AFL LIVE PASS OUTRAGE

[daisycutter 28,669]

3 minutes ago, Choke said:

most newer ones have one HDMI port that will support MHL. Mine does at least, it's about a year old

newer, high-end major brand name ones maybe.  90+% existing tvs likely don't

anyway, as long as posters are aware you can just use a special dongle or a cable with the builtin conversion

[sue 8,473]

Is anyone else not able to play replays of JLT matches today on a mac or pc today? 

Works on my iphone, but when I try to play it on my mac (after signing-in) I get a message saying "content not available telstra signing error".  It worked yesterday.  My livepass is valid.

Edited February 28, 2017 by sue

[Clintosaurus 6,621]

2 hours ago, Choke said:

wow, must be pretty old! Pretty sure all Chromecast needs from the TV is an HDMI in. Maybe it's not compatible with HDMI 1? I dunno.

 

Yes, my understanding is that a mini-usb to HDMI adaptor/cable will output the screen to a TV. I've never done this personally, and I think you'll need to make sure both your phone and the TV's HDMI port you're plugging into support MHL.

Tagging @Clintosaurus as he's posted on this solution previously.

The adaptor takes care of needing MHL support on the TV by converting to HDMI output. The phone obviously needs it and as @Choke said most newer TVs have MHL support anyway. My 2014 Sony and 2016 Panasonic both have it. If the adaptor has a USB connector, plug it into a USB slot on the TV if it has one to charge the phone while connected to the TV so the battery doesn't run out.

[daisycutter 28,669]

12 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

The adaptor takes care of needing MHL support on the TV by converting to HDMI output. The phone obviously needs it and as @Choke said most newer TVs have MHL support anyway. My 2014 Sony and 2016 Panasonic both have it. If the adaptor has a USB connector, plug it into a USB slot on the TV if it has one to charge the phone while connected to the TV so the battery doesn't run out.

the mhl cable is "supposed" to provide charging (to the phone) simultaneously while connected to the tv (without a separate usb connection).

[Clintosaurus 6,621]

19 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

the mhl cable is "supposed" to provide charging (to the phone) simultaneously while connected to the tv (without a separate usb connection).

MHL can only supply 40 watts of charging - thinking this is probably not enough for most phones?

[daisycutter 28,669]

22 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

MHL can only supply 40 watts of charging - thinking this is probably not enough for most phones?

dunno clint (without some research). would seem to be a silly feature if true because its sole intent is for charging phone while casting video. still wouldn't surprise me

[Lucifers Hero 37,280]

4 hours ago, Choke said:

wow, must be pretty old! Pretty sure all Chromecast needs from the TV is an HDMI in. Maybe it's not compatible with HDMI 1? I dunno.

 

Yes, my understanding is that a mini-usb to HDMI adaptor/cable will output the screen to a TV. I've never done this personally, and I think you'll need to make sure both your phone and the TV's HDMI port you're plugging into support MHL.

Tagging @Clintosaurus as he's posted on this solution previously.

 

3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

don't think your tv's hdmi port needs to support mhl (most won't)

just make sure your cable includes a built mhl to hdmi adapter.....or you add a separate mhl to hdmi dongle to your tv's hdmi port

 

1 hour ago, Clintosaurus said:

The adaptor takes care of needing MHL support on the TV by converting to HDMI output. The phone obviously needs it and as @Choke said most newer TVs have MHL support anyway. My 2014 Sony and 2016 Panasonic both have it. If the adaptor has a USB connector, plug it into a USB slot on the TV if it has one to charge the phone while connected to the TV so the battery doesn't run out.

 

55 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

the mhl cable is "supposed" to provide charging (to the phone) simultaneously while connected to the tv (without a separate usb connection).

Thanks guys for all the info. 

Choke, yes my smart samsung is one of the first made in 2012.  Research re chromecast says compatability isn't always 100% on my model...some chromecast features don't work.

So, last night I ordered a usb MHL-HDMI adapter for my phone to connect to TV.  It has an extra port for the normal phone charger so can charge phone while connected to TV.  It was only $7.00 on ebay so no loss if it doesn't work.

Adapter should arrive in the next week so will report back on how it goes.  Fingers crossed.

Edited February 28, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[daisycutter 28,669]

1 minute ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

 

 

 

Thanks guys for all the info. 

Choke, yes my smart samsung is one of the first made in 2012.  Research re chromecast says compatability isn't always 100% on my model...chromecast features don't work.

So, last night I ordered a usb MHL-HDMI adapter for my phone to connect to TV.  It has an extra port for the normal phone charger so can charge phone while connected to TV.  It was only $7.00 on ebay so no loss if it doesn't work.

Adapter should arrive in the next week so will report back on how it goes.  Fingers crossed.

that sounds a bit too much on the cheap side, luci. might get what you paid for, but good luck anyway

[sue 8,473]

4 hours ago, sue said:

Is anyone else not able to play replays of JLT matches today on a mac or pc today? 

Works on my iphone, but when I try to play it on my mac (after signing-in) I get a message saying "content not available telstra signing error".  It worked yesterday.  My livepass is valid.

very odd. It works in Opera browser but not in firefox or chrome

[Dee Dee 1,050]

I live in a bushland location and use a dumb phone ( better reach). But as a Telstra customer I was able to download the live pass app to my iPad Air, enter my Telstra ID and start viewing games. Was unable to view live coverage on my large TV but live pass  replays are available on TV (via Apple TV). 

