Re: DVR Adding Shows On It's Own?!
Well, for example ... Tonight I go to my DVR to find 4 sports shows tapings. I don't care for nor watch sports shows. Went to my DVR shows management and none of them are on there. I have no shows I...
View ArticleVMS1100 + WDBABT0010HBK-00
I just purchased a "Western Digital My Book AV 1 TB,External (WDBABT0010HBK-00) HDD-DVR Expander" for my VMS1100 DVR. Reading the various forums I was led to understand that this would work. However...
View ArticleRe: Fios TV is trimming off part of my screen display
Probably the "4x3 cutout" is done by the local channel providing the feed to Verizon. Verizon has chosen to mostly do the letterbox for SD of channels that are provided as 16x9 HD nationally.
View ArticleRe: DVR Adding Shows On It's Own?!
Possibly a sticking key on the remote. Certainly it is not commonly reported that Verizon DVR's are doing such recordings on their own.
View ArticleRe: VMS1100 + WDBABT0010HBK-00
VMS currently does not support external drives.Only on the legacy stbs.
View ArticleRe: DVR Adding Shows On It's Own?!
Wonder if it might be that your DVR was on another account and it is getting cross info.May try contacting support to report issues and have them checked.
View ArticleWhy are shows on OnDemand pay only?
The OnDemand screen layout just changed, and now many programs (Comedy Central shows, NBC and other major networks, etc.) require payment to watch shows, even recent ones. Because I can only record two...
View ArticleRe: VMS1100 + WDBABT0010HBK-00
*sigh* That figures. Is there a different FIOS DVR with 6 record heads I can ask for that will support external drives?
View ArticleRe: VMS1100 + WDBABT0010HBK-00
Sadly I just called fios technical support and they said there are currently no FIOS DVRs available that support external drives. This is strange since the web pages still insist they do. That might...
View ArticleQuantum Fios DVR
I cannot connect to my quantum DVRs from myverizon account on laptop or using the verizon app on my remote devices
View ArticleDVR priority settings not available
I've got maybe 40-50 series on my DVR, I tried changing the priority of a series but that option is no longer available. All I can do is edit series, delete or cancel the menu. I used to be able to...
View ArticleRe: DVR controls changed again - And they suck
It seems for a few weeks I can start a DVD program with the OK button and when a recording ends the Menu comes up so I can delete it right away, and hitting okay on a DVD listing gives option to delete...
View ArticleRe: DVR controls changed again - And they suck
The only thing worse than the **bleep** controls changing to that terrible mode would be having to spend two hours on the phone calling Verizon support to ask about it.
View ArticleFIOS-compatible set top box
Is there a FIOS-compatible set top box that can be used in place of the Verizon box? For example, the Tivo or Slingbox. I'm retired & I'm looking for ways to spend less on my Verizon bill.
View ArticleCan Amazon Echo be setup to control my FIOS tv
I just got an Amaazon Echo. Can it be setup to turn on, change channel, and volume on my FIOS
View ArticleRe: Tivo box.
Yes. This is exactly what I do. I have a Tivo Roamio (you can also use the newer Tivo Bolt). You need the version which is CableCard / Digital TV Ready, not the Over-the-air version they also sell....
View ArticleRe: Newer DVR upgrade
I am able to use a video capture program to copy (at playback speed) the video thru composite (RCA) cable to my computer. It creates a mpg file that is about 1mg per second of play.
View ArticleRe: VMS1100 + WDBABT0010HBK-00
The tech you spoke to is wrong. But use the VMS1100 does not offer support of external drives, and is being rolled out in some areas (with software limiting capabilities) for non-Quantum service. The...
View ArticleRe: Quantum Fios DVR
A number of steps are necessary. Ideally first test on the same network as your STB is located on. You must find the screen in your VMS1100 to enable the sharing and then share to your Verizon app....
View ArticleRe: FIOS-compatible set top box
Newer model TIVO's (you want one that supports mpeg-4) work. You still have to rent a Cablecard from Verizon. There was at least one other manufacturer that had models but they dropped out of the...
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