What app does it have to watch live TV. Is there any way I can make it "flip" through channels like a cable box, rather than searching for a server?
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Nope. Unfortunately this box is geared to global use, not very American friendly. Showbox would be the closest app to channel surfing. Instead you should...Get a fire tv stick and run Sling TV through that for 20 dollars a month. Very worth it.
777056
Nope. Unfortunately this box is geared to global use, not very American friendly. Showbox would be the closest app to channel surfing. Instead you should... Get a fire tv stick and run Sling TV through that for 20 dollars a month. Very worth it.
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I doesn't work with ABC, CW, NBC, CBC, or any channel app. Youtube or Amazon Video don't work. It only works with Netflix, iTunes videos, and videos you can stream on the Safari app. FilmOnTv, YouPlayer, MediaPlayer, and Dailymotion work too, and so does VLC streamer.
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i would like to use this aquos tv with hulu as well, that would be the best app. i bought roku, but that seems pointless on an already wifi tv. Maybe if we bug sharp enough they'll figure out a way to add it.
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Hi, On all of these TV boxes whether they are Android, Apple or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), there is an installed Plug in called XBMC where you can get most of the channels. Some of the channels are live channels. All you need is a good speed internet connection and all done. Cable, Satellite Dish or subscription to any service is not required.
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I don't have a cable box but in order to get digital cable I need one. So with a cable box, I can't record and watch a different show at that time.
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It can't view videos on the chrome browser, but there are apps that can be used to workaround that. I use an app called Plex to stream shows from CBS, it works fairly well on the cube.
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Can you manually select and view the correct local channels? If the problem is just recording, how do you select a program to record? What specifically happens?
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Roku: I need a browser for content that is NOT in your channel lineup. (NBCSPORTS comes to mind). It isn't to surf the web, per se, but do you imagine that you provide every channel that's available?
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You connect your Cable box (no matter what cable/telecom provider), or Tivo, etc. to the sling box. Then you connect your sling box to your home router. You then run thru the setup of the slingbox software from a PC connected to the same home network..and voila! You can now take your laptop anywhere in the world and watch your channels as they appear on your cable system on your laptop..as long as you are connected to the internet. For an additional cost (~$20) you can also pay for the app and watch your TV on any iOS, or Android devices as well. There are ways to get the apps w/o paying, but that's illegal :) The HD quality is really good as I've been watching Knicks playoff games streaming over a 4G connection.
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I've been wondering the same thing. I'm not sure this would be worth purchasing if it isn't capable of HD streaming. Does anyone know if this is something that could be resolved with a software update, or would it require Slingbox to release a new "Slingcatcher HD"?
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InstaTv Pro is your solution, http://instatv-app.com/I use one of them, and sometimes on HD channels it can be a little flakey at times, but it works for the IPAD. Still trying to get it to work on Roku. No idea on appletv.
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I finally went Apple TV instead.. found great deals in their refurb selection. Does all the internet radio stuff (albeit fewer stations, but it's got my faves.. npr, WMVY, etc), as well as stream my iTunes library, music, podcasts, tv shows, movies... works with air tunes & remote speakers.. basically more features for cheaper price.
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After speaking to Vizio I waited a few days for an update of my tv and Hulu was available. However, it would not load. Hulu support advised me to delete most of my queue and it worked. As long as I only keep a few shows (10-20) in my queue I can use the app. Hulu said they were working on the issue and hoped a fix would be soon.
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Do you know what android App it supports? for remote viewing? I have the galaxy Nexus and want to be able to view live footage of my home cameras remotely.. is this possible?
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you need some kind of outside device. It doesnt record its just plug in, turn on the tv and you have live feed.
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So did you ever solve your tuner problem? I hooked mine to my cable box to record programs that would fill in my cable co. DVR or did you try connecting this to one of the $40 government ATSC to analog boxes?
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slingbox 500 is amazing & the best way to watch your tv.WDTV is work on TV but I prefer to use sony nsz-gs7 is better with google tv for full entertainment .