New to Virgin 360 first impression!

[Ajaja]

So, after upgraded  form EE rubbish broadband to Virgin 1Gb speed which I am very satisfied with. I decided to try the 360 box to compare side by side with my Sky Q 2T. Sky customer for 23 years.  

Initial though are brilliant, UI faster than Sky, it’s far more intuitive and less clicks to go around the platform. 

Live channels transition on Virgin is instant in comparison to sky taken 4/5 second to display the content. 

Also, voice command is faster on Virgin. 
There are couple of things that could improve, the home page main advertised content is static and cannot be changed or update more often. This should circulate throughout the day. 

The box itself is compact, but a dead front screen isn’t a good look. Virgin should allow for some logos to be displayed like. Recording in progress or WiFi connected, channel number , or time of the day, something instead of a black screen with a barely visible Virgin logo. 

The ability to see hard drive remaining storage. 

Botton line, only few days with this box and really enjoying the fluidity and ease of use. 

[Mr_K · Accepted solution]

The thing is , VMs previous box  the V6/tivo was so much better and had much more functionality. This is why do many existing customers are disappointed by the downgrade of services. 

[Ajaja]

Thanks Mark. I am not familiar with the older box so have no previous experience. The 360 seems ok to me and on par with Sky. Perhaps more features could be brought back if many users push for the same case. 

[newapollo]

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@Ajaja wrote:

The ability to see hard drive remaining storage.

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Hi @Ajaja 

When you go to Recordings > View All the page that opens lists your recorded programs. In the top left hand corner of that page you can see the percentage of space taken up by recordings.

[Ajaja]

Thank you! What’s doesn’t the play logo on the live channels banner means please? 

[newapollo]

Hi again @Ajaja 

That sounds like the Startover feature.

If the icon is greyed out it means it isn't available yet, but if it's bold white it means that the Startover feature is available.

When available and you click on that channel you'll have the option to watch that program live or from the start of the program.It's handy for live sport, but generally it takes to you that program in an app such as iPlayer to watch the content from the start.

[Roger_Gooner]

If WiFi is not connected you soon know as voice control, apps and VOD don't work, and playback of recordings may also not work.

[1701-e]

Just like the V6, apps and vod won't work if wi-fi down.  You can still watch individual recordings, just not where you have multiple shows from the same series link 

[nodrogd]

In common with previous VM boxes, lights only show if there is a fault. VM is in a no win situation really, as some previous customer feedback criticised the amount of lights & the distraction it was causing.

[Ajaja]

Thank you. Since you are experienced with VM 360 what are they the best features that Sky Q can’t do?? Thanks in advance