How To Use TV App – HTC One M8
Learn how to use TV App on your HTC One M8. The TV app makes HTC One a key part of your entertainment experience. The TV app lets you easily tune into your preferred shows, get reminded when your favorite show is on, see what shows are coming up, and more.
Discover current and upcoming programs with the intelligent electronic program guide (EPG) that learns your viewing habits and suggests shows you might like. The TV app can also remember more than one EPG, so if you have more than one service provider, you can get reminders for any of them.
Note
EPG information is only available for some countries.
Setting up the TV app
Make sure that you have an Internet connection before you set up the EPG.
- Open the TV app.
- Tap Next.
- Select your location, and then tap Next. Depending on your location, you may be asked to enter your postal code or select your region.
- Choose your TV service provider, and then tap Next.
Note
Your cable or service provider may not be supported by the TV app.
- Select the channels included in your cable package, and then tap Next.
- Select your video on demand services, and then tap Next.
Note
The available video on demand services depend on your location.
- Tap Like icon next to your favorite shows. If you don’t find your favorite shows in the list, tap Search icon, enter the show’s name, and then tap Like icon.
- Tap Finish.
Using the EPG
Use the TV app’s EPG (electronic program guide) to check what’s showing on your TV, view show details, or schedule TV reminders.
Note: You need to set up a remote before using the TV app. See How To Setup Remote Control – HTC One M8.
On the TV app main screen, do one of the following:
- Tap a thumbnail to check the show’s title, synopsis, and more. Tap Watch Now to watch the show or movie on your TV.
- Press and hold a thumbnail to see the options menu.
- Tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu, and then choose the type of shows you want to display on the EPG or to view the channel guide.
To make changes to your EPG settings, add remotes, and more, tap List icon to open the slideout menu, and then tap Settings.
Editing, renaming, or removing a Room
- On the TV app main screen, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu.
- Tap Settings > Rooms.
- Tap a Room to hide or show channels, tag your favorite channels, and more.
If you want to rename or remove the Room, tap Menu icon while viewing the Room editor, and tap the option you want.
Adding another EPG
If you have more than one TV service provider, you can add additional EPGs to the TV app and easily switch between them on HTC One. The TV app is designed on the concept of Rooms. For each Room you can add one EPG and one remote.
Note
- You can only set up another EPG for a TV service provider from the same location or country. When you change the location or country, previously created EPGs and
remotes will be deleted. - There is a limit to the number of Rooms you can add. When you reach the maximum number, you’ll need to remove one before you can add another.
- On the TV app main screen, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu.
- Tap Settings > Rooms.
- Tap + icon and enter a name for the new Room.
- With Create a new room selected, tap Next.
Note: If you want to duplicate an existing EPG, select the Room with the EPG you want to copy.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the EPG.
- To switch between EPGs, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu, and then tap View icon next to the Room you’re currently in.
Scheduling TV programs
Whether your favorite show is airing in the next hour or next weekend, you’ll never miss it when you set a reminder in the TV app. The Calendar app will notify you when
your favorite show is about to start.
- On the TV app main screen, tap a thumbnail of a program that interests you.
- Tap TV schedule to see other viewing times. For programs that are part of a series, choose an episode from the list.
- Select a viewing time and then tap View icon > Remind me to add a reminder for that show.
Before the show starts, you’ll receive an upcoming event notification. Tap the notification and then tap the link and open it in the TV app to view the show details.
If you want to check what shows you scheduled, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu, and then tap My Picks. Then swipe to the Reminders tab.
Watching on demand videos
Add on-demand services to the TV app to enjoy available movies and TV shows anytime you want.
Note: Most on-demand movies and TV shows can be purchased or rented from your video service provider. You may need to download the on demand service app first from Google Play.
- On the TV app main screen, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu.
- Tap TV Shows, Movies, or Sports, and then swipe to the Streaming tab.
- Tap a thumbnail to view details about the program. For programs that are part of a series, choose an episode from the list.
- Tap the video on demand service that you want to use to watch the show.
To add or remove video on demand services, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu, and then tap Settings > Streaming.
Getting social on the TV app
Don’t miss out and join the latest conversations around your favorite shows.
Note
To view and post social media updates, you’ll need to sign in with your accounts.
- On the TV app main screen, tap a thumbnail of a program that interests you.
- On the Official Feed tab (when available), view updates from the program’s social media accounts.
- On the Fan Talk tab, view social media updates posted by fans about the program. If there’s no feed yet, tap Add trending hashtags to track the topics that you want.
- To post your update, while on the Fan Talk tab, tap + icon. Compose your update, and then select the tags.
Checking sports scores, stats, and more
Be in the middle of the action while watching an ongoing game. View scores, stats, and social media buzz in real-time right on your phone.
Note
Scores and other information are available only for games shown in Live Sports. Coverage of sports and local games depends on the availability of stats.
Note
To view and post social media updates, you’ll need to sign in with your accounts.
- On the TV app, tap Menu icon to open the slideout menu.
- Under HTC TV, tap Live Sports.
- Tap a game that interests you.
- On the Details tab, view scores, player stats, and more.
- On the Official Feed tab (when available), view updates from the team’s social media accounts.
- On the Fan Talk tab, view social media updates posted by fans about the game. If there’s no feed yet, tap Add trending hashtags to track the topics that you want.
- To post your update, while on the Fan Talk tab, tap + icon. Compose your update, and then select the tags.