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Saorview Connect

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  • #2762
    lsjmhar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lsjmhar


    The Cush wrote:
    another satellite feed onto the terrestrial cable and split it at the TV point with a faceplate like this -

    The Cush wrote:
    How many cables behind the faceplate? If there are 2 you can


    I will need to lift the plate and see at some point. Thanks for that. Hopefully that might be a better solution.


  • #2763
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    corm500 wrote: »
    Has anyone else encountered a problem with the connect box in relation to wifi? Everytime I turn the box on I have to disconnect the wifi on the box and turn the wifi back on to get it to connect. Its a bit of a pain tbh.

    Another problem with the box. When I had it I had to connect an ethernet cable due to persistent wifi problems. Maybe they have it sorted now.


  • #2764
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    Another problem with the box. When I had it I had to connect an ethernet cable due to persistent wifi problems. Maybe they have it sorted now.

    I have found WiFi is iffy with my Samsung TV. No problems since it is cabled.


  • #2765
    AngryLips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,826 ✭✭✭AngryLips


    So if I buy an external HDD, I just plug it into the box and it’ll work?


  • #2766
    lsjmhar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lsjmhar


    AngryLips wrote: »
    So if I buy an external HDD, I just plug it into the box and it’ll work?


    Yes. The box will format it once you connect.


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  • #2767
    Fingleberries
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,401 ✭✭✭Fingleberries


    HelpImAlive wrote: »
    Recording launching next week onto all boxes
    I know that time means nothing in Saorview Connect terms, but any chance this actually appeared yet?


  • #2768
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Fingleberries wrote: »
    I know that time means nothing in Saorview Connect terms, but any chance this actually appeared yet?

    I was down at the Ideal Home Show and RTE had the Connect box at €150 with a handout proclaiming that recording was active. A HDD was also on offer for €50.

    It is still €159 with the retailers.


  • #2769
    AngryLips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,826 ✭✭✭AngryLips


    Record details listed here on their website


  • #2770
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    They mention that the 2 satellite connections are active to provide a reliable satellite service. Are you able to watch one satellite channel and record another?


  • #2771
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    It seems that with only one satellite feed, the box needs rebooting to access some satellite channels...
    https://mobile.twitter.com/SAORVIEW/status/1117876718809653248


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  • #2772
    WattsUp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭WattsUp


    Is there an android app update to allow recording remotely from saorview app ?
    Can this be done while on the same wifi as box ?
    Can it be done remotely while not connected to the same wifi as the box ?


  • #2773
    AngryLips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,826 ✭✭✭AngryLips


    RPD wrote: »
    Hi Everyone. I am part of the Powerpoint Saorview Connect Team and new to this thread. I am happy to answer questions that you may have in relation to the Saorview Connect DXD7025 device on the market. @ Tigerandahalf - You are able to record a TV channel while watching another on Saorview or Satellite. One aerial feed is required to do this on Saorview channels and Two satellite feeds are required to do this on satellite channels.


    Does the hard drive allow live rewind of shows that you're watching?


  • #2774
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    20rothmans wrote: »
    Is there an android app update to allow recording remotely from saorview app ?
    Can this be done while on the same wifi as box ?
    Can it be done remotely while not connected to the same wifi as the box ?

    I have the freesat app which allows remote recording when out and about.
    The saorview app 'should' do the same.

    It takes about 30 minutes for the box to receive the remote recording as the box (if turned off) wakes every 30 mins to check if there is a remote recording.


  • #2775
    RPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭RPD


    The remote record feature is planned for the Saorview app on Android and iOS devices. The developers are working on adding that feature and it will be rolled out to all app users when ready. It will do all you ask.


  • #2776
    RPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭RPD


    AngryLips wrote: »
    Does the hard drive allow live rewind of shows that you're watching?

    This is autotimeshift. It is a future upgrade subject to popular demand'


  • #2777
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,013 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    RPD wrote: »
    This is autotimeshift. It is a future upgrade subject to popular demand'

    I hope you're finding it easy to keep a straight face posting about potential "upgrades" to a device launched in 2018, when such technology has been available in other DVRs for at least thirteen years.


