Alexa’s ability to control DVRs is going to improve in the near future. Amazon announced today that it’s updated its Video Skill API so that Alexa can now start recordings, launch an app, or carry out playback commands. Multiple set-top box makers already have Alexa skills, including Dish, Verizon, TiVo, and DirecTV. They’ll be updating their skills, Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa can now set DVR recordings
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HDHomeRun plans a new DVR box, an interface overhaul, and maybe Roku support someday
SiliconDust CEO Theodore Head was surprisingly cheery about our resoundingly negative review of his company's HDHomeRun DVR service.Head knows the company’s first attempt at a DVR subscription service missed the mark with a clunky and confusing interface. During an interview at CES in Las Vegas last week, he chalked it up to inexperience with software after more than a … [Read more...] about HDHomeRun plans a new DVR box, an interface overhaul, and maybe Roku support someday
Dish To Integrate Google Assistant Into Its DVRs & Receivers
January 11, 2018 - Written By Dominik Bosnjak Satellite service provider Dish is planning to integrate the Google Assistant into its new Hands-Free TV platform supported by the Hopper DVR, as well as Joey and Wally wireless receivers, the company announced Wednesday. Support for Google’s digital companion is set to be introduced to compatible devices in the first … [Read more...] about Dish To Integrate Google Assistant Into Its DVRs & Receivers
Dish set-top boxes will soon work with Google Assistant
CES this year has been a little lackluster, but this has been a great week for Google Assistant. We’ve seen smart displays with Assistant and now TVs are about to get a lot smarter, too. Dish is promising to add Google Assistant control to the Hopper DVR, Joey client, and Wally receiver. You’ll be able to use your voice to control the set-top box. Google Assistant … [Read more...] about Dish set-top boxes will soon work with Google Assistant
DISH Set Top Boxes Get Voice Control Through Google Assistant
DISH announced today that during the first half of this year, they’ll give customers the option to control their TV experience using Google Assistant. The new feature will come to Hopper, Joey, and Wally boxes. The Google Assistant integration will happen when you pair your set top box with a Google Home, Android phone, or iPhone. Once you’ve done that, you’ll … [Read more...] about DISH Set Top Boxes Get Voice Control Through Google Assistant