Silver box - is that bt vision 1 or 2?

steveq3 · 11-12-2012, 17:02

As the tile says, i have the silver box still, but have upgraded to bt infinity. So what version of bt vision is it. the software version says 2.something so is that bt vision 2, and will i therefore be able to get the linear channels which are coming ...sometime in the future.

1andrew1 · 11-12-2012, 17:25

According to jamcambs, all will be revealed tomorrow by BT so watch this space.

intercept · 11-12-2012, 18:33

Silver boxes are definitely Vision 1 and, due to their age & spec, unlikely to ever get Vision 2 and hence linear channels. The Black boxes are currently being upgraded from Vision 1 to Vision 2 so will be able to get the linear channels when they're launched - hopefully soon?

wwwebber · 11-12-2012, 20:05

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

According to jamcambs, all will be revealed tomorrow by BT so watch this space.

Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow.

1andrew1 · 11-12-2012, 20:23

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow.

Agreed.

steveq3 · 11-12-2012, 21:26

So if i want the linear channels am i going to have to wait for my contract to end and then resign to get the newer box for £50. Im so confused, bt don't make anything clear!

VisionMan1 · 11-12-2012, 22:58

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Originally Posted by steveq3

So if i want the linear channels am i going to have to wait for my contract to end and then resign to get the newer box for £50. Im so confused, bt don't make anything clear!

Hi, steveq3.

No, you don't need to pay £50 for a new Vision box, to get the upcoming BT linear channels. One only needs to be on the BT Vision 2.0 platform.

The linear channels will not be available on the new YouView platform, initially. They will only be available to BT Vision 2.0 box users. And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced.

steveq3 · 12-12-2012, 14:04

But as i see it i will never be on the bt vision 2.0 platform if i dont get a new black box.....is that correct?

VisionMan1 · 12-12-2012, 14:15

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Originally Posted by steveq3

But as i see it i will never be on the bt vision 2.0 platform if i dont get a new black box.....is that correct?

Yes, thats right. But BT have been replacing the silver boxes for free (as they did with me).

However, in saying the above, I am quite surprised there still seems to be quite a few silver boxes in circulation.

wwwebber · 12-12-2012, 14:27

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Originally Posted by VisionMan1

Yes, thats right. But BT have been replacing the silver boxes for free (as they did with me).

However, in saying the above, I am quite surprised there still seems to be quite a few silver boxes in circulation.

Yes, up until I got YouView I was still using the silver box from launch of the service lol

arirsole · 12-12-2012, 14:28

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Originally Posted by VisionMan1

Hi, steveq3.

No, you don't need to pay £50 for a new Vision box, to get the upcoming BT linear channels. One only needs to be on the BT Vision 2.0 platform.

The linear channels will not be available on the new YouView platform, initially. They will only be available to BT Vision 2.0 box users. And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced.

And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced...............................Aye, there's the rub.

1andrew1 · 12-12-2012, 18:08

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow.

Sadly - nothing. The big announcement on BT's page is still that of Rizzle Kicks performing live in HD on the ‘BT Infinity Presents’ interactive YouTube channel.

steveq3 · 12-12-2012, 22:49

So how do i go about getting a free new black box to replace my silver one? Ive seen nothing from bt suggesting that they are replacing them for free.

VisionMan1 · 12-12-2012, 23:58

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Originally Posted by steveq3

So how do i go about getting a free new black box to replace my silver one? Ive seen nothing from bt suggesting that they are replacing them for free.

Are you sure you want to do that?

As the new BT Vision 2.0 platform is very unstable. I've had the service for two weeks, and I've had to reboot the box twice. And for some users, it's even worse than that. But if you want to find out if you can, contact the BT moderators and they'll let you know -

Contact BT Care Team -

https://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/4951

Last edited by VisionMan1 : 12-12-2012 at 23:59. Reason: Link did not work

steveq3 · 13-12-2012, 14:31

Thanks, i guess i'll wait for the problems to be ironed out first.

