New Sky Pods

[Wainuitech]

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 Gmail account email address and password.
  

     • Your Phone with the same account so it can send you the Authorization code OR you need to log into Sky via your computer and activate the once only displayed code from there.

• 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.
  

     • IF you want TV 1 and 2 you need your TV on demand / TVNZ+ Account Details (email and password) If you don’t have one it can created one at the time, its free. ( Created for the Customer on his computer, lot easier- then entered the Details on the TV)  TV1 & 2 uses a similar interface as to the web based layout.
     • 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.

[R2x1]

Hmm. Non-Technician adopters may be recognised by their bloody heads and hands, plus the fresh scalp lying on the floor in front of the TV.

[Wainuitech]

Hmm. Non-Technician adopters may be recognised by their bloody heads and hands, plus the fresh scalp lying on the floor in front of the TV.

Narrrr not this time, its idiot proof ( maybe) to connect.

Used THESE from Digitus

Easy as really

[R2x1]

I'm sure revisions are underway to rectify that oversight

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Hmm. Non-Technician adopters may be recognised by their bloody heads and hands, plus the fresh scalp lying on the floor in front of the TV.

Narrrr not this time, its idiot proof ( maybe) to connect.

Used THESE from Digitus

Easy as really

If Digitus's parent organisation offers personal service, I would be very nervous indeed about accepting!

[Kenj]

As I said to W*nM*cG*y once upon a time, anything with *pod in its name is nothing but trouble!

[king1]

I'm sure revisions are underway to rectify that oversight

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Narrrr not this time, its idiot proof ( maybe) to connect.

Used THESE from Digitus

Easy as really

If Digitus's parent organisation offers personal service, I would be very nervous indeed about accepting!

I know, someone really should of done some homework before choosing that name

[R2x1]

As I said to W*nM*cG*y once upon a time, anything with *pod in its name is nothing but trouble!

Not just trouble; iTrouble with all the expensive options

[Wainuitech]

Well so far on day 2 of using, rock solid so far.

Now if we can just figure out the program menu that would be a plus.

BUT on saying that SWMBO seems to have sorted the Crime channels.

The real test will be tomorrow ( sorry for swearing here) But can she watch Home and Away and Shortland street

Time for me to depart to the workshop or put on headphones and play music on the computer LOL

[R2x1]

Good luck!
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