Comments on: The Road Ahead For TiVo http://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/ TiVo, Slingbox, Android, Blu-ray Disc, and whatever other tech I feel like blogging about... Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Noelhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-29489 Noel Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-29489 I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo. I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo.

]]> By: Noelhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-29490 Noel Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-29490 I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo. I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo.

]]> By: Noelhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-29491 Noel Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-29491 I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo. I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo.

]]> By: Noelhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-29492 Noel Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-29492 I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo. I was rather disappointed to find that the vm TiVo was not already a dlna client. It would be very useful to me if it was, I currently use the Xbox instead, but rather that functionality was on TiVo.

]]> By: TiVo Premiere Customers, Sign Up To Get The Spring Software Update First | Gizmo Lovers Bloghttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-29051 TiVo Premiere Customers, Sign Up To Get The Spring Software Update First | Gizmo Lovers Blog Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:39:41 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-29051 [...] VP of User Experience, tweeted that the Software Priority Request for the Spring Update. I’ve covered the planned features before, but in short the highlights are new Netflix and YouTube clients, continued migration to HD [...] [...] VP of User Experience, tweeted that the Software Priority Request for the Spring Update. I’ve covered the planned features before, but in short the highlights are new Netflix and YouTube clients, continued migration to HD [...]

]]> By: Could Netflix Finally Be Coming To MSO STBs, Like TiVo? | Gizmo Lovers Bloghttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28872 Could Netflix Finally Be Coming To MSO STBs, Like TiVo? | Gizmo Lovers Blog Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:36:43 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28872 [...] since he’s the point man for RCN’s TiVo implementation.Of course, TiVo could always implement DLNA, which would open the door to work arounds. Which is how ARRIS gets Netflix on their MSO Moxi [...] [...] since he’s the point man for RCN’s TiVo implementation.Of course, TiVo could always implement DLNA, which would open the door to work arounds. Which is how ARRIS gets Netflix on their MSO Moxi [...]

]]> By: Fanfoothttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28867 Fanfoot Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:09:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28867 I really don't use the apps on my Tivo anymore.  I bought an Apple TV and use that for any music, movie rental or photo viewing I want to do.  Stopped using the Amazon app for TV show downloads because of UI issues (like not even listing the episodes of Battlestar Galactica in order).  I'd probably reconsider if they updated this but it doesn't sound like that's coming anytime soon.I don't use Netflix myself.  And after a few demoes of Youtube on my Apple TV I pretty much found that I don't use that either.  Understand that Netflix is important to a lot of other people though.Personally I just want an update to TTG that supports MKV files.  Or as you say, support for another standard like DLNA.  Even there though, I'm rapidly switching to other products to do the things I want. I really don’t use the apps on my Tivo anymore.  I bought an Apple TV and use that for any music, movie rental or photo viewing I want to do.  Stopped using the Amazon app for TV show downloads because of UI issues (like not even listing the episodes of Battlestar Galactica in order).  I’d probably reconsider if they updated this but it doesn’t sound like that’s coming anytime soon.

I don’t use Netflix myself.  And after a few demoes of Youtube on my Apple TV I pretty much found that I don’t use that either.  Understand that Netflix is important to a lot of other people though.

Personally I just want an update to TTG that supports MKV files.  Or as you say, support for another standard like DLNA.  Even there though, I’m rapidly switching to other products to do the things I want.

]]> By: TIVO and Adobe AIRhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28864 TIVO and Adobe AIR Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:43 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28864 [...] Lovers Blog recently posted more details. The TiVo Netflix app is getting a complete overhaul – or, rather, a replacement. The new app is [...] [...] Lovers Blog recently posted more details. The TiVo Netflix app is getting a complete overhaul – or, rather, a replacement. The new app is [...]

]]> By: Brennokhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28860 Brennok Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:18:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28860 I definitely want to see streaming from my home PCs whether it is a .TiVo file or any other common codec and container. As it is now I either queue up a couple transfers via for later or I just switch to my 360 to stream from my server if I want to watch now. I would much rather do it all from TiVo.As far as the future, I really want a HD season pass manager with real conflict management. Managing a high number of season passes is a giant pain. KMTTG has definitely helped with the iPad type controls, but TiVo could lock that down at anytime. Of course they could just as easily offer the functionality themselves in a new version of TiVo desktop that combines TiVo desktop, the iPad app, PyTiVo, KMTTG, and Streambaby. I definitely want to see streaming from my home PCs whether it is a .TiVo file or any other common codec and container. As it is now I either queue up a couple transfers via for later or I just switch to my 360 to stream from my server if I want to watch now. I would much rather do it all from TiVo.

