28-01-2018, 19:41
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Re: Free V6 box
You can always cover the red/white light with tape also.
Definitely recommend getting a V6, soooooo much better than the old Tivo.
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28-01-2018, 19:44
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Re: Free V6 box
The V6 has an RF remote, so you can stick in a cupboard to solve the light problem. That will also help deaden any noise that is does make.
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28-01-2018, 20:01
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#78
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Re: Free V6 box
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant
The V6 has an RF remote, so you can stick in a cupboard to solve the light problem. That will also help deaden any noise that is does make.
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Never hear a squeak from either of my V6 boxes - they are often recording when I'm in bed
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28-01-2018, 20:34
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Re: Free V6 box
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
The V6 is very quiet and one of them is in our bedroom. Never hear a peep from it.
Unfortunately, it does have a light, but you can simply turn the box to face another way if it bothers you.
Thoroughly recommend the V6 - far, far better than the Tivo.
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Ok, thanks - so I could put some black tape over the light. and the remote would still work? Keeping the TiVo, it's the VHD I'd replace if they let me. Last time I asked they wanted to increase the subscription.
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28-01-2018, 20:35
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Re: Free V6 box
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant
The V6 has an RF remote, so you can stick in a cupboard to solve the light problem. That will also help deaden any noise that is does make.
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If I put my ear to either of my V6s, it seems to make a very quiet 'exhaling' sound, but nothing you would notice at a greater distance.
I can't hear anything when in bed. Just a shame about the light, but at least you can mask it if necessary, one way or another.
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28-01-2018, 21:14
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Re: Free V6 box
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Originally Posted by Mr K
Ok, thanks - so I could put some black tape over the light. and the remote would still work?
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The remote doesn't need line of sight. You could take it to another room and it will still work.
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29-01-2018, 13:06
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Re: Free V6 box
I have 2 Tivos.
Does the free V6 upgrade cover both of them? If i was replacing one box i would really want both doing. Wont bother though if it is going to cost me.
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29-01-2018, 13:06
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Virgin Media Staff
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: Free V6 box
It'll cover one of the boxes.
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29-01-2018, 13:12
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Re: Free V6 box
Cheers Ben
Would the 2nd box just be £20 (I could maybe justify that to myself and my better half) or are there any other costs?
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29-01-2018, 13:23
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Virgin Media Staff
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Re: Free V6 box
Possibly.
Have to be honest I'm not quite sure how the offer works when you then want to swap additional boxes.
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29-01-2018, 13:25
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Re: Free V6 box
Thank you Ben.
Might give them a call.
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29-01-2018, 20:58
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Re: Free V6 box
Spoke to a very helpful chap at VM.
Sorted 2 new V6's to replace the old Tivo's.
First one is part of the free upgrade and the 2nd will cost me £20. No change to my bundle and no new contract.
Had hoped to get it all for no charge (well you can hope can't you) but £20 is fine. The guy did initially say it would be £69.95 so got it down a bit.
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30-01-2018, 00:10
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Free V6 box
There used to be a way of getting your previous recordings from the TIVO to your desktop PC as I recall, but I think it got 'squashed' some time back!
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30-01-2018, 09:38
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Virgin Media Staff
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Re: Free V6 box
That's never been available on the Virgin Media boxes.
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30-01-2018, 10:10
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: Free V6 box
Quote:
Originally Posted by cityfan247
Spoke to a very helpful chap at VM.
Sorted 2 new V6's to replace the old Tivo's.
First one is part of the free upgrade and the 2nd will cost me £20. No change to my bundle and no new contract.
Had hoped to get it all for no charge (well you can hope can't you) but £20 is fine. The guy did initially say it would be £69.95 so got it down a bit.
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there was an offer to change them FOC up till end of December.
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