new remote

saxo_vtr_paul · 06-02-2005, 01:02

how do I get hold of one of the new blue remote controls?

Tristan · 06-02-2005, 01:18

Call NTL and they'll send you one for ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15, or for free if your old one's broken (and yes, they will check).

07-02-2005, 07:59

Given that NTL own the STB and we therefore just pay rental, why do they charge for remotes (especially when the ones originally given don't offer such basic functionality as volume control)?!!

Tristan · 07-02-2005, 09:47

You get one remote free of charge. If it breaks, you get a new one free, as I said above.

If you want a second one, for example to control the STB from a bedroom, or because you've lost the old one, etc, they'll charge you.

It doesn't seem all that unreasonable to me.

07-02-2005, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Tristan

You get one remote free of charge. If it breaks, you get a new one free, as I said above.

If you want a second one, for example to control the STB from a bedroom, or because you've lost the old one, etc, they'll charge you.

It doesn't seem all that unreasonable to me.

Agreed, pay if you want a second or a replacement for a lost one. But my existing remote doesn't let me alter the volume; its functionality is comprised. Why should I pay for that? It's not like they don't get enough revenue out of me already.

bob_builder · 07-02-2005, 09:58

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Originally Posted by andyl

Agreed, pay if you want a second or a replacement for a lost one. But my existing remote doesn't let me alter the volume; its functionality is comprised. Why should I pay for that? It's not like they don't get enough revenue out of me already.

It is not that your remote is compromised, the new remotes have extra functionality that you do not need to have. There is nothing you can do with a new remote that you cannot do with an old remote and your TV remote.

Tristan · 07-02-2005, 10:19

As Bob says, you aren't actually missing out on any functionality with the new remotes, it's just that they're more convenient.

Also, regarding STB volume: at long, long last, Telewest finally included the ability to change the STB volume in their last code download. Since both NTL and Telewest use the same underlying code from Pace and Liberate in their software, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it in the next NTL version.

bob_builder · 07-02-2005, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Tristan

Also, regarding STB volume: at long, long last, Telewest finally included the ability to change the STB volume in their last code download. Since both NTL and Telewest use the same underlying code from Pace and Liberate in their software, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it in the next NTL version.

I guess this is a Bromley feature. In Cambridge (a Langley region) we have been able to change the STB volume since at least 2001!

07-02-2005, 15:42

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Originally Posted by bob_builder

I guess this is a Bromley feature. In Cambridge (a Langley region) we have been able to change the STB volume since at least 2001!

I've had my current remote/STB for over 5 years - you'd think they'd have got the volume thing sorted by now. Take it us flat-capped folk up here in Bury, home of the Black Pudding, are in Bromley.

Neil · 07-02-2005, 17:04

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Originally Posted by andyl

I've had my current remote/STB for over 5 years - you'd think they'd have got the volume thing sorted by now. Take it us flat-capped folk up here in Bury, home of the Black Pudding, are in Bromley.

Yes-basic rule of thumb is that id you live in an area that used to be served by Cable & Wireless, then you are served from the 'Bromley' headend.

sirsimon · 07-02-2005, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Tristan

As Bob says, you aren't actually missing out on any functionality with the new remotes, it's just that they're more convenient.

Also, regarding STB volume: at long, long last, Telewest finally included the ability to change the STB volume in their last code download. Since both NTL and Telewest use the same underlying code from Pace and Liberate in their software, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it in the next NTL version.

thats cause it is sorted for next software download ,so i have heard months ago

Raistlin · 07-02-2005, 23:59

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Originally Posted by bob_builder

I guess this is a Bromley feature. In Cambridge (a Langley region) we have been able to change the STB volume since at least 2001!

Mine works and I'm near Cambridge.....

axlgnr · 08-02-2005, 22:34

my remote still works but its cracked and got cellatape on it n stuff, can i get new one for free?

bob_builder · 09-02-2005, 09:01

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Originally Posted by axlgnr

my remote still works but its cracked and got cellatape on it n stuff, can i get new one for free?

No, that would not be covered as broken given "fair" wear and tear. You will be charged for a replacement.

SMHarman · 09-02-2005, 12:06

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Originally Posted by bob_builder

No, that would not be covered as broken given "fair" wear and tear. You will be charged for a replacement.

Even if it's 4 years old! The STB and it's remote have outlived the TV, DVD, Cooker, Fridge, Car and it's remote shows signs of 4 years hard use. This replacement policy is a little crazy IMHO.