Decker

The problem is that iTunes codes expire in like three years and they really expire unlike UV codes. I must have wasted hundreds back in the early days l of Blu Ray back when you had to copy the movie to your computer hard drive upon redeeming the code. I didn't want to fill my hard drive up with movies that I already had on disc so I just ignored the codes.

OldBoy

mine shows 0 as well. not sure what that's about...

dfmaverick2

Mine shows zero also.

There's a notice at the top of my library:

"We're experiencing problems with the UltraViolet service. It may incorrectly indicate that your Library is empty. Please check back later. "

TheBigDave

While the movie is playing, press the * button on the remote. It'll bring up a box with captions, subtitles and audio track options.

TheBigDave

Here's a few more movies with extra versions:

Mr & Mrs Smith - includes the Unrated version (+ audio commentary) and 3 audio commentary tracks on the theatrical version
Neighbors - audio commentary
Poltergeist (Extended Cut) - includes Theatrical version
The Professional - includes Extended Cut

kahuna

That's what I would like to know. I have a 2 year old Samsung Smart TV & can't find the app.

kahuna

Just checked my Ultraviolet library & get this error. Been like this now for a few hours.

"Warning message We're experiencing problems with the UltraViolet service. It may incorrectly indicate that your Library is empty. Please check back later."

kahuna

It never expanded my Vudu catalog. I had 340 movies in my collection & that total has not changed.

Movies Anywhere only shows me having 263 movies.

b2net

The error message was not on myUV when I logged in earlier. Glad to hear they are putting up the warning.

Keep in mind not all UV movies are MA and not all MA movies are UV. So basically we will still have stuff spit up just maybe not as much.

And there are also some non UV and non MA stuff I am sure some of us have that won't port anywhere at all.

OldBoy

i do love that my Amazon movies which i totally forgot about some, ported to Vudu. i love the Vudu app so much better for movies and wala there they are...

dfmaverick2

I'm playing around with the Roku app and sub profiles. I think I understand it, but as of yet, I can't find where to lock a profile to a specific device.

kahuna

Man of Steel and Lego Movie show the UHD logo on Vudu above each movie for me now.

Decker

If you understand the subprofiles at all, please let me know. I can't figure out how to use them or let anyone else sign in under one.

dfmaverick2

As far as the sub profiles, I believe you set them up on your account. Then activate the device which forces you to log into your main account (via the website) to enter the code. (So, set up profiles...have other start to activate on app of choice while on phone with you... give you code to activate through your account)

All of the sub profiles show up on the app and can be scrolled through.

The part where I am stumped is that on the HELP on the website, they mention locking a profile to a device by clicking something in the upper right, but I can't find it. As of now, everyone can switch to anyone else's profile...including the main.

I would think that it should have you select a profile when you activate a device and thus locking the profile to the device.

Maybe they don't have it all set up. I'm stumped. The profile stuff seems flawed and not detailed enough on the website.

It'd be nice to give my sister a profile for my nieces and nephews locked at G & PG, but what's the point if they can switch to another account with all movies.

EDIT Looking through the Roku app, I guess there is no place to buy movies on the main account unlike the website, but I wouldn't want people switching to other profiles and hampering playback for others. I don't fear that my folks or sister would change it, but kids might.

Decker

Thank you for that. I'm totally stumped on the whole thing and my email to CS is still unanswered at this time.

I guess I didn't understand even the concept of locking another profile in, but like you said, there isn't a way to actually do it, as far as I can tell.

I'd like to make a profile for my middle-schooler on his phone and lock him to PG13. No need for him to discover Fast Times at Ridgemont High or American Pie yet.

And BTW : the website doesn't actually let you buy anything -- it only directs you to the purchase page on VUDU or Amazon or iTunes, etc.

dfmaverick2

The lock button is definitely missing.

According to the HELP:

"5.Switch to that profile by selecting it
6.Tap on "Lock Profile" on the top right corner, and tap "Continue"

This locks the profile to the device and you can only change profiles by logging out and back in again. These restrictions will only apply to feature length movies. They will not apply to bonus features or movie trailers."

So, once the button is there and can tap continue, maybe you can select the profile to "lock" to a particular activated device.


I saw the buy buttons but didn't actually click on them, so now I know.

OldBoy

I’m so surprised there is nothing telling you how many movies you have in total on MA...

TheBigDave

Here's an interesting video interview with the General Manager of Movies Anywhere. Lots of good info.

https://www.cnet.com/videos/movies-a...ions-answered/

IDrinkMolson

Only place I've seen it so far is on the Roku MA app

dfmaverick2

I just installed the android app on my phone, and that app did have the lock profile on it. Once you lock it, the drop down with other profiles is removed. There are still some things on the menu that I don't think need to be there unless you're the owner profile, but it does limit the movies to a particular profile.

Once you log out and sign back in, it defaults back to the owner profile.

Defiant

From that interview: When asked about the possibility of TV Anywhere, she says "We will continue to build the product and add more content to meet consumer demand"

b2net

When you click through does it show you own them in UHD or is UHD available for a fee?

For me it is "available" not owned.

Red Hood

This is exactly why I don't trust any of the streaming/digital content services/providers. Once they fold, your shit out of luck and your purchases may disappear.

As for Movies Anywhere, transfers are not going smoothly at all. Most people are missing libraries from either their iTunes or other services.

Red Hood

I'm missing most of my Vudu movies

PhantomStranger

UltraViolet is a dead digital code system walking. Within a year, I doubt it will be around as anything but a legacy system integrated into MA.

I did like UV. MA seems to be Disney forcing their hand on the entire industry once again.