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PVR with wi-fi
We've had a Humax PVR for years, and it's generally been fine; however, over the last couple of years it's taken to occasionally, and for no apparent reason, forgetting to record programmes it's supposed to record. Efforts to convince it to behave have proved fruitless. Therefore we were contemplating buying a new PVR. The…
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Roche Bobois sound bar in TV unit
We will shortly be buying a new TV plus a piece of furniture for it to be on. I have come across the Roch Bobois SCA3 sound bar that is incorporated in their furniture. This is a long shot but does anyone have experience or knowledge about this. Here is the item…
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Smart TV question
I have a Toshiba 43U6663DB. There are quite q few pre installed apps ( Netflix being one of them) but not Amazon Prime. I can’t find the TVs App Store to download it. Does anyone know how I do this?
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Over-75s refunded £38m for TV licences - how you can reclaim - MSE News
Almost £38 million has been paid back in the past three years to people aged 75 and over who were continuing to pay for their TV licence even though they no longer needed to, MoneySavingExpert can reveal...Read the full story: 'Over-75s refunded £38m for TV licences - how you can reclaim' Click reply below to discuss. If…
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Record and catch-up TV
For more years than I can remember we had sky for sports etc. My husband passed away a few months ago, and I have now cancelled the Sky contract as I only really watch terrestrial stations. Is there a way I can pause and record or watch catch-up TV without paying a monthly fee? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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Crapita BBC cancel TV License
On 29th September paid for our excessive regressive TV Tax on line by debit card. Received a letter on 11th October saying they had a problem, their end not mine, with taking payment and could I set up again. Duly did so, but this time DD. Then received a letter on 13th saying my house was unlicensed and had been since…
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Need help with Sky
My 18 month contract is ending on 19 November 2018 with Sky and I am seriously debating whether to quit (been with them since Dec 2012) as most of the TV I watch is on Freeview. The only thing I really want from Sky is the Sky Sports F1. Most of the time I watch YouTube or catchup TV through BBC iPlayer etc. Also I really…
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Smart TV set up - payment card essential?
Hi, can anyone tell me if I have to add a payment card to a smart tv, or can we watch it without? We’d considered a Roku, but apparently that needs a debit card else you can’t complete set up. We’re a small group of carers, clubbing together to buy a smart tv for elderly lady,we’ve been using our Ipads to play things on…
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Plus net new order, still waiting
PLUSNET What we want is our contract to start today, 10 October, as promised, not on 23 October. We decided to change from SKY broadband and phone service because of problems with sound interference on home phone for three weeks. Changing to Plusnet was decided on as we have used it before. Have waited two weeks for the…
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Is a SkyQ self setup possible?
I currently have SkyHD. My sister has just moved into a new house and there was a SkyQ box left behind which she isn't going to use, and I wouldn't mind having. I have read it uses a different LNB so if I take the LNB from that house along with the box and swap it with mine, anyone know can I do a self card pair like with…
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Sky and Now tv
Currently I'm paying over £100 for my Sky TV and Broadband package. I'm currently looking how I can greatly reduce my monthly outlay. One area where I can make savings is on Sky sports, I'm currently paying £28 for the full package + sports HD, so will be £30 a month. I only really watch football & this is usually just…
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Silvercrest Soundbar
There are four left at my local Lidl. Has anyone bought the Silvercrest Sound Bar and if so what do you think of it? I could of course buy it and try it and if it doesn’t prove upto the job return it but I’d like to here views first Kevin
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SKY New Customer or Keep Loyalty
Hello We are in a bit of a funny situation in that we are moving house, but due to delays with onward purchase are bunking in with my mum and dad for approximately 4 months. Currently a sky TV, phone and broadband subscriber - contacted sky to cancel subscription but was told I would be better to 'downgrade' membership to…
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Should I switch to Virgin TV?
Hi there Just wondering if anybody can give any feedback on what Virgin are like for TV and if it is worth switching to them? I have a Sky contract and they have now put my bill up to £76.50 a month for just entertainment and Sports package which is crazy! Virgin can do broadband and all tv channels for £83 a month for 6…
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WARNING - www.licenceplus.co.uk
I've just seen a facebook advert for this very misleading service - Licence Plus, it looks like a veiled way of getting people to sign up for high cost payment plans to get a new TV or tablet along with their TV Licence https://www.licenceplus.co.uk/ The red flags should be: 1. They act as an agent and charge you £16-£20…
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Hate Virgin - TiVo and broadband alternatives
I've been with virgin for ages and they are awful in terms of customer service. I want to change providers, and have removed my mobile phone, but I seem to be stuck with their Virgin recordable box and broadband and home phone. I don't even really want a home phone, but I don't save anything by removing it. I don't really…
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Sit before reading this.
About 12 yrs ago, we bought a panasonic viera tv which was perfect for us, later we bought a freesat box and dish. Never had a moment problem. About once a year I would do a search for new channels and that's about all. Great to be able to store recorded stuff. However, a bulb went inside and no picture. We could have…
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BT YouView+ box on Plusnet
I am moving from BT to Plusnet. I currently subscribe to BT Sport HD on BT TV. After I move to Plusnet, if I subscribe to BT Sport HD on Plusnet TV, will my BT YouView+ box still work? Plusnet are saying I have to buy a YouView+ box from them but I'm trying to avoid buying another box when I already have a perfectly good…
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Is £17 good for sky renewal?
Hi I just wondered if anyone could advise whether £17 is a good deal for renewing sky basic bundle? I have been lucky enough to be getting free sky for the last 6 months (no idea how that happened, when I cancelled my sports bundle it took it down to £0!). They (retention’s team) have said now the lowest they can do is…
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Virgin Media price rise advice needed
Hi all I’m in contract with VM and the first 12 months are due to run out this December coming. I know I can leave contract early due to them increasing prices but can I do it still in the first 12 months? Cheers