11-12-2012, 17:02	#1
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	Silver box - is that bt vision 1 or 2? As the tile says, i have the silver box still, but have upgraded to bt infinity. So what version of bt vision is it. the software version says 2.something so is that bt vision 2, and will i therefore be able to get the linear channels which are coming ...sometime in the future.

11-12-2012, 17:25	#2
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	According to jamcambs, all will be revealed tomorrow by BT so watch this space.

11-12-2012, 18:33	#3
intercept Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 311	Silver boxes are definitely Vision 1 and, due to their age & spec, unlikely to ever get Vision 2 and hence linear channels. The Black boxes are currently being upgraded from Vision 1 to Vision 2 so will be able to get the linear channels when they're launched - hopefully soon?

11-12-2012, 20:05	#4
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 According to jamcambs, all will be revealed tomorrow by BT so watch this space. Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow.

11-12-2012, 20:23	#5
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow. Agreed.

11-12-2012, 21:26	#6
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	So if i want the linear channels am i going to have to wait for my contract to end and then resign to get the newer box for £50. Im so confused, bt don't make anything clear!

11-12-2012, 22:58	#7
VisionMan1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,107	Quote: Originally Posted by steveq3 So if i want the linear channels am i going to have to wait for my contract to end and then resign to get the newer box for £50. Im so confused, bt don't make anything clear! Hi, steveq3. No, you don't need to pay £50 for a new Vision box, to get the upcoming BT linear channels. One only needs to be on the BT Vision 2.0 platform. The linear channels will not be available on the new YouView platform, initially. They will only be available to BT Vision 2.0 box users. And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced.

12-12-2012, 14:04	#8
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	But as i see it i will never be on the bt vision 2.0 platform if i dont get a new black box.....is that correct?

12-12-2012, 14:15	#9
VisionMan1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,107	Quote: Originally Posted by steveq3 But as i see it i will never be on the bt vision 2.0 platform if i dont get a new black box.....is that correct? Yes, thats right. But BT have been replacing the silver boxes for free (as they did with me). However, in saying the above, I am quite surprised there still seems to be quite a few silver boxes in circulation.

12-12-2012, 14:27	#10
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by VisionMan1 Yes, thats right. But BT have been replacing the silver boxes for free (as they did with me). However, in saying the above, I am quite surprised there still seems to be quite a few silver boxes in circulation. Yes, up until I got YouView I was still using the silver box from launch of the service lol

12-12-2012, 14:28	#11
arirsole Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 68	Quote: Originally Posted by VisionMan1 Hi, steveq3. No, you don't need to pay £50 for a new Vision box, to get the upcoming BT linear channels. One only needs to be on the BT Vision 2.0 platform. The linear channels will not be available on the new YouView platform, initially. They will only be available to BT Vision 2.0 box users. And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced. And there may be other requirements too, which, if there are, have yet to be announced...............................Aye, there's the rub.

12-12-2012, 18:08	#12
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber Well, to be more accurate and kinder, this is according to jamcambs contacts. Lets see what happens tomorrow. Sadly - nothing. The big announcement on BT's page is still that of Rizzle Kicks performing live in HD on the ‘BT Infinity Presents’ interactive YouTube channel.

12-12-2012, 22:49	#13
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	So how do i go about getting a free new black box to replace my silver one? Ive seen nothing from bt suggesting that they are replacing them for free.

12-12-2012, 23:58	#14
VisionMan1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,107	Quote: Originally Posted by steveq3 So how do i go about getting a free new black box to replace my silver one? Ive seen nothing from bt suggesting that they are replacing them for free. Are you sure you want to do that? As the new BT Vision 2.0 platform is very unstable. I've had the service for two weeks, and I've had to reboot the box twice. And for some users, it's even worse than that. But if you want to find out if you can, contact the BT moderators and they'll let you know - Contact BT Care Team - https://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/4951 Last edited by VisionMan1 : 12-12-2012 at 23:59. Reason: Link did not work

13-12-2012, 14:31	#15
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	Thanks, i guess i'll wait for the problems to be ironed out first.

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