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Saorview and Freesat TV

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  • #102
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    Are these extra channels through internet streaming?

    Yes, if you have crap broadband you might not benefit. My Samsung is 3.5 years old, but I did nothing to get this, it all happened by itself. They appear on the guide just like normal TV channels. Samsung TV+ was originally UK only.


  • #103
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    micks_address wrote: »
    They look like free to air satellite channels? I’ve a new Sony and have soarview connected but didn’t bother with satellite as have a combi box for that. How do you find the epg on the Sony with saorview and sat channels? Are they in one list or do you have to switch between lists? Also have you tried the recording feature to usb on the Sony? Does it do anything like series link?

    Cheers,
    Mick

    This is a Samsung TV only service, its streamed. But integrated into the terrestrial EPG


  • #104
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    The Sony EPG is exactly what I wanted, 7 day epg with terrestrial and sat mixed on a favourites list. Once you tune in Saorview, then Freesat (TV in UK region), its just a matter of making a personal list. You can voice command also, via Google, Alexa, etc. I've an Apple TV box, lots of free stuff on that, when I change the input to this box, the Sony remote immediately becomes the Apple box remote. So handy.
    I don't do recordings anymore, too much free series, RTE, VM. BBC, All4 players, plus I've a guest connection to son's Netflix. I'll never watch it all.


  • #105
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭micks_address


    deezell wrote: »
    The Sony EPG is exactly what I wanted, 7 day epg with terrestrial and sat mixed on a favourites list. Once you tune in Saorview, then Freesat (TV in UK region), its just a matter of making a personal list. You can voice command also, via Google, Alexa, etc. I've an Apple TV box, lots of free stuff on that, when I change the input to this box, the Sony remote immediately becomes the Apple box remote. So handy.
    I don't do recordings anymore, too much free series, RTE, VM. BBC, All4 players, plus I've a guest connection to son's Netflix. I'll never watch it all.

    cheers.. if you set the TV to UK region does it mess up Irish channel numbering?


  • #106
    The J Stands for Jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,807 ✭✭✭The J Stands for Jay


    deezell wrote: »
    Yes, if you have crap broadband you might not benefit. My Samsung is 3.5 years old, but I did nothing to get this, it all happened by itself. They appear on the guide just like normal TV channels. Samsung TV+ was originally UK only.

    I have a 2020 Samsung TV, but I don't see this. Do I need to do a software update or something?


  • #107
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    micks_address wrote: »
    cheers.. if you set the TV to UK region does it mess up Irish channel numbering?
    Yes, but very easy to sort and renumber, but read this brilliant bodge to tune Sony terrestrial in roi location, then reset to UK for freesat.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117269552&postcount=84


  • #108
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    McGaggs wrote: »
    I have a 2020 Samsung TV, but I don't see this. Do I need to do a software update or something?

    I'll find out. It just appeared on mine. Maybe go to the apps icon and add an app. I'll have a look after the Europa league final, but here's some reading on it. It must be an app.
    https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/06/samsungs-tv-plus-service-is-now-available-in-12-countries-worldwide/


  • #109
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    McGaggs wrote: »
    I have a 2020 Samsung TV, but I don't see this. Do I need to do a software update or something?

    They just appeared on mine about 2 weeks back. It must have been during one of its overnight updates. I have it set to update automagically but you can try a manual one if its available for your model.


  • #110
    dougm1970
    Registered Users Posts: 1,135 ✭✭✭dougm1970


    our tv a 2020 samsung model....65" 4k
    dont have any update available...and no samsung+ app....very curious what its like


  • #111
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    dougm1970 wrote: »
    our tv a 2020 samsung model....65" 4k
    dont have any update available...and no samsung+ app....very curious what its like

    From Techradar;
    "You can find the Samsung TV Plus app by turning on the television and heading to the Samsung TV Plus icon on the home screen – it should be on the far left, in a fixed position rather than mixed with the third-party apps."


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  • #112
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    Here's an image of it in the app bar, with options for seeing the channels either in the guide or on the channel list, where it has it's own entry

    554181.jpg

    554182.jpg


  • #113
    The Mulk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭The Mulk


    Are there any 32" versions available. A TV that has Sat/Terrestrial tuners. I'm not too worried about recording and EPG?
    This will be a TV for a spare room, I have a combi box in the main room.
    Another spec. would be for a powered USB port to supply a FIRE TV stick.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks.


  • #114
    athlone573
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭athlone573


    The Mulk wrote: »
    Are there any 32" versions available. A TV that has Sat/Terrestrial tuners. I'm not too worried about recording and EPG?
    This will be a TV for a spare room, I have a combi box in the main room.
    Another spec. would be for a powered USB port to supply a FIRE TV stick.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks.

    Power City or DID websites should have that information


  • #115
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,466 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Sony Bravial 55" oled 4k has twin sats and terrestrial but mad money but the quality of picture and the sound quality is unreel.
    Sat tuner nearly drove me mad as just as easy to hook a vu solo2 for 28.2 feeds and can record.
    Zgemma H7S has my twin foreign feeds and Saorview tuner

    Tvs without sat tuners will be cheaper.


