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Discovery+ App

gibbylinks — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:34:10 GMT

Will the Discovery+ App be coming onto the BT Youview boxes. I have a Mini box as well and can't get the app on that TV. I was hoping it would be added to the box.

Thanks

Re: Discovery+ App

NigelB72 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:15:08 GMT

Nothing has been announced yet but it should be coming soon but it could only come to non retail boxes as the Youview retail platform is effectively dead.. So Pro Box and mini boxes supplied by BT I'd imagine.

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mikealanr — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:36:06 GMT

I’m hoping it’s imminent as BT have updated their FAQs on their website:

“discovery+ is not yet available to watch on all our BT TV boxes. It is available on the TV Box Pro and TV Box Mini. If you're not sure which TV Box you have, you can find out here.”

https://www.bt.com/sport/discovery-plus

MikeAlanR

Re: Discovery+ App

Weerab1983 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:26:06 GMT

That's an interesting development @mikealanr . Judging by that, it could be imminent.

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gomezz — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:01:10 GMT

The relatively inexpensive alternative is to use a Chromecast or Firestick dongle.

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Weerab1983 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:04:45 GMT

@gomezz I get that but it is not as convenient and it would be good to have this feature sooner rather than later.

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ozsat — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:13:57 GMT

Not on my Box Pro - any updates @DarrenDev ?

@mikealanrwrote:
I’m hoping it’s imminent as BT have updated their FAQs on their website:
“discovery+ is not yet available to watch on all our BT TV boxes. It is available on the TV Box Pro and TV Box Mini. If you're not sure which TV Box you have, you can find out here.”
https://www.bt.com/sport/discovery-plus

MikeAlanR

Re: Discovery+ App

DarrenDev — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:21:52 GMT

Someone has pushed the button too soon. The app won't be available on any BT TV boxes before TNT Sports launch on July 18th (and there's no guarantee it'll even be available on that date - it isn't signed off for release yet).

Update: I'm told the error had already been spotted, and the page will be corrected on Monday

Re: Discovery+ App

gibbylinks — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:30:50 GMT

Looks like Amazon Firestick on Primeday, ah well.

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Weerab1983 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:50:26 GMT

Unless you can hold off till a week on Tuesday

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gibbylinks — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:15:47 GMT

OK got my Amazon Firestick in the Primeday sales. I think BT need to up their game. I'm now contemplating getting rid of the BT Mini Box as the Firestick has all the apps I need and at no extra cost as I already subscribe to the channels.

Disney+, DiscoveryPlus, NowTV, BT Sport, BT TV, all the terrestrial channels, and as a bonus I've got MUTV on it.

All this on an old Smart TV where half those apps aren't available.

Re: Discovery+ App

DarrenDev — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:47 GMT

Watch this space. I've mentioned a few times on these forums that 2023 is a big year for TV from BT. We've already had a lot of new stuff, but there's more to come.

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dephead2004 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:10:36 GMT

🙂

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Weerab1983 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:16:29 GMT

Exciting times to follow...

Re: Discovery+ App

gibbylinks — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:21:45 GMT

I'm now in a further quandary, my BT TV contract runs out in October, but they are already after me to sign up for another two years.

I'm reading all the rumours about EE taking over the broadband, and when I renew the TV I will be forced to renew my Broadband contract (which in my humble opinion is a bit naughty), so I'm going to leave it as long as possible in the hopes that the new fabled Smart Hub 3 will appear.

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watttwo — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:31:47 GMT

i have the same problem tv contract ends 8 august but would like to see what is planned before renewing for 24 months

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DarrenDev — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:41:41 GMT

Remember that you don't have to do anything when your contract ends - that's just when you're free to leave without penalty. You can continue on your current service out of contract, and wait for a deal that really suits your needs.

Given that you know changes are coming "soon", if I were in your position I'd just continue out of contract for a while.

By the way - although I know what's coming, I have NO knowledge whatsoever of offers, pricing, eligibility, etc. You have nothing to lose by waiting though, unless you're being offered a deal now that really works well for you.

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Brucemeister5 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:09:13 GMT

That’s useful to know. Are you able to clarify whether being out of contract means that you’re not able to flex your BTTV package?

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watttwo — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:38:31 GMT

thats what i am wanting to do go vip package as i have cancelled sky but when i try they want me to sign for another 24 months for tv and broadband

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DarrenDev — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:43:31 GMT

OK, so I thought it best that I actually check a few things out, based on my comments earlier.
It appears that you do need to be within contract to flex your package. When your contract ends, "our" understanding is that the service will just stay on whatever you're currently on.
I've also had it confirmed that when big new exciting things launch "soon", you'll be able to switch to them even if still within contract - you'll be required to start your contract again from the point that you switch again.

So there's actually no harm in renewing as soon as your contract expires, unless you NEED to know what the new offerings are before you decide - in which case, you'd need to wait until they're announced (or take a gamble on the leaked news - which I can say isn't 100% accurate).