Saorview Connect

lsjmhar · 12-11-2018 03:26PM

The sat side of the box needs to be fixed for record. Because UK channels change times of shows (e.g Match of the Day), the box misses the recording. This makes the Sat side unusable really as the recording has to be reviewed for all UK shows. They will have to find a workaround flt a 7 day epg for UK FTA or the box won't succeed. A Linux triple tuner can do this with ease, and have an internal hdd.

ChewyLuey · 12-11-2018 09:12PM

Anyone have the problem that the box goes into standby overnight but the power button does not power it back on? I have to unplug and plug the box back in to reboot. Got the box at the weekend and there were no instructions in the box so wondering if it was some kind of refurb or returned product.

ChewyLuey · 12-11-2018 09:14PM

ChewyLuey wrote: »

Anyone have the problem that the box goes into standby overnight but the power button does not power it back on? I have to unplug and plug the box back in to reboot. Got the box at the weekend and there were no instructions in the box so wondering if it was some kind of refurb or returned product.

Clarification. The power button on the box works but the one on the remote does not.

lsjmhar · 12-11-2018 10:02PM

ChewyLuey wrote: »

Clarification. The power button on the box works but the one on the remote does not.

Haven't experienced that yet.

Tigerandahalf · 12-11-2018 10:08PM

Where did you buy the box? Ebay?

Tigerandahalf · 14-11-2018 09:28AM

I notice this replacement remote on ebay.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ie%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183367427820

Could this be used a bit like a one for all remote and pair different boxes to it?

thatwilldopig · 19-11-2018 09:38PM

Any word on the software update, it's been a couple of weeks. ?

maximus02 · 19-11-2018 09:44PM

thatwilldopig wrote:

Any word on the software update, it's been a couple of weeks. ?

Knowing Saorview when they say "a couple of weeks" they really mean a couple of months!

Hibrasil · 19-11-2018 11:45PM

maximus02 wrote: »

Knowing Saorview when they say "a couple of weeks" they really mean a couple of months!

Optimist turned pessimist! Years maybe!!!!!

xl500 · 26-11-2018 11:10AM

Any have any more news about the record facility on Saorview connect box

thx

robertdempsey · 28-11-2018 10:26AM

Hi all,
When the Saorview connect box enables external storage will it need to be a powered hard drive or will a usb memory stick (3.0) work?
I memory stick would be the best option if that worked.

What are you beta testers using?
Cheers.

Gerry Wicklow · 28-11-2018 11:46AM

USB sticks are not ideal for this use. Many are not fast enough and are not designed for repeated write/re-writes. A portable external HDD for a laptop is a better bet and can be powered from the USB port. As a rough guide allow at least 4Gb per hour of recording.

robertdempsey · 28-11-2018 12:24PM

Good point,
I see you can get a 1 TB drive on amazon for about €50
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Expansion-Portable-PlayStation-STEA1000400/dp/B00TKFEEAS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543403933&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+3+hard+drive

This is not an SSD, they seem to be alot more expensive

maximus02 · 28-11-2018 01:28PM

Is anyone else here starting to think, like me, that this recording software upgrade is NEVER going to happen?

I bought this Saorview Connect box back in July with the anticipation of a recording facility with series connect being available imminently.

It's now 4 months after the promised introduction date and still nothing. A couple of months AFTER the promised introduction date they suddenly decided to do some beta testing which looks like it has produced some significant issues.

Since then not a word. I am starting to think this will never happen. A couple of weeks ago I wrote to Saorview looking for some answers but, as I expected, I did not receive a reply.

Is anyone else starting to think like me?

robertdempsey · 28-11-2018 01:36PM

I actually haven't bought the box yet but plan to soon.
4 months is a long wait alright.

I phoned Saorview yesterday to talk about it, very nice on the phone but like what you said they are having testing issues that they want to fix first. Maybe before Christmas???

Where did you get the box? Is €150 the best price for them?

maximus02 · 28-11-2018 01:46PM

robertdempsey wrote: »

Where did you get the box? Is €150 the best price for them?