  • #116
    The Mulk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭The Mulk


    athlone573 wrote: »
    Power City or DID websites should have that information

    Cheers, this looks like it has what i need.

    https://powercity.ie/product/32LM6300

    https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-32LM6300PLA

    I only need one of each tuner, i checked the specs and it has USB, although i'm not sure whether it will power a Fire TV stick. I'll put a twin socket behind the TV location just in case.


  • #117
    dougm1970
    Registered Users Posts: 1,135 ✭✭✭dougm1970


    lg will tune freesat....big difference with that and free to air satellite tuner.


  • #118
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    The Mulk wrote: »
    Cheers, this looks like it has what i need.

    https://powercity.ie/product/32LM6300

    https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-32LM6300PLA

    I only need one of each tuner, i checked the specs and it has USB, although i'm not sure whether it will power a Fire TV stick. I'll put a twin socket behind the TV location just in case.

    Firestick requires 900mA, standard USB delivers 500mA. If the TV has a USB3 port or an HDD USB port with 900ma capacity, like this Sony, you should be able to use it.

    554250.jpg

    Also, a shorter higher ampere rated USB cable such as this will go some way to preventing insufficient power message.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074VN65YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_Q758DH9AJN9G9V3RD9A0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    41YxFvr8kTL.jpg


  • #119
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭micks_address


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Sony Bravial 55" oled 4k has twin sats and terrestrial but mad money but the quality of picture and the sound quality is unreel.
    Sat tuner nearly drove me mad as just as easy to hook a vu solo2 for 28.2 feeds and can record.
    Zgemma H7S has my twin foreign feeds and Saorview tuner

    Tvs without sat tuners will be cheaper.

    So you reckon the vu box still better than Sony tv with dual sat and saorview ?


  • #120
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,466 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    My Vu Solo2 is a fixed twin sat box but old by todays standard and newer box

    Newer box is a Zgemma H7s with twin sats and saorview and more available 2 year warranty.

    When i went looking for a channel on the tv they were all over the place and took time to find it.

    Enigma 2 boxes are handy as can run AutoBouquetMaker and have different sections.

    I never searched for a Sony Editor for moving channels.

    What i like is the 7 day epg on the box and auto channel movement feature.

    Bonus thing is you can have internal hdd inside for recordings inside if needed and is always in use.


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  • #121
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭micks_address


    greasepalm wrote: »
    My Vu Solo2 is a fixed twin sat box but old by todays standard and newer box

    Newer box is a Zgemma H7s with twin sats and saorview and more available 2 year warranty.

    When i went looking for a channel on the tv they were all over the place and took time to find it.

    Enigma 2 boxes are handy as can run AutoBouquetMaker and have different sections.

    I never searched for a Sony Editor for moving channels.

    What i like is the 7 day epg on the box and auto channel movement feature.

    Bonus thing is you can have internal hdd inside for recordings inside if needed and is always in use.

    Thanks I’ve a a vu solo 4K but I’m wondering if I could make it redundant and just use the tv instead. We do record a bit which can still be done via the tv and usb I think


  • #122
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭deezell


    micks_address wrote: »
    Thanks I’ve a a vu solo 4K but I’m wondering if I could make it redundant and just use the tv instead. We do record a bit which can still be done via the tv and usb I think

    I don't watch my Sab box live anymore. The Sony does everything, and its processing really makes a difference to the famous sub SD picture resolution of the VM terrestrial channels. Watching the Europa league final on VM2. It's hard to believe it only has 544 pixel horizontal resolution. The Sony upscaleing is superb. The Sab box is not redundant though, it's perfect for streaming in-house or away to handheld devices.


  • #123
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,466 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    micks_address wrote: »
    Thanks I’ve a a vu solo 4K but I’m wondering if I could make it redundant and just use the tv instead. We do record a bit which can still be done via the tv and usb I think

    One reason i prefare box over tv is many boxes are networked and can use any tv
    to access boxes recordings.

    You can try try the tv if you wish and see how it goes as you can always refit it back later if not liking it.

    I have not setup tv for recording as never got that far.


  • #124
    The J Stands for Jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,807 ✭✭✭The J Stands for Jay


    greasepalm wrote: »
    One reason i prefare box over tv is many boxes are networked and can use any tv
    to access boxes recordings.

    This is interesting. Could you point me in the direction of what to research/Google?


  • #125
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,466 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    With all boxes been enigma 2 and have lan connections of their own and so have an ip address.

    With these boxes have a utility called Samba which makes your box seen on your home network.

    Also in network you can do a network browser scan and it should find boxes and live pc so it might list say 4 boxes.

    By opening up each box you can mount their hdd or usb to be mounted and saved.

    So if you had 10 boxes all mounted and all had hdd you could view other boxes recording anywhere in house

    Old video from years ago.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC3LnjcbCnA
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread


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