NOW TV unavailable on LG TV's?
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gareth_r said:
Seems to happen all the time with smart TV apps.
Buy a Roku.
I had a client with a (then brand new) Samsung smart tv where the only app that worked was the BBC.Buy a Roku.
The problem AIUI is the platforms (computer architecture) vary even between different models of the same manufacturer and apps (different for each service) need debugging to run properly and it very often just doesn't happen. As said solution is a plug-in device that's popular as it'll be well supported.
That's a pain if it's all LG TVs. Bought an LG smart TV a couple of weeks ago. Had a roku on my old tv but the internet connection kept dropping on the Now TV app, to the point where it was virtually unwatchable, so it's been much better on the smart tv.
Edited by JD66 on Sunday 26th July 17:08
That's the one thing I don't like about technology nowadays - the manufacturer / software supplier's ability to turn the system off.
I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
cs174 said:
Try downloading the NowTV app and casting to the TV. That should work but if not, a Google Chromecast will be a low cost solution.
The problem i found with this is that it is classed as 2 devices which is annoying, and then i've had it before it comes up and says you can only watch on 2 devices at one time. so if someone else is using it in a different room or wherever you can't do it. The sticks are good though, on the new remotes , if the tv is compatible you can control the volume from the nowtv remote too
Smart TVs are a complete waste of time - they invariably either have a crap proprietary system that doesn't support all the popular services, or they ship with an Android TV that doesn't get version updates or bugfixes. Plus they often launch with underpowered CPU/GPU hardware which only gets more lacking over time. And I am absolutely thinking of Sony for both those previous criticisms.
I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
Lucas Ayde said:
Smart TVs are a complete waste of time - they invariably either have a crap proprietary system that doesn't support all the popular services, or they ship with an Android TV that doesn't get version updates or bugfixes. Plus they often launch with underpowered CPU/GPU hardware which only gets more lacking over time. And I am absolutely thinking of Sony for both those previous criticisms.
I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
This - take that further and get rid of the speakers too. I just need the screen as everything else is external.I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
sanguinary said:
That's the one thing I don't like about technology nowadays - the manufacturer / software supplier's ability to turn the system off.
I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
In their defense, it's a 15 odd year old platform that is no longer supported by the manufacturer!I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
sanguinary said:
That's the one thing I don't like about technology nowadays - the manufacturer / software supplier's ability to turn the system off.
I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
In this case it’s not the manufacturer, it’s the content provider. But in any case, NowTV are/were offering a free tv stick to compensate. You may have got an email about it, you may have to get onto live chat and moan.I have an old PS3 which is used for the odd bluray and streaming, including Now TV for the F1... until this season. I bought my pass, booted the PS3 up to be told Now TV is no longer supported.
I was brought up in a not too long ago time, where things were only disposed of when they no longer turned on, not when the manufacturer decides I should be replacing it.
Lucas Ayde said:
Smart TVs are a complete waste of time - they invariably either have a crap proprietary system that doesn't support all the popular services, or they ship with an Android TV that doesn't get version updates or bugfixes. Plus they often launch with underpowered CPU/GPU hardware which only gets more lacking over time. And I am absolutely thinking of Sony for both those previous criticisms.
I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
Glad it’s not just me who’s fed up with their Sony TV. Mine takes forever to do anything. Even if I ignore the smart apps, the thing is so slow to respond to any input. It also randomly stops communicating with my speakers which is fun. I wish I could just buy a dumb tv. I would much prefer it if manufacturers spent the money on getting the best possible display quality, stuck an extra HDMI input on and left it up to those who want the Smart features to get their own choice of device.
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