Vodafone TV retirement plan: September 2022

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#2969734 18-Sep-2022 14:49

I just wish that Freeview had an official app for android TV devices such as the chromecast. I mean official and supported with updates. To have to go through TVNZ and tv3 apps to access live tv isn't acceptable for many. Th fact that VF tv exists shows it is something that freeview is missing. Yes there is one official freeview streaming device, and I have tried this, but had to return it due to reliability. Maybe the newer models are better, but IMO these sorts of devices shouldn't have reliability issues as they didn't have moving parts.

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#2969770 18-Sep-2022 16:59

This might be of interest?

setup a pc or an old nuc? with a copy of GOOGLE TV

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/android-tv-x86-guide-diytv-my-own-version-of-google-tv.4227253/page-10

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#2971528 22-Sep-2022 10:49

Please use the discussion here to talk about the new streamers: New SKY streaming devices (geekzone.co.nz)

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#2971589 22-Sep-2022 10:58

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Please use the discussion here to talk about the new streamers: New SKY streaming devices (geekzone.co.nz)

Is there a discussion area for those of us with zero interest in Sky and use the VTV for Freeview? Usually when it is raised here you say it is off topic.

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#2971629 22-Sep-2022 11:13

@ukoda:

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Please use the discussion here to talk about the new streamers: New SKY streaming devices (geekzone.co.nz)

Is there a discussion area for those of us with zero interest in Sky and use the VTV for Freeview? Usually when it is raised here you say it is off topic.

What do you mean? The VTV is being retired so you can't use it for Freeview. You will need to find a different solution. So the options are Sky, Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV and a list of other software/hardware. You can create a new topic for the replacement options but this thread should be for the VTV closure really.

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#2971638 22-Sep-2022 11:27

ukoda:

Is there a discussion area for those of us with zero interest in Sky and use the VTV for Freeview? Usually when it is raised here you say it is off topic.

I don't understand? If you just want freeview every TV on the market today has that built in.

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#2971648 22-Sep-2022 11:42

nztim:

ukoda:

Is there a discussion area for those of us with zero interest in Sky and use the VTV for Freeview? Usually when it is raised here you say it is off topic.

I don't understand? If you just want freeview every TV on the market today has that built in.

Sorry, I assumed it was implied that I was talking about streamed Freeview since that is what the VTV was providing. I'm not aware of any TV on the market today that streams Freeview out of the box but it would be welcome discussion point it some could point to a Freeview app that will work on Android TVs

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#2971650 22-Sep-2022 11:47

@ukoda I use Tivimate to stream Freeview on my Sony Android TV and have had no issues since setting it up

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#2971677 22-Sep-2022 12:25

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sansom: 11.09.22 @eracode, I will investigate.

18.09.22 Hi Hamish. Any progress to report?

@sansom Given that VTV has been now been extended to 30 Nov, it would be good to know whether ‘restart’ on Three will be reinstated for the duration.

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#2971695 22-Sep-2022 12:56

I seem to have dropped off the email list and have not received any communication from Sky regarding the switch from VTV. I have received my refund from Vodafone. Anyone else had this issue and managed to resolve it? I don't want to miss out on any offers. Cheers

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#2971699 22-Sep-2022 13:02

niekerkj: I seem to have dropped off the email list and have not received any communication from Sky regarding the switch from VTV. I have received my refund from Vodafone. Anyone else had this issue and managed to resolve it? I don't want to miss out on any offers. Cheers

I signed into my Sky account and it looks like the offer is 10% off your Sky subscription for 12 months if you buy a new box.

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#2971712 22-Sep-2022 13:25

Struggling to keep up with this thread! I’d got the VTV unit as part of a Vodafone bundle (no Sky) so waving the service goodbye as it gets tossed into the bin.
He’s there been any further work into re-flashing it with basic Android? It grates to discard a perfectly good piece of H/W still. Links anyone? If some links are not appropriate for this thread, happy to get them via PM.

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#2971745 22-Sep-2022 14:38

GSVNoFixedAbode: Struggling to keep up with this thread! I’d got the VTV unit as part of a Vodafone bundle (no Sky) so waving the service goodbye as it gets tossed into the bin.
He’s there been any further work into re-flashing it with basic Android? It grates to discard a perfectly good piece of H/W still. Links anyone? If some links are not appropriate for this thread, happy to get them via PM.

I understand you can still use the Bluetooth remote on other android boxes to a limited extent.

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#2971889 23-Sep-2022 06:11

Yeah I think some people who got a stb with "freeview" via vodatv as part of their internet package would like to know if they will also be getting an offer for the Skypod device? despite them not having the additional SKY sub?

I have Sky via satellite, plus the Vodatv "freeview" as part of my Internet package. I'm about to cancel SKY completely but would love to retain the pause and epg rewind functionality that the Vodatv offered.

Can we get the Sky POD , have our Freeview on it WITHOUT paying Sky a subscription is the big question?

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#2971892 23-Sep-2022 06:43

@Apsattv nope they are not

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