Topic '[IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...' in forum 'Verizon FIOS TV' - dslreports.com

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:41 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I saw this update yesterday, so I checked my 2011 smart TV. Still does not offer me the FiOS TV app. Bummer :-(

»www.hdtvmagazine.com/news/2013/0···home.php

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:50:24 EDT

nyrmetros posted : And no fios app on the Samsung bd E5900...

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:10:04 EDT

RocklandFios posted : I upgraded the software to version 1030 on my Samsung BD-D5300 bluray today and I was able to download and install the FIOS Tv app. I am now able to browse the guide, watch shows and access the VOD library.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:25:36 EDT

mikev posted :

said by Rattler:

Out of curiosity, do you go onto the LG app site, via the LG player, to get to the FiOS app? I searched LG's site from my PC and could not find any app listings.

I did to first download it to the player, but I've since added it to the bottom row on the main screen, so it's right there when I turn on the player.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:59:02 EDT

Rattler posted :

said by Duckbacker:

I'll second that. It works great on my LG BP620.

Out of curiosity, do you go onto the LG app site, via the LG player, to get to the FiOS app? I searched LG's site from my PC and could not find any app listings.

I have the Samsung blu-ray in a room where I can't (conveniently) run coax and would seriously consider getting the LG player so that I could get some of the FiOS programming I'm subscribed to into that room (without having to cough up for another HD box and deal with running the coax). All I'd lose would be the Anynet+ link between the Samsung player and TV - no big deal.
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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:56:26 EDT

Duckbacker posted : I'll second that. It works great on my LG BP620.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:13:21 EDT

mikev posted :

said by DGGSLF:

I wonder if the LG TV/Bluray players are seeing similar issues?

I have an LG BP620 Blu-Ray player and the Verizon app is downloaded and working just wonderfully on it.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:21:43 EDT

DGGSLF posted : Thanks for the reply. That is unfortunate as we keep getting conflicting information from Samsung and VZ.

I still can't get the app to work on my 2011 TV though VZ said it should work just fine. I have seen it working on my sister's 2012 model.

I wonder if the LG TV/Bluray players are seeing similar issues?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:38:38 EDT

Rattler posted : I sent a request to Samsung support, earlier this week. I included a link to the V* page that says the FiOS app was compatible with my Blu-Ray player (BD-E5900). I also asked if the app was not compatible, did they have a possible ETA for its availability. Here is the essential part of their response:

We researched and found that the FiOS TV app is not compatible with any of our Blu-Ray Disc players. There is not an estimated time of release set for this particular application at this time. Unfortunately, we are not able to view the provided link. However, we will most definitely forward this information along with the link to the appropriate department. Please check back with us periodically for the availability of the app by following the link provided below.

»www.samsung.com/us/appstore

It looks like V* and Samsung aren't communicating with one another.

I also downloaded new firmware and that made no difference in seeing the app in the Samsung app store.
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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:14:27 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I saw where Samsung was displaying a newer version of their app store at CES. Has anyone with a 2012 TV (or Bluray player) been able to download the new app store or will it only be for 2013 models?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:27:52 EDT

DGGSLF posted : Rattler, you're right. Let me clarify a bit, using your graphic. :-)

My "Samsung Apps" widget is similar to yours, except on my TV, the Apps widget/store is in the upper right corner of the screen and my "Yupp TV" advertisement banner shows up approximately where your Samsung Apps widget shows up. On my TV, it also changes every 5 -10 seconds and that is also where the FiOS TV adertisement shows up. Also, just like your player is showing on the graphic, each new advertisement, including the FiOS TV ad, says "press Enter for more info". Once you do that, it gives you the option to install but never does.

I also have a mini screen in the upper left corner that shows the current channel I'm viewing.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:11:25 EDT

Rattler posted :

said by DGGSLF:

Is the app store also called Smart Hub on the BluRay player?

The App Store is an icon in the Smart Hub screen.

FWIW, attached is a pic of what I see when I enter the Smart Hub on the BluRay. The only item that changes (every 5 - 10 secs) is the icon in the upper right hand corner that basically shows recent additions to the store.

I can then go to the app store but the FiOS app is not one of the 45 apps listed under the Video heading...

I have not downloaded anything other than what was automatically done when I first activated networking and entered the Smart Hub, triggering the Samsung auto-updates.
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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:28:42 EDT

DGGSLF posted : Not sure. I see an Ad banner that cycles through various apps, when I enter the Smart Hub, which is the app store on the TV. This banner includes the Verizon app. When you see an Ad, you can click on it to get more details. I have clicked on the Verizon app Ad several times and it does give me more details, including an option to click OK to install it but it never installs. Other apps like Vudu, Discovery, BBC and YouTube all install ok, if I do the same thing.

The Verizon app never shows up in the app store listing for me, under the video, Info or Lifestyle (or any other category for that matter). My understanding is it is supposed to show under the video category, which makes sense as all the other video apps show up there (including Netflix and Amazon, plus the others I mentioned before).

