on 06-10-2022 21:54
Hi, I have tried to use the TV Go App on my Android phone, I have the Virgin 360 box, however when I try and view a recording on the app i receive an error message saying, "Only available at home, this recording is only available on your home network."
I am on my home network as I am on my home Wi-Fi, does anyone know of this issue and how to resolve it?
Cheers
Dave
on 08-10-2022 08:45
Hi Davva,
A warm welcome and thanks for posting on our community forums. We're sorry to hear that you're unable to watch our TVGO service due to this error message and you are on your home network.
Can we ask When you go into the diagnostics screen, are you seeing any error which states CPE IP Unknown?
If this happens and you're adamant that you're indeed on the same broadband network as your TV box, please follow the below diagnostics/troubleshooting checks..
1.) Is your TV box is on.
2.) If it isn't, check that what Standby mode the box is in – it needs to be in Active Start or Fast Start.
3.) When put into Fast Start, you should be able to see recordings immediately when you use the App.
4.) When put into Active Start, you will need to wait a few minutes. The App will send a message to wake up the box over the network.
5.) You need to ensure your NOT using a VPN – which can be triggered by your anti-virus software. There should be a setting on your anti-virus that ensures it recognises the home router as 'safe'.
6.) Are you using a 'Mesh' network?
a.) Mesh networks can run on one two modes. If the Mesh is in Bridged mode – sometimes called "Access Point" – then the box can be plugged into the Virgin Media router directly, and all will work ok.
b.) If it's not in Bridged mode – often called "Router" – then the box needs to be plugged into the Mesh NOT the Virgin Media router, or it will not work.
c.) "Router" mode is often the default for Mesh systems, so it's important to check.
7.) Wi-Fi extenders/repeaters may also have a similar set up, so could cause a problem. Our Wi-Fi Pods should be fine though.
Once you have performed the above checks/diagnostics this should resolve the issue, if this does not and your still experiencing the same error, please come back to us for further assistance.
Kind regards Jodi.
on 14-10-2022 09:12
Hi Jodi,
Thanks for your reply.
I have gone through your checklist and still have the same problem:
Any help advice would be appreciated - I called Virgin Media and TBH they didn't have an answer.
on 15-10-2022 09:16
Thank you for coming back to us Davva!
Sorry to hear that the fixes offered have not helped just yet.
Would you be able to confirm if you have tried deleting the TV GO app off the device and re-installing it?
If not, if you can please try this and let us know how you get on!
Thank you. All the best!
on 16-10-2022 13:59
Hi Molly,
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app, still no change. I can play to the TV from the app and see the recordings listed but cannot play on my phone I get the error message as previously listed?
on 17-10-2022 15:41
Hi @Davva,
Thanks for the update on this. To confirm, are you downloading the recordings to your device, whilst connected to your Home network? In addition, is this on all recordings, or just some? Are you able to name a few, so we can check this further?
Cheers,
on 18-10-2022 09:03
Hi I can see the recordings on the app listed the problem is trying to watch them on my phone e.g. Would I lie to you? S14 Ep1 when I press the play on the app I receive the error message as previously described. Another recording that gives the same error is Red a film recorded on the 14 Oct.
Kind regards
Dave
on 19-10-2022 09:10
Thanks for coming back to us Davva, have you tried to download the recordings to your device?
Regards,
Steven_L