Does anybody know if the Hopper Sling can transfer TV shows and movies from the internal hard drive to a external hard drive? Just would like to know.
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Yes, you can. The EHD has to be at least 2 TB and will require it's own power source. http://www.mydish.com/support/ehd-overview
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Molley, hello: The ability to retrive data from an inoperable hard drive depends on a number of things. The most important factor, in my opinion, is whether you've waited too long to retrieve data; as a result, some or all data files may have become unretrievable. Assuming that you've not waited too long and thereby not compromised data, I recommend that you buy and try the NewerTech universal device. My "external" hard drive (on a Mac platform and OS) had been clicking quietly for a week without engaging; it was unable to back up files as scheduled. I ordered, received, and utilized the NewerTech universal drive adapter. On my first connection and try, the adapter recognized my external hard drive, located all the files on it, and accepted my request to transfer those files to a new external hard drive replacement. I was happily surprised that all files were located and transferred with no loss. There's no guarantee that the NewerTech Universal adapter will be successful. If I were you, I wouldn't wait any longer; neither would I send the drive to a facility that attempts to retrive files because of the cost of doing so; I'd but the NewerTech USB 3.0 Universal device. HTH. Warren
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Umm i am answering my own question after researching the issue in the hope that it would help others who might have the same question. Good news folks - this device works with playon (http://www.playon.tv/playon) as also with Tvarsity. So basically you can either use your hard disk shares directly to stream media, or use a DLNA compliant server like playon or tvarsity to stream media as well as youtube, hulu, netflix etc - sweet. The patriot user forum even has postings to help you configure playon or tvarsity.
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No it cannot by itself. The unit will only stream from your main hard drive inside your computer (usually drive C:). You can stream from an external hard drive connected to your router if you have a media server program that was included with your router's software or with a third party program such as Twonky. However, the formats the player will read are limited and even then it may not read those formats.
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This does work with Dish Anywhere to an extent. You can use it as a "hopper" to watch live TV, your DVR or download movies. I keep this in a camper that I use as an office outside my house and watch TV, run the DVR etc. using the wifi from my house. I can also use it in campgrounds that offer wifi. The one thing I have been unable to do is transfer recordings to it to watch when the device is offline. The device has a partition, I think 2GB, on the onboard memory. The dish anywhere app is stored on that partition and will not allow me to store the downloads on the other 6GB or on the 32GB micro SD I purchased for such. The app only allows me to store the downloads on the same drive as the app and there is not enough space. The android version that the device uses does not allow me to move the app to the SD card which I think would also solve the problem. I do wish that downloads would work but I am very happy with the rest. It is about all that I use it for.
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Yes! You can use a 2 TB Hard Drive. I was advised by tech support that 2 TB is the max at this time. Be aware that it will slow your receiver down. No problems with quality or picture. However, there is a double to triple time delay when I am searching through guide or changing channels on my Directv DVR HD Model 24, 500 GB, Internal Hard Drive. That is not a problem for me. It is worth it for the extra space. I record a lot of football games on the football ticket. This way my wife's shows do not get deleted.
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Thank you so much for your response! You also answered my next question as to whether or not it would recognize external HDDs connected to the Mac.Have you experimented connecting external drives to the WD TV Live Plus directly through the USB? If so are you able to transfer files wirelessly from your Mac to the external drive?It's a shame the WD TV Live Plus doesn't have built in wireless like the Apple TV.
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Hello, I was wanting to know if this is a good device for transferring movies that I already have on my computer?Tamara
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@Anthony - I've been using it in my PS4 for several weeks and no issues so far. All data has copied properly so far, no issues with video streaming and a half dozen game downloads. System shows all HDD as available. I'll update review if I experience any instability.
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hello and thanks for your question and yes you will be able to add your files to the hard drive from your computer just make sure you turn on media sharing and that your computer picks up the micca player if you dont see it listed in devices do a rescan of devices as i just tested it my self and it worked
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Yes I put all Music Videos and movies on the hard drive plugin it .Then from my cellphone or my tablet I can watch all movies when I parked the car at parking lot and waiting for my wife go shopping.One thing if you want to change the hard drive you need to break the clip otherwise when you lock it you can't change HD.
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Actually I learned this the hard way after I bought a 3T Ext Hard Drive and copied all of my 200+ movies over to it. NO, it did NOT work on the TV. The reason isn't the Media Conversion Box,, it is because the "TV's" can't handle over 2T of memory, and when it tries to read your 3T Ext HD thru the Media Conv Box,, it just stops reading it and gives a message on the TV saying it can't read it. After much research I found out it wasn't the Ext HD or the Media Box,, but it was the limited Memory on the TVs.... 2T Ext HD is the MAX the TVs will read.
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Yes, works great. I have it setup with the Hopper via bluetooth and optical from TV. You can select the source using the small remote.
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Unfortunately, I have. I bought a 1TBand a 3TB. Both failed within 2 years. Worst investment of tech dollars I have ever made. I have to replace 3.5TB of data now...
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No. My sling catcher is only a player for an old sling box. I am not sure it will work even with the new sling players. You can copy shows to a USB drive and play it through the sling catcher but I don't think it will directly play a DVR file type. The box was great for military that move around and want to watch US shows in other countries, etc. The web player is probably a better way to go now.
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This device cannot be put on a network on it's own. You would need to connect it to a Media Server on your network (Ex:PC, Mac, Roku....). You will need appropriate apps on your device to stream content from the Seagate though the Media Server on to your device.
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I correct my previous response. I cannot get twonky beam to work with the Seagate central 4tb. But it does work with the WD My Cloud 4tb Network storage. With WD My Cloud Public Share loaded. It load automatically when you first connect the device. I open the icon on desktop (pc) and drag/drop the movies or what I want to share. Works with Ipad, Android tablets/devices. I have 3 devices simultaneous playing. Flawless. SWEET!!!!