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Horizon TV Online (website and app discussion only)

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  • #32
    clint123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭clint123


    @ Admin,

    Kindly unmerge these threads as there is two different topic's going on.

    1 ) New Horizon Set top box
    &
    2 ) Horizon online VOD


  • #33
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,962 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Mac Users: Unfortunately the current Widevine Video Optimizer plugin version for Apple does not offer access to www.horizon.tv

    Please click here to download the latest working version from. (Ignore the message that a newer version is available.)

    http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/532


  • #34
    steve_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,220 ✭✭✭steve_r


    @Cushie Butterfield - That's a very useful post - perhaps the mopds could stickie?


  • #35
    flanna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭flanna


    Downloaded the app logged in, also logged in online and through My UPC
    Still can't watch anything on my iphone it is jailbroken but downloaded xCon and jailbroken message no longer appears
    Think I'll stick with FilmOn I never watch RTE etc anyway


  • #36
    patrickmooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭patrickmooney


    coylemj wrote: »
    Mac Users: Unfortunately the current Widevine Video Optimizer plugin version for Apple does not offer access to www.horizon.tv

    Please click here to download the latest working version from. (Ignore the message that a newer version is available.)

    http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/532

    I've tried and still can't get it to work on the Mac. The video appears for less then a second then I get an error message:

    Sorry, the video cannot be played at this time.


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  • #37
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,962 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    patrickmooney wrote: »
    I've tried and still can't get it to work on the Mac. The video appears for less then a second then I get an error message:

    Sorry, the video cannot be played at this time.

    Works ok for me on Firefox. I'm on the latest version of Mountain Lion. Just watched about 30 seconds each of live RTE1 and BBC1.


  • #38
    patrickmooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭patrickmooney


    coylemj wrote: »
    Works ok for me on Firefox. I'm on the latest version of Mountain Lion. Just watched about 30 seconds each of live RTE1 and BBC1.
    Got it working on firefox just now, chrome and safari still suffering. Will try a reboot, but at least firefox is working, and looking great. I love the EPG numbers, makes it feel like channel switching etc.


  • #39
    Ben D Bus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,208 ✭✭✭Ben D Bus


    What does it cost to rent a DVD these days? haven't done it in years! Is €4.99 for a 48 hour rental of, say, Skyfall or The Dark Knight Rises good value?

    Also, I haven't dont more than test live TV and stream a few seconds of a TV Box Set, but is the streaming service in HD? Netflix quality or higher?


  • #40
    Peppa Pig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭Peppa Pig


    I asked the connection question on the UPC forum. All the content can only be viewed in your own home, with the exception of on demand movies.
    So, no watching UPC on a train :mad:


  • #41
    belmulletman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 668 ✭✭✭belmulletman


    Peppa Pig wrote: »
    I asked the connection question on the UPC forum. All the content can only be viewed in your own home, with the exception of on demand movies.
    So, no watching UPC on a train :mad:

    EDIT: Forget this... just tried to watch AerTV here in work and well, it's not working. Guess times are changing and they are all being limited to the home at the moment - [There's http://www.aertv.ie/ for Irish Channels and FilmOn for Uk Stuff! Just worth keeping in mind.]


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  • #42
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,418 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    Now to wait for the Android App coming out this summer..


  • #43
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,962 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Is anyone running the Horizon box on a non-HD connection?

    The reason I ask is because I'm in an area of SE Dublin where HD is still not yet available but I've been accepted on the trial and am waiting for the phone call.


  • #44
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,173 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    pity you cant watch sky sports or movies on it


  • #45
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,962 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    This is getting ridiculous, is there anyone out there who still thinks the two topics (the box and the online service/app) should be in a single thread?


  • #46
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,384 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    coylemj wrote: »
    This is getting ridiculous, is there anyone out there who still thinks the two topics (the box and the online service/app) should be in a single thread?

    It's making the whole thing a lot harder to follow alright.


  • #47
    iDann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 539 ✭✭✭iDann


    overthehill999 wrote: »
    Horizon Credit - This customer is participating in the Horizon trial. As a thank you for taking part in the trail the customer will receive a special offer. The offer will be in the form of a credit of ¿90 (¿30 for 3 months) plus an additional ¿12 to cover the purchase of 2 On Demand movies during the trial. A credit of ¿102 has now been applied to the customer¿s account as a lump sum. The customer may therefore owe nothing or be in credit on their next bill. If the customer queries their bill please confirm that the offer for taking part in the trial has been applied as a once off lump sum which has resulted in the zero rated bills.

    Where did you get that from? :)


  • #48
    Eamo71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Eamo71


    The original thread was set up to talk about the proposed Horizon TV service and the Horizon Box. As things have developed now that includes folk posting about the trial and the Horizon app. While that's technically three seperate subjects it's all Horizon info. From my point of view I've no problem with or following the merged thread as it all interests me and I've not to go scrambling around seperate threads. Just my opinion.


