Does it have remote management? Hi, does it have remote management? Like... if I'm in another room and the WDTV live is on the HT room, I can PLAY, PAUSE, >>|, |<< and STOP using the network.Can I do that with the WDTV live? Just as an example, I know the PCH does that, and that is an important feature to me.Thanks! Does it have remote management? Hi, does it have remote management? Like... if I'm in another room and the WDTV live is on the HT room, I can PLAY, PAUSE, >>|, |<< and STOP using... » Read More Does it have remote management? Hi, does it have remote management? Like... if I'm in another room and the WDTV live is on the HT room, I can PLAY, PAUSE, >>|, |<< and STOP using the network.Can I do that with the WDTV live? Just as an example, I know the PCH does that, and that is an important feature to me.Thanks! « Show Less
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No, you can't pause it through the network. The remote doesn't have to be pointed directly at the WDTV Live though, but that's probably not going to help you.
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It relays through Cerevo servers. Whether they're strictly overseas, I don't know.Edit: Actually, whether is *relays* through the cerevo servers is unclear. You're streaming with your rtmp address, so it may be that both the Cerevo server and your CDN (Ustream) may pick receive it simultaneously. The Cerevo server is used to control the camera with the dashboard, if you like. Although it can be controlled on the unit itself.
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I am controlling 5 devices 3 were in the cabinet. In order to do this I had to set it up through myharmony.com where you need to add the devices and an activity. Then all of the external devices showed in the remote. Make sure after this is done that you resync the remote and hub. I belive the solution is with myharmony.comNote the position of the hub in the cabinet is very important. I found on the top of the directv box on the bottom shelf was better than on other shelves with other devices. Try moving it around. Sometimes simple is better!
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Do you know how to turn off the hard drive w/out removing from WDTV? Yes, the "Eject" button is used but the drive still has power.Thanks,Steli
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I've been wondering the same thing, only I have Windows XP Media Center. I'd like to be able to DVR shows on the PC and watch them on my regular TV. I'm starting to think I should just have a dedicated PC for the TV.
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This unit does indeed have this mode as well as a temp guard. On my system it goes into that mode all the time unless u have dinky in-walls. This receiver cannot sustain high loads across all the channels or zones, regardless of the ratings. Great unit, sound quality, etc, but poor performer when it counts. Parties! Or send me a pm and buy mine used. Lol
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Each model of the Wdtv seems to be getting better and better. And there's probably a processor and ram upgrade in this one. The one new feature I like is the ability to shortcut folders that are on my network and to shortcut Dlna servers. I run a silicondust hd prime and I have my favorite tv channels linked right on the first page of the WDTV. I used to have to search for stuff but now it's all handy. It probably would do the same thing with plex servers and other things like that. So yeah, it definitely was an upgrade for me.
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James,I'm in the process to get Harmony 550. I was wondering about Dish network DVR buttons, specially "skip back" & "skip fwd". Are they working with your dish DVR? I checked a lot of universal remote controls, none of them worked. Thank You
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Um, folks, as someone who WD SENT a free WD Live Plus unit to (because I help out a lot on their forums) I myself am thinking of getting a Popbox. Problem is that the Live Plus has a TON of issues and they aren't planning on resolving them anytime soon (read: maybe sometime next year). I have three Live units (counting the Plus they sent me) and while they do work well *enough* they also have many issues, so unless you do the research (get on the WD forums and start reading, guys -- after you've read about ten thousand messages like I have (and I am the highest poster there) you'll start to know something) I would NOT recommend the Plus right now. On the opposite side, it does Netflix *extremely* well (assuming you discount some of the issues like no component out playing properly, freezing requiring power plug pulling, etc). Truly, if all you want is a Netflix box I'd recommend it highly.
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@Gary, yes, the WDTV Live works with the AirLink USB dongle I listed above. No hacking, no nothin'. Just plug it in. I am extremely pleased with the results. I've been streaming hi-def 720 and 1080p with it.@Philip, the Live is nearly identical to the original WDTV gen 1 in design, so yes, it still has 2 USB ports for local hard drives. Under the hood is where it's different. I'm very happy about it being wireless-capable and DTS downmixing, because it now lets me put the device anywhere in the house.
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Hi Eric, so far my remote is keeping itself together. My disappointment with the remote, and the heater itself, is that it doesn't remember how I had it set up. If I am in bed and wish to use the remote, I have to get out of bed to go to the machine and set it up again. I can't read the display from my bed! I am not enjoying this single button control on the heater--I am clicking and advancing and clicking for a long time before it is where I want it. I've never been able to do the correct clicking to engage the timer
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I don't quite understand your question, but I'll tell you what I tried to do. I tried to take my box 3 hours north where we had an antenna, and all i wanted to do was watch my recorded videos, not the live direct TV. It wouldn't work because the antenna was not activated. It was very hard to get the company to tell me whether this would work or not and they kept transferring me until my call got disconnected. lol. My advice is don't count on it being so easy.
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Sorta of, that little round thing you see in the pic, I guess you could call that a remote. It's wired. Touching the top of it mutes the sound, touching it a second time turns the sound back on. Turning in controls the volume and there is a jack in the side of it for headphones. There is no remote in the true sense of wireless remote.However, if your planning to use this for TV speakers you can se the master volume and use the TV's remote for other functions.
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What online watching fee? The DVR acts as a server which you can access remotely via PC or mobile device. You just have to hook it up via a router and setup DDNS if you have a dynamic IP. (See my Amazon product review for setup details)
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It runs directly through windows media center... though it has its own software that works ok, though the interface is very basic and clunky. Windows Media Center recognizes it as a Tuner and will automatically search for stations, allow you to exclude the ones you don't want, and then will download the program guide for the next several weeks. You change channels, record programs, review the guide, search the guide, watch programs, and more through WM. I hope this helps...
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The mount *does* save the time (and date)! Sadly this feature (which they call RTC, short for "real time clock") is turned off by default. You just have to turn it on using the handbox: Menu -&gt; Utilities -&gt; Turn on/off RTC. Why they don't turn it on by default, I'll never know.
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In the review posted by Timothy Mc, he mentions that "Pausing live TV takes several steps. Instead of just pressing a pause button on the remote that automatically puts the live program in time shift mode, one presses a button on the remote that then prompts you if you want to timeshift. If so, then you choose for how long. I like 60 minutes". This sounds like a Yes and No answer, apparently you CAN pause it, but it sounds like maybe only for 60 minutes or whatever time you choose (Up to 4 hours with latest firmware upgrade). Hope this helps.