New FiOS TV One
BulletRouge
Enthusiast - Level 2

I happened to see that Verizon FiOS annonced the new TV One (looks like it will compete with the likes of Xfinity for example).

I've already ordered my hardware, looks like I'll be able to set it up in late Dec.

Anyone have any more information on it? Like what it will actually look like??

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skullman801
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Are there any options other than running coax/ethernet or using Verizons network extender to get better wifi signal to the mini? My one is on the back porch and wifi signal is hurt by a brick wall.  I have a netgear extender but the verizon box doesn't pick that up. The SSID for the box is different than the normal one broadcast by router for the 2.4ghz and 5ghz band.  There has to be some solution no?

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CRobGauth
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For now, no.

Not sure exaclty why (maybe for traffic control) verizon will connect to the STBs via a separate network.

The options for mins are Verizon Wifi, ethernet or coax.

Tearuup
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Im installing tv one this weekend and have a question.  Did you run the optical cable from the tv one box to the sound bar?  Mine is currently run from sound bar to tv in old stb.

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clem21
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If you aren't using an AVR, then go TV to sound bar with optical so TV controls volume of soundbar. The other way, the box has to control the volume, which isn't the best way to go.

Tearuup
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Thanks.

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mikemary945
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Woops......I thought my savings were going to be $30, and the final quote is almost a $50 savings.  Equipment arrived in 3 days, but I want to talk to FIOS Tech about my nightmare COAX setup and my WIFI before I install.

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clem21
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Problem is the new boxes need to communicate with the FIOS router directly because they use a hidden network that can only be seen on the router. So an extender wont work with the mini wireless, unless the FIOS extender is capable of repeating the hidden network.

IOTman
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I just ordered the new Fios TV One.  Does anyone know if I can use this box with Alexa, like my previous STB? Thanks. 

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mitch0531
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Although I don't personally have any Alexa devices, I can tell you that there is a section in the settings for the new FiOS one box for configuring Alexa. So the capability appears to be there. I have Google Home devices which does not yet work with the new boxes. But the voice remote works very well for controlling the box also.

KevSha72
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Does anyone know if the new FiOS TV One boxes are compatible with the Harmony Elite remote?

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blueribb
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I chatted with Verizon yesterday and asked about the cost of upgrading my current Arris VMS1100 to the TV ONE. He said it would be a one-time charge of $50. When asked if there was an additional monthly charge, I did not get a reply. Here are a list of questions about the TV ONE:

1 - Costs involved to upgrade current Arris VMS1100 Media Server / DVR ?

2 - Can the TV ONE be controlled via Infrared (IR) ? I use a Harmony 650 now and also control using Alexa with an Echo Plus and Harmony Hub.

3 - Can I backup my current Arris VMS1100 DVR and restore the shows / settings to the new TV ONE ?

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Zeff
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Moved to a townhouse complex and got FiOS One installed.  So far, so good.  Only things that I have had an issue with:

How do you get to the Encore/Starz channels with the voice?

Have an issue of turning off the Samsung TVs.  They turn off, then turn on. Sometimes, they will be off for about 5 minutes and then turn themselves back on.  Current theory is that maybe some interference is going on or someone has another Samsung TV and I am inadvertantly turning off his/her TV as well and they are then turning theirs back on and turning mine on at the same time... That would be interesting... Has anyone had this issue?

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mitch0531
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For tuning to channels by voice, I have found that for best accuracy, precede your command with "tune to". Try "tune to Starz" instead of just "Starz".  For the remote/ Samsung issue, I have not seen that particular issue but at the beginning I did have intermittent accuracy issues controlling some TVs and there is a way to manually setup the TVs and audio devices as opposed to the default of auto programming. I have 4 different brands of TVs and this was the way to go for all of them.

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clem21
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Does your Samsung TV have bluetooth enabled? I'd try turning that off and see what happens. The Fios One remote uses both bluetooth and IR so it should still work.

hk211
Enthusiast - Level 2

We just moved to Fios from Cox and have two DVR's with 4 clients.  3 of the clients (mini's?) are coax and one wifi.  Somehow the wifi mini lost connection.  I can run coax to the box and it works fine but I'd like to get it back on wifi.  Anyone know the steps or could point me to online directions?   I'll call Tech support but I'd like to troubleshoot it first myself.  Also, anyone know how to move a client (mini) from one DVR to another?  I'd like to do that as well.  Thanks all.  

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mitch0531
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Click menu. Then Settings, System, FiOS tv one mini settings. Everything should be in there.  I think Switch Connections will let you move to another DVR. WiFi connection is where you can configure wifi for the mini. If you have trouble you may have to select Disconnect This Device first.

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hk211
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Thanks Mitch053, I'll give that a try.  

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salazare
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Hi all. Thanks to everyone posting the info. This discussion has be very useful.


Does anyone use a universal IR remote control with these new boxes? Or can confirm that the old IR remotes on the STB/DVRs work with the IR sensor on the One boxes?


I have a fairly advanced setup. I run my own router and have the wifi on the fios router disabled. I also have two units (DVR + STB) in a central closet in the house that I control with URC RF remote controls and IR emitters at the boxes.


So, my plan was simply to swap the existing boxes with the new ones and use the existing Ethernet and Coax (I assume I still need both) to get the uplink to FIOS, HDMI to my matrix switcher next to them, and the IR emitters to continue to use my own remotes.


Anyone see a problem with that?


Thanks

Ernie

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clem21
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The new boxes work 100% with the old IR remotes as long as you have line of sight,  or an IR blaster. As far as the networking questions,  someone else with experience swapping out the Fios router will have to help you. It's not a simple swap.

salazare
Enthusiast - Level 2

Thanks Clem, that's good to hear.

When you say it is not a simple swap with the wires, what do you mean?  Speaking with the online support, they seemed pretty sure it would work with the existing coax and Ethernet.  Using WiFi is completely optional.  It was the IR they were not sure about.

Thanks.

Ernie

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mitch0531
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Regarding the cable boxes I think it is just a simple swap to the new boxes, coax to coax Ethernet to Ethernet. Swapping the FiOS router with your own or using both is more complicated but it sounds like you have that part under control. I have used the old FiOS remote with the new boxes but the new remotes are pretty good so I use them exclusively now. I like the voice feature and that you don't need a direct line of site to the box. The new remotes work nicely with all of my TV's and sound bars. But the old remotes should be fine if you prefer those.