I've reset the Smart Hub several times, to no avail.

Is the app store also called Smart Hub on the BluRay player?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:23:25 EDT

Rattler posted : I still don't understand why I cannot see the FiOS app listed in the Samsung app store via my BluRay player.

My question is, still --- can you only see what they say will work on a specific unit? Maybe, later today, I'll get a chance to talk to a Samsung techie...
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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:52:11 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I just saw this update from Samsung. It looks like they plan to release their refresh of the Smart Hub at CES in January. Maybe they will allow this update to work on 2011 model TVs as well, along with the FiOS app but I guess this is wishful thinking. :-)

Check it out: »global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=20966

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:49:40 EDT

Rattler posted : Well that bites the big one! One of the reasons I got this particular BluRay player was because of the compatibility listing on the Verizon site. Unfortunately, the Samsung TV it is connected to isn't a SmarTV so no joy there...

I'm guessing that when you go to the Samsung app store, it looks at the unit accessing it and only shows the apps that are supposed to work on it.

Hopefully, they'll get their s*** together and "git 'er done" (and soon!).

BTW, it has been my experience that the CSRs, in general, will give you different info, depending on which one you get and what time of day it is... :uhh:
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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:09:13 EDT

DGGSLF posted : Update: So I talked to Samsung support this morning. They did a remote access to my TV and verified that I had the latest firmware verison 1017.3. They then told me that the Verizon App is not supported on any 2011 model TVs, only 2012 models, even though the Verizon website says their app is supported on my model (my exact model number is listed) and even though the Samsung support notes for firmware version 1017.3 on the Samsung website says this latest update supports the Verizon App.

I guess Verizon and Samsung are not really talking to each other as one would hope. So much for the partnering their press release had suggested. :-(

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:46:58 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I still can't get it to work on my PN51D6500, which is a 2011 model 3D TV. I updated to the latest firmware, which is 1017.3 but still no go. Opened a ticket with Samsung and they suggested I call their support line on Monday, so we''ll see if they can fix it. Btw, on their website, the release notes for firmware 1017.3 actually says it adds support for Verizon, along with DRM and other fixes.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:13:47 EDT

Rattler posted : Sort of resurrecting this thread because I just got a Samsung BD-E5900 BluRay player (supposed to be compatible w/ the FiOS app per this link: »www22.verizon.com/Support/Reside···ices.htm ) and went to the Samsung apps site (under Videos) but could not find the FiOS app via the BluRay link. However, if I go there from my PC, the FiOS app is listed.

I checked the firmware on the BD-E5900 and it appears to be a later version than on the Samsung website. Player: 1054.1, website: 1053.2

According to the Samsung site, this player isn't compatible with the FiOS app (for that matter, it says no BluRay players are) but V* says it is... Anyone have additional info???

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Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:45:05 EDT

DGGSLF posted : My TV has the latest version of the firmware which BTW, also matches the firmware number on a newer 2012 model TV that does have the FiOS app working.

I actually went to my sister's house and checked her's on Sunday. She also has FiOS and has had the new app installed for more than a month now.

The current version of the firmware on both my TV and her's is 001016. Her app store does look a bit different cosmetically but most, if not all of the available apps in her store, match mine.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:22:04 EDT

TimCo posted : I have a UN55D6300 and did not have a FIOS app until I updated the TV firmware.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:30:06 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I have tried it at least twice a week. It still doesn't show the FiOS TV app.

I have a Samsung 51 inch TV, Model# PN51D6500DF.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:37:00 EDT

LaurenBabis posted : Flex View is a sub set of VOD, generally the newer/more popular stuff.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:28:17 EDT

LaurenBabis posted : Have you retried to find the application in the last couple weeks? If not, what model of TV/BR do you have?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:46:51 EDT

sbernstein5 posted :

said by Greg2600:

Gee Whiz, an App is an App, why can't they make this for Android?

WRONG. An app is not an app. Usually they have to be written from scratch for each device they run on. So if there is an iPhone app, an Andriod app, a Blackberry app, a Samsung Blu-Ray app, an XBox 360 app, etc. EACH ONE has to be coded from scratch. There may be some designs and back-end data services that they will share, but your assumption is absolutely inaccurate.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:10:08 EDT

blue_trooper posted :

said by jgNJ:

Does anyone know if there are any plans to upgrade this? It works but there are only a handful of channels available and the on demand feature is only for pay movies and does not allow access to free on demand content. Is there a future release to fix this?

It won't be fixed because it's not broken. This is only a little add-on feature to the FIOS service. Verizon isn't going to allow (practically) free alternatives to their rented STB's.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:50:52 EDT

jgNJ posted : Does anyone know if there are any plans to upgrade this? It works but there are only a handful of channels available and the on demand feature is only for pay movies and does not allow access to free on demand content. Is there a future release to fix this?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:12:07 EDT

DGGSLF posted : NYCDave, I think this URL indicates that it should work on my 2011 model TV but the app does not show up for me:

»www22.verizon.com/Support/Reside···ices.htm

I posted a similar question on the Samsung support website, which seems to contradict Verizon's info, i.e. Samsung says only 2012 models are supported. My model is a PN51D6500.