However for me the best replay quality is from YouTube. I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone but the quality is far better, far sharper this way and with a YouTube app on my TV I don't have to rely on iPad/AppleTV. And if I didn't want to watch games live the YouTube replays would be quite suitable (live pass not required).

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

15 hours ago, Dee Dee said:

I live in a bushland location and use a dumb phone ( better reach). But as a Telstra customer I was able to download the live pass app to my iPad Air, enter my Telstra ID and start viewing games. Was unable to view live coverage on my large TV but live pass  replays are available on TV (via Apple TV). 

However for me the best replay quality is from YouTube. I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone but the quality is far better, far sharper this way and with a YouTube app on my TV I don't have to rely on iPad/AppleTV. And if I didn't want to watch games live the YouTube replays would be quite suitable (live pass not required).

 

Yeah the replay quality on the app is woeful, its worse than the live feed.

They use a different system for the AFLW replays to the mens and it's even worse. I can't even full screen it on my phone.

[Sir Why You Little 34,770]

Looks like its Youtube 48 hours later for me this year. 

I will not give money to Rupert Murdoch

[Thrice 216]

On 2/28/2017 at 1:01 PM, Clintosaurus said:

MHL can only supply 40 watts of charging - thinking this is probably not enough for most phones?

Most phone and tablet chargers are rated at 2.1 Amps @ 5.2 Volts. Applying Year 10 science of W=VxA the charger would be drawing about 11W, so 40W is ample. The charging circuit is actually in the phone/table itself and will limit the current draw to what it needs, so the fact its max is 40W won't kill it.

[Thrice 216]

On 2/26/2017 at 6:46 PM, cooko said:

Sorry to drag this one up again, but has anyone else confirmed that using an iPhone/iPad to a Chromecast does actually work with the new AFL app restrictions? I just want to be sure before I go out and buy one!

Thanks

No, you can't only mirror an android device through Chromecast Home. I looked for it on my iPhone (already have a chromecast) and couldn't find it. A minute of googling confirmed it.

You may like to try one of the third party apps on the app store which may offer screen mirroring - although its probably more of a firmware / operating system restriction than a software one. My iPhone is supplied by my work and I'm restricted from downloading the 3rd party apps, so I can't test this theory myself.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Anyone have a xgody tv box or the like?  Know of a way to stream afl?

 

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Anyone with a Samsung phone with Telstra and a Samsung TV is laughing. Free live games and you can just screen mirror from your phone to the TV. 

We did it at my mate's place the other week, quality was fine on a huge TV. 

[Moonshadow 16,367]

8 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

Anyone with a Samsung phone with Telstra and a Samsung TV is laughing. Free live games and you can just screen mirror from your phone to the TV. 

We did it at my mate's place the other week, quality was fine on a huge TV. 

I have both but my TV doesn't have screen mirror, its about 7 yrs old. Will have to find another way

[binman 39,018]

24 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

I have both but my TV doesn't have screen mirror, its about 7 yrs old. Will have to find another way

Chromecast. I bought one for this reason (watching footy) but since i have bought it have used it for all sorts of other reasons, for example casting movies and you tube content from website, streaming spotify and even the cricket on ABC radio last night. It comes pre loaded with a number of apps eg Spotify, netflix, youtube

A very neat bit of tech and only $60. In this thread Choke gives an excleent how to set up guide (which my son follwed to set up). Super easy - almost plug and play.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

So noone has used Kodi to watch games?

[Demons 32 235]

33 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

So noone has used Kodi to watch games?

Hadn't even considered that, would be amazing if it could be loaded to Kodi quickly.

[jnrmac 19,277]

On 3/2/2017 at 1:30 PM, Thrice said:

No, you can't only mirror an android device through Chromecast Home. I looked for it on my iPhone (already have a chromecast) and couldn't find it. A minute of googling confirmed it.

You may like to try one of the third party apps on the app store which may offer screen mirroring - although its probably more of a firmware / operating system restriction than a software one. My iPhone is supplied by my work and I'm restricted from downloading the 3rd party apps, so I can't test this theory myself.

That's weird. Chromecast is google and Google is Android. You would think they would be compatible??

[binman 39,018]

34 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

That's weird. Chromecast is google and Google is Android. You would think they would be compatible??

Yes, they are. Apple to Chromecast isn't

[AzzKikA 2,371]

2 hours ago, Demons 32 said:

Hadn't even considered that, would be amazing if it could be loaded to Kodi quickly.

There is an AFL app but it says you need a pass to watch live TV, but it has replay options.

[Diamond_Jim 11,971]

As many will know you have to log onto the AFL app/website if you want to listen to live internet radio coverage of  a game.

Just tried it for the first time this year on my phone and I cannot find the listen live symbol. Anyone help.

Lots of messages about watching it.. but radio coverage is not as obvious

Edited March 23, 2017 by Diamond_Jim

[Diamond_Jim 11,971]

So I tried to go to the AFL website using my laptop and it will not load... set the VPN for Melbourne and still no loading

What is going on !!!

Was on the AFL website in the last few days.. no problems

Local cable does not show the Thursday night games,,,,,,

Edited March 23, 2017 by Diamond_Jim