Philips Net TV

iknorr

Does anyone here use this?

Theres nothing useful on there.

Is there some way to set the tv to another country/region and get some decent channels on Net TV

bennyc

even if you could set a homepage it would be ok. I was able to open gmail eventually but if I could have it added in and quick chek emails that would be cool. other than that I used it once and not since.
Love the TV mind

iknorr

true,
but net tv is useless as it is now in Ireland. So if i was able to change my location that i set upon installation would i be able to access the channels of anothe country. e.g. if i set it to holland would i get all the channels in holland then?

mothel

How do I set up Philips net tv? I have upc broadband and Lynksys router in another room. What kind of wire do I need and does it connect to the router?

Thanks

Redfowler11

Trying to set up NET TV on 42pfl9664. Network connection via wireless ok. When I go to Browse Net Tv all I get is "Connecting". Contacted Philips but only recommnedation was to update sotware which I did. Anyone any ideas ?

Richersounds.ie: John

Redfowler11 wrote: »

Trying to set up NET TV on 42pfl9664. Network connection via wireless ok. When I go to Browse Net Tv all I get is "Connecting". Contacted Philips but only recommnedation was to update sotware which I did. Anyone any ideas ?

Guys,

(Declared interest here - I sell TV & Hi-fi)

The Philips NETtv is actually quite a good feature as it is pretty unique in allowing you to browse the web openly (most other manufacturers restrict the TV browsing experience to preset widgets) However I agree that the local contect for Ireland really does need to be improved and I understand that the powers at Philips Towers Ireland are actively working on this at the moment - however again it's unique in that you can browse any site with philips NETTV.

On the install front - our guys in The Philips Shop have set these things up 100's of times and even if you did not purchase your TV from us we have no problem giving you a hand getting your own install sorted - you can give Ashley a shout on 01.474.0788 or you can get him on Boards over on the Richer Sounds Forum - (he is Richersounds.ie (Ashley) .

Ash or any of the Guys in The Philips shop are happy to give you a help out if you have any tech queries and if we can't answer them (unlikely!) we will pass thenm onto Philips for you and hopefully get you sorted.

Thanks again and give us a shout if we can ever assist,

ATB,

John Mc & Crew

Redfowler11

Thanks John I may have to give the guys a call.

I've been in touch with Philips but the latest recommendation they have is to check with my Internet Provider (UPC) to see if there are any restrictions. I'll give them a call and see what they say but never a problem with the internet access before and I have a 10Mb connection.

bollob

i have mine wired as opposed to using the wireless...

decomissioned an old router and use it as a network hub - send one wire to the TV and the other to the XBOX...having said that i dont browse on the TV too much - would like to see more content there.

to get the signal to the back of the tv am using a pair of home plug ethernet adapters (one at the wireless router into the base plug, the other at the back of the TV -search in maplins-).

bennyc

Plugged in mine a few weeks ago didnt even bother to try the internet but there was a firmware update for the tv , at least I think it was a firmware update.

iknorr

Iv have an 8694.

When i first got the tv i had an eircom router. The Nettv wouldnt log in half the time sometimes it would freeze etc.

When it did work, i found it to be slow and useless. NET TV is a gimmick. Honestly, if you have a smart phone its far easier to check things out on it rather than doing it on the tv. If you have a laptop then theres no need for nettv at all.


Now i have a upc router and updated firmware on the tv. Everything works quickly. (except for the loading lag on the tv)

I noticed that NET TV has been updated recenly. In the apps section you can now easily change your location. e.g. swtch to UK and u get loads more stuff. Then u can add these as apps. THeres a great TomTom app but it only covers UK.

THe dutch site has loads of apps but again all in dutch.

If anyone finds anything worthwhile on NetTV i would love to hear about it.