topic Timeshift on KD-55A1 in Android TV

Timeshift on KD-55A1

gab696 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:14:56 GMT

Hi,

How it's possible on a high end oled TV that a basic function like timeshift isn't available ? Other brands offer this function on first entry devices...

maybe i've missed something ?

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IamNic — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 15:41:12 GMT

Hi gab696,

I don't own the TV, yet I found that some models don't offer conventional timeshift (meaning "press pause and later start playback from that point).

I don't know if that is the case with the KD-55 A1.

I though found out, that you can start a recording (instead of pressing pause), go to your recordings-list and start the playback from there. The recording will continue in the background.

- Nic

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

finder595 — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:20:36 GMT

I agree gab696.

I was amazed that in 2017 this feature isnt available. I splashed out on a good sized memory stick (64 Gig I think) then disables YouView, as it prevents you from being able to record anything! You could hardly make it up, but it gets worse. When YouView is disabled you loose some of the catch up TV services (in the UK you loose ITV and Channel 4’s respective players).

I then had to fork out for an Amazon Fire thingy. The Fire thing does everything I need (Netflix, Amazon obviously, YouTube, all the TV catch up players etc. which essentially makes the Sony fancy interface redundant.

The TV is now almost just a display panel. Admittedly I use the Freeview decoder for live TV, but even then i’d drop that in a heartbeat for a nice interface with TV pause (timeshift). I know you can effectively TV pause in the way that Nic described and we already do it that way, but it’s cumbersome.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

JochenA — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:20:18 GMT

Seems to be same with my new TV. Also the timer recording named pvr is _not_ working correct. The Telly have 2 tuners but the screen is black then the recording starts. And can't record 2 simultaneously channels, (without no seeing)... So this parts is not working as espected from the specification. So

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

Pederpedal — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:36:27 GMT

I have posted the same elswhere: no timeshift and no simultanious recording !

It seems an uncomprehendable policy from Sony/Bravia since there IS two tuners and you CAN watch one and record another.

So no hardware issue, but software...??

Recording options was the reason I bought this TV; the fantastic picture quality does weigh up this lack fore me, but not fore my wife.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

rooobb — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 10:34:06 GMT

@Pederpedal You are doing something wrong! The Tv has actually two tuners and CAN record while you are watching another channel without any problem. Try rebooting the TV pressing the off button for long.

As per timeshifting, no the function is not there as already suggested you may start an immediate recording with the red recording button on the remote and than playback via the title listist button while you are recording: it takes 3/4 button press instead than one, if it is so important for you it is feasible.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

finder595 — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:19:49 GMT

Rooob

Thanks for your input, however, I think you are missing the point!

We know there are two tuners and as stated in my previous post, yes recording and time shift can be achieved (albeit it’s a little long winded). However, with YouView activated (the default setting in the UK I believe), neither recording or timeshift can be achieved.

This issue will never be resolved by Sony while there is an inability to actually recognise the problem.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

rooobb — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:56:19 GMT

@finder595 maybe I missed some post

but regarding Youview (an option that we don't have in Italy) it is as is (youview incompatible with HDD recording) since the very inital launch in 2015... I'm surprised that it is still under discussion...

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

hijinx — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:49:04 GMT

Sony's frankenstein's monster OS mashed up from Sony, Android TV and Youview software is an absolute joke.

I was really shocked how badly it functions on my new kd49xe9005.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

ChrisCrash — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:42:42 GMT

It is poor that timeshift is not available on such a high-end TV, when other manufacturers offer it with their basic models.

I also agree with the poor YouView and switch it off for the more practical Freeview Guide.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

hijinx — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:35:56 GMT

You can "fix" your Androids TVs smart capability for "only" another £300 outlay 😞

£179 - apple tv 4k. This made the great screen on my Sony TV actually usable

£99 - HDHomeRun dual DVB-T2 tuner (these seem to be mid way through a model refresh)

£23 - the "channels" app for watching TV... Timeshift included. https://getchannels.com/

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

Jamesc5 — Sat, 26 May 2018 22:12:34 GMT

lol.. another £300 just to get timeshift working !

much easier to sell your Sony tv on Ebay and buy a different brand with PVR built in such as HISENSE or Philips.

or like me continue to use a £40 Youview box in order to have full PVR and catch up TV and dont use the TV part of your Sony TV.

I take every opportunity to write reviews of your sony TV, highlighting the features it should have but doesn't so that I can perhaps save other people from having the same buyers remorse.

my reviews tend to go like this:

FOR:

love the screen/ picture quality is great

hook it up to a UHD source and the quality is great

AGAINST

Youview EPG does not have same functionality as a Youview STB (i.e. no pause, rewind, record, etc)

turn off Youview and Sony's own EPG is like a cheap STB from 10 years ago( also no pause or rewind)

Android TV is slow and crippled compared to android on your phone (most apps dont work)

Android TV is full of sony bloatware, which cant be removed

Android updates are slow and likely wont happen once your tv is over 2 years old

Summary: dont buy an android tv if you think your getting the same flexible and customisable android as you get on a phone, it's not.

if you want a smart tv, buy a tv with the best screen and sound that you can afford, then hook it up to a cheap UHD capable smart dongle such as fire tv, which can be easily upgraded for little extra cost.

Re: Timeshift on KD-55A1

heridde72 — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:09:19 GMT

Same goes for a XE9005 - don't get it - why?