Is my set certified?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:42:50 EDT

LeftyGuitar posted : I have a 2012 BD-E5700. What section would I find the app, if I even get it?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:29:53 EDT

dmodert66 posted : I really hope this comes to Android, but I use Slingbox already (full control over a dedicated HD Box). So unless quality is better, I'll probably continue to use my Slingbox.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:01:21 EDT

crgauth posted : May depend on who is paying for it.
You think FIOS is paying 100% or is there some split with the device manufacturers?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:30:23 EDT

Greg2600 posted : Actually I have written quite a few. Going from iOS to anything I would agree is a climb thanks to Apple's nonsense, but they've already ported it to the XBOX and now some Samsung devices. So it's clearly portable. The brains of it at least. The range of devices on Android makes it make sense.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:18:32 EDT

KillABrew posted :

said by Greg2600:

Gee Whiz, an App is an App, why can't they make this for Android?

Said a person who has never written a line of code.

Try to install an iOS app on your droid.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:20:30 EDT

tennisman94 posted :

said by CrobertGauth:

This is what I could find:
...Cartoon ...

Is it cartoon HD or SD?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:53:11 EDT

Greg2600 posted : Gee Whiz, an App is an App, why can't they make this for Android?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:08:40 EDT

CrobertGauth posted : This is what I could find:
BET HD Boomerang SD
Cartoon Cinemax HD (East)
CNN Comedy Central HD
DIY ESPNews HD
Food Network HD Hallmark Channel
HBO HD (East) HBO 2 HD
HGTV HD HLN
MTV HD MTV2
Nickelodeon HD Nick Jr
Spike HD TBS HD
TCM TNT HD
Travel Channel HD truTV HD
TV Land VH1 HD

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:57:55 EDT

anon posted : so what are the 26 channels on this app?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:35:47 EDT

DGGSLF posted : I have a 2011 Smart TV from Samsung but I can't find the FiOS TV app listed. Where in the Smart Hub listing did you find it? Is there a category like "video" or "information" that I should be looking under?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:28:37 EDT

anon posted : A what I can tell, Even though HBO Go is on 2010 and 2011 Samsung Smart TVs, the 2012 models say " Coming soon." As of July 13th.

here is a link to a page I found that has All apps and All TV Brands.

»reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57···g-chart/

I hope this helps a bit.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:39:22 EDT

crgauth posted : I have the exact same setup. So far, no joy for me.
I also have a 2012 model TV. It doesn't have the FIOS app either. But then my 8000 has HBOGO and the new one doesn't.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:11:04 EDT

anon posted : That is good to know. I know that I would have never found that out. I def would have thought Only 2012 models of Samsung BluRay Players and TVs were eligible. MAybe my sister can get the TV App then. She has a 2011 TV.

Thanks nycdave

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:35:27 EDT

nycdave posted : Doubt it - the app has only been certified with newer 2011 and 2012 models....

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:48:50 EDT

aaronwt posted : 26 channels? It sounds like those are the same ones available on the Xbox 360.
I wish they would offer VOD instead of streaming channels on these devices. Then I would have a reason to use them.

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:55:33 EDT

anon posted : Mine BluRay is a 2010 C6900, which is 3D. So I doubt that it will receive that app. My 3DTV is 2010 as well, UN55C8000. Both are probably too old technology wise to get it. But here's hoping.

But if anyone can confirm that the FiOS App will work on 2010 models, It would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:49:59 EDT

Greg2600 posted : Wonder if they came to their Galaxy devices?

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:40:17 EDT

city318 posted : Live TV and FlexView, not all channels though just 26...could be nice alternative for kid's room...I bought my bluray last month 6500 model...

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:33:12 EDT

chewypgh posted : »www.prnewswire.com/news-releases···013.html

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:27:31 EDT

anon posted : What year is your Samsung Bluray Player? Mine might be too old to get it, I think. Also, I wonder if Samsung TV's have this app, as well. And what was the name of the app? Was it "FiOS TV?"

Finally, does the app Have 26 channels, and 10,000 VOD titles? Or can you watch ALL that you are subscribed to?

Thanks

Re: [IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:24:58 EDT

nxtiak posted : What does it actually do?
So it's like a streaming app?
Is it only certain channels, or all channels?
How does it know, does it ask for a login?
This is interesting, depending on how you can watch live tv on it, could be a nice alternative to renting an STB box.

[IMG] FiOS TV app on Samsung bluray...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:12:49 EDT

city318 posted : I noticed FiOS tv app on my Samsung bluray device today. I was able to Install and watching live tv now :)