As far as the future, I really want a HD season pass manager with real conflict management. Managing a high number of season passes is a giant pain. KMTTG has definitely helped with the iPad type controls, but TiVo could lock that down at anytime. Of course they could just as easily offer the functionality themselves in a new version of TiVo desktop that combines TiVo desktop, the iPad app, PyTiVo, KMTTG, and Streambaby.

]]> By: Brennokhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28861 Brennok Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:18:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28861 I definitely want to see streaming from my home PCs whether it is a .TiVo file or any other common codec and container. As it is now I either queue up a couple transfers via for later or I just switch to my 360 to stream from my server if I want to watch now. I would much rather do it all from TiVo.As far as the future, I really want a HD season pass manager with real conflict management. Managing a high number of season passes is a giant pain. KMTTG has definitely helped with the iPad type controls, but TiVo could lock that down at anytime. Of course they could just as easily offer the functionality themselves in a new version of TiVo desktop that combines TiVo desktop, the iPad app, PyTiVo, KMTTG, and Streambaby. I definitely want to see streaming from my home PCs whether it is a .TiVo file or any other common codec and container. As it is now I either queue up a couple transfers via for later or I just switch to my 360 to stream from my server if I want to watch now. I would much rather do it all from TiVo.

As far as the future, I really want a HD season pass manager with real conflict management. Managing a high number of season passes is a giant pain. KMTTG has definitely helped with the iPad type controls, but TiVo could lock that down at anytime. Of course they could just as easily offer the functionality themselves in a new version of TiVo desktop that combines TiVo desktop, the iPad app, PyTiVo, KMTTG, and Streambaby.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28859 MegaZone Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:46:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28859 Airplay is fine for music - as you say Apple doesn't seem to be licensing it for video or photos.  But DLNA gets you music, photos, and video.  And DLNA is already in so many devices - Windows Media Player is already a DLNA server.   It is in a number of Android Phones, and there are free DLNA server software apps for basically any Android device.  There are DLNA apps for iOS too.Airplay only gets you Apple compatibility, DLNA gets you compatibility with pretty much everything - including Apple products.   There are a number of DLNA server apps that you can point at your iTunes library to enable streaming.And it just bugs me the way Apple insists of doing everything differently.  Different != better.  They push standards when it suits them (HTML5 vs. Flash), but use proprietary systems when it helps them maintain their walled garden (AirPlay vs. DLNA). Airplay is fine for music – as you say Apple doesn’t seem to be licensing it for video or photos.  But DLNA gets you music, photos, and video.  And DLNA is already in so many devices – Windows Media Player is already a DLNA server.   It is in a number of Android Phones, and there are free DLNA server software apps for basically any Android device.  There are DLNA apps for iOS too.

Airplay only gets you Apple compatibility, DLNA gets you compatibility with pretty much everything – including Apple products.   There are a number of DLNA server apps that you can point at your iTunes library to enable streaming.

And it just bugs me the way Apple insists of doing everything differently.  Different != better.  They push standards when it suits them (HTML5 vs. Flash), but use proprietary systems when it helps them maintain their walled garden (AirPlay vs. DLNA).

]]> By: The Hubhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28857 The Hub Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28857 MegaZone,I think it would be better for TiVo to license Airplay. In another words, the Premiere should be able to act like an Airplay receiver much like the Apple TV does. This way we would not need to run TiVo desktop or the other solutions you mention on a PC or Mac. DLNA support would be nice too but I think more people store their music in iTunes. I haven't seen Apple license out the video portion of Airplay yet, but there's a first time for everything. MegaZone,

I think it would be better for TiVo to license Airplay. In another words, the Premiere should be able to act like an Airplay receiver much like the Apple TV does. This way we would not need to run TiVo desktop or the other solutions you mention on a PC or Mac. DLNA support would be nice too but I think more people store their music in iTunes. I haven’t seen Apple license out the video portion of Airplay yet, but there’s a first time for everything.

]]> By: The Hubhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2012/02/24/the-road-ahead-for-tivo/comment-page-1/#comment-28858 The Hub Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=9109#comment-28858 MegaZone,I think it would be better for TiVo to license Airplay. In another words, the Premiere should be able to act like an Airplay receiver much like the Apple TV does. This way we would not need to run TiVo desktop or the other solutions you mention on a PC or Mac. DLNA support would be nice too but I think more people store their music in iTunes. I haven't seen Apple license out the video portion of Airplay yet, but there's a first time for everything. MegaZone,

I think it would be better for TiVo to license Airplay. In another words, the Premiere should be able to act like an Airplay receiver much like the Apple TV does. This way we would not need to run TiVo desktop or the other solutions you mention on a PC or Mac. DLNA support would be nice too but I think more people store their music in iTunes. I haven’t seen Apple license out the video portion of Airplay yet, but there’s a first time for everything.

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