Does this device require a monthly service plan to even use it? I only want to record Amazon prime movies and over the air shows.
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Well lets not go saying it's IMPOSSIBLE to record amazon streaming services... because it is possible.One way to do it is to purchase software which allows you to record anything on your monitor. just google screen capture software. I'm using snagit.
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Recording from Amazon Prime streaming service is not possible with anything. You can stream. However, you'll need a Tivo monthly subscription in order to do anything with it. Without a subscription you can only watch TV, and even that becomes a nightmare with the constant banners telling you that you need a subscription to Tivo. Recording? You can't do that without a subscription either. I've read that you used to be able to record without a subscription by setting recording blocks by time rather than by show. Streaming? None of the streaming services work without a subscription either, even YouTube. A Tivo without a subscription is a brick. I have two S3 units, one with subscription and one without. The one without a subscription doesn't do anything other than pause live tv. That's it. Again, do not buy a Tivo, used or new, thinking that you'll be able to use without a monthly subscription, unless you buy one used with a Lifetime Subscription already on it. By the way, that "Lifetime Subscription" is for that specific unit and it's not transferable. In other words, once that unit dies, so does the "Lifetime Subscription."
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No. Netflix & Vudu for online services. (Also, I may be wrong if Amazon prime will load movies into your Vudu account).
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I just looked and I only saw access to Netflix, YouTube, two others, but not Amazon Prime. Also, when playing back on this unit I get hiccups or pauses during playback. It is very irritating. I do not recommend this recorder.
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I agree 100%. Amazon needs to provide an app for Prime Member videos. Maybe they could incorporate it into the UnBox program. I'd personally like an app both for my PC and my Android. Otherwise I won't be renewing next year.
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No, it doesn't provide that kind of service. You can only record over-the-air shows from an antenna. There's a new model, but I believe it works the same way - its tuners only accept antenna inputs.
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No. Amazon is not one of the User Interface Apps built in to the TV. However, you can purchase many blu ray players for about a hundred bucks that have Amazon Instant Video, such as my Panasonic. It's still cumbersome though
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It has Amazon VOD. The player didn't originally have it, which might be why the specs don't mention it. But, don't worry. The latest software update for the player includes it.
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Yes, I agree. I was at first excited to see so many videos I'd like to see listed as Amazon Prime Eligible videos, but am frustrated to discover that they are not available on my home television. If this is not fixed within the month, I doubt I will be extending my amazon prime trial into a full membership. How strange they would alienate an entire range of customers by not developing what must surely be a simple-to-make samsung app.
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It is with Prime. It streams the free stuff no problem. Haven't tried the paid offerings
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No not Amazon, it streams everything else well if you have a decent wifi or ethernet connection. I hooked up a blu-ray player that plays Amazon.
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Yes...it has the "Amazon Prime Instant Video." I've never used it, but it's there. :)
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This particular model is not internet ready. I'm sure that Samsung has another model that would meet your needs, if amazon prime needs it. They're great TVs.
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Worse, without a subscription it will not record any programs even ifyou want to set the time to record manually.
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I have never used it with Amazon Prime. There are a number of apps thru which you r able to stream or purchase for permanent download to your device. I use my device strictly for download and storage purposes. As well I can stream from other media devices on my network.
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There is a Vudu channel, and I was able to add it and browsed their movie catalog. I haven't used it yet though, there is so much else I already have with Amazon Prime and other channels that I haven't needed it. It seemed a bit pricy to me, but I guess you pay for convenience. However, it won't do 1080P, which seems to be a big part of the reason to use Vudu, since the LT can't support that. So any movies you stream would be in SD instead.
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No subscription is needed. This device is largely for people like myself who get their signal over the air. 21 channels and no monthly fee. We look up the TV schedule on line.
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I do not believe the TiVo line currently supports Amazon Prime (and there's no given timeline or if they will even support it). Especially now with Amazon's "Fire" streaming box, i would doubt that AP streaming would come to the TiVo.