Tivo V6 Amazon Freevee on Virginmedia - Page 3

cheekyangus · 11-11-2023, 21:19

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Does the VM version of the Prime app have the Freevee content?

Yes, under the ‘Free with ads’ section of the Amazon app.

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Yes as OLD BOY has confirmed. I don't know if any of VM's devices have the FAST channels though, the V6 doesn't. I also checked Amazon Fire devices and they have Freevee content on both the Prime Video and the Freevee apps, which is interesting.

Thanks.

I'm only vaguely interested in Freevee. Mostly for the Leverage spinoff and possibility of seeing the rest of Bosch, which I saw Season 1 of before Amazon's abysmal treatment of LoveFilm put the final nail in and I've been avoiding them ever since.

Joedm45 · 13-11-2023, 14:17

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That one is marked "Android TV boxes". Is that it's operating system or the type of TV it requires?

I thought I had found a cheaper HD Google Chromecast but then saw the P&P "£17.10 + £7.21 Delivery".

Yes, Chromecast is technically an Android TV box and works with any TV with an HDMI socket.
Think of it as another device to watch TV on, set your TV to that HDMI input number and use the Chromecast remote to navigate what you want to watch.

Hope that helps

Taf · 22-11-2023, 19:43

I've opted for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device, to be a bit future-proof. An extra £10 at £34.99, but the base model demands £5 postage.

SnoopZ · 22-11-2023, 21:56

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I've opted for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device, to be a bit future-proof. An extra £10 at £34.99, but the base model demands £5 postage.

Good choice.

Taf · 25-11-2023, 18:31

I ordered the Firestick last evening. It arrived just after lunch today (free delivery, not PRIME).

It's set up now, and I must say the image is far superior to what comes out of the V6 box.

Time for a play later.

Taf · 04-12-2023, 21:25

Our daughter linked her Disney+ account to the stick, so I blasted through "The Mandalorian" and now "Secret Invasion".

Lots of stuff on Freevee has kept me very well entertained. The only downside is the complete lack of subtitles so far.

I find navigation a little clunky, but I can always ask Alexa on the remote.

SnoopZ · 05-12-2023, 00:07

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Our daughter linked her Disney+ account to the stick, so I blasted through "The Mandalorian" and now "Secret Invasion".

Lots of stuff on Freevee has kept me very well entertained. The only downside is the complete lack of subtitles so far.

I find navigation a little clunky, but I can always ask Alexa on the remote.

Everything I've watched on Freevee has subtitles, give me a list that you're not seeing subs on and I'll check as there are 2 ways to watch Freevee via the stick but I think I've been using the Prime Video app button either on the stick or my new TV.

Taf · 06-12-2023, 11:40

I was really thinking either there were no subtitles or I had made an error in the settings. Then I started a film in Freevee, and up popped text!

So it's not settings, but a general lack of available subtitles.

Taf · 07-12-2023, 10:31

It's been OK up until now. Disney+ via the Firestick now needs the TV volume at maximum to make it audible.

SnoopZ · 07-12-2023, 10:37

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It's been OK up until now. Disney+ via the Firestick now needs the TV volume at maximum to make it audible.

Are you using the sound on your 22in TV or do you have a soundbar?

I'd recommend a cheap soundbar if you don't have one it's a game changer atleast to my dodgy ears.

Taf · 07-12-2023, 14:14

TV speakers at the moment. I did look at sound bars, but they were all too wide.

SnoopZ · 07-12-2023, 15:49

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TV speakers at the moment. I did look at sound bars, but they were all too wide.

Yes it's probably difficult with such a small TV, could you not consider upgrading it to atleast a still small 32in?

Taf · 07-12-2023, 17:11

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Yes it's probably difficult with such a small TV, could you not consider upgrading it to at least a still small 32in?

Maximum size is determined by space unfortunately.

I just checked, and realised I made a typo yesterday. The set is 32" not 22" !!

djmagnifique · 07-12-2023, 17:20

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TV speakers at the moment. I did look at sound bars, but they were all too wide.

Currys has some compact sound bars like this one which is only 45cm wide.

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/pa...-10178262.html

Taf · 07-12-2023, 19:32

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Currys has some compact sound bars like this one which is only 45cm wide.

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/pa...-10178262.html

A lot of the reviews are not good at all. And my set only has 2 HDMI ports, both in use for V6 and the firestick. I'll look to see if it has an optical port.