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?
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Dan
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Dan
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- I just got back from a weekend of camping. I confirmed that the hopper without any other connections was able to play pre-recorded shows without any issues.
I did have two unexplained "crashes" where the hopper rebooted unexpectedly. I have never seen that at home.
Anyway, the main thing is it works! 2oldman wrote:
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.
Thanks. I was just about to say the same thing. Just to be sure, I may also unplug it to totally power down and then restart.- Techwriter
Thanks for the link
Exactly the question I ask the first time
You need the app and the video is formatted for the device app
Aka protected
Still if you have the hopper, the device and the app, you can use a cable between the device Apple or Android and watch it on the RV TV - And if I take my Apple tv with me, I can watch it on my tv.
MrWizard wrote:
There have been several recent questions about DVR and video transfer
Normally rental box DVR systems are encrypted
If a video can be transferred (not streamed) to the phone to be watched anytime some where else with no internet connection
And no special app, then that video could then be copied from the phone to any other device you wish
I don't see the cable and satellite industry allowing this too happen
Hopper Transfers do require a special app.- This is going to need some more research
Thanks
There have been several recent questions about DVR and video transfer
Normally rental box DVR systems are encrypted
If a video can be transferred (not streamed) to the phone to be watched anytime some where else with no internet connection
And no special app, then that video could then be copied from the phone to any other device you wish
I don't see the cable and satellite industry allowing this too happen - You can just transfer recorded shows over your network from the Hopper to your phone or tablet. No special cable needed. Just set a show or series to be transferred when you set the recording.
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.- 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... - 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
