Yeah I forget igloo does pay channels and read as tivo, hence the reasoning behind a usb/hdhomerun type tuner. As with anything explanation and context is a wonderful thing.
The Slingbox software is apparently compatible, according to the google play store.Īhh ok. The main two xbmc receivers would be Matricom MX2 G-Box Midnight set top boxes. A usb tuner's not much good to me as I want to be able to watch the channels I pay for on my igloo via the slingbox (or whatever alternative).
I'm trying to work out (a) if that will work for igloo and (b) whether or not a "working" version of that allows channel changing and use of the live tv pausing function packaged on the igloo itself. My understanding of Slingbox is that you can attach it to your set top box and access tv from other devices via your LAN (or outside the confines of your home, if you're into that). I don't have a TiVo, and can't say I have any idea what multicast is. Shteve0: Thanks David - really appreciate your reply, though if anything I'm now more confused than ever. I've tried and failed to googlefu the answer for myself! Being able to change channel is a necessity of course, and being able to pause live tv using the built in igloo functionality would be a great bonus.Īnyone know enough about this stuff to offer advice? Any and all pointers are greatly appreciated. I appreciate that these solutions aren't multiroom capable, but to be honest that doesn't bother me. Does anyone know if it's possible to use a slingbox with an igloo? Other options might be the Belkin TV or the HDHomeRUn prime - so long as there are options to stream those to xbmc installs. One option that jumps out at me is to use a slingbox or similar.
ideally through the Live TV function on the xbmc devices already connected to the three TVs (two of which are android based, one is openelec). There are two other tvs in the house, and I'd like to be able to watch the igloo box on all three.
I have an igloo box at home, which I've linked up to a telly in our lounge.