Verizon FiOS Application for Blackberry Now Available

[islandxtreme26]

Hey gang,

Just found this Mobile DVR application for the Storm from Verizon FiOS TV.

http://www36.verizon.com/fiostv/web/...530/fiostv.jad

This app builds on the initial features of the Mobile Web site that allowed you to View Listings, Record Shows, and Manage the space on your home DVR. While the original app was only available to Verizon Wireless users with (3) different LG phones, the new app is now available for the Storm and, according to their website, will soon be available for the Curve.

Also called "Remote DVR," this is the info from the Verizon website:
FiOS TV Central - MobileAccess

"Verizon FiOS TV Remote DVR allows you to control your DVR with your computer or your mobile phone. Browse TV listings, record shows, manage your scheduled and recorded programs, setup your favorite channels, turn on/off parental controls, search on Demand.... all for FREE with your DVR service.
*Mobile access is available to Home Media DVR subscribers only."



The app is very easy to use and is much cleaner than the initial web version - it looks just like the menus that show up on your TV, making it extremely easy to get used to.







You must have a Home Media DVR (aka Multi-Room DVR), and must register your phone number (only the first time - no need to login every time) to use. Contrary to what the app will say when you first use it, you do not have to activate your number from your TV remote. It can be done by simply logging in to the FiOS TV Central page online and clicking on Mobile Access.

I had been using the mobile web version since late April (even while DirecTV continues playing commercials claiming to be the only carrier capable of mobile recording) and began using this new app one week ago. Never thought a version for the Storm would be out before the Curve/Pearl versions.

After giving it a good deal of use by deleting recorded programs, scheduling recordings, and setting up my favorites, I am completely convinced of its worthiness. So far, it has been fast with my Storm (undoubtedly one of the faster apps I have), has not caused any undue memory loss/battery drain, and has not frozen at all.

This is a very solid and useful app in a land of problems/updates with new software released for the Storm. I highly recommend to all FiOS customers carrying with a Storm brewing in their pockets!

[John Yester]

Sweet thanks for the heads up. I will have to try this out!

[GardenState]

Does this only work on the storm?? I have the 8330 and JUST got FIOS in a month ago. This feature would be great on my bb!!

[islandxtreme26]

As of now it is only on the Storm. They say a Curve version is coming soon. Given how well the Storm app works, I would imagine the Curve app will function just as crisply and be just as worth the DL

I had first seen the app on a friend's LG EnVy on Memorial Day weekend (the same app version that the screenshots I used are from), and the RIM-compatible version, while with the same layout & look, just looks crisper and works smoother. My guess is this is just a matter of the no-comparison Storm screen.

[Leo.brazuca]

I wish this service was already here in south florida :-S

[islandxtreme26]

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