Netflix/Streaming Services
24-09-2018, 15:05
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
When I checked out the TV go app on the PC it mandated Win 10 so a total no no.
That is a Microsoft limitation on the Silverlight helper.
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Seeing as Silverlight is currently on life support ( https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-silverlight/ ) with active development ceasing, and only bug fixes coming, then nothing after 2021, I suspect VM won't be requiring it for much longer.
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24-09-2018, 16:12
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Stuart
Seeing as Silverlight is currently on life support ( https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-silverlight/ ) with active development ceasing, and only bug fixes coming, then nothing after 2021, I suspect VM won't be requiring it for much longer.
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Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE11 on Windows 8.1 and 10 all use HTML5 with TV Go not Silverlight, nor does the Windows 10 app use it.
It's only on IE11 on Windows 7 and 8 (not 8.1) and Safari on macOS that you need to use Silverlight with TV Go. I believe that's down to the streaming support in those browsers.
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26-09-2018, 10:20
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
Netflix has arrived on Now TV
Now TV have also released a new 4k box, which includes voice control, for £49.99. The box comes with a months entertainment pass, a months movie pass, a months kids pass and a 24 hour SKY Sports pass. The passes alone are worth nearly £30. Bargain!
https://www.nowtv.com/tv-smart-box
Last edited by Chad; 26-09-2018 at 10:50.
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27-09-2018, 16:56
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
I was intrigued to read that Amazon was looking to launch a free ad-supported streaming service called Free Dive. This is a very good initiative, and enables those who cannot afford subscription services to benefit, although this will not be the same version as Prime members see, concentrating more on archive material.
A good move on Amazon's part, I think.
https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/am...ire-tv-devices
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27-09-2018, 20:30
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Chad
Netflix has arrived on Now TV
Now TV have also released a new 4k box, which includes voice control, for £49.99. The box comes with a months entertainment pass, a months movie pass, a months kids pass and a 24 hour SKY Sports pass. The passes alone are worth nearly £30. Bargain!
https://www.nowtv.com/tv-smart-box
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Does it allow recording? If not absolutely useless to anyone who time shifts their programmes.
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27-09-2018, 21:00
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Raider999
Does it allow recording? If not absolutely useless to anyone who time shifts their programmes.
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But great for those who don't.
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28-09-2018, 04:36
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
is there a update on Sky,s online streaming service start date?
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28-09-2018, 11:39
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It was stated in their last quarterly report that it would be starting in some countries in July 2019 - but UK was not in the list in their statement.
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Originally Posted by love Virgin2013
is there a update on Sky,s online streaming service start date?
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28-09-2018, 15:57
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
Has anyone tried StartzPlay, which is available through Amazon for £4.99 per month, and do you think it's worth it?
One or two programmes I've seen advertised seem worth watching, but I wouldn't be prepared to pay that to watch only a limited library of reasonably up-to-date material.
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30-09-2018, 21:42
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
Under ‘My shows and recordings’ we have always seen Netflix episodes but not been able to watch them as we didn’t have a Netflix subscription. We now have one and the Netflix app works fine but if we try and watch any of the episodes in ‘My shows and recordings’ it comes up with the Netflix logo but remains there with the spinning loading icon.
How can we watch them?
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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30-09-2018, 22:16
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by bbxxl
Under ‘My shows and recordings’ we have always seen Netflix episodes but not been able to watch them as we didn’t have a Netflix subscription. We now have one and the Netflix app works fine but if we try and watch any of the episodes in ‘My shows and recordings’ it comes up with the Netflix logo but remains there with the spinning loading icon.
How can we watch them?
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Apps don't work very well on the Tivo, but they work perfectly on the V6. So it could be you need an up to date STB.
What are your broadband speeds?
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01-10-2018, 05:32
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You get a one-week free trial.
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Has anyone tried StartzPlay, which is available through Amazon for £4.99 per month, and do you think it's worth it?
One or two programmes I've seen advertised seem worth watching, but I wouldn't be prepared to pay that to watch only a limited library of reasonably up-to-date material.
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01-10-2018, 08:16
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Apps don't work very well on the Tivo, but they work perfectly on the V6. So it could be you need an up to date STB.
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bbxxl is saying the app loads fine by itself. This is some problem with the linking from My Shows. All I can think to try is a "Clear Programme Info & Planned Recs" from the Clear or Reset TiVo menu. It won't delete anything, but does take about an hour, so don't do it when you want to watch or record something.
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01-10-2018, 12:03
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Has anyone tried StartzPlay, which is available through Amazon for £4.99 per month, and do you think it's worth it?
One or two programmes I've seen advertised seem worth watching, but I wouldn't be prepared to pay that to watch only a limited library of reasonably up-to-date material.
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This is the company that produce the excellent "Outlander" which can be seen on Amazon Prime, and is due to release there fourth series this November.
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02-10-2018, 11:12
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
It seems that churn rates are causing problems for Amazon Prime, HBO and Now TV. This contrasts with Netflix, which is doing pretty well.
Why is this happening? Well, I think the rate at which Netflix is adding new original content pleases people and encourages them to stay with Netflix, which certainly offers a brilliant choice.
Amazon does not offer as much new original material, and some are put off by having to pay for a substantial amount of their content after they have subscribed. (Incidentally, that is not a bad thing because it enables you to watch shows for which others own the rights).
HBO Now is pay per view only, which is an expensive way of viewing content. Once the existing tie-up with Sky ends, they would do well to start offering subscriptions.
Now TV has some good content, but not as much as others and some may see this as being rather expensive in comparison with Netflix for what is on offer. The short timescales to watch their on demand programmes may also be putting people off. It certainly irritates me.
So the lesson all these companies need to learn from this is to up their game. Netflix is showing the way.
https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20181002...#axzz5SlUl05o5
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In a separate development, Pluto tv is to be added to the Now TV box.
With luck, Virgin Media will offer this as well before long. This would be a good addition to our apps.
https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20181002...#axzz5SlcXsn1U
Last edited by OLD BOY; 02-10-2018 at 11:08.
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