DesertDawg Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Having tried everything from the old live typed game comments of nearly twenty years ago to the first attempts at live streaming broadcasts a ten years ago I signed up for the first month of the 2015-16 season Hearts TV on Sunday morning. Using a DSL connection out here in rural central Arizona, I was pleasantly surprised at the picture and sound quality of the Everton game when sent via wi-fi to a Google Chromecast receiver connected directly to an HDMI port on my Samsung TV and sound bar. Congratulations are definitely due to whoever performed the service upgrade. It's still not quite as good as Raith Rovers TV but it's pretty close! Looking forward now to tomorrow's game. Oh, the commentary wasn't bad either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Considered subscribing to this. Do they show many live games on it or more just live commentary and highlight videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Considered subscribing to this. Do they show many live games on it or more just live commentary and highlight videos?[/quote All home games are live for international subscribers along with anything covered by Sky and, BT. Fully recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunciboyjambo Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Not quite sure why they had the abbreviation of us as HFC and not HEA during the Everton game.... Very Hibs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinger Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Not quite sure why they had the abbreviation of us as HFC and not HEA during the Everton game.... Very Hibs! pictures where from everton tv i thought and we just put our own commentary over them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Considered subscribing to this. Do they show many live games on it or more just live commentary and highlight videos?[/quote All home games are live for international subscribers along with anything covered by Sky and, BT. Fully recommend it. By international do you mean non-UK or would my Dad be able to subscribe to Hearts TV international and watch the games down in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_hmfc Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 pictures where from everton tv i thought and we just put our own commentary over them Yeah I think that also.. The first 10 mins was HCF, then changed to HFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos1983 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It didn't work for most people on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoruso_lets_it_run Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 By international do you mean non-UK or would my Dad be able to subscribe to Hearts TV international and watch the games down in London?Pretty sure it's outside the UK. Would love to be wrong about that as it would be incredible to get all the hearts games live in Englandshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It didn't work for most people on sundayIn the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinger Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Pretty sure it's outside the UK. Would love to be wrong about that as it would be incredible to get all the hearts games live in Englandshire it is but there are ways around it, for instance you can download/install hola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's a fantastic service - so much better in the past year or so. Previously it was hit or miss - i can't remember which game it was when they cut the live stream at the end of 90 mins even though it was a cup game and had gone to extra time (i know that wasn't Hearts that did that but the supplier). The fact that in Minnesota i can watch a minimum of 19 games a season for less than a tenner a month is quite excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frodoker Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It didn't work for most people on sundayIt did after about 20 minutes I think. Well mine did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 CGG, If you don't already have one, for the price of a couple of month's service, get a Chromecast. https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/chromecast/lpdr.html?utm_source=en-ha-na-sem&utm_medium=text&utm_content=bkws&utm_campaign=chromecast It's so much better on a TV display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's a fantastic service - so much better in the past year or so. Previously it was hit or miss - i can't remember which game it was when they cut the live stream at the end of 90 mins even though it was a cup game and had gone to extra time (i know that wasn't Hearts that did that but the supplier). The fact that in Minnesota i can watch a minimum of 19 games a season for less than a tenner a month is quite excellent.Inverness semi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks Geoff! Do you use the service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_hmfc Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Is the Arbroath game being shown tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Straight from Hearts TV. Hearts v ArbroathLive video coverage of Hearts' League Cup match against Arbroath, available to international subscribers only. Live audio commentary available to HeartsTV subscribers. Streaming starts at (Edinburgh Time): 19:30 Thu 30th July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I remember having an issue with my account, pay pals fault, and i was struggling to sort it. Laurie tried everything for me, even whilst travelling to the game. In the end they worked out a free week so I could watch that match then sort out the account later. Great service, all very personal and great value for us abroad. Otherwise I would have to watch Real or Atleti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks