Comments on: Virgin Media’s Web/Streaming/Catch-Up/App TV Service Now Live http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/ Fri, 24 May 2013 12:31:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-136900 bench7 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-136900 1 - This is going to be updated over the next few months, little by little.. Anyone remember how shit sky anywhere was when it got released? And yes you will need a TiVo box to use this 2 - No idea sorry 1 – This is going to be updated over the next few months, little by little.. Anyone remember how shit sky anywhere was when it got released? And yes you will need a TiVo box to use this
2 – No idea sorry

]]> By: ovbg http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133380 ovbg Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:52:29 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133380 Cool, you work for Virgin, So two simple questions: 1) Is the iOS app that is described in this article, the one we are all disappointed with, i.e. the one where you need a Tivo box, as this one seems quite old - is there in fact an update on the way, or new app imminent? 2) Is there any reason Airplay is not functional? This is stock standard on Apple devices, and pretty much anyone with an ATV wants Airplay? Cool, you work for Virgin, So two simple questions:
1) Is the iOS app that is described in this article, the one we are all disappointed with, i.e. the one where you need a Tivo box, as this one seems quite old – is there in fact an update on the way, or new app imminent?
2) Is there any reason Airplay is not functional? This is stock standard on Apple devices, and pretty much anyone with an ATV wants Airplay?

]]> By: britishchris http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133323 britishchris Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:28:55 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133323 Only 10?! Only 10?!

]]> By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133317 bench7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:17:32 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133317 ahhh wait 10points to you, I stand corrected. The browser version does support whereas the App doesnt. Just checked (i work for Virgin lol) ahhh wait 10points to you, I stand corrected. The browser version does support whereas the App doesnt. Just checked (i work for Virgin lol)

]]> By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133316 bench7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:14:41 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133316 they dont, Virgin dont have a licence yet. Currently there are 30channels available and when the premium channels become avilable it will increase to just above 50 ;) they dont, Virgin dont have a licence yet. Currently there are 30channels available and when the premium channels become avilable it will increase to just above 50 ;)

]]> By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133314 bench7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:10:36 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133314 its because the app allows control of the tivo box (remote control) wilst not allowing catchup unless viewed from a browser its because the app allows control of the tivo box (remote control) wilst not allowing catchup unless viewed from a browser

]]> By: britishchris http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133313 britishchris Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:06:36 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133313 Sky Sports and Sky Movies works on Mac and PC but not in the app versions (yet?) Sky Sports and Sky Movies works on Mac and PC but not in the app versions (yet?)

]]> By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133312 bench7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:05:30 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133312 not until next year fella.. negotiations ongoing ;( not until next year fella.. negotiations ongoing ;(

]]> By: britishchris http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133311 britishchris Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:04:48 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133311 Oh and no Airplay. Oh and no Airplay.

]]> By: britishchris http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133310 britishchris Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:03:54 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133310 It's the same, 2 devices. From the Virgin Anywhere website: "Device Changes - Each time you add a new or swap a device, you will use one of your permitted 'device changes'. -You can register up to 2 devices. -When 2 devices have been registered you will be able to make one change to your registered devices each calendar month. This will let you remove a device to add a new one. -We recommend that you make sure you register devices that you will regularly use to watch Virgin TV Anywhere as you may not be able to swap them until the following calendar month." Incidentally a PC or a Mac (using a browser to view) counts as a device too, so that's kinda annoying. It’s the same, 2 devices.
From the Virgin Anywhere website:
“Device Changes – Each time you add a new or swap a device, you will use one of your permitted ‘device changes’.
-You can register up to 2 devices.
-When 2 devices have been registered you will be able to make one change to your registered devices each calendar month. This will let you remove a device to add a new one.
-We recommend that you make sure you register devices that you will regularly use to watch Virgin TV Anywhere as you may not be able to swap them until the following calendar month.”

Incidentally a PC or a Mac (using a browser to view) counts as a device too, so that’s kinda annoying.

]]> By: bench7 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133304 bench7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:51:23 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133304 You can actually have 2 devices (same as sky). Sky Sports & Movies will not work as sky negotiations are ongoing (sky yet again being greedy). This hopefully will be resolved by January. The app is only available on IOS devices whilst the negotiations for the iphone are ongoing. Android update expected Feb. You can actually have 2 devices (same as sky). Sky Sports & Movies will not work as sky negotiations are ongoing (sky yet again being greedy). This hopefully will be resolved by January.
The app is only available on IOS devices whilst the negotiations for the iphone are ongoing. Android update expected Feb.

]]> By: ovbg http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133286 ovbg Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:17:22 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133286 I just saw this in the Apps store for the iPad as well, but it does perplex me that this needs a Tivo box, whilst there is no claim on this for use from a web browser. Is this the same app as discussed in this article? Also, can you Airplay? I just saw this in the Apps store for the iPad as well, but it does perplex me that this needs a Tivo box, whilst there is no claim on this for use from a web browser. Is this the same app as discussed in this article? Also, can you Airplay?

]]> By: vincepettit http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133281 vincepettit Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:13:12 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133281 Brief excitement ruined by the fact it's not open to all VM customers, turns out you need a VM Tivo box for the app to work. Brief excitement ruined by the fact it’s not open to all VM customers, turns out you need a VM Tivo box for the app to work.

]]> By: magicguppy http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133274 magicguppy Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:02:48 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133274 Hahahaha! NICE. I can imagine Attenborough's narration would be immense! Hahahaha! NICE.

I can imagine Attenborough’s narration would be immense!

]]> By: andrew.wilson.92372 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133272 andrew.wilson.92372 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:59:17 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133272 Fixed: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/30637678/VirginTVPlanetHoth.png Fixed: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/30637678/VirginTVPlanetHoth.png

]]> By: andrew.wilson.92372 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133240 andrew.wilson.92372 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:13:11 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133240 The show in the image is "Planet Earth", the show you are looking for sir is "Planet Hoth". The show in the image is “Planet Earth”, the show you are looking for sir is “Planet Hoth”.

]]> By: magicguppy http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133201 magicguppy Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:16:04 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133201 From the thumbnail on the front page, I thought these were AT-ATs. I am disappoint. From the thumbnail on the front page, I thought these were AT-ATs.
I am disappoint.

]]> By: andrew.wilson.92372 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133181 andrew.wilson.92372 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:47:06 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133181 Wow, this is great, except you can only have one primary device, it doesn't work properly on chrome, doesn't have an Android app and the iOS app is iPhone only and only works if you have a Tivo box. Well done Virgin. Wow, this is great, except you can only have one primary device, it doesn’t work properly on chrome, doesn’t have an Android app and the iOS app is iPhone only and only works if you have a Tivo box. Well done Virgin.

]]> By: daniejam http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133177 daniejam Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:41:32 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133177 finally! Sports back in my bedroom without going through www.shitarabchannel.com finally! Sports back in my bedroom without going through http://www.shitarabchannel.com

]]> By: paul.mulryan http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/11/virgin-medias-webstreamingcatch-upapp-tv-service-now-live/#comment-133172 paul.mulryan Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:36:49 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/?p=118376#comment-133172 How many devices can you have though & can you airplay? Really frustrates me that sky only lets you have two... How many devices can you have though & can you airplay?
Really frustrates me that sky only lets you have two…

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