redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Hmm, that was a particular solution to a particular problem, I don't see that as a parallel at all.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I don't have a problem with this, so query, if I may, why do you?
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I have Hive Home, which I can control from the thermostats on the wall.
There is an iPad or Android app that lets me control it remotely.
Do I 'have to' buy something that will run this app?
There is an Alexa Skill for the Hive Home, which means I can ask her to turn my heating up or down by voice, without having to go to the relevant thermostat and turn the dial, or to find, open, and type on, my iPad.
Do I 'have to' buy an Echo Dot so I can do this?
The YouView box remains what it always was, does what (NextGen) always did.
Extra conveniences require extra investment; get over it.
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Yes... thats my view too. I seriously don't see what the problem is with this tie-up. Its actually a move forward...
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IMO it would be foolish to leave out Google Home as although it has only recently been launched it is increasing sales rapidly and will soon rival Alexa, it has better voice recognition, especially if you have any kind of accent and uses Google for searches not Bing, which I personally hate, give me Google over Bing any day.
IMO it would be foolish to leave out Google Home as although it has only recently been launched it is increasing sales rapidly and will soon rival Alexa, it has better voice recognition, especially if you have any kind of accent and uses Google for searches not Bing, which I personally hate, give me Google over Bing any day.
There's first, and there's best.
Google got their timing wrong in the UK, and missed Christmas, so their penetration is as yet very small.
So even if Google Home is best (and that is yet to be proven) they have a deal of catching up to do, and a very large set of Skills to acquire.
I am sure that if and when they reach critical mass, the Skill developed for the Echo devices could be ported over.
Maybe Google could write a Port-a-Skill app, and climb on board that way?
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Chromecast is £30. All BT did was add cast support to their mobile apps, initiated via iOS or android.
Not the same league at all.
I've no problem with YV adding voice control via smart home. I just don't want that functionality restricted to one ecosystem. Especially when that ecosystem is operated by a company I loathe.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
What Michael said. BT did this when they removed BT Sport from BT Vision and sent all affected customers a Chromecast for free.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Thanks redchiz. I wasn't affected and didn't know that. Thanks for the background.
It was more than Amazon did when they removed Prime support from our old TV. They were quite happy to sell me a Fire TV stick/box. I told em to stuff it.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Aren't they all the Devil?
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Only if you believe in superstitious claptrap. This is far more mundane.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I include my provider BT in that. Is that superstitious claptrap?
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
Voice is an important development for the YouView platform.
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I don't disagree, the main argument here is about how it is being implemented. Others might argue whether it is more or less important than other developments.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I knew someone would bring that up.... Bad.
I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
You don't normally put icing on a cake before it is completely baked though, do you?
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redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
redchiz> "Yeah, I agree about accessibility and generally moving forwards, but tying it into a particular device/system, why? Will you have to buy an Echo Dot as a minimum in order to get this feature?" Moving forward, due to changes to and in BT TVs ecosystem, BT did the same tie-up with Chromecast, so their users could continue receiving BT Sport. So such tie-ups are not unusual.
I too, agree. Replicated...
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There is an iPad or Android app that lets me control it remotely.
Do I 'have to' buy something that will run this app?
There is an Alexa Skill for the Hive Home, which means I can ask her to turn my heating up or down by voice, without having to go to the relevant thermostat and turn the dial, or to find, open, and type on, my iPad.
Do I 'have to' buy an Echo Dot so I can do this?
The YouView box remains what it always was, does what (NextGen) always did.
Extra conveniences require extra investment; get over it.
Its actually a move forward...
Google got their timing wrong in the UK, and missed Christmas, so their penetration is as yet very small.
So even if Google Home is best (and that is yet to be proven) they have a deal of catching up to do, and a very large set of Skills to acquire.
I am sure that if and when they reach critical mass, the Skill developed for the Echo devices could be ported over.
Maybe Google could write a Port-a-Skill app, and climb on board that way?
Not the same league at all.
I've no problem with YV adding voice control via smart home. I just don't want that functionality restricted to one ecosystem. Especially when that ecosystem is operated by a company I loathe.
It was more than Amazon did when they removed Prime support from our old TV. They were quite happy to sell me a Fire TV stick/box. I told em to stuff it.
Bad.
Definitely glass half full.
Remember how you often comment about how varied opinions matter? Remember not to dismiss those which differ from your own. x
And its a move forward.