Whole Home PVR on BellTV (satellite)? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Bruce Fan · 2011-05-16, 10:43 AM

I was just speaking with a Bell CSR and she said that with BellTV (satellite not Fibe) you can install a "switcher" that allows you to access a single PVR in the house from any other HD box in the house and watch and recorded programs - so you/I don't need a second PVR in the bedroom.

I don't believe that as it is not promoted on the website and I've never heard of it before. That is their big selling feature with Fibe.

Can anyone confirm this either way?

Sounds like she doesn't know what she's talking about but claims that is how her's is set up.

THANKS

hugh · 2011-05-16, 11:16 AM

She's full of it.

despe666 · 2011-05-16, 11:26 AM

Exactly, none of the Bell receivers currently support such a scenario. What she calls a switcher is probably an HDMI or other kind of AB switch or splitter. This will work of course, but it's hardly a multi room solution like Fibe.

Personally I have an AV receiver with 2 HDMI outputs, one of which I then feed with a balun to the bedroom. It's a very good solution for my needs, because we rarely if ever need to watch two different programs in both rooms. But it's hardly a Bell supported or provided solution.

Bruce Fan · 2011-05-16, 11:58 AM

Exactly what I thought but wanted to check with the real experts here

THANKS!

hugh · 2011-05-16, 01:20 PM

Closing since question answered.

If this product becomes reality, rest assured you'll likely hear about here before anywhere else. (and yes, we will create a sticky thread to discuss!)

2011-05-16, 10:43 AM	#1
Bruce Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, ON -- Samsung UN55C6300, Samsung HLP4663W, BellTV 9241 x2, JVC RX8000V, LG BD555C Posts: 304	Whole Home PVR on BellTV (satellite)? I was just speaking with a Bell CSR and she said that with BellTV (satellite not Fibe) you can install a "switcher" that allows you to access a single PVR in the house from any other HD box in the house and watch and recorded programs - so you/I don't need a second PVR in the bedroom. I don't believe that as it is not promoted on the website and I've never heard of it before. That is their big selling feature with Fibe. Can anyone confirm this either way? Sounds like she doesn't know what she's talking about but claims that is how her's is set up. THANKS

2011-05-16, 11:16 AM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	She's full of it. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2011-05-16, 01:20 PM	#5
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	Closing since question answered. If this product becomes reality, rest assured you'll likely hear about here before anywhere else. (and yes, we will create a sticky thread to discuss!) __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2011-05-16, 11:26 AM	#3
despe666 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 147	Exactly, none of the Bell receivers currently support such a scenario. What she calls a switcher is probably an HDMI or other kind of AB switch or splitter. This will work of course, but it's hardly a multi room solution like Fibe. Personally I have an AV receiver with 2 HDMI outputs, one of which I then feed with a balun to the bedroom. It's a very good solution for my needs, because we rarely if ever need to watch two different programs in both rooms. But it's hardly a Bell supported or provided solution.

2011-05-16, 11:58 AM	#4
Bruce Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, ON -- Samsung UN55C6300, Samsung HLP4663W, BellTV 9241 x2, JVC RX8000V, LG BD555C Posts: 304	Exactly what I thought but wanted to check with the real experts here THANKS!