Discovery +

BcastCornwall · 12-07-2021, 05:37 PM

Interesting issue across iOS today some users are being directed to the pan-European version when they access the app. The only way around currently is to access indirectly via the Apple App Store instead. Another issue is it's slow response on AppleTV which gives me concerns as to whether it's up to standard to allegedly be the 'main' distribution channel for extra Olympic content in less than a fortnight's time.

Brekkie · 12-07-2021, 11:50 PM

They seem to be giving it a big push now ahead of the Olympics.

Any thoughts on the best option for the Olympics - guess there is Eurosport Player, Discovery+ or Eurosport via Amazon Prime.

BcastCornwall · 13-07-2021, 12:23 PM

Eurosport content being added today, not working yet though.

**gottago** · 13-07-2021, 01:21 PM

I assume that aside from the Olympics the Eurosport content will be reduced compared to what you get on Eurosport Player given that it's the same monthly price for Eurosport Player (which just gives you sport) as it is for Discovery+ (sport + entertainment)?

Brekkie post_id=27544 time= user_id=976 Wrote:They seem to be giving it a big push now ahead of the Olympics.

Any thoughts on the best option for the Olympics - guess there is Eurosport Player, Discovery+ or Eurosport via Amazon Prime.

Depends if you've got a Samsung but IMO the streaming quality of Discovery+ on Samsung is faultless (apart from a tiny glitch that happens 2 seconds into every programme for some reason). I guess that could change with heavy usage during the games but works well as is. Although UI can be a bit clunky and doesn't always remember the last episode you've finished.

**gottago** · 13-07-2021, 01:38 PM

Oh I didn't realise there was a separate 'Entertainment' and 'Entertainment and Sport' subscription. Although Olympics will be included in the Entertainment only package and that's all I need.

Brekkie · 13-07-2021, 02:30 PM

gottago post_id=27606 time=1626178891 user_id=900 Wrote:
Brekkie post_id=27544 time= user_id=976 Wrote:They seem to be giving it a big push now ahead of the Olympics.

Any thoughts on the best option for the Olympics - guess there is Eurosport Player, Discovery+ or Eurosport via Amazon Prime.
Depends if you've got a Samsung but IMO the streaming quality of Discovery+ on Samsung is faultless (apart from a tiny glitch that happens 2 seconds into every programme for some reason). I guess that could change with heavy usage during the games but works well as is. Although UI can be a bit clunky and doesn't always remember the last episode you've finished.

I think my Samsung has passed the age of getting new apps. Use to have Eurosport Player via it till it suddenly stopped working so had to chromecast it. Still have Amazon Prime though and a Firestick on the other TV so that might be the best option for me.

London Lite · 13-07-2021, 04:26 PM

From what I can see, the only difference between Ent and Ent + Sport is that the latter has live streams of Eurosport 1 and 2.

**gottago** · 13-07-2021, 04:47 PM

London Lite post_id=27641 time= user_id=953 Wrote:From what I can see, the only difference between Ent and Ent + Sport is that the latter has live streams of Eurosport 1 and 2.

It's telling me to upgrade to watch the on demand Eurosport shows.

London Lite · 13-07-2021, 06:08 PM

gottago post_id=27646 time= user_id=900 Wrote:
London Lite post_id=27641 time= user_id=953 Wrote:From what I can see, the only difference between Ent and Ent + Sport is that the latter has live streams of Eurosport 1 and 2.
It's telling me to upgrade to watch the on demand Eurosport shows.

It's only the Olympics VOD that Ent customers can view.

**gottago** · 13-07-2021, 10:20 PM

London Lite post_id=27652 time= user_id=953 Wrote:
gottago post_id=27646 time= user_id=900 Wrote:
London Lite post_id=27641 time= user_id=953 Wrote:From what I can see, the only difference between Ent and Ent + Sport is that the latter has live streams of Eurosport 1 and 2.
It's telling me to upgrade to watch the on demand Eurosport shows.

It's only the Olympics VOD that Ent customers can view.

Well then it is more than just Eurosport live streams that the '+ Sport' customers enjoy if they're the only ones that have access to the on demand Eurosport shows! Big Grin

BcastCornwall · 15-07-2021, 09:00 PM

Still no answers to adding the Eurosport Service in full to Discovery+. Me thinks they never thought of it.

London Lite · 17-07-2021, 04:53 PM

Worth noting that Discovery are doing a special offer on the Entertainment & Sport annual pass. £29.99.

Edit: Now subscribed. Eurosport 1 and 2 live streams are 1080p along with Eurosport VOD including Wimbledon and the Tour De France.

**gottago** · 18-07-2021, 11:04 AM

So I do now have access to the Eurosport 1 & 2 live streams but none of the on demand sports or live events as expected. Is that just for the duration of the Olympics (plus now)? Seems odd that they'd include the live Eurosport channels in the Ents only package.

Also does anyone know if the SkyQ freebie service includes sport?

London Lite · 18-07-2021, 01:56 PM

gottago post_id=28694 time= user_id=900 Wrote:So I do now have access to the Eurosport 1 & 2 live streams but none of the on demand sports or live events as expected. Is that just for the duration of the Olympics (plus now)? Seems odd that they'd include the live Eurosport channels in the Ents only package.

Also does anyone know if the SkyQ freebie service includes sport?

You should also get Olympics VOD, but no other sports VOD which is covered by the Ent & Sport package.

william · 19-07-2021, 01:24 PM

I haven't paid yet, but the Olympics > Select a Sport lists all the broadcast times for everything.
Interesting to see what audio options (e.g. world feed, Eurosport or no commentary) there are for the individual sports, if any.
Also if the Olympic streams will have ads.

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