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stukey
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2 years ago
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Stream - can you skip or ffwd adverts?

Hi,   I’ve reviewed VM’s website and scoured the internet and can’t find a definitive answer to this question… On the VM Stream box, can you fast forward or skip adverts within streamed TV shows, s...
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    japitts
    2 years ago

    My understanding is..

    For programmes sourced from VM's in-house VoD, then advert skipping is possible. When programmes are viewed on a broadcaster's branded app, advert skipping depends on them but generally - no, this is one reason why broadcasters prefer their proprietry apps.

    For live TV channels, albeit delivered over IP - you can't fast-forward a live feed. The stream box doesn't have any recording functionality to allow pausing.

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japitts
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2 years ago

My understanding is..

For programmes sourced from VM's in-house VoD, then advert skipping is possible. When programmes are viewed on a broadcaster's branded app, advert skipping depends on them but generally - no, this is one reason why broadcasters prefer their proprietry apps.

For live TV channels, albeit delivered over IP - you can't fast-forward a live feed. The stream box doesn't have any recording functionality to allow pausing.