I just had a look and the all the sport channels are unlocked for me too. I only subscribe to Drama and Pop.
Edit: The unlocked sport channels must have been an aberration. They are all locked again.
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Netflix does chromecast from phones (as does Foxtel Now), but Amazon Prime Video doesn’t chromecast from phones (Amazon and Google are bitter enemies!)
When I used to have Foxtel Now, this was a frequent occurance with the service.
We watched the service via a PS4.
I discovered, for my situation, any time the Foxtel Now app on the PS4 would crash, when next used, all channels were unlocked until the app either crashed again later, the Foxtel Now app was fully closed down, or the PS4 did a full restart.
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Just saw a Facebook ad for Foxtel Now saying every AFL game live on Footy Play. What’s the difference between that channel and the linear Fox Footy on cable/satellite? Does it not show all games live too?
Edit: Found the answer. Footy Play shows ads while Fox Footy doesn’t. Play also doesn’t show the Grand Final.
It’s only Channel 7 produced games that they show the 7 Melbourne feed instead of Fox Footy’s ad free version.
However Fox Footy games are all shown ad free like normal.
But even for the Channel 7 games they do show the Fox Footy pre-game and post-game but it’s really frustrating as there is a bit of piss-farting around with what channel it’s all on. Ie. Pre/Post game on “Footy Play” and the actual game on “Footy Plus”.
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For anyone that has the Foxtel Now Box, is there any functionality to pause and rewind free to air channels at all?
Nope.
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Good to see the new Sky News channels have appeared on Foxtel Now.
Anyone know why only episodes 1-4 of arrested development are on foxtel now. Where are episodes 5-8 that have already aired on comedy channel.
I asked Foxtel and this is their reply:
The On Demand rights only allow us to have four episodes up at a time On Demand. So the limited availability is as per below:
Episodes 1-4 - 30 May until 6 June
Episodes 5-8 - 7 June until 13 June
Foxtel Now on Sony Android TVs
Foxtel Now arrives on Sony BRAVIA Android TVs as the final season of Game of Thrones approaches; puts Foxtel Now in HD for clearer, sharper pictures
Foxtel today announced a new Foxtel Now Android TV app designed for Sony BRAVIA Android TVs. The new addition brings increased flexibility and accessibility for Foxtel Now subscribers and offers the easiest way to watch exclusive HBO Dramas, Foxtel Originals, live sport, new movies and more.
Holly Knill, Foxtel Group Director, IP & Content Products, said, “Sony Smart TVs have been an incredible way for subscribers to access Foxtel via our Foxtel Play app and today we’re delighted to improve on that by bringing Foxtel Now to Sony Android TVs. Today’s move offers subscribers a massive entertainment boost that brings Foxtel’s incredible sport, movies, lifestyle and drama programming to life, and, with the final season of Game of Thrones just around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time to subscribe.”
Aki Hosoda, Head of TV, Sony ANZ added, “We are delighted to be offering Foxtel Now on all Sony BRAVIA Android TVs and provide our customers with access to an even wider variety of content, including exclusive shows such as the incredibly popular Game of Thrones .”
Foxtel Now’s arrival on Sony Android TVs adds to a growing list of supported devices that include PlayStation 4, Telstra TV, PC/ Mac, select smartphones and tablets, Chromecast and via AirPlay as well as on Foxtel’s popular Foxtel Now box.
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Is it just me or is it that last night as I was watching Foxtel Now I got severe buffering on ESPN while trying to watch the NBA Finals replay. I also got buffering on Fox Cricket, Footy Play + (AFL ch7 retransmission) and the channel that had the French Open tennis. Bear in mind I have 54 Mbps fixed wireless service, and I do not have these issues with other streaming services such as Netflix, Youtube, SBS On Demand, ABC iView, 7 Plus etc. I tried re-booting my devices and router but the problem still persists? Anyone know what the problem is?
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I reckon it would be a lot of people streaming which would cause the buffer did u take down the quality sometimes that works for me but then again I always use low quality in the Kodi media centre for the app.
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Got that same offer as well. Unless you want to watch Eurosport and/or don’t like going between multiple streaming apps, don’t know why anyone would get the sports package through Foxtel Now when Kayo is a vastly superior product
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unless you want the entertainment, lifestyle or movie channels as well!
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From 17 September, Foxtel Now customers previously using the Foxtel Now mobile app, will be directed to download the Foxtel GO app via Apple’s App Store for iPhones and iPads or Google Play for Android smartphones and tablets.
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Foxtel Now box streams Netflix
Foxtel today announced the addition of the Netflix* app to the Foxtel Now box offering subscribers the ability to experience even more great entertainment all in one place, at the best value.
The news follows the addition of Netflix on Foxtel’s iQ3 and iQ4 set top boxes earlier this year.
The Foxtel Now box is Foxtel’s easy to use ‘plug-and-play’ streaming device that provides access to Foxtel Now in HD^ along with free-to-air channels via a built-in free-to-air tuner#, with no lock-in contracts.
Netflix joins a host of apps, including YouTube; free-to-air streaming apps ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus and 10 play; and subscription streaming app, Stan**; on the Foxtel Now box, providing an even richer and more exciting entertainment experience.
From today, Netflix will be available on all new Foxtel Now boxes, which will include a new remote with a dedicated Netflix button, while existing Foxtel Now boxes will begin to receive the Netflix app automatically as it rolls out progressively over the coming weeks.
With the update, customers can access Netflix’s library of original content including The Crown , Stranger Things and Ozark , alongside Foxtel’s own line up of current and upcoming hit international programming such as His Dark Materials, Catherine the Great , and Succession , as well as Foxtel originals, Wentworth, Mr Inbetween and Upright.
Alice Mascia, Foxtel’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer, said, “Since its arrival, the Foxtel Now box has become one of the most popular ways for customers to enjoy Foxtel Now and we’ve been working hard to make the experience even better with new apps and features, including other streaming apps.
“Today’s addition of the Netflix app consolidates Foxtel’s position as the ‘go-to’ aggregator for streamed content that sits alongside our own award-winning sport, drama and movies and makes a great customer experience even better.”
The Foxtel Now box also features built-in Chromecast functionality allowing viewers to ‘cast’ movies, music, video and photos from Android or iOS mobile devices, PCs or Macs straight to their television.
The Foxtel Now box is available for $99 directly from Foxtel at www.foxtelnow.com.au; via Foxtel’s eBay store or from JB Hi-Fi, Kogan, Betta Electronics Officeworks, Harvey Norman and David Jones stores nationwide.
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Bloomberg has been added to Foxtel Now (or whatever it’s called) from today.
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