Verizon Fios Adds Remote Control by Android Phones

[JayCizzo]

^^^Have you tried turning on your Verizon Wireless router and configuring it? Just because it worked for a day on your access point doesn't mean it will consistently work that way.

It took me awhile to get this working. I had to unplug my STB and my wireless router, plug them back in, and it finally connected. Then the picture flicking wouldn't work. That required another power cycle of my STB. Now everything works great.

My favorite feature is you can sync your Favorites on the phone. Then you have a page of favorites (icons) of each channel that you can easily switch between. If they could somehow incorporate the built in guide on the FIOS Remote DVR app that would be incredible.

[OpalCat]

Anyone know how much it costs to upgrade to the HD set top box? I'm going to predict it won't be worth it...

fooey.

[littlej099]

^^^Have you tried turning on your Verizon Wireless router and configuring it? Just because it worked for a day on your access point doesn't mean it will consistently work that way.

It should though. Electronics don't just randomly "decide" to work or not; they do things for a reason. Unless something is specifically changed, it absolutely should consistently work that way.

I have no plans to use the VZW router, it's nowhere near as good as the AP I use. So I guess I'll try restarting the STB, and if that doesn't work, so be it.

[JayCizzo]

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^^^Have you tried turning on your Verizon Wireless router and configuring it? Just because it worked for a day on your access point doesn't mean it will consistently work that way.

It should though. Electronics don't just randomly "decide" to work or not; they do things for a reason. Unless something is specifically changed, it absolutely should consistently work that way.

I have no plans to use the VZW router, it's nowhere near as good as the AP I use. So I guess I'll try restarting the STB, and if that doesn't work, so be it.

Just trying to help. I don't need a lesson in electronics. Verizon states it will only work with their router, I'm assuming for a reason. Anyway, good luck.

[Shay D. Life]

Wasn't working for until I pull the cord out and allowed it to cycle up again. It's actually kinda nice to have for someone of my caliber. Always losing the remote....but I always know where my is.

[JayCizzo]

So this is pretty much the only thing I've missed since going from the Droid to the Incredible. Really hope Verizon updates the app to work with all Verizon Android devices, but I'm not holding my breath.

[JayCizzo]

Well, Verizon added support for the Droid Incredible and Eris for this app now. Loaded it up on my Incredible and it works great!!! Just wanted to spread the word for anyone else that was waiting for this.