TV Licence Super Thread

LuckyBenski · 12 Dec 2019 at 19:46

mrbell1984 said:
I saw this. I am never going to use features built into a TV ever again. I don't trust Samsung or BBC any longer to get things right.

Very interesting to see. Samsung have also removed Netflix support on older models up to about 2015.

Deleted member 77746 · 12 Dec 2019 at 19:47

LuckyBenski said:
Very interesting to see. Samsung have also removed Netflix support on older models up to about 2015.

Maybe companies are pulling out of the 'Smart TV' scene due to the influx of HDMI devices.

LuckyBenski · 12 Dec 2019 at 19:50

mrbell1984 said:
Maybe companies are pulling out of the 'Smart TV' scene due to the influx of HDMI devices.

If I'm honest, as someone who works specifically in this field (smart TV app ecosystem) - there's a lot of progress to prevent obsolescence. Samsung tend to not join these initiatives. Majority of manufacturers are starting to work together to centralise testing and support. Look up HbbTV if you're interested!

Deleted member 77746 · 12 Dec 2019 at 19:54

LuckyBenski said:
Samsung tend to not join these initiatives. Majority of manufacturers are starting to work together to centralise testing and support

Not doing a very good job at the moment whatever they are doing.

robgmun · 13 Dec 2019 at 12:27

LuckyBenski said:
If I'm honest, as someone who works specifically in this field (smart TV app ecosystem) - there's a lot of progress to prevent obsolescence. Samsung tend to not join these initiatives. Majority of manufacturers are starting to work together to centralise testing and support. Look up HbbTV if you're interested!

I have a small HTPC with a full W10 install. Best why to circumvent any issues

robj20 · 25 Dec 2019 at 14:02

Another letter, I have an exact date they are coming to visit me and prosecute me for watching TV illegally.

In tiny writing at the bottom of the letter.
May visit on that date or another and can prosecute of found to be watching TV without a license and if I don't but a license.

They really are scumbags the way they word the letters.
I was going to start returning it all to the sender with "not known at this address" even though they say legal owner.

Deleted member 77746 · 25 Dec 2019 at 14:09

robj20 said:
I was going to start returning it all to the sender with "not known at this address" even though they say legal owner.

That's a good idea, if everyone did that they might not send them out.

Smokey Deza · 26 Dec 2019 at 08:16

They were addressing their enforcement letters in my name, but then reverted to the legal owner again.

Sup with that?

GGizmo · 26 Dec 2019 at 12:10

I wonder what happens to enforcement if not paying the tv licence becomes decriminalized?

wazza300 · 26 Dec 2019 at 14:56

Theres nothing they can do can they?
Do they have the power to break down the door to see if your watching the tv?

Its only if they can prove your watching tv without a licence (detector) ect

humbug · 17 Jan 2020 at 18:40

Worth listening to.

Youtube has better current affairs programs than the BBC, just saying...

robj20 · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:01

Another letter.
I'm apparently being investigated now.

Vidar · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:29

Lol oh dear! They really are scum, I refuse to pay for a tv license when all we watch is Netflix, Prime and YouTube... haven't had any letters yet and have been without for over a year.

Nasher · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:48

I got one saying my period for not needing a licence is about to expire. Why the F do they think I should report to them every year?

Captain · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:49

Vidar said:
Lol oh dear! They really are scum, I refuse to pay for a tv license when all we watch is Netflix, Prime and YouTube... haven't had any letters yet and have been without for over a year.

What about if you watched a BBC show on Netflix such as Sherlock, would you then have to pay the license fee?

MrMarvelous · 17 Jan 2020 at 20:08

I've had a few of these when I moved house, don't even own a TV.

Ignore every single one.

Gray2233 · 17 Jan 2020 at 20:15

Clov!s said:
What about if you watched a BBC show on Netflix such as Sherlock, would you then have to pay the license fee?

Nope.

You're paying Netflix to view the content, who will have paid the BBC for the right to do so.

Captain · 17 Jan 2020 at 20:17

Gray2233 said:
Nope.

You're paying Netflix to view the content, who will have paid the BBC for the right to do so.

Ah that’s good to know.

Might cancel mine then as I only watch YouTube, Netflix and Amazon prime video.

All 3 which I pay for.

Vidar · 17 Jan 2020 at 20:47

Yeah you're not watching it live or using a bbc service you're using Netflix... Cancel pal and **** the robbing ********!

Rofflay · 17 Jan 2020 at 21:26

BowdonUK said:
I wonder what happens to enforcement if not paying the tv licence becomes decriminalized?

Boris should go further....

Move BBC HQ to poorest nastiest part of UK
Stop the License being a legal matter
Dont give it to anyone free and make BBC pay
Force em to cap the CEO pay and better reflect UK

Also fellas just burn the letters it is a desperation tactic i sent mine to the bin since they first started. Good ole BBC wastage.