Getting TV channels on where no UHF but have fibre connection options?

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#293564 30-Jan-2022 12:49

Hi guys

I have Vodafone TV which I like, but from what I read briefly - the service may be ending?

I am after an option to get TV live streaming without getting a UHF where we have fibre connection. Any good suggestions please?

The TV is brand new 2021 (android).

Thanks in advance.

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#2858501 30-Jan-2022 12:54

I’ve used this setup quite a few times

https://www.mjh.nz/2018/12/how-to-live-nz-iptv-channels-on-android.html?m=1

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#2858508 30-Jan-2022 13:27

just google

android iptv nz

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#2858511 30-Jan-2022 13:32

skewt: I’ve used this setup quite a few times https://www.mjh.nz/2018/12/how-to-live-nz-iptv-channels-on-android.html?m=1

This works for me. TVirl. Super simple and ready to go compared to something with more features like Kodi.

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#2858514 30-Jan-2022 13:37

Or a device with the tvnz Ondemand and the Ondemand apps.

Both support live tv. But to switch from day channel 1 to 3 means backing out of one app and entering another.

The other options here (and the Vodafone tv) would be a more tv like experience in that you can just cycle up and down the channels .

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#2858515 30-Jan-2022 13:47

Not an Apple fan by any means, but hard to beat an Apple TV. Kick myself for not getting one years ago. Has the aforementioned apps.

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#2858526 30-Jan-2022 14:51

Thanks guys. That android app looks promising. Will Vodafone TV continue to support live streaming when Freeview TV stops it’s service?

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#2858549 30-Jan-2022 16:37

Insanekiwi: Thanks guys. That android app looks promising. Will Vodafone TV continue to support live streaming when Freeview TV stops it’s service?

vodafone tv is being withdrawn. I think it closes up in March (?)

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#2858551 30-Jan-2022 16:40

farcus:
Insanekiwi: Thanks guys. That android app looks promising. Will Vodafone TV continue to support live streaming when Freeview TV stops it’s service?

vodafone tv is being withdrawn. I think it closes up in March (?)

Not quite right, Voda service ends in Sept22, but billing for voda customers moves to Sky in March

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#2858565 30-Jan-2022 17:29

How about DishTV?

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#2858630 30-Jan-2022 18:46

skewt:

I’ve used this setup quite a few times

https://www.mjh.nz/2018/12/how-to-live-nz-iptv-channels-on-android.html?m=1

This doesn't appear to be in the Playstore anymore ?

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#2858632 30-Jan-2022 18:59

decibel:

skewt:

I’ve used this setup quite a few times

https://www.mjh.nz/2018/12/how-to-live-nz-iptv-channels-on-android.html?m=1

This doesn't appear to be in the Playstore anymore ?

tvirl is in the play store. Just checked

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#2858855 30-Jan-2022 21:51

Have you tried Kodi with an IPTV plugin?

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#2858871 30-Jan-2022 22:58

Insanekiwi: How about DishTV?

I have a DishTV SmartVu SV11 at my bach which is connected via fibre, and the Freeview live streaming works great. The TV there is "dumb" so the access to Netfix and other streaming apps is a bonus for us.

We previously had satellite Freeview but the SD picture quality was rubbish.

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#2858944 31-Jan-2022 02:25

scuwp:

Not an Apple fan by any means, but hard to beat an Apple TV. Kick myself for not getting one years ago. Has the aforementioned apps.

I thought so too until Apple removed YouTube from the Gen 3 version.

Insanekiwi

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#2858946 31-Jan-2022 06:13

Wheelbarrow01:
Insanekiwi: How about DishTV?

I have a DishTV SmartVu SV11 at my bach which is connected via fibre, and the Freeview live streaming works great. The TV there is "dumb" so the access to Netfix and other streaming apps is a bonus for us.

We previously had satellite Freeview but the SD picture quality was rubbish.

This is exactly what I am doing currently. Trying to set this up for our holiday spot. I think currently if the android app doesn’t work then UHF aerial install might be the best… but otherwise I will go for DishTV! It’s a shame that Vodafone TV will cease at the end of the year. I only bought it last year!

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