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Cox Communications brings live TV to the iPad

by Steven Sande Dec 6th 2011 at 2:30PM

Cable provider Cox Communications has a new app available for subscribers that makes it possible to watch live TV shows and movies in your home -- on an iPad.

The Cox TV Connect app (free, requires cable subscription) brings live shows from 35 different popular channels to the iPad. While that's just a fraction of the channel lineup carried by Cox, it's a start. A similar iPad app from Cablevision allows viewers to watch all channels available to them, but Cox VP of Video Strategy Steve Necessary told GigaOM that they're in the process of negotiating rights with TV networks to add more content to Cox TV Connect.

Some cable carriers such as Comcast only provide on-demand content to subscribers, while other operators like Cablevision and Time Warner Cable are also providing subscribers with live TV. Necessary noted that "A screen is a screen is a screen" in terms of allowing consumers to watch their favorite shows regardless of what device they're looking at. Cox expects to eventually blend the functionality of Cox TV Connect and another app (Cox Mobile Connect) that lets users browse content and program their DVRs from their iPads or iPhones.



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erik

Hey, just ran into this post, and thought I could help out a bit. I heard COX was going to roll this feature out a while back, and have been reading some unfortunate reviews on the subject. In terms of "TV Everywhere", it seems bizarre that there are so many limitations. For instance, only 35 channels are included in the lineup. Also, you can only use it on an iOS device, and then only in your home network. I have TV Everywhere through work at DISH Network, and the differences are astounding. DISH gives your entire lineup to you, and in my case, this is more than 200 channels. Also, I can take it anywhere I go where I have access to either 3G or WiFi!! I can even set or watch DVR recordings!! During the hectic holiday season, this is a virtual LIFESAVER!!! Now, if I leave the house and forget to set a recording of that Hallmark movie my wife wants to see, I can do it while I am out on the go!! The differences are extreme, and DISH really has a great product here!! Check it out at the DISH homepage, and see what you're missing!!

December 07 2011 at 3:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Justin

I wonder if they'll make it a Universal App soon? I don't have an iPad, but it'd be nice to be able to watch from my iPhone.

December 06 2011 at 2:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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HazyCloud

Probably not. I brought my iPad to work to show the app to a friend. Upon launching the app I got an error message stating you had to be on Cox's network with a subscription. In other words, the iPhone version wouldn't work.

December 06 2011 at 4:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Justin

Doesn't mean that they shouldn't make it an option. Some would still find a way to use it. I use the Netflix app on my iPhone at home, I could see myself using this as well.

December 06 2011 at 9:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down
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