Shaw Live Streaming to iPad - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

d.glen · 2012-03-19, 10:29 AM

Does Shaw have any plans to offer live tv streaming to iPads similar to what I have seen on some U.S. cable company commercials?

PokerChip · 2012-03-19, 02:25 PM

LOL, I don't know how long you've been with Shaw, but don't hold your breath...

Don't get me wrong, I'd love it (4 iPads in the house). It's just that they're a little... uhm.... slow to implement these things.

Still waiting for a way to program a PVR from a smartphone, which Optik TV offers since 2010? Not sure.

Anyway, I hope I'm wring, but my prediction is 2017, if ever.

atong · 2012-03-19, 05:46 PM

You may want to look at other options...I have a Slingbox HD and it works great, can program recordings on my iPhone and live stream to the iPad...the only thing is it ties up a portal/tuner.

Gord Lacey · 2012-03-20, 10:37 AM

I'd second the Slingbox suggestion. It's an excellent piece of technology, and works right now.

Jetranger · 2012-03-20, 12:32 PM

Shaw is working on it but I have no idea when it might be available. They may be waiting until their wifi network is more complete.

PokerChip · 2012-03-20, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Shaw is working on it but I have no idea when it might be available. They may be waiting until their wifi network is more complete.

I am really not sure what that means, Jetranger. Now, I won't question the validity of your statement because I have no proof to the contrary.

However, it sounds like a bit of a broken record to hear that Shaw is "working on something".

How many times have we heard that before?

Jetranger · 2012-03-20, 03:53 PM

Fair enough.

Would you feel better if I said I had seen an example of what they are 'working on'?

Sakic · 2012-03-20, 04:58 PM

I'll take smartphone capability first, most of the ipad apps you can only access in your house I think...

I could be wrong

Gord Lacey · 2012-03-21, 12:04 AM

I can't think of any iPad app I have that only runs on a WiFi connection and not 3G. I'm sure some exist, but I can't think of any.

saberon · 2012-03-21, 08:16 AM

@Gord Lacey

FaceTime

mike10 · 2012-03-21, 08:54 AM

some of the cable companys in the states let you stream to a ipad but only if you are connected to there internet service
that is probably what he was talking about

d.glen · 2012-03-21, 10:30 AM

I picked up a Slingbox HD, I'll give that a try.

JesseJ · 2012-03-23, 01:23 AM

Bell mobile tv

No reason shaw couldnt offer their channels content online

dcstager · 2012-03-27, 02:04 PM

Shaw could re-brand and modify the Comcast app they have in the states since they use the same underlying hardware and software as Comcast.

tux · 2012-03-29, 12:11 AM

^^^ This. On so many levels.

Comcast has MoCA "Whole home PVR service" through the DCX3400/3200 boxes (same boxes Shaw uses).

Comcast has Caller ID to TV on Motorola DCT2500 (and later) boxes - the same boxes that Shaw uses.

Comcast has web-based PVR control tools for Motorola DCT6400 (and later) boxes using the A28 guide - same software and hardware Shaw uses.

All of this is using existing legacy Motorola hardware (except the MoCA uses DCX boxes), and all of this uses the same A28 guide that we currently have on our cable boxes, and all of this has been widely deployed by Comcast for at least 3 years.

2012-03-19, 10:29 AM	#1
d.glen Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	Shaw Live Streaming to iPad Does Shaw have any plans to offer live tv streaming to iPads similar to what I have seen on some U.S. cable company commercials?

2012-03-19, 02:25 PM	#2
PokerChip Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New house and HT, Shaw Gateway + 4 portals, BB50 Posts: 2,211	LOL, I don't know how long you've been with Shaw, but don't hold your breath... Don't get me wrong, I'd love it (4 iPads in the house). It's just that they're a little... uhm.... slow to implement these things. Still waiting for a way to program a PVR from a smartphone, which Optik TV offers since 2010? Not sure. Anyway, I hope I'm wring, but my prediction is 2017, if ever. __________________ Pics of my Home Theatre Updated May 2013: http://www.flickr.com/photos/6168808...57626366077975

2012-03-20, 12:32 PM	#5
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,374	Shaw is working on it but I have no idea when it might be available. They may be waiting until their wifi network is more complete. __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

2012-03-20, 03:53 PM	#7
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,374	Fair enough. Would you feel better if I said I had seen an example of what they are 'working on'? __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

2012-03-23, 01:23 AM	#13
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	Bell mobile tv No reason shaw couldnt offer their channels content online __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

2012-03-19, 05:46 PM	#3
atong Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 499	You may want to look at other options...I have a Slingbox HD and it works great, can program recordings on my iPhone and live stream to the iPad...the only thing is it ties up a portal/tuner.

2012-03-20, 10:37 AM	#4
Gord Lacey Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,746	I'd second the Slingbox suggestion. It's an excellent piece of technology, and works right now.

2012-03-20, 04:58 PM	#8
Sakic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 122	I'll take smartphone capability first, most of the ipad apps you can only access in your house I think... I could be wrong

2012-03-21, 12:04 AM	#9
Gord Lacey Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,746	I can't think of any iPad app I have that only runs on a WiFi connection and not 3G. I'm sure some exist, but I can't think of any.

2012-03-21, 08:16 AM	#10
saberon Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 50	@Gord Lacey FaceTime

2012-03-21, 08:54 AM	#11
mike10 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 333	some of the cable companys in the states let you stream to a ipad but only if you are connected to there internet service that is probably what he was talking about

2012-03-21, 10:30 AM	#12
d.glen Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	I picked up a Slingbox HD, I'll give that a try.

2012-03-27, 02:04 PM	#14
dcstager Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 102	Shaw could re-brand and modify the Comcast app they have in the states since they use the same underlying hardware and software as Comcast.

2012-03-29, 12:11 AM	#15
tux Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 762	^^^ This. On so many levels. Comcast has MoCA "Whole home PVR service" through the DCX3400/3200 boxes (same boxes Shaw uses). Comcast has Caller ID to TV on Motorola DCT2500 (and later) boxes - the same boxes that Shaw uses. Comcast has web-based PVR control tools for Motorola DCT6400 (and later) boxes using the A28 guide - same software and hardware Shaw uses. All of this is using existing legacy Motorola hardware (except the MoCA uses DCX boxes), and all of this uses the same A28 guide that we currently have on our cable boxes, and all of this has been widely deployed by Comcast for at least 3 years.

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