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peterts
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2 years ago
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Problem with TV streaming after upgrade to V6 box

We were recently upgraded to a V6 box from TiVo. Because the V6 box uses WiFi and not cable (as the TiVo did) we find that TV streaming is interrupted by buffering. The only solution proposed by VM i...
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    japitts
    2 years ago

    The legacy TiVo had an internal 'net connection which was fed over the same co-ax which carries live TV broadcasts, and was split out internally. The newer (and much improved) V6 doesn't have this and relies on your home-hub instead.

    A hard-wired Ethernet connection is always best if at all possible, as it would be with any semi-permanent equipment needing online connectivity. If that's not possible, then wireless often suffices - but does rely on a reliable wireless signal. This would be the same as any other wireless device - laptops, tablets, phones etc. Powerline adapters can often be a good compromise.

    The V6 allows you to check wireless signal strength via the network connections screen - Home > Help & Settings > Settings > Network > top-right corner.

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peterts
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2 years ago

Thank you Travis. I thought of that but (a) it would be at least 50m of cable and (b) all four network connections on the hub are used (Hive, Sonos, NAS and dLan powerline). 

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Tavis75
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2 years ago

OK, yes that distance would be an issue! From the point of view of the ports though, you can always add a network switch to get as many ports as you're ever likely to need, I've got 3 switches and 15-20 wired devices plugged into my VM system.

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    peterts
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    2 years ago

    Thank you Tavis. That‘s fair comment. My concern is really the 50m cable.