I would doubt that it's possible to download subtitles to live programming in Kodi.
I've just had a quick check in Kodi and the Amazon TV and various other devices and there were no subtitles on any live TV.
It might be that afternoon programming on the BBC doesn't have it anyway. It was available in the catch up programme I opened though.
ITV had none
I looked at the TV Player, another Filmon type service, both in KODI and directly in the Fire TV and there were none.
I have the TVCatchUp APP ON KODI as well, which is also similar to Filmon and there were none.
What Kodi does offer is the possibility to stream TV programmes and Movies from third party sites with subtitles, not strictly legal but most of do it anyway.
On thing I would say to Evelyn though, I think Filmon is a total rip off. These days it's not necessary to record TV as most of it is available to stream anyway. Paying for a Smart DNS service and say Netflix or TV player is much cheaper and with much more content available. Today I discovered Planet earth 2 available on Netflix in glorious 4K, Ultra High Definition, absolutely incredible and the way it should be watched The only way you could change my mind is if you were getting it totally free.
Having only a DNS would still give you TVCatchUp and TV Player for live TV on Kodi and all the UK catchup services with live BBC and ITV
ANDROID BOXES
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 7778
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:02 am
- Location: Bilbao Spain
Re: ANDROID BOXES
Last edited by markwilding on Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: ANDROID BOXES
So if I get a Kodi I would be able to watch programs which had been recorded and it would have subtitles on it!
You will have to forgive me all this technical stuff is over the top of my head!
Netflex is very good so I believe!
What is DNS. I do not know what you mean by that!
You will have to forgive me all this technical stuff is over the top of my head!
Netflex is very good so I believe!
What is DNS. I do not know what you mean by that!
Torrox Costa "El mejor clima de Europa"
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 7778
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:02 am
- Location: Bilbao Spain
Re: ANDROID BOXES
Yes but you would also need to download another app which would give you access to them all. The problem I have with going into more detail is I'm not sure how it stands with forum rules.patricia wrote:So if I get a Kodi I would be able to watch programs which had been recorded and it would have subtitles on it!
Netflix might be the answer to your problem but your viewing habits would need to change a little because everything is on demand. If you have a newer TV, you might already have it but for only Netflix, a Spanish version Fire TV would do. Beachcomber commented on this just the other day. If you don't like Sport, there's more than enough to keep you entertained and very likely with subtitles in more than one language and no need for a smart DNS.patricia wrote: Netflex is very good so I believe!
This is something that members and other Ex-pats all over the world use to make our TV etc think it's in the UK thus we are able to watch online content which is restricted outside the UK.patricia wrote: What is DNS. I do not know what you mean by that!
Last edited by markwilding on Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: ANDROID BOXES
The thing is I do like my BBC. I am not that keen on films except documentaries!
However I have to have subtitles as I miss a lot and cannot follow, well the plot!
However I have to have subtitles as I miss a lot and cannot follow, well the plot!
Torrox Costa "El mejor clima de Europa"
Re: ANDROID BOXES
Where do I get a DNS then!! I need one of those.
Torrox Costa "El mejor clima de Europa"
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 7778
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:02 am
- Location: Bilbao Spain
Re: ANDROID BOXES
There are plenty of companies that offer them and they are not free. most cost a little less than 4 euros a month.
But first you still need to decide which box you are going for.
Now TV ...very cheap easy to set up, no frills or Netflix
Fire TV ...KODI and UK apps but needs a UK Amazon account to set up UK apps.
Android....Very flexible but fiddly remote and you might need to buy it with UK apps already loaded plus updating the Apps sometimes isn't easy.
To be quite honest, If you have an Android phone, you could buy a cable and connect it to you TV with similar results to a box.
But first you still need to decide which box you are going for.
Now TV ...very cheap easy to set up, no frills or Netflix
Fire TV ...KODI and UK apps but needs a UK Amazon account to set up UK apps.
Android....Very flexible but fiddly remote and you might need to buy it with UK apps already loaded plus updating the Apps sometimes isn't easy.
To be quite honest, If you have an Android phone, you could buy a cable and connect it to you TV with similar results to a box.
Re: ANDROID BOXES
I have a kindle account with Amazon UK! Is that any good! When you say TV! what do you mean by that and where would I get one. I have satellite but no subtitles. Sorry for all these questions.
Torrox Costa "El mejor clima de Europa"
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 11081
- Joined: Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:11 pm
- Location: Guadalhorce Valley
Re: ANDROID BOXES
I have a friend who is partially deaf but, rather than rely on subtitles, he has connected a pair of wireless headphones to his TV and listens through those. He can hear every word and does not bother those around him by having to have the volume too high.
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 7778
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:02 am
- Location: Bilbao Spain
Re: ANDROID BOXES
Yep, You already have an account so no problem there.patricia wrote:I have a kindle account with Amazon UK! Is that any good! When you say TV! what do you mean by that and where would I get one. I have satellite but no subtitles. Sorry for all these questions.
To buy one you will need a third party seller who will deliver to Spain or do as I have, when or if you go back to the UK, pick one up at the airport on your return. As well as that You could always have one sent to a family member and ask them to forward it to you as well.
I use Headphones from time to time because I like listening to the TV with the volume up so as not to annoy the rest of the household.
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 16058
- Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:42 pm
- Location: La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada
Re: ANDROID BOXES
I have a couple of friends with hearing problems who find that the headphone option solves the problem.
For Patricia to go down the Android box/Kodi/ Firestick/ VPN/DNS is a sledghammer to crack a nut situation and probably doomed to failure for a self confessed novice - no disrespect Patricia - its just that I have seen this result in complete failure and considerable frustration in a couple of similar cases.
I would definitely stick with the satellite solution which gives the best picture quality and add some decent wireless headphones - they don't cost that much. No doubt other members will give you some recommendations and most are available from Amazon and easy to install, but first please check that your TV has a headphone socket on the back - some, notably LG, do not. If it doesnt have one, that doesn't rule out headphones, it just gets a bit more complicated as you will need an adaptor to enable connection.
Sid
For Patricia to go down the Android box/Kodi/ Firestick/ VPN/DNS is a sledghammer to crack a nut situation and probably doomed to failure for a self confessed novice - no disrespect Patricia - its just that I have seen this result in complete failure and considerable frustration in a couple of similar cases.
I would definitely stick with the satellite solution which gives the best picture quality and add some decent wireless headphones - they don't cost that much. No doubt other members will give you some recommendations and most are available from Amazon and easy to install, but first please check that your TV has a headphone socket on the back - some, notably LG, do not. If it doesnt have one, that doesn't rule out headphones, it just gets a bit more complicated as you will need an adaptor to enable connection.
Sid
Re: ANDROID BOXES
I can assure you that there are different types of deafness and headphones turned up to full volume is ever going to make me understand what is said because the brain cannot interpret that which is no there.Beachcomber wrote:I have a friend who is partially deaf but, rather than rely on subtitles, he has connected a pair of wireless headphones to his TV and listens through those. He can hear every word and does not bother those around him by having to have the volume too high.
Torrox Costa "El mejor clima de Europa"
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot], olive and 15 guests