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Laptop not a mobile device? Really?
Pahiker1
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‎01-14-2015 07:44 AM

I don't have a smartphone with a large enough screen, or a tablet, what I do have is a laptop. I take it with me when I travel, and I use it at home. So, why can't I watch shows or recordings from my laptop? Bigger screen, faster processor, only makes sense. Yet, there is no Verizon app for laptops. And, apparently, no place to make this a suggestion where the powers-that-be would read it.

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Telcoguru
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‎01-14-2015 10:06 AM

You can watch some things on your laptop. http://tv.verizon.com/

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Pahiker1
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‎01-14-2015 10:29 AM

I can do that without Verizon, and a lot for free. What I can't do with other sites is watch what's on my DVR.

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Telcoguru
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‎01-14-2015 10:33 AM
@Pahiker wrote:

I can do that without Verizon, and a lot for free. What I can't do with other sites is watch what's on my DVR.

There is nothing for the laptop to watch what is on your DVR. Only the mobile app.

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Pahiker1
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‎01-14-2015 10:36 AM

Isn't that what I started out saying? The question is Why Not?

Bugs me almost as much that there is no place to seriously make suggestions to Verizon.

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gs0b
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‎01-14-2015 11:56 AM

I'm certain that Verizon is keenly aware that people want to watch their recorded content anywhere on any device.  When they decide to offer this feature is another issue, as it requires significant software and hardware upgrades to existing equipment.  And you can be certain that they won't do it until they figure out a way to make money off it.

Enjoy.

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CRobGauth
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‎01-14-2015 04:55 PM

Didn't think you could watch anyting on your DVR except via another STB.

Is it now available of FIOS APP on your phone?

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Pahiker1
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‎01-14-2015 05:10 PM

No, it was my misunderstanding of FIOS Mobile. Should be an option, though.

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sangs1
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‎01-15-2015 02:43 AM
@Pahiker wrote:

I don't have a smartphone with a large enough screen, or a tablet, what I do have is a laptop. I take it with me when I travel, and I use it at home. So, why can't I watch shows or recordings from my laptop? Bigger screen, faster processor, only makes sense. Yet, there is no Verizon app for laptops. And, apparently, no place to make this a suggestion where the powers-that-be would read it.

Look into getting a Slingbox. It's not that expensive and will give you EVERYTHING you're looking for in this situation. I've had one for a few years and it's been priceless. 

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