Accessing Ignite TV on a Smart TV without a Box

[MommaMirab]

I have a new 2020 LG Smart TV.  I can watch Ignite TV via my computer, iPad and iphone (obviously without a box).  I want to be able to watch Ignite on the new TV the same way.  However, it wont let me because I dont have an IOS or Android system as well as the browsers are not installed.

I've tried just about everything I can think of, including trying to airplay, chromecast, mirror my phone to the new TV.

Its great I can watch Netflix, Disney or Prime TV... but I switched to Ignite so I could have access to programming ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

What is the work-around?!?

Very frustrated!

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[Biollw]

"I have to change input every time I switch between TV and Netfix, AppleTV, Disney+,"

Gee the ignite boxes have all those apps, no need to switch inputs.
I have all 3 of my xi6 boxes included in my package price, I don't pay extra for my second and third box.

[Jodyamblard]

Hi. 

It's July, 2023 and there's still no progress on enabling the Ignite TV app for Android TV.

Awfully disappointing, especially since it would be so easy to fix and I can see no advantage or benefit that Rogers would be giving up in enabling their app for Android TV boxes.

Best,       Jody

[cubicle7]

The advantage is that they will lose money from the rental fee they charge for the box. They are trying to make us pay for an obsolete way of delivering content. Their own Sportsnet subscription can be accessed via an app. It's stupid and most consumers know it.

[EDAWGMOTO]

How is this labeled a "resolution /problem solved" response to those issue?

[Don_Ca]

Rogers probably cannot just do this on their own.  The whole system they use is owned by Comcast, so in that agreement they probably can only do as Comcast allows.  

[Avid-]

We share your pain.  😞  No joy anywhere when dealing with Rogers.

A new LG C3 with up-to-date Web OS is not permitted or compatible with the IgniteTV web site.  SO, we are stuck renting the boxes from Rogers or tethering or casting from a PC or smart phone.   Not the most elegant/wireless solution.

[Argee]

Rogers won’t allow that, they want to charge you for another box. Youre stuck with using your mobile device and casting it to the smart TV or connecting it via HDMI.

[DaveXXIII]

The solution is to screen cast from your device (smart phone,tablet, etc) to your tv the caveat is you need to hookup a google Chromcast to the tv. EVEN WITH A SMART TV, ROGERS PUSHES FOR THIS CONNECTION unsure why.

[manton]

That's a clunky solution at best. With everyone moving to streaming service and cutting cable, Roger's and all cable services should be doing anything and everything to keep subs going. This this an easy thing to implement. But, they still have an old school methodology of thinking that doesn't resonate with most people. They want to rent a box for every tv. Get with the program Roger's. I should be able to subscribe to cable services and take it anywhere i go in the world and view it as as many tvs that I own. If you are concerned about subscription sharing then deal with that like everyone else. Punish the violaters not the subscribers.

[Jodyamblard]

May I suggest the following solution.

https://xdaforums.com/t/xfinity-tv-mod-android-box-hdmi-output.3535881/page-112#post-89468060

You could read a little more of the thread for more context. I think some of you'll be very pleased.

Best,     Jody

[seadooxp30]

@Jodyamblard  thank you! Interesting... got it to install on my Android TV

I wish I could get it to work on Apple TV 4K as well as per this page: