Virgin Media multiroom?

[T5GRF]

We have 2 Virgin (non TiVo) boxes one upstairs and the other in our lounge. We are building a 2 storey extension and would like to be able to share the signal from the existing boxes rather than shell out for 2 further boxes plus installation etc.
one of the boxes is located just the other side of a wall fiorming part of the new room downstairs so it would be easy to drill a hole through the wall and run a cable through. The downstairs box is also connected to a Pioneer LX 85 receiver which is hooked up to our wireless network.

Any thoughts on how we could do this or is it a new Virgin box ?

Cheers

Edited by T5GRF on Thursday 11th September 20:18

[mad4amanda]

I would say you could split the HDMI output and run a cable upstairs but that means you have no functionality ie to change channels you have to go downstairs etc . We just have extra virgin Boxes a Tivo and old hd and 2 basic cisco would like another tivo so we can record and watch elsewhere.

[JimbobVFR]

mad4amanda said:

I would say you could split the HDMI output and run a cable upstairs but that means you have no functionality ie to change channels you have to go downstairs etc . We just have extra virgin Boxes a Tivo and old hd and 2 basic cisco would like another tivo so we can record and watch elsewhere.

There's plenty of options for control. So that doesn't have to be an issue. If you're running any further than 10M or so then a cat 5 HDMI extender would be advisable rather than a cable IMO, they often include the facility to transmit the IR to the source or you can get various cabled and RF Wireless devices for transmitting IR.


I believe VM now have an app for the guide, does that offer control like the Sky+ app does?

[mad4amanda]

By God thats a great idea I think they do ! Might use this fr my sons bedroom!

[T5GRF]

Thanks for the replies. JimbobVFR, forgive the numpty question but could you explain how the cabling would work? Would I run a cable from the Virgin box or via the receiver? What kind of device and cable would I need to be able to change channel remotely using an app on an iPhone or iPad?

Thanks

[t2007p]

The tv anywhere app is the one but only works with a TiVo if the box is connected to your home network.

[mad4amanda]

TV Anywhere is so badly named as it does not work on 3g hence its TV only where there is a wifi connection!

[IanCress]

The app is slow as well. It can take an age to scroll down the list if the channel you want is towards the bottom, the sports channels for example.