Humax privacy policy - Terms and conditions. What if I don't sign them, anybody know.

tweeter

Have just started to set up a Humax tv recorder and its come up with Humax privacy policy - Terms and conditions. Does anyone know what happens if I don't, as far as viewing freeview and the internet. Never had this with my old Humax.Thanks for any replies.

Couldn't wait as I've got to go out and I declined to sign up to them.

bengalknights

Nothing happens at all but might nag you to say yay

tweeter

Thanks bengalknights. A few minutes after choosing a programme my new Humax FVP 4000T kept turning itself off, so I'm returning it. Also, if anybody buys one, they should be aware that it asks for a wi-fi password and won't let you progress any further in the initial setup until you comply. So anybody who doesn't have a wi-fi to set up to, can't complete the setup - odd that unless I missed something. My old Humax lasted about six odd years with no wi-fi restrictions.

teddysmum

tweeter wrote: »

Thanks bengalknights. A few minutes after choosing a programme my new Humax FVP 4000T kept turning itself off, so I'm returning it. Also, if anybody buys one, they should be aware that it asks for a wi-fi password and won't let you progress any further in the initial setup until you comply. So anybody who doesn't have a wi-fi to set up to, can't complete the setup - odd that unless I missed something. My old Humax lasted about six odd years with no wi-fi restrictions.

You have chosen a box which requires internet for the catchup service, so it will need your wifi password, just like a laptop does. Perhaps,it has sensed that you don't have a cable plugged in, so assumes wifi will be used.

tweeter

teddysmum, I have a router wifi so it was no problem for me, but their should have been a simple opt out for those who just want to see Freeview. After all, they have a Netflix button on the handset which I wouldn't ever use anyway.

EachPenny

It does sound a bit odd - if there is functionality which can be used without an internet connection then it should be possible to disable the wifi radio and not need to enter a password.

It makes me wonder where we are going with internet enabled appliances like fridges and freezers - if your freezer has lost it's wifi connection does that mean it will let all your food defrost? Hopefully not. The same should apply to TV recording boxes - the basic functionality should still work even if the internet connection is missing.

If we reach a point where appliances will only work if they are able to communicate with big brother then we will be in a very scary place. I think then I might decide to just read books by candlelight, grow all my own food and wash myself and my clothes in the nearest stream

Are we making progress through technology?