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As of today the freesat ios app is available to download from app store, providing a guide and the means to remotely set timers on freesat freetime units.
Link to news item on freesat website
Link to post on freesat community forum
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/freesat/id748306909?mt=8
You can also register and pair your box(es) via freesat website.
(the above is also applicable to the HB1000S)
I’ve been told It is important that you do not have any failed timers listed, so delete them if you have any, before trying to set any timers via app.
It good that you can register upto 6 ID’s.
The swipe pad seems a bit hit and miss, maybe it just needs some getting used to.
Anyhow it seems good so far and I’ve just noticed that the recordings list is actually a lot better than what’s on the box as it gives a date and time of recording.
Ok so first attempt at setting a recording while in standby and using 3G didn’t go so well.
Set to record Real Lives at 7:50 on BBC2 about 10 mins before start time and the box didn’t come on and start recording until 5 mins after start time. Checked recording and has missed the beginning.
Looks like I will be doing some experimenting to see how it performs throughout the day.
Using different devices is not straight forward either, it appears you have to log out/in to get the Recordings, and Schedule list to refresh correctly.
-gonzo- – 28 minutes ago »
Ok so first attempt at setting a recording while in standby and using 3G didn’t go so well.
Set to record Real Lives at 7:50 on BBC2 about 10 mins before start time and the box didn’t come on and start recording until 5 mins after start time. Checked recording and has missed the beginning.
Looks like I will be doing some experimenting to see how it performs throughout the day.
That would reflect the info I have in that the unit polls every 15 minutes when in standby for any changes to schedule etc.
Barry – 16 minutes ago »
-gonzo- – 28 minutes ago »
Ok so first attempt at setting a recording while in standby and using 3G didn’t go so well.
Set to record Real Lives at 7:50 on BBC2 about 10 mins before start time and the box didn’t come on and start recording until 5 mins after start time. Checked recording and has missed the beginning.
Looks like I will be doing some experimenting to see how it performs throughout the day.
That would reflect the info I have in that the unit polls every 15 minutes when in standby for any changes to schedule etc.
Ah thanks, good to know as I was just about to ask if you knew about timings.
How to video
All paired up, but the app can’t see my box, which means I can’t use it as a remote
The box (HB1000S) is connected by ethernet, via powerline adapters, while the iPad is of course wireless. Is this the problem? Does it only scan the local wifi devices?
JamesB – 21 minutes ago »
All paired up, but the app can’t see my box, which means I can’t use it as a remote
The box (HB1000S) is connected by ethernet, via powerline adapters, while the iPad is of course wireless. Is this the problem? Does it only scan the local wifi devices?
Makes no difference, only pre requisite is that they are all on same network.
I have one connected via powerline, one by wifi, and one by nano router, all are listed on app.
-gonzo- – 1 hour ago »
How to video
Thanks for that, will copy link to first post.
Barry – 3 hours ago »
JamesB – 21 minutes ago »
All paired up, but the app can’t see my box, which means I can’t use it as a remote
The box (HB1000S) is connected by ethernet, via powerline adapters, while the iPad is of course wireless. Is this the problem? Does it only scan the local wifi devices?
Makes no difference, only pre requisite is that they are all on same network.
I have one connected via powerline, one by wifi, and one by nano router, all are listed on app.
Thanks. All’s well, following off/on of the iPad’s wireless connection and turning off Direct TV on the telly.
I must say “I bloody love this App”
I could even go as far to say bye bye remote control.
-gonzo- – 2 minutes ago »
I must say “I bloody love this App”
I could even go as far to say bye bye remote control.
+1
-gonzo- – 10 hours ago »
Ok so first attempt at setting a recording while in standby and using 3G didn’t go so well.
Set to record Real Lives at 7:50 on BBC2 about 10 mins before start time and the box didn’t come on and start recording until 5 mins after start time. Checked recording and has missed the beginning.
Looks like I will be doing some experimenting to see how it performs throughout the day.
Ii think you find that the information is sent to the box once evey 15 minuites therefore this amout of time should be taken in to accout when using the app.
Bargain Dave – 2 hours ago »
-gonzo- – 10 hours ago »
Ok so first attempt at setting a recording while in standby and using 3G didn’t go so well.
Set to record Real Lives at 7:50 on BBC2 about 10 mins before start time and the box didn’t come on and start recording until 5 mins after start time. Checked recording and has missed the beginning.
Looks like I will be doing some experimenting to see how it performs throughout the day.
Ii think you find that the information is sent to the box once evey 15 minuites therefore this amout of time should be taken in to accout when using the app.
As already covered in post #5
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