Geoff! Do you use the service?Yes (but not for the Everton game). I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Corners Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Service has improved greatly over the last year. The service includes on screen graphics and in game replays. All home games are now covered and any other TV games. There is of course room for improvement, but the more people who sign up the better it will become. If you are thinking about subscribing I would adivse you to make the plunge and sign up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_hmfc Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Straight from Hearts TV. Hearts v Arbroath Live video coverage of Hearts' League Cup match against Arbroath, available to international subscribers only. Live audio commentary available to HeartsTV subscribers. Streaming starts at (Edinburgh Time): 19:30 Thu 30th July. Thanks. Hoping to see a few goals tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Unfortunately I'll be at work. Damn time difference. Still, Geoff has to get up in the middle of the night for most games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Unfortunately I'll be at work. Damn time difference. Still, Geoff has to get up in the middle of the night for most games!Not this Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Inverness semi I'm still raging about that! Came back on during the penalties, then disappeared again, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Right Geoff, it's me that has to be up at 4.00am on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Here, DesertDawg, I've got a wee question. I split my time between Edinburgh and Paradise Valley, AZ, intermittently throughout the year, as my girlfriends family live there, although I've never actually considered Hearts TV ( too busy following Coyotes and Suns, sorry for not being a PHM, hockey & basketball being my priority sports) My question is this: I'd like to get more Hearts games while I'm there rather than just the odd televised stream, as lately I feel I'm losing touch. Do you think If I were to subscribe using my own Edinburgh billing address, would I be able to view games when in Arizona, treated as an International viewer during my stay, or am I always treated as a domestic customer? I'd hope it works similarly to Netflix or other geographically locked on-demand services. I imagine Hearts TV can also outsmart the old DNS tricks, otherwise everybody would be at it. I do realise you might no absolutely feck-all about my situation, as I imagine you're a permanent resident in AZ. But nonetheless, any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 PH, I guess it depends upon how often you'd want to use the service. The current cost is about $15 a month so you could simply sign up for a month when you are in Phoenix. That's what I did last Sunday and was really surprised by the quality of the signal and the commentary. Yes, I'm a permanent resident but I still won't be around for every game. Alternatively, if a monthly subscription doesn't appeal to you, you can contact the Hearts TV people here........ For all HeartsTV, heartsfc.co.uk, and Hearts Mobile technical or help enquiries contact Support via: [email protected]. Oh, I gave up on the Suns when Steve Nash went to L.A. and the Coyotes.........well....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Right Geoff, it's me that has to be up at 4.00am on Sunday. Cheers to that, mate Edit: By the way you two, I made a plea a little while back for any ideas how to get a work visa so I can move to Edinburgh--eventually permanently (I'm American so long story short, I fell in love with the city while visiting and want to go back). Any tips, PM me if you'd be so kind? And if you ever want to get together for a two- or three-person watch party, I'm all in for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 The quickest way would be to get a company who wants to hire you so that you can get a business visa. Beyond that, getting married to a EU citizen works too! I'll go for the 3 person watch no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_hmfc Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 PhoenixHearts, I think that will not be a problem. I live in Holland and the card I have is not a debit or credit card. So I have always used my mum's card to pay for HeartsTV and the Edinburgh billing address that goes with it. Never had a problem with it, always worked. And like others have said, HeartsTV has really improved over the last year. It's a must for overseas fans. You can watch every home game live and any away games that are broadcast live via bt sports, sky etc. Top service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Here, DesertDawg, I've got a wee question. I split my time between Edinburgh and Paradise Valley, AZ, intermittently throughout the year, as my girlfriends family live there, although I've never actually considered Hearts TV ( too busy following Coyotes and Suns, sorry for not being a PHM, hockey & basketball being my priority sports) My question is this: I'd like to get more Hearts games while I'm there rather than just the odd televised stream, as lately I feel I'm losing touch. Do you think If I were to subscribe using my own Edinburgh billing address, would I be able to view games when in Arizona, treated as an International viewer during my stay, or am I always treated as a domestic customer? I'd hope it works similarly to Netflix or other geographically locked on-demand services. I imagine Hearts TV can also outsmart the old DNS tricks, otherwise everybody would be at it. I do realise you might no absolutely feck-all about my situation, as I imagine you're a permanent resident in AZ. But nonetheless, any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks. I just checked and I don't even have my address listed