Bell TV launches Remote PVR Access
Bell TV has announced Remote PVR Access, a new feature which allows owners of the Bell 9242 and 9241 HD PVR to schedule recordings and manage their PVRs library of shows from selected smartphones or a web browser.
The new functionality is ideal for HD PVR owners who are away from their home but still need to schedule or manage their recordings.
Bell Remote PVR Access FAQ
A FAQ of the new Bell TV Remote PVR Access feature which allows owners of the Bell 9242 and 9241 HD PVR to schedule recordings and manage their PVRs library of shows from selected smartphones or a web browser.
Bell TV announces updated Quebec only pricing
Bell TV today announced programming packages which will only be available to customers in Quebec only.
Effective immediately, Québec customers who subscribe to Bell TV’s $35 a month Digital Basic pack, can add individual channels for $2 each per month.
Bell TV update for 9242 HD PVR fixes IR interference bug
Bell TV this week began rolling out new firmware – version 185 – for the company’s popular 9242 dual tuner HD PVR which the company says fixes the problem of IR interference from other devices.
Select HD PVR owners began receiving the update automatically on Wednesday and all 9242 users should receive it by the end of this weekend.
Bell TV expected to offer remote access for HD PVR programming
According to rumours from the Canadian wireless blogosphere, Bell TV is expected to begin offering remote HD PVR access beginning February 12th.
If true, the new feature would allow owners of the Bell 9242 and 9241 HD PVR to schedule recordings and manage their PVRs library of shows remotely from their smartphone and possibly from their computer through a Bell remote PVR website.
Sony Bravia IR “spray” driving Bell TV Set top boxes berserk
After Bell TV upgraded the firmware on its 9242 HD PVR last PVR, Digital Home was bombarded with complaints from Bell customers who said their HD PVR was doing strange things such as randomly changing channels, the PVR recording shows on its own and much more.
Bell TV rolls out firmware update for 9242 HD PVR
Without fanfare, Bell TV this week began rolling out new firmware for the company’s popular 9242 dual tuner HD PVR which introduces internet connectivity, support for larger external hard drives and other minor bug fixes.
Firmware V184 began rolling out on Wednesday and should be available to all 9242 owners by the end of next week.
Nimiq 6 satellite expected to launch in 2012
Ottawa based Telesat announced last week that it will purchase a new direct broadcast satellite called Nimiq 6 from Space Systems/Loral (SS/L).
The satellite, which is expected to launch in mid-2012, will be fully leased for its lifetime by Bell TV which will use it to service direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television subscribers across Canada.
