Robbo
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Sky television customers who own iPhones and iPads will soon be able to use their Apple devices as a remote control.
The satellite broadcaster has struck a deal with Zeebox - a company which produces an app combining live programme information, real-time viewing figures and social networking - taking a 10 per cent share.
Zeebox's functionality will be integrated into Sky's own applications including Sky+ and Sky Go.
This will allow Sky users to access their Sky+ box on the move and use their iPhone or iPad as a remote control for their Sky box.
Mazin!
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/sky-tv-to-enable-customers-to-use-iphones-and-ipads-as-remote-controls-6287326.html
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ed
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I imagine they will charge a fortune for using it and it will be as shit as all their other IT systems.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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This is well overdue.
I'll probably just use the remote anyway.
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Nismo
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remote will be a gimmick! end of the day you can use a tv remote without looking at the buttons, wouldnt be possible with the iphone the same as texting without looking at the phone.
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Munchie
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Prob have to connect to wifi/internet though?
My iphone connects to my samsung TV
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Dave
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Registered: 26th Feb 01
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So are you going to be able to watch stuff you have stored on the Sky+ box on your phone?
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
remote will be a gimmick! end of the day you can use a tv remote without looking at the buttons, wouldnt be possible with the iphone the same as texting without looking at the phone.
Correct, i have the XBMC remote on my phone. Only ever use it to input text when searhcing for a film as i cant feel what im pressing
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John
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It looks like it's more about advertising and selling you stuff than the remote control.
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ed
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Doesn't sound like something Sky would do?
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John
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Sam
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I already use the Sky+ app to remotely record programmes in advance for me even though I'm not at home, and it has a TV guide on it too.
I also have a Samsung Remote app to control the volume and settings on the TV (not that I really use that particular app as when I'm at home I'll use either the TV remote or the Sky+ remote).
Nothing worth writing home about IMO.
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Dave
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Registered: 26th Feb 01
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That's what I thought, it doesn't seem to say what control you have over the Sky+ box though.
Serious question, in what way is using your phone ever going to be better than just using the actual remote?
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Sam
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For prank purposes I guess (i.e. fucking about with the volume while leaving your family members wondering if your living room has a ghost in it).
Seriously though, I guess it's to cut down for the need to have loads of different remotes for various devices.
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