Hopper without dish or internet...
Anyone know if I can use the hopper like a DVD player? IOW, just unplug it from the house and set it into the trailer and plug it into the TV. Then just play already recorded content?
Thanks
Dan
Thanks
Dan
Forum Discussion
- Yes. It takes a while to figure out there is no signal and get past the error screen but it is do able.
- un plug it from house and hook up in trailer and see if you get a pic.....
- I thought I was told here that I couldn't do this with my 211 receiver with the external hard drive as the format was proprietary or some such
bumpy - I know if I lose sat signal on my hopper at home due to heavy clouds it says I can still watch prerecorded programs. So I would guess that would be no different than moving it to the RV and having no signal.
- Yes you can move the whole box with internal hard drive
This works, this is not the same question that some ask..
Being able to move external drive from one box to another box
That does not work
Moving the whole box does work
moving it from house to RV, is the same as moving it to another room in the house, and forgetting to connect the ant/cable feed - Thanks Everyone.
The only reason I did not test this myself is it's a royal pain to extract from the entertainment center. Now that I have some confidence that it will work, I will take it out and try it. - Guess what?
You can upload Hooper content to a cell phone, we do it every trip. Special HDMI cable can be found on Amazon. Xlnt quality HD format, easy setup. If you have dish Hooper do yourself a favor and look into how easy it is, you'll be glad you did.
2016, technology is cool.:) - does it take a Special APP to play it ?
or does it play with any Android video player ?
i don't have a Hopper to try it, so the question is strictly for info
i'm assuming that you need a special app to do the file transfer and play it - We are currently in a campground with very heavy tree cover. We have a hopper and travler. Since there is no way to get satellite signal, we just watch the pre-recorded stuff.
When you turn on the box (from the tv), ignore the screen and push the DVR button. You will have access to all your recorded content.
To test it at home, disconnect the cable that runs to the satellite dish. Same result... DanNJanice wrote:
Maybe I'm missing something, but can't you just remove the sat feed and leave it in place to test? Why would it matter if it's in the trailer?
The only reason I did not test this myself is it's a royal pain to extract from the entertainment center.
