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Old 22-06-2015, 20:53
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Why not get a hdmi switch? Then you can have multiple hdmi devices into one port, you can even get them off Ebay that have a remote if your hdmi socket is in a hard to reach place.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Input-Sw...-/201344256618

Bog standard manual switch. £3.15

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-WAY-INPU...-/400939615779

Hdmi Switch with remote. £3.48
Thanks for the reply.

Love the idea of these, especially the one with remote as hdmi port in really awkward place. Only issue with that one is it says doesn't support sky box.
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Old 23-06-2015, 09:22
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Thanks for the reply.

Love the idea of these, especially the one with remote as hdmi port in really awkward place. Only issue with that one is it says doesn't support sky box.
This may help:

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Remotes-...h/td-p/2343214


If your Sky+HD box supports this, can you go to SETTINGS > PICTURE and turn "HDMI Control" to off.

Does this make a difference at all?
Also:

Does your HDMI switch have its own power supply? Switches which rely on power provided by the equipment connected to them rarely work with Sky boxes.
http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-boxe...h/td-p/2266094
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Old 23-06-2015, 20:44
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Cheers
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Old 06-07-2015, 12:32
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I'm hoping someone can help me
I was contemplating getting a smart tv upstairs for my bedroom but then came across all these media sticks like Roku/chromecast etc.

The only thing I want is to be able to get on a web browser and watch movies/tv series on movietube. Can anyone advise me which media stick would be best for this, or even better if anyone can tell me they are able to watch movietube on their media stick.

Thanks for any help/advice
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Old 07-07-2015, 09:17
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I'm hoping someone can help me
I was contemplating getting a smart tv upstairs for my bedroom but then came across all these media sticks like Roku/chromecast etc.

The only thing I want is to be able to get on a web browser and watch movies/tv series on movietube. Can anyone advise me which media stick would be best for this, or even better if anyone can tell me they are able to watch movietube on their media stick.

Thanks for any help/advice
Just checked yesterday Movietube is not available for chromecast and other streaming sticks. I advise for you to get Netflix. It only £6 a month.

YouTube is still supported and you can watch a movie if you don't want to pay £6 a month.
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Old 07-07-2015, 10:12
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Did you check via web browser eg movitube.pm or did you look for the app?

Thanks for trying btw really appreciate it, thought I was being ignored when i posted it in a different forum
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Old 07-07-2015, 12:36
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thought I was being ignored when i posted it in a different forum
I don't think you were specifically being ignored, it could be that almost no one has heard movietube. This thing is about as invisible as a streaming service can be. There isn't even a Wikipedia page about it.

This could be related to the question over its legality. I have no idea myself as I haven't checked, but I'm seeing alarm bells going off. I could be wrong, but... those bells are still ringing...
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Old 07-07-2015, 15:36
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I don't think you were specifically being ignored, it could be that almost no one has heard movietube. This thing is about as invisible as a streaming service can be. There isn't even a Wikipedia page about it.

This could be related to the question over its legality. I have no idea myself as I haven't checked, but I'm seeing alarm bells going off. I could be wrong, but... those bells are still ringing...

Understood mate
I got my answer in the gaming forum. I should have just asked does chromecast have a web browser that you could visit websites with a flash player
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Old 07-07-2015, 15:37
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Understood mate
I got my answer in the gaming forum. I should have just asked does chromecast have a web browser that you could visit websites with a flash player
Fair enough, but you do realise that there will be an enormous hit in video quality if you cast anything from a browser.
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Old 07-07-2015, 16:06
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I do, but I'm currently using my PS4 downstairs to watch the movies and it isnt too bad, unfortunately I don't have space for it upstairs so was looking for a simpler/cheaper solution rather than upgrade my tv to a smart tv
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Old 07-07-2015, 16:22
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I use movietube with my chromecast

Browse movietube web site using chrome browser on android tablet and cast to Chromecast - works fine.
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Old 07-07-2015, 16:28
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what about with an iphone?
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Old 09-07-2015, 09:52
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what about with an iphone?
Search for video and TV cast on the App Store
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Old 10-07-2015, 14:21
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This is pretty cool if you've got one - google have released an ethernet adaptor for it in the states to turn it in to a wired connection.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...pi2P0aYQS0HCvw
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Old 13-07-2015, 11:52
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Search for video and TV cast on the App Store
Thanks for that, it works perfectly now
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Old 05-08-2015, 21:00
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Has anyone else bt Sports chromecast packed up?
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Old 06-08-2015, 09:33
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Has anyone else bt Sports chromecast packed up?
No is hasn't. Reboot your chromecast you should get it back
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Old 06-08-2015, 12:47
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No is hasn't. Reboot your chromecast you should get it back
Are you BT broadband customer though? I am mobile sim only and spoke to a manager earlier and said won't be able to view, as per this link...

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...e-bt-sport-app
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Old 06-08-2015, 12:50
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BT are really crap when it comes to getting their service. All these hoops you have to jump through, which usually means subscribing to one of their other services like broadband.

You would think with so much going OTT these days, BT would be wise to start making sure they get their foothold in.
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Old 06-08-2015, 13:13
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BT are really crap when it comes to getting their service. All these hoops you have to jump through, which usually means subscribing to one of their other services like broadband.

You would think with so much going OTT these days, BT would be wise to start making sure they get their foothold in.
I get why doing it to be fair. I am paying £5 per month and if chromecast worked so much cheaper than subscribing to have through TV (sky customer) it is still annoying though. I complained and got £15 credit added.

Now my BB and line rental happens to be up with sky next week so suppose I am in good position to be able to haggle with both and see what choices I have.
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Old 06-08-2015, 13:17
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^^year, but they could still offer a full OTT service at a price that doesn't cannibalise their other options - or choose the one that sells the best.

Today, people want OTT. They don't want bundles and other bullshit which forces customers into paying for something else that they don't want.

So, maybe sell BT sport cheaper, or either free with a BT broadband or mobile contract, along with a more expensive, but still affordable option when OTT.

It has worked in plenty of other broadcasters when they went down this route.
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Old 08-08-2015, 09:43
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Are you BT broadband customer though? I am mobile sim only and spoke to a manager earlier and said won't be able to view, as per this link...

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...e-bt-sport-app
Yeah I am with bt broadband. Did read the threads earlier stating BT Sports is not available through mobile sim
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Old 10-08-2015, 16:35
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Yeah I am with bt broadband. Did read the threads earlier stating BT Sports is not available through mobile sim
Thanks. Always used to work, guessing since BT Europe launched the changes came in?
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