  • #2778
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    AngryLips wrote: »
    Does the hard drive allow live rewind of shows that you're watching?

    I have an LG tv with a hard drive connected and it does live rewind.

    If saorview connect was an android box with the ability to put apps like netflix, prime, now tv, eir sports, tg4 player, rte player on it, it would have been a great product. It is a missed opportunity. The box is already outdated.


  • #2779
    corm500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭corm500


    RPD wrote: »
    Hi Everyone. I am part of the Powerpoint Saorview Connect Team and new to this thread. I am happy to answer questions that you may have in relation to the Saorview Connect DXD7025 device on the market. @ Tigerandahalf - You are able to record a TV channel while watching another on Saorview or Satellite. One aerial feed is required to do this on Saorview channels and Two satellite feeds are required to do this on satellite channels.

    One problem that I have with the box is that every time I turn it on the wifi is not working. It shows as working in settings but it is not. I then have to disable wifi in settings and turn wifi back on for it to work. Every time. Can I do anything to stop this happening?


  • #2780
    Qrt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Qrt


    Wait, so you can’t rewind pause and rewind live TV??? This had to be a joke, surely?


  • #2781
    lsjmhar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lsjmhar


    Qrt wrote: »
    Wait, so you can’t rewind pause and rewind live TV??? This had to be a joke, surely?

    You can pause live TV but not rewind it. Who needs to rewind TV?


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  • #2782
    Qrt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Qrt


    lsjmhar wrote: »
    You can pause live TV but not rewind it. Who needs to rewind TV?

    Oh so you can press pause, go the jacks (or whatever), come back, and pick up where you left off? That's grand so.


  • #2783
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,013 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    lsjmhar wrote: »
    You can pause live TV but not rewind it. Who needs to rewind TV?

    You really should stop trying to defend the indefensible.


  • #2784
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,820 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    lsjmhar wrote: »
    You can pause live TV but not rewind it. Who needs to rewind TV?

    Ah...you are watching a crucial soccer game and want to rewind to see that incident just one more time...hey your mate has just come in and wants to see it now. Mmm.


  • #2785
    lsjmhar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lsjmhar


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    lsjmhar wrote: »
    You can pause live TV but not rewind it. Who needs to rewind TV?

    Ah...you are watching a crucial soccer game and want to rewind to see that incident just one more time...hey your mate has just come in and wants to see it now. Mmm.

    Ah here! Has your mate no TV?


  • #2786
    RPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭RPD


    Mod:Post deleted. Sorry, it is a Boards.ie rule that if you are posting on behalf of a company you must have a verified rep account.


  • #2787
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,417 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Can an owner of the box add extra satellite channels, radio channels etc, thanks


  • #2788
    lsjmhar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lsjmhar


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Can an owner of the box add extra satellite channels, radio channels etc, thanks


    You have to tune in the satellite channels yourself. It will pull down the FTA UK sat and radio channels.


  • #2789
    RPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭RPD


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Can an owner of the box add extra satellite channels, radio channels etc, thanks

    The satellite tuning is automatic once activated by the user. There is a preloaded list of the most watched channels that will appear when the tuning is complete.
    It is possible for the user to remove, add or change location from the preloaded channels list if required. Please email us svc@shomar.ie if further help is required.


  • #2790
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,417 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Does the box also offer DiSEqC for different satellites
    Astra 2
    Astra 1
    Eutelsat Kasat 9A

    Thanks


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  • #2791
    keribillen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭keribillen


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Does the box also offer DiSEqC for different satellites
    Astra 2
    Astra 1
    Eutelsat Kasat 9A

    Thanks

    Hi,
    The box is technically able to access other satellites (EKT does this almost every day when testing the box at its sites across the world that cannot access Astra28) but there was no requirement for the end product to have a DiseqcUI within the satellite section. We guess there's not much demand for such a function but happy to be proven there is. We can then look at implementing it.

    Do you want access to the three sats you mentioned above at the same time? Is motorised dish control interesting for you?

    All the best,
    Keri (PM at EKT.....contact me directly if you want more details because I am not on this forum much: keri.billen@ekt-digital.com).


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