I bought mine in http://www.did.ie. I don't think there are any discounts available anywhere. At lease not when I looked around to buy.

robertdempsey · 28-11-2018 01:49PM

€160 in DID, thanks
link = https://www.did.ie/powerpoint-saorview-connect-box-black-dxd7025svc-dxd7025svc-prd?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

They have the original price as €229.99 ha!

vandeman · 28-11-2018 02:50PM

maximus02 wrote: »

Is anyone else here starting to think, like me, that this recording software upgrade is NEVER going to happen?

I bought this Saorview Connect box back in July with the anticipation of a recording facility with series connect being available imminently.

It's now 4 months after the promised introduction date and still nothing. A couple of months AFTER the promised introduction date they suddenly decided to do some beta testing which looks like it has produced some significant issues.

Since then not a word. I am starting to think this will never happen. A couple of weeks ago I wrote to Saorview looking for some answers but, as I expected, I did not receive a reply.

Is anyone else starting to think like me?

yes cant see recording available before christmas

Ten Pin · 28-11-2018 03:34PM

Just noticed it for sale on site below, never heard of it before and checked it on scam adviser, seems legit and you can pay with paypal, contact address is in Cork.

There's an option for free delivery (orders over 50 euro) along with the base price of 128 (lowest price anywhere) but the site isn't as polished as you'd expect.

Maybe others have used the site before and can share their experience?
https://metrostore.ie/product/saorview-connect-set-top-box/

jelutong · 28-11-2018 04:15PM

You have the option picking up an item ordered online from their warehouse in Cork.

Gerry Wicklow · 28-11-2018 05:34PM

robertdempsey wrote: »

€160 in DID, thanks
link = https://www.did.ie/powerpoint-saorview-connect-box-black-dxd7025svc-dxd7025svc-prd?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

They have the original price as €229.99 ha!

And to think for £100GBP you can get a triple tuner sat and terrestrial box with 7 day EPG on all channels, series linking and IPTV etc etc. :rolleyes:

Kagawa · 29-11-2018 08:19PM

maximus02 wrote: »

Is anyone else here starting to think, like me, that this recording software upgrade is NEVER going to happen?

I bought this Saorview Connect box back in July with the anticipation of a recording facility with series connect being available imminently.

It's now 4 months after the promised introduction date and still nothing. A couple of months AFTER the promised introduction date they suddenly decided to do some beta testing which looks like it has produced some significant issues.

Since then not a word. I am starting to think this will never happen. A couple of weeks ago I wrote to Saorview looking for some answers but, as I expected, I did not receive a reply.

Is anyone else starting to think like me?

My mother bought a Saorview box from Harvey Norman and she was told she could record with it, and that was only yesterday.

It can’t record at all so?

zg3409 · 29-11-2018 10:25PM

>My mother bought a Saorview box from Harvey Norman and she was told she could record with it, and that was only >yesterday.
>It can’t record at all so?

Depends on the box. What make and model number?

Most sold need to have a USB stick added to store the recordings.

This thread is about Saorview Connect which is a special box, that connects to the internet, and allows you to view internet streamed TV content in addition to ordinary TV.

See here for more info:
https://www.saorview.ie/connect

They said the recording feature would be added at a later date. Other boxes can record now.

AngryLips · 30-11-2018 06:44PM

Does anyone think that once recording is available with Saorview that they'll launch a new Connect box with hard drive included?

robertdempsey · 30-11-2018 09:56PM

It would be better if they did.
How long is the current connect box out, years??

maximus02 · 30-11-2018 10:39PM

I think that when recording becomes available on this device hard drives won't exist anymore. Technology will have moved on a very long way by then!!!!

byte · 30-11-2018 11:43PM

AngryLips wrote: »

Does anyone think that once recording is available with Saorview that they'll launch a new Connect box with hard drive included?

Will it ever be available at this stage? God only knows...

corm500 · 01-12-2018 02:44PM

byte wrote: »

Will it ever be available at this stage? God only knows...

I still have the recording function on the box after the beta testing.

xl500 · 01-12-2018 02:56PM

corm500 wrote: »

I still have the recording function on the box after the beta testing.

And does it work well

corm500 · 01-12-2018 06:57PM

xl500 wrote: »

And does it work well

Working grand with everything so far. Series link works fine, setting up recordings is a doddle. For anyone with a freesat box its the same interface.

Saorview Connect

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