New 'Horizon Go' app for Android and iPhone launched

coylemj · 15-07-2014 9:57pm #1

This new app combines the functions of 'Horizon TV' and the (iTunes only) 'TV Remote' apps.

For Android user the good news is that the new app gives you the function of the TV Remote app which was previously only available on Apple devices.

It supports Apple iOS6 and later so will run on the 4th gen iTouch and the iPhones 3GS and later models.

If you already have 'Horizon TV' installed, do an update (iTunes or Android) and it will be replaced by Horizon Go. When you're happy with the remote functionality you can uninstall the Horizon 'TV Remote' app (iTunes only).

If you do not have the Horizon TV app installed, select the appropriate link below....

Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/horizon-go/id549148968?mt=8

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lgi.orionandroid&hl=en

ankles · 15-07-2014 9:58pm

Havent got it to record yet, but box is busy so will try later

Heisenberg1 · 15-07-2014 11:43pm

I like the new UI it's a pity they didn't add 3G streaming. It would be great if BT allowed 3G streaming through UPC overall it's a nice update.

lafors · 16-07-2014 12:20am

Android version working well for me on my Galaxy Note 3

Thanks for the links

former legend · 16-07-2014 10:34am

I updated last night and, apart from it now being called 'Horizon Go', I can't see any difference...

(That said, it's a good app and I use it fairly frequently, was a godsend during the world cup).

coylemj · 16-07-2014 12:05pm

former legend wrote: »

I updated last night and, apart from it now being called 'Horizon Go', I can't see any difference...

You probably haven't yet noticed the remote control icon at the bottom of the functions menu. For Android users this is a new facility, Apple users previously had this function but in a separate app.

former legend · 16-07-2014 1:06pm

coylemj wrote: »

You probably haven't yet noticed the remote control icon at the bottom of the functions menu. For Android users this is a new facility, Apple users previously had this function but in a separate app.

Yeah, I saw it but that was there before the latest update too (on Android anyway).

Wabbit Ears · 16-07-2014 2:40pm

Yea android its just a new name for me also, The UI was updated to this layout week or two ago.

ankles · 17-07-2014 11:10pm

Still can't get the remote record to work on the ANdroid app. Anyone else having problems with it? Have uninstalled and reinstalled and rebooted box (Thomson). Don't think it has to be a Horizon box as the laptop version is working fine

mfceiling · 18-07-2014 8:30pm

Is it any better than the piece of junk that the entire Horizon tv system is?

Wabbit Ears · 18-07-2014 8:47pm

Its a free app, try it for yourself.

former legend · 19-07-2014 11:45pm

For all the people asking "why can't I use the app when I'm not at home? "

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/rt%C3%A9-threatens-to-injunct-upc-over-on-the-go-service-1.1871393

Wabbit Ears · 21-07-2014 11:09am

former legend wrote: »

For all the people asking "why can't I use the app when I'm not at home? "

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/rt%C3%A9-threatens-to-injunct-upc-over-on-the-go-service-1.1871393

Good info in that about how different content rights affect providers ability to offer differnet services.

AlanS181824 · 21-07-2014 7:13pm

Wonder where they got the name from...

pippip · 21-07-2014 8:00pm

I know I couldn't believe it either, talk about the laziest marketing ever.

You'd almost think Sky would have a possible trademark/copyright infringement case.

icdg · 22-07-2014 8:37am

At least we know now that UPC are planning an out of home viewing service at some point down the road. Perhaps if RTE hadn't taken proceedings it would have been launched along with this app (otherwise the name change to Horizon Go doesn't make an awful lot of sense)

22-07-2014 12:15pm

Its actually a decent app, very fluid on my 5s. In fact i think ill be using the tile view to see whats on and changing the channel that way rather than trying to navigate the guide with the remote.

Heisenberg1 · 27-07-2014 10:30am

icdg wrote: »

At least we know now that UPC are planning an out of home viewing service at some point down the road. Perhaps if RTE hadn't taken proceedings it would have been launched along with this app (otherwise the name change to Horizon Go doesn't make an awful lot of sense)

I would say they have the rights for all the channels they currently offer on Horizon.tv but as you said RTE is the stumbling block.

minotour · 28-07-2014 1:09pm

Heisenberg1 wrote: »

I would say they have the rights for all the channels they currently offer on Horizon.tv but as you said RTE is the stumbling block.

UPC should offer to pay RTE for every complete programme viewed, it cant be that much!

Another case of RTE failing to offer the license holders what they want and penalizing a competitor for providing a better service. Will UPC get any of this new broadcast license money i wonder? They absolutely deserve it more than that shower out in Donnybrook.

Heisenberg1 · 29-07-2014 11:32pm

I wonder will this be added to Horizon Go when it launches it's on the go service no need for SKY Atlantic then.

http://www.digitaltveurope.net/215842/upc-czech-republic-adds-hbo-go/

former legend · 30-07-2014 9:07am

Heisenberg1 wrote: »

I wonder will this be added to Horizon Go when it launches it's on the go service no need for SKY Atlantic then.

http://www.digitaltveurope.net/215842/upc-czech-republic-adds-hbo-go/

It would be awesome but HBO have an exclusive deal with Sky.

New 'Horizon Go' app for Android and iPhone launched

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