How is the app to use with iOS? This is what I'd be stuck with until I would
receive the Apple TV, should I take that offer, which would still be worth the
$105 plus fees and tax, even if I would end up cancelling after the 3 month
prepay. I thought one of the messages out there suggested that it totally muted
the phone, so how does one unmute if you don't have sighted help that knows
anything about using smart phones?
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From: Mary Otten
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: My thoughts regarding Directv Now
The fact that the channels are not named is a huge huge issue. When you have
over 100 channels, you need to know what they are. What sighted person do you
know who would put up with that for one second?
Mary
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On Nov 30, 2016, at 7:00 PM, Kliphton Miller <kliph...@icloud.com> wrote:
Well, this is what I have managed to do. browse channels, add to favorite,
and search for channels. To browse the channels, go into guide, click on the
all channels button, swipe once to the right, and then swipe down, as you swipe
down, the channels will not be named, but you can get info on what’s currently
on, and what is coming up. If you find a channel you want to add to favorites,
swipe left, it willl say highlight to favorites, click that and your done.
Voiceover won’t tell you its checked, but it is. Once you are done, back out
of the guide, and go back in, but this time swipe down to favorites and click
there. This will give you your favorites in alphabetical order. Also, if you
know what channel you want to watch, use the search, it is very helpful. If
anyone else wants to discuss this app, I can host a conference in the zoom app
so we can exchange tricks and tips. Just let me know
kliph...@icloud.com
HTH
On Nov 30, 2016, at 7:17 PM, Terri Stimmel <icecreamlove...@outlook.com>
wrote:
Hello everyone,
I have read all the thread so far. I have some thoughts I would like to
share. I can't answer all the issues people are having. So I apologize
for this in advance. And these are just my thoughts, and opinions. So
please try not to take anything I say personally.
First of all, I do not find this App terrible at all. I am quite happy
that I signed up, and I will most likely keep the service once my free
trial is over.
Yes, I do agree that a lot still needs to be worked out, in order for
this app to be more accessible, or even completely accessible.
I prefer this app over Sling TV. I honestly really disliked that app.
Yes it might have listed the channel numbers. But even though it did
this, you had to either watch the channel, until you learned what the
channel was, or you had to get sighted assistance. You couldn't do most
things with the app, such as add to favorites, or know what you were
watching.
Not to mention, their tech support was down right awful!
Now as for the Directv Now app, I still have a lot to learn. But I am
looking forward to learning it. I know I will have frustrations along
the way. But I feel it's worth it to me.
When the app came up after I was signed in, a channel came on right
away. When I swiped to the left, or the right, the channels would change.
If I would touch the track pad, the show would pause. At least, I think
I am remembering that correctly. I was able to swipe left and right,
where I then saw some options.
I somehow discovered that I could see what show I was watching, and how
long the show would still be on. When I swiped down, I could see some of
the shows that were coming up.
Unfortunately, I haven't got a clue how I managed to do this. I wish I
could know what I did. But I know I will figure it out again. When I do,
I will write it down, so I can share it with all of you.
I haven't tried to add any channels to my favorites. I want to do this,
most definitely! But I think I will wait until my sighted friend can
help me. This way, I can choose what I want, and make a list as to the
order they are in. At least until I get it memorized.
I would like to know how I see the channels ordered by catagory, or
whatever that is, that someone mentioned.
Also, someone mentioned there were networks listed at the bottom of the
screen.
How do I find these, and how do I figure out what the buttons are, that
were mentioned?
I guess just by trial and error, really.
Also, have they started the on-demand service yet? I would imagine this
might take some time. But when it happens, I really hope we can access
it in some way.
I do agree that the website is horrible to use. The really need to fix
that, fast! The sooner the better, would be much appreciated!
I would like to know who to call for tech support. I want to see how
they react, and what they might say.
However, the only number I can find to call, won't send me to tech
support, or any help for that matter. It wants an account number, which
I of course don't have. When I mention this to the automated system, she
just doesn't get it. LOL!
So I have gotten absolutely nowhere in this area.
I do want to see how this App might work on my Ipad.
However, I feel it might be more difficult to manage, with the split
screen. But I still plan to try.
I don't have any plans to put this on my Iphone, as that's just
personally not what I use it for.
Anyone who is currently using this app, please let us know what you
learn, and what you find works for you. Or what might work in general. I
don't know about anyone else, but I would really appreciate this.
I will most certainly do the same, the best to my ability.
Also, please try and keep in mind that this service just started. It's a
baby, with a lot of growing to do.
Thank you for reading.
Terri
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