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Change from Sky or Virgin to full streaming set up
Just wondering as I have been thinking about this for a while, currently have Sky full package apart from sports and also signed up to Netflix. Has anyone ever tried just streaming all TV, signing up to all three services NOW TV, Netflix and Amazon would you actually miss out on any TV if you watched TV by streaming? Would…
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Virgin media contract
Hi all, Was after some advice if there is anyone who can help? I am a virgin media customer and need to stream my finances and looked into changing my provider for broadband and phone and cancel my TV contract. I rang Virgin to ask about how much it would cost me to do this as my contract states that the minimum service…
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Best TV option
I have just upgraded to a samsung 40" LED telly (bought used off eBay, the moneysaver way)...so I was wondering how I can get the most HD channels for the cheapest/free way. (I'm not being super scrimpy, I just don't watch enough TV to justify paying for a subscription...but when I do get a chance to watch some, it would…
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Freeview via WiFi on a smart TV??
Hi, I currently pay for virgin & while it's great I really only use the channels I could get on freeview anyway. I have a smart TV (Samsung ue40h6400) - does anyone know if there is a way to get freeview via WiFi on a smart TV? I can already get a lot of on demand stuff through my TV with apps but would like to get live…
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Magic remote/LG TV
anyone had problems and solved ? (re the voice activation setup). I get a box "say this sentence" (So I say just that), the "sound level "indicator 'reacts', then nothing. I would have thought it wanted you to say a series of Q. Tried dozens of times !!!! Help please
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Amazon Prime/Amazon Instant Video
Hi According to Amazon Prime it says that for £79 pa you get access to videos as part of the package https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/prime/pipeline/landing?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0. You can also pay a separate subscription for Amazon Video. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Video/b/ref=sv_uk_7?ie=UTF8&node=3010085031 Does…
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NOW TV entertainment channels subject to change
Hi all, As a cost cutting exercise I decided to drop Sky TV in favour of Freesat Humax. When trying to leave Sky they informed me that although I could get the Disney/Nickelodeon channels for now they could be subject to change month on month though they said it was a different dept so couldn't confirm. Can anyone verify…
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Sky Account
Hi I have just been advised that my sky account is out of contract what is the best way to get a good deal as am surprised no call up from SKy As the advised as it live account it will continue to be charged as monthly charge What is the best way
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Sky box no longer working - can they keep me in contract?
I have been a sky customer for around 7 years. About 18 months ago the box started showing 'no signal' I phoned and told them I didn't want to pay for an engineer to visit and access the situation/replace parts of the dish/box set up. That the box they supplied should have been fit for purpose for 6 years, and that if they…
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Sky remote record solved
I have just discovered Sky remote record using my computer. However when I view the programme guide on my computer channel 132 Alibi shows as Alibi HD and when I set up a recording it appears on my TV planner as 132 Alibi HD. Never noticed a very small box with the region in it, solved
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Clever way to buy TV with added after sales protection?
So I want to buy a new TV. I've done my research and chosen the model I want, but its only being sold through Curry's. Damn. Too many VERY bad after sales experiences with this company is stopping me from going ahead and buying. But I really, REALLY want that TV! My question, is there a smart way to buy it from Currys that…
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Sky via 3rd party
Is this illigal??? fed up paying more than anyone else is and just jump from 70 to 100...
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Virgin Media - what's not to like?
Just having a look at changing broadband for my parents and stumbled onto Virgin's website. Their Big Kahuna package looks quite good and I think it ticks all their boxes on what they watch on Sky. My main concern would be using their TiVo box. Is it pretty straight forward? They've been with Sky forever so not sure how…
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MSE Blog: Living without Sky – we did it!
"Back in 2012 I did a TV viewing audit and decided we weren’t watching Sky channels enough for it to be worth paying for them." Read MSE Andrea's full blog: Living without Sky – we did it! Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
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3d/lg
Featuring LG's great new webOS smart interface plus Cinema 3D TV, the LG 42LB650V is superbly equipped for all your TV needs. CINEMA TV WITH 2D TO 3D CONVERSION Cinema 3D TV is the popular passive 3D system from LG. It's simpler than the active system but, despite this, in many ways it's superior. For a start, passive 3D…
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tv licence for RUSSIAN catch up tv in uk
Hello.. i'm russian and living in uk 5 years.. i'm not watching uk chanels at all.. i bought few years ago device with russian tv which is working with broadband.. do i need to pay for tv license if i using this device.. there is no english chanels at all and there are lots of chanels which are not live.. about one hour…
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New to Sky - bundle or TV only?
Hi This is probably a stupid question, but I have a million things to sort out before I move house next week so am seeking a helpful person to provide an answer/advice... We are currently with Virgin (TV, broadband, phone) but there is no coverage where we're moving to. We're out of contract so no issue there. We are…
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how many HPMI/USB sockets ?
Hi, current CRT is set up with a pair of scarts and a few junction boxes for sky, dvd, x box with a new smart tv (using wifi for comuter), how many hdmi/usbs (difference is ? what for ?) do I need. Some I have seen only seem to have 1 scart and one hdmi. Dont want to buy something that is 'insufficient' thanks
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Anything on Amazon prime worth watching?
Just signed up for the 30 day free trial for the free quick delivery which is really good but not worth the £79.99 on its own. I really want to find some decent entertainment to stream to make it worth while but cannot find anything I like that is free, I searched a couple of films but there was a rental charge for them.…
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Roku TV channels
Just treated myself to a Roku streaming stick for £39 which seemed a bit of a bargain. Any one else got one? Would you care to recommend any channels?
