topic Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802 in TV & Streaming

VIP7802 / Streamer - Apple TV App

nekobasu — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:50:57 GMT

I tried to install the Apple TV app on the Bell Streamer form Google Play Store, but it reports that the Apple TV app is not compatible with the device (Bell Streamer).

Has anyone been able to install the Apple TV app on their Bell Streamer? I can install the Apple TV app on my Chromecast with Google TV. Disappointed that the Bell Streamer is not a normal Google TV box like it claims to be.

Re: Apple TV app not compatible with Bell Streamer

BellDRock — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:46:34 GMT

Hi @nekobasu

Welcome to the the Community!

You're correct, the Apple TV app is currently not supported on the Bell Streamer.

Re: Apple TV app not compatible with Bell Streamer

ZaneP — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:08:38 GMT

HI @nekobasu and @BellDRock

I'm bringing back this old thread, to ask if there is any progress on supporting the Apple TV app. I have it on my Roku Express player but I'd prefer to have it on the Streamer.

Thanks.

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

BellPatricia — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:31:19 GMT

Hey @ZaneP.

The Apple TV app is not currently supported on the Fibe TV Box (7802). If there are any updates or changes to this we'll let you know here in the Community 🙂

- Patricia

Re: Apple TV app not compatible with Bell Streamer

r0ot5 — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:47:42 GMT

Hi,

Any progress on the following? Apple TV can be installed on the Android TV without any issue, I don’t get why it’s not compatible with your Streamer device.

Thanks,

Re: Apple TV app not compatible with Bell Streamer

AlexS — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:35:26 GMT

Apple TV app’s review on Google Play is merely one star. Although the TV+ has a similar size of Canadian market share like Paramount +, the latter’s app is available. I think it might be Apple wanna booster their native platform instead.

Is there an Apple TV app available for our 7802 receivers ?

CondorAve — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:33:08 GMT

I’ve recently swapped out our receivers for new 7802 models, and I’ve set up apps to link to our Netflix and Amazon Prime services. I’d like to link in our Apple TV service the same way, and while I can find an Apple TV app on the Google Play store when I access it via tablet, I can’t find an Apple TV app on the Google Play store when I access it via Fibe. Is there a licensing issue between Apple and Bell that prevents us from accessing Apple TV through Fibe or am I just looking for the app in the wrong way ?

How to get Apple TV+ through my Bell streamer box?

Evelyne — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:37:38 GMT

So I was setting up my brand new Bell streamer box this weekend. Logged in my Netlfix, Crunchyroll, Crave, Disney, etc... Then I wanted to add my Apple TV + account, and, boo hoo, it's not there... That's weird since Apple TV+ is usually available on the Google Play store. So two questions: Is Bell working on getting the app available on their box, and, in the mean time, is someone was able to cast their iphone or ipad on the built in chormecast? I could use a fire stick or my old apple tv box, but I was hoping of getting rid of the extra equiments and use them on another tv in the house. Otherwise, great job with your tv box. Really glad I went back with Bell 🙂

Re: Is there an Apple TV app available for our 7802 receivers ?

AlexS — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:58:15 GMT

If there’s no “chromecast” option in the app, then nah. You can try casting from Chrome browsers.

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

Parker — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:44:14 GMT

Any idea of when it would be made available? Or put the fibe tv app available on Roku?!

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

ZaneP — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:51:18 GMT

I suspect that the appropriate Bell team hasn't made a successful internal business case to have the TV app on the Roku platform.

Why there's no Apple TV on the Streamer is puzzling. Maybe Apple hasn't yet provided the solution to Bell (SDK; API)? Until Bell comments officially, this is just speculation.

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Gene — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:07:44 GMT

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Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

AlexS — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:50:15 GMT

Good news: this month I found out the Apple TV app became available on Bell Streamer. The updated date says Oct. 5. It’s still not available on any other bell boxes.

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

NewGuy — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:23:50 GMT

Can confirm it's still not available on the 7802 Fibe Box.

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

Big2 — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:58:09 GMT

Same issue and I can't get any answers or guidance from Bell on why and how can I access Apple TV via Bell Fibe App

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

Big2 — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:00:54 GMT

Thanks @BellPatricia, I'd like you guys to fix that for all of us . . . soon.

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

ZaneP — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:21:19 GMT

Hi @Big2 ,

We've had the Bell Fibe App and Streamer combo for months. Apple TV+ is installed and there haven't been any problems. The Streamer is Android OS/Chromecast under the hood.

In case it needs to be pointed out, our Bell TV subscription does not include any receivers/boxes, no cloud-based PVR, etc. It's a minimalist setup.

It would help us problem-solve if you'd provide more details on the hardware you have, how far you get before the installation fails, what the Bell support person told you when you contacted them.

There's some useful information the Fibe TV app here: https://www.bell.ca/Fibe-TV/Fibe-TV-App

Re: Apple TV app not on Bell Streamer or 7802

AlexS — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:13:59 GMT

Apple TV+ started as a streaming service. It doesn't need to be on a pay TV platform. Only streaming services with live TV channels need to negotiate with telcos' to have their channels and on-demand section carried, like crave, HBO, Starz, super channel, etc. Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, Tencent, iqiyi, etc, can operate on their own.

Request - Please add Apple TV to service as an option

Lyphe — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:32:20 GMT

Hi folks,

Apple TV is pretty much in there with all the other major streamers you already support. I know Bell is aligned with Google, but hoping there is a way to add Apple TV anyway.

Cheers.