather than clicking about on your tv remote going through pages to find a show.

Much better! Much faster than tv!
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Yep thats why its going to be very good on the v6. very quick and more importantly built into the tivo search so you can go straight into programs rather than clicking about on your tv remote going through pages to find a show.

Much better! Much faster than tv!
The search facility is a great option as we use it all the time.
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Would you really save £30 by having it switched off? Surely having to boot it up every day would cost quite a bit too?
Well it would be in standby and not fully on, i can't see the point on leaving it on fully if not being used, just the same as someone wouldn't leave all the lights on in their house 24/7.

We're kind of off topic now but i was just saying it is far easier to currently access any TV app from my TV, but if there are other benefits of using it from the TV like Search then that may be a good thing.
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services

More to the question why would you leave the box on if your not using it ? I agree with SnoopZ our box always goes into standby when we are not watching.
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More to the question why would you leave the box on if your not using it ? I agree with SnoopZ our box always goes into standby when we are not watching.
The wording SnoopZ used earlier in the discussion thread gave the impression they switched the box off at the wall rather than leaving it in standby. I think several of us understood it as that and so responded accordingly.

When someone says they switch something off I assume they don't mean standby, as that isn't off, it needs power to run the systems to respond to the remote.

V6s don't have an off button, except for the wall plug.

I agree you shouldn't leave things on if you aren't using them. If you forget most TVs and set-top boxes will separately switch themselves into standby if you l leave them for a set period (it's often 4 hours without input).
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Apologies for any confusion caused as when i normally say off i mean into Standby with Tvs and Boxes.
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V6s don't have an off button, except for the wall plug.
V6 does have an off button - rocker switch, back, lower left.
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V6 does have an off button - rocker switch, back, lower left.
I completely forgot about that.

Not seen it since I self-installed.

Because of the way PVRs work, the time the Tivo and V6 take to boot up and the TV habits of this household it's one of few electronic devices I'm fine will leaving in standby.
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