New Freeview SmartVU streaming device: Chromecast, 4K HDR, Android TV

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#2157598 10-Jan-2019 14:21

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sdavisnz: What don't you like about the epg

To me it seems you can see the table but clicking on a program name doesn't actually change the channel.

This is one of the single biggest failings of the product IMHO. When you call up the EPG you should be able to click on a show and watch it, and not have to then exit back and change to the channel you want to watch.

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#2158150 11-Jan-2019 13:46

Anyone have trouble with hdmi cec volume control in this device?

I have a Sony bravia 2015, after setting up bravia sync the volume control on the smart vu controls the internal stb volume not my TV volume.

Anyone else experience this?

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#2158411 11-Jan-2019 17:20

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freitasm:

sdavisnz: What don't you like about the epg

To me it seems you can see the table but clicking on a program name doesn't actually change the channel.

This is one of the single biggest failings of the product IMHO. When you call up the EPG you should be able to click on a show and watch it, and not have to then exit back and change to the channel you want to watch.

That and there is no onscreen time. And when you browse the light EPG (ie still watching a show) there are no descriptions.

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#2159580 12-Jan-2019 09:30

Does anyone know how I might get the Prime Video apk on this device? I am looking into how to do it but so far I can't even get the file physically onto the device.

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#2159582 12-Jan-2019 09:32

Upload to apk to Google drive

Install es file explorer.

Turn on unknown sources in android settings

Navigate to cloud drive in es file explorer

Install.

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#2159612 12-Jan-2019 10:54

Ok, Thank you. I got it installed but so far it's not working. I will try again later.

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#2159613 12-Jan-2019 10:58

Declan224:

Ok, Thank you. I got it installed but so far it's not working. I will try again later.

Or you could download from here and install via a memory stick.

https://www.apkmirrordownload.com/apk/amazon-prime-video-3-0-238-10341-238010341-apk/

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#2159616 12-Jan-2019 11:17

I used the APK and I installed it with ES File Manager. I am not sure how I would use a memory stick though since the SmartVU only has a micro USB port.

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#2159831 12-Jan-2019 19:00

I've already mentioned further up this thread that I couldn't get the Prime Video app to work. I spent some more time playing with it after that and gave up on it. It came up with some sort of error code when it started.