25-03-2023, 01:03 PM
Just installed two of them at home along with one for a customer earlier in the week.
The setup was quite painless, and of course the 1st thing it did was do a 737MB update.
it auto detected the Ethernet connection. AND me being not wanting a conventional install 
Used an adapter / Joiner to join to the existing HDMI Cable ( previously connected the Vodafone Device) so the Pod didn't plug into the actual HDMI port on the TV (worked a treat)
These are the Sky Replacement for Vodafone TV.
Just a few things you need if anyone is getting them.
Setting up -- A Gmail account seems to be the easiest way as it will connected to your Phone and gives you access to Google Play Store.
• A BIG bottle of Bourbon to calm your nerves -- the whole interface is different to the current Sky program menu Layout, very heavy on Sky Content, and the so many different options with what sometimes appears to be going around in circles ??
The Voice remote to control it needs work still. When telling Google Assist to play a TV certain program on say TV1 or 2 its defaults to Youtube, NOT what its told to do. but at least it did ask as to which TV to play on. This feature DOES need a Google account.
What will be interesting is if Google Home devices try to do things on their own. Sometimes ours spouts out -- Sorry dont understand That please repeat. ??? Its listening to the TV and thinks its us telling it to do something LOL
Interesting and no doubt frustrating times ahead.
The setup was quite painless, and of course the 1st thing it did was do a 737MB update.
it auto detected the Ethernet connection. AND me being not wanting a conventional install Used an adapter / Joiner to join to the existing HDMI Cable ( previously connected the Vodafone Device) so the Pod didn't plug into the actual HDMI port on the TV (worked a treat)These are the Sky Replacement for Vodafone TV.
Just a few things you need if anyone is getting them.
Setting up -- A Gmail account seems to be the easiest way as it will connected to your Phone and gives you access to Google Play Store.
- A Gmail account email address and password.
- TV 3 is there but you have to look for TV 1 & 2. One annoying thing so far, cant add some programs to Favourites, you can add certain parts but not all.
• A BIG bottle of Bourbon to calm your nerves -- the whole interface is different to the current Sky program menu Layout, very heavy on Sky Content, and the so many different options with what sometimes appears to be going around in circles ??
The Voice remote to control it needs work still. When telling Google Assist to play a TV certain program on say TV1 or 2 its defaults to Youtube, NOT what its told to do. but at least it did ask as to which TV to play on. This feature DOES need a Google account.
What will be interesting is if Google Home devices try to do things on their own. Sometimes ours spouts out -- Sorry dont understand That please repeat. ??? Its listening to the TV and thinks its us telling it to do something LOL
Interesting and no doubt frustrating times ahead.
Upgrades = Old bugs replaced with new Bugs.