in my Hearts TV account details. However I'm 99% sure I used my UK bank account to pay for it which is registered to my address in Edinburgh. (I signed up for a year and too lazy to check my statements!) I think showing the games goes down to your IP address. I.e. is your computer in the Uk/Ireland. So it will block you from watching games when you are in the UK. However, there are ways around that with a VPN. This VPN spoofing will also allow you to use BBC iPlayer or SKY Go on the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 You could check by having somebody with a Hearts TV account with a U.K. address have a friend log on outside the U.K. with the same user name and password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Cheers for your help everyone. I'll probably just check it out next time i'm over there. It is probably based on location, so I doubt I'll run in to any problems. Anyway, before all that TV nonsense, I've still got a few home games to see in the flesh. Attending tonight's game, St Johnstone and Motherwell before I'm back in the Valley for a bit. (And DD, I know things haven't being going good on the court or on the Ice, but believe me, right now is a good time to start checking in again. Both future's are looking very bright. I mean that!) Good to know there's a wee handful of fans over there. I suppose there's going to be Jambos everywhere in the world though, famous and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does it work onto an IPhone - or do you really need a laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does it work onto an IPhone - or do you really need a laptop? It works but you'd have to download an app like photon browser in order to support the stream through flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stone rose Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yes it works on Iphone. i got the Hearts v Everton game on my Iphone last week when i couldn't get the stream on my laptap. I didn't have to download anything in particular to play it. I think hearts TV have made some changes to the software for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 it is but there are ways around it, for instance you can download/install hola Was thinking this, I use cyberghost as a proxy network for XBMC. Pretty sure that would work for my old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Corners Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does it work onto an IPhone - or do you really need a laptop? Not tried my phone, but works on the iPad. Looking forward to watching tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1874 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I use Hearts Tv as a domestic customer. Go to all the home and the odd away, but when I cant make a match I always listen to the commentary, its really come on and the subscription i can watch pre match presser post match interview etc and if want to watch the full match re run. Not perfect but apart from our home top last season, what is?? Worth the cost imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trago13 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So could someone explain to an old git like myself, how I can get the pictures on my iPad. I live in England so can't get the overseas access but am sure there must be a way round it. I have an account already and really enjoy the commentary, the pictures would be a real bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Corners Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So could someone explain to an old git like myself, how I can get the pictures on my iPad. I live in England so can't get the overseas access but am sure there must be a way round it. I have an account already and really enjoy the commentary, the pictures would be a real bonus. You need to find a VPN to make it look like you are not in country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stone rose Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My computer has decided to go on holiday abroad while I'm visiting family in England. Most handy. VPN's are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 CGG, If you don't already have one, for the price of a couple of month's service, get a Chromecast. https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/chromecast/lpdr.html?utm_source=en-ha-na-sem&utm_medium=text&utm_content=bkws&utm_campaign=chromecast It's so much better on a TV display. I have a chromecast but i don't need it now as i watch the games on smart TV so it's perfect. Thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Ah, good move. The only "smart" thing about my TV is the optional dynamic picture mode........it does make sports events much sharper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianJamTart Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just moved out to the sticks (Dunbar), from Edinburgh city centre where I could easily go to games. I will unfortunately have obligations many of the weekends due to a family member in poor health, so will be at home. Am I right in gathering that if I were to sign up for Hearts TV, that I won't be able to watch the games live, as I am in the UK? Would absolutely love to catch every match I can online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 You are correct but, as a few have stated above, there are probably ways to work around that. To give you an idea of broadcast quality, you can check out the "freeview" of Thursday's goals here. http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/tv/freeview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 So, there I was all ready with laptop in one hand, Chromecast in the other when I discover that the game's on Fox Sports HD Satellite channel. Well worth getting up early for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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