Does having an Omnibox release me from having to subscripe to a cable network?
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Silvettster, We have thousands of customers activating boxes every day. I encourage you to give the Omnibox a try. We offer a full refund if you do not like , or are unable to access the the service. We understand that it will not be to everyone's liking, but we are very encouraged by the thousands of folks who love their OmniBox. PS the time zone can be adjusted in settings.
1028749
Hello, and thank you for inquiring about the OmniBox, "the Future of Television". The only requirement for the OmniBox to work is the internet. You can wire in directly, or you can use WIFI. The OmniBox connects to any TV, either HDMI or thru composite cables, and stream in 1080p HD. The OmniBox offers over 180 live channels including ABC,NBC,CBS,FOX,CW,PBS, and just to name a few. You also receive over 60 Premium Video on Demand channels including ABC,NBC,FOX,CBS,CNN, Lifetime, Spike, History Channel, and many more. You will also get over 25000 Video and Audio pod-casts, updated daily from 22 different genres. Do you like the Internet? Well, you can surf the web, update your Facebook, access your email, straight from your TV, without changing remotes. If you are constantly on the go, the OmniBox can sling your content to your mobile devices, so you can view your favorite content when your not at home. We also have over 200 live International channels from around the globe. Whether you want to surf the web, watch live TV, or pull up your favorite show that you missed, the OmniBox is the answer. The OmniBox costs $149.99, and the service is only $24.95 per month, with no long term contracts or commitments. You can cancel at any time. If you have two TVs you do need an additional OmniBox, however, the 2nd subscription is only $7.95. If you need any further assistance, fee free to contact me directly. If you act right now, we are having a "Cyber Sale" which waives your first year of payments, with a $49.95 activation fee. If you want Playon, it is $24.99 for the first year. Your total payments for the year will be $74.90. For an entire year! If you require a second box, the activation fee is $74.90 as well. There are no activation fees for any Omniboxes after your 2nd box.
1028750
Not at all...is very difficult to set up and needed a tech agent to walk me through it. Using it is is also difficult and in my case at times it does not work properly. While it has a lot of channels, most are not what I really want and the live TV shows are tied to east coast stations so 3 hours off in CA from times they should be on here.
1028751
I purchased the OmniBox and found it less than optimal. It was extremely slow in downloading and kept freezing every few minutes. I returned the box and cancelled my subscription. However, after cancelling and after two months, I just got charged 24.95 for my subscription and no one returns phone calls or e-mails. I now have Roku with a subscription to Netflix and Hulu Plus and it works fine. I also purchased an antenna for a second TV so I can get local channels. I would strongly NOT recommend Omnibox.
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My new series 3 has Tivo-to-Go and networking. I, too, was waiting until that was solved to buy one. The only things that I find that can't be copied from one tivo to another are the Amazon Unbox Videos and TivoCasts. The only trouble I had was with the cable co. not wanting to deliver cablecards and saying I would not receive the HD channels with them. I finally demanded and received that cablecards. I am so happy I may soon get the Tivo HD for another room.
20002
I have Time Warner Cable internet and TV. This modem is only for internet access. There is a separate cable box for the TV although I can get nearly 100 channels without the TV cable box. With the TV cable box is something more than 1,000 channels (of which I use about a dozen.) But, the TV cable box also provides a DVR and the on screen guide. I would check with Xfinity for their approved list of cable modems. Time Warner Cable has such a list which this one is on. Hope this helps!
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Yes. I use Verizon FiOS HD TV service and I have two cablecards for the dual channel capability. Please note: The signal coming from FiOS is very powerful, and in many cases too powerful for the TiVo. I had to purchase a "db attenuator" which is a small plug that goes inline with the incoming coax cable. I am using a 20db attenuator. Without the attenuator you may get signal problems/pixelation. If you go into "Messages & Settings" and click on "Diagnostics" you will see "SN Ratio" (Signal to Noise Ratio). The sweet spot for TiVo Series 3 is "31db - 32db". If it's more than that you may get choppy picture.
1078337
The only thing mine is connected to is the cable box...sorry, I don't have a clue.
1165244
I have Comcast and I just plugged to cable itself into the EyeTV Hybrid and it pulls in ALL the unencrypted digital channels without needing the cable set-top box at all.
415796
The cable box my Vulkano is connected to is from Comcast Xfinity. They provide a free mobile app so I can control my cable box with my mobile phone. That is how I set and use my dvr and also check my local guide. I really only use the Vulkano to stream whatever video I'm playing on the cable box. I haven't had any need to fully explore the full capabilities of the Vulkano. The cable company's app is easy to use and allows me, through the Vulkano, to stream live programs, dvr, and "on demand".
1103517
No, it only provides what the cable company provides on active cable channels, the design is old and does not compare to the slingbox that I now use.
1291218
You should be able to use the modem regardless of what level of cable TV service. Internet service is separate.
1571685
No. And a side note, Comcast disconnected that room's cable jack without notifying me. I discovered that as well. No biggie on the antenna. The primary goal has been overwhelming achieved. Thanks!
2145671
Bringing along the box will probably not work with directv. The access cards are set for a location, and if it does not match up -- and I tried this with locations that were 10 miles apart -- the access card will be disabled. Directv does this to stop what is suggested here, i.e. getting a box at another location for only $5 a month.
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Sure do...here it is.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9908261#post9908261I'm handle branden826 on that forum. I didn't think it was possible to access the menu with the cable box off either but it works. It may take a few tries but keep trying...it'll work. Also I'm assuming you have the same cable box as me...the motorola DCT3416 DVR box. If that's not the box you have then search on the AVS forums for some help. Hope I helped you out some.
1185186
Yes. I do. When I dropped cable I used the existing distribution network installed inside for cable. There's an adapter at the antenna that connects to the same coax cable as in your home. Just drop the cable from your new antenna and connect to your inside network.
2278913
I was told you need to call your cable company and they will walk you through the reformat. I didn't do it yet but they said it was easy. FYI- I love my 46 inch and the Viera is great!
1020163
This TV has ClearQAM. I subscribe to Comcast basic tier and was able to watch basic channels such as ABC/CBS/NBC/PBS in HD without cable box. If you subscribe to prime channels such as CNN or TBS, you need a cable box because they are encrypted. And I think you need HD box to watch HD channels (non basic).
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nope as long as your cable connection is good you are all set!!! Love my Roku bought one for my daughter and son in law for Christmas and they love theirs too, they had a bit of a problem cause they live in the country and their cable carrier was not strong enough to pull it in......they switched to another carrier and have had no problems, if you live in the city you should be golden Enjoy
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you can use it in place of a cable box but you will have 2 TV sets playing the same program. this system only moves the signal it will not give you a separate control