help – unable to use ondemand or showcase

Forum Forums Freesat HD HDR 1000, 1010, 1100S help – unable to use ondemand or showcase

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  • #55526
    Anonymous
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    Since the last update I haven’t had any issues at all if I turn on my internet router first, then my Humax box and TV. I used to turn on my Humax box and TV before my router but if I did then I would get a message stating that On demand was unavailable or no broadband etc.

    As stated before I always turn off my Humax box, TV and router at the mains socket every night and then back on again the next day.

    Now I always boot up my router first, then turn on everything else once it’s running.

    #55527
    Anonymous
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    I have found that at the last update they restored the ability to turn on in any order. If I turn on the TV and box first then the router later then the box displays a message to indicate that the network is now available. This is how it originally worked and it now works that way again (for me anyway).

    #55528
    Anonymous
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    Strange because mine is the opposite, router first and then the Humax box has something to lock onto I guess. If I turn the Humax box on first then I’m guessing it’s trying to find the broadband signal before my internet is running which is when I get those messages.

    #55529
    Anonymous
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    adamandkate – 2 months ago  » 

    yes it does!

    so i wonder whats up with going through the menus!

    thanks for your help

    On Demand issue

    darren ellis 20:46

    To: Customerteam@freesat.co.uk

    Hi,

    Our on demand service has stopped working for no apparent reason:

    On demand not working, says unavailable, Wifi connected on freesat box, showcase works fine, rebooted box – to no avail, On demand not been working for over a week.

    Can you help please?

    Best regards

    Darren

    Device details

    What is your TV Region/postcode? DY10 1LS

    
What is the make and model of your Freetime device? HDR 1000s

    What software version are you currently running? (You can check this by going to settings via the home menu then selecting System information. The software version should be: UKFSAA 2.02.01. If you don’t have this, please go to System settings and select Software update, then “Search for new software”.) Software vs UKFSAA 2.02.07 Different to stated???

    How are you connected to the internet (WiFi/Ethernet Cable/Homeplug Adaptors)? WiFi

    If you are connected via WiFi is this build in, or via a dongle? dongle

    Broadband configuration

    What is the make and model of your router? BT home hub 4

    Who is your broadband provider? BT

    Is the internet extended around your home using power plugs or cables? cables

    Are there any other routers in your home that are extending the WiFi range? No

    Is the router on continuously or powered down when not in use (e.g. overnight)? Continuous but been rebooted

    Do you set your IP Address manually or does the router allocate it automatically? auto

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    #55530
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have just bought two hdr1000 boxes and although i am connected directly to my router i also cant get on demand or showcase. I have tried loads of things to fix this including resets, making sure i have latest firmware etc. However last night i did find that if i use the freesat app on my tablet i can get these services even when they are showing as unavailable on the humax box. Now while i admit humax, or freesat have to fix the problem of on demand and showcase it is a workaround, although an expensive one at that if you havent a tablet.

    #55531
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Hi everyone,

    I have just bought an HDR 1010 and cannot get On Demand to work – a message comes up saying “on demand is not currently available”

    I am connected using WiFi, channel 901 works for iPlayer and going left in the epg allows access to catchup Services such as 4or

    Showcase DOES work for me

    I have updated to the latest firmware and I have done the factory reset, watch bbc one for 1hr, go into standby, restart – all to no avail.

    Very irritating

    I get the impression from this thread that the problem is resolved for some people however it is not clear what reliable resolution there is

    Any suggestions are very welcome

    #55532
    Barry
    Moderator

    machra and Jclivingston – Welcome to our Forum :-)

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    #55533
    Anonymous
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    Mmmm I have no On Demand section this morning, Showcase working fine, but On Demand section just says “This will only take a short time so please try again soon”, box has been on for over 2 hours so far.

    However, Roll Back is working fine.

    Edit:

    Turning off and on again and still no On Demand section, for YouTube I can launch via my phone by either the YouTube app or the Freesat App.

    #55534
    Anonymous
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    Jclivingston – 2 hours ago  » 

    Hi everyone,

    I have just bought an HDR 1010 and cannot get On Demand to work – a message comes up saying “on demand is not currently available”

    I am connected using WiFi, channel 901 works for iPlayer and going left in the epg allows access to catchup Services such as 4or

    Showcase DOES work for me

    I have updated to the latest firmware and I have done the factory reset, watch bbc one for 1hr, go into standby, restart – all to no avail.

    Very irritating

    I get the impression from this thread that the problem is resolved for some people however it is not clear what reliable resolution there is

    Any suggestions are very welcome

    So after 24 hours of it not working I called the Freesat customer service line, waited on hold for an hour, explained what wasn’t working to the girl on the phone. Tried On Demand again whilst I was on the phone and found it was working.

    Result!

    The moral of this tale is to be patient – however it really should work out of the box.

    #55535
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Barry – 2 hours ago  » 

    machra and Jclivingston – Welcome to our Forum :-)

    Check your PM’s (private messages, top right of forum front page)

    Thanks Barry – much appreciated – as per my last post on demand is now working. Thanks for your offer of assistance.

    #55536
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I can’t get On Demand via the On demand button but I can get On Demand to work if I go through the Showcase button.

    #55537
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I have also been unable to get ondemand or showcase since the september update. I’ve tried all the suggestions on the forum but to no avail. Since the latest update a couple of weeks ago a message comes up to say that it will take a couple of minutes to work but it never does. I can use showcase and on demand via the ios app, but it never works directly from box. Also maybe related is that since the latest update some channels logos don’t appear in TV guide, so at the moment bbc3 & 4 HD and ITVbe are displaying just the text version not the channel logo.

    #55538
    Barry
    Moderator

    tonegee – check your PM’s

    dpower22 – Welcome to our Forum :-) and check your PM’s as well.

    #55539
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Have had my Humax for over 2years now and until recently no problem.

    Now, after the recent update, I also cannot access On Demand, seeing only the message experienced by others to the effect that ‘it will take a couple of minutes to work’ but never does

    Any help or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    #55540
    Barry
    Moderator

    monterey – 20 minutes ago  » 

    Have had my Humax for over 2years now and until recently no problem.

    Now, after the recent update, I also cannot access On Demand, seeing only the message experienced by others to the effect that ‘it will take a couple of minutes to work’ but never does

    Any help or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Check your PM’s

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