X1 DVR Sevice To Go From Infinity/ Comcast

Comcast finally turned this option on in my area. It sounds like a good idea but is so restrictive and time consuming it is almost useless. The concept is that any shows that record to the DVR after the service is turned on, can then be downloaded to a table, in my case an iPad, so you can watch the shows off line. Great concept till you see what is involved.

When you download the show it prevents anyone from watching the show on the DVR until you return it back to the DVR. Once you have it on the iPad, you can't sling it to a ROKU or chrome cast device to put it on a larger TV. You can't even use the HDMI mirroring plug that is available, because the Comcast app blocks that port. The shows can only be viewed on the tablet. Works great and doesn't cost any cellular data once the show is on the tablet.

The next issue is it takes about 1 hour to download an hour show. Comcast said it has to do with going to the cloud, then going to the tablet. What ever the reason, when I have 100mbps download and 10mbps upload at the house, 1 hour per show is just too slow. I took 5 shows with me and spent most of Sunday babysitting my iPad to do it. I'm thankful I have the shows for when I'm not in a 4g area. I normally watch my shows from a sling box I installed at home. One of the better tech things I've bought to make life more pleasant on the road. I think Comcast is on the right track with the DVR to go, but the implementation is less than ideal. I wouldn't recommend switching to Comcast just for this service.

 

That looked promising. The Aereo cut out the local companies from getting a cut of revenue like they get from cable companies. That was their down fall.

 

Wow! Just found out I can stream my DVR as well. Still can't sling it from the iPad to my flat screen in the truck though.