  • #49
    DylanII
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭DylanII


    Eamo71 wrote: »
    The original thread was set up to talk about the proposed Horizon TV service and the Horizon Box. As things have developed now that includes folk posting about the trial and the Horizon app. While that's technically three seperate subjects it's all Horizon info. From my point of view I've no problem with or following the merged thread as it all interests me and I've not to go scrambling around seperate threads. Just my opinion.

    Two different things that intrest you doesn't necessarily mean it should be the same thread.

    I'm trying to look at stuff about the horizon box trial and I have to read through all the stuff about the online tv too.

    Once the trial starts people not interested are going to find it difficult to find info about the online player...


  • #50
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,610 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    icdg wrote: »
    I'll review it by this time tomorrow. If Horizon TV is not required to use the VOD service (and if it isn't, I'm not sure why the would muddy the waters by branding it the same) I'll split them again. By the looks of it the VOD service has not been publically launched either though.

    Okay true to my word I've reviewed the situation, particularly in light of this VOD service having actually launched today, and split the threads again.

    This doesn't excuse, by the way, all the on-thread complaints - correspondence of this type should be strictly by PM and not-on thread.

    The fact that they're using the Horizon brand for this doesn't help. As people have pointed out, its effectively two separate products and using Horizon might confuse people (like, admittedly, myself) into initially thinking that this is solely for Horizon STB customers.


  • #51
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,696 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Evilbart wrote: »
    Thanks for the tip going to install xcon and try it now

    I can never understand why sky and now UPC are blocking jailbroken devices
    I payed €500 for my ipad and can jailbreak it if I like,it's not illegal and you should expect all apps to continue working

    supporting APP on jail broken device can be harder as the software has being changed and may not run as designed.

    also you can't seem to use airplay, which means i can't send it from my IPhone to my ATV which would elimate the need for a box.


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  • #52
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    I am nearly 100% sure that there is a jailbreak app that could override the two of these issues.
    Is there not an app that spoofs the device as 'stock'?


  • #53
    dam099
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,233 ✭✭✭dam099


    Anyone having trouble with the IOS app not remembering your ID and password? If I close it out and go back in again I have to re-enter them again. Even had it ask for them while switching between channels (that part seems to be only sometimes).


  • #54
    patrickmooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭patrickmooney


    dam099 wrote: »
    Anyone having trouble with the IOS app not remembering your ID and password? If I close it out and go back in again I have to re-enter them again. Even had it ask for them while switching between channels (that part seems to be only sometimes).

    Yes. I've had to re-enter my details a few times now. Also rather annoying seeing the sign in alert every time you app switch. Should be in the background.


  • #55
    Technoprisoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Technoprisoner


    StaticNoise wrote: »
    I am nearly 100% sure that there is a jailbreak app that could override the two of these issues.
    Is there not an app that spoofs the device as 'stock'?


    see the first page of this thread


  • #56
    Wils110
    Closed Accounts Posts: 548 ✭✭✭Wils110


    Its great to see upc do something like this but it's a major flaw for you to have to be at home to use it,it's no different then just streaming on a tablet or iPhone and leaving android out! there's more android phones then iPhones

    To answer the question about why jail broken devices are blocked its not entirely sky and UPC when they sign these deals with channels there is strict licensing involved when it comes to portable devices.the licence covers uk and ireland with sky,u jailbreak a device u could be watching the content where u like


  • #57
    patrickmooney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭patrickmooney


    Wils110 wrote: »
    Its great to see upc do something like this but it's a major flaw for you to have to be at home to use it,it's no different then just streaming on a tablet or iPhone and leaving android out! there's more android phones then iPhones

    Wait and see what UPC Wifi 4 All could enable for us. They plan on creating a city/country wifi cloud of wifi hotspots from existing users hubs. Using this second SSID they hope to achieve a massive wifi network similar to what BT have done in the UK. Once connected to that you may be able to stream. Lets see what happens. This is months alway and more a liberty global initiative.


  • #58
    forzacalcio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭forzacalcio


    Ah ok, so you need to be connected to wifi to watch tv>? Was wondering why I couldnt get this working on Android


  • #59
    reni10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭reni10


    Only being able to watch the live TV when you are connected to your home UPC Broadband connection is a really stupid idea!

    They need to seriously change that!


  • #60
    forzacalcio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭forzacalcio


    reni10 wrote: »
    Only being able to watch the live TV when you are connected to your home UPC Broadband connection is a really stupid idea!

    They need to seriously change that!

    Thats a bit pointless....


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  • #61
    Eamo71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Eamo71


    patrickmooney wrote: »
    Wait and see what UPC Wifi 4 All could enable for us. They plan on creating a city/country wifi cloud of wifi hotspots from existing users hubs. Using this second SSID they hope to achieve a massive wifi network similar to what BT have done in the UK. Once connected to that you may be able to stream. Lets see what happens. This is months alway and more a liberty global initiative.

    Yes, I posted a video recently with one of UPC's top dogs discussing the very same second SSID etc. As Patrick points out it's an exciting development.

    EDIT: And here's the link to the video http://lnkd.in/ftAHqC


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