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

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#2281583 22-Jul-2019 15:59

Was anyone else trying to setup Freeview Smart VU with Logitech Harmony Hub? Harmony Hub does not know this model, but knows "Dish TV" and "HiMedia" manufactures and the model is not in the list and does not want to learn it. :/

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#2283661 25-Jul-2019 18:43

01EG:
Was anyone else trying to setup Freeview Smart VU with Logitech Harmony Hub? Harmony Hub does not know this model, but knows "Dish TV" and "HiMedia" manufactures and the model is not in the list and does not want to learn it. :/

I’ve had this issue, too. I’ve tried several of the Android TV devices in the library but nothing works. I think the best thing to do is request they add it. I haven’t gotten round to this yet, though.

It’s bluetooth, so you can’t teach it via IR.

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#2283771 25-Jul-2019 22:58

Is it even IR based? I thought most of these android TV boxes had bluetooth remotes so they could do the voice thing on them.

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#2283800 26-Jul-2019 05:46

Pretty sure it's Bluetooth. That's why it has a magnet on the little media box and can be attached to the back of your tv.
There is no line of site and the supplier remote works without needing to point anywhere.

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#2284569 27-Jul-2019 14:11

brookynz:
I’ve had this issue, too. I’ve tried several of the Android TV devices in the library but nothing works. I think the best thing to do is request they add it. I haven’t gotten round to this yet, though.

It’s bluetooth, so you can’t teach it via IR.

Ping me if you found solution please

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#2286830 31-Jul-2019 20:21

Hi I am thinking of getting the Smart VU. Could anyone that has this device see if Amazon Prime Video is now available in the app store.

Because I saw it has been recently released on Android TV. Also how reliable is the device?

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#2286856 31-Jul-2019 22:05

impracticaljokers:
Hi I am thinking of getting the Smart VU. Could anyone that has this device see if Amazon Prime Video is now available in the app store.

Because I saw it has been recently released on Android TV. Also how reliable is the device?

Doesn’t show up in play store for me but you could always sodeload it

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#2286857 31-Jul-2019 22:15

I can find it at play.google.com, however, says its not compatible with any of my devices:

And as you'll see I have a Smart VU and Mi Box Android TV devices. Looks like sideload will be the way to go unfortunately.

Megafl3xy

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#2293701 10-Aug-2019 19:31

Can someone tell me if this device has Prime available on the Freeview app as it doesn’t seem to be available. Also is there any way to pause with the remote as it doesn’t seem very user friendly if it doesn’t have this function.

Thank you

mags88

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#2293837 11-Aug-2019 00:06

Possible to load the sky go app onto this box?

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#2293898 11-Aug-2019 10:26

mags88:

Possible to load the sky go app onto this box?

Via Kodi, Login using your SKY credentials

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#2293946 11-Aug-2019 10:43

joshhill96:

mags88:

Possible to load the sky go app onto this box?

Via Kodi, Login using your SKY credentials

Install Kodi onto the Smart Vu box and then from there you can log into Sky? Awesome thanks.

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#2306749 27-Aug-2019 14:21

Can anyone confirm I would be able to load the MLB app on this box? Preferably from the app store.

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#2307628 29-Aug-2019 09:43

Could somebody let me know what streaming apps are able to be installed via the play store and that work. Eg, TVNZ ondemand, amazon prime, 3 now etc, Plex? I've done some digging around but I can't find a list anywhere.

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#2309337 2-Sep-2019 11:00

Has anyone been able to connect a bluetooth keyboard. I have connected with the android tv app and the D pad works, but the keyboard doesn't. I don't really want to buy a keyboard and find that it doesn't work.

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