I need info on new hopper plus

[HipKat]

Earlier I mentioned a USB thumb drive being used to expand the APPs storage and now I remember why my Samsung smart TV allows this! Now its not android based but I have a ton of apps and only used 2.39 out of 5 with 2.05 available without the stick! The stick is unlimited! I searched android smart TV devices and see most are 8gb. Best Android TV boxes 2022

I have a 500GB SSD on my TV Visa the USB 3.0 Port and I used the X-Plore app from the Google store to move all my 3rd party apps to the SSD.

 

[HipKat]

when you say signal strength what did you mean? I do not have any change to my signal strength. Is there a particular Sat and Transponder?

He's talking about the connection between his Wireless Joeys and the Access Point

 

[Josephinelcajon]

He's talking about the connection between his Wireless Joeys and the Access Point

O that makes sense! I connected both Ethernet and Coax MOCA to all my devices and its working perfectly. Shows all linked and all strong. I am very glad not to have a WIFI Joey!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

You are certainly right on their cable! Its definitely special in some way!

I have said before that you can only use their cable.

 

[HipKat]

8 gig of storage on a Hopper +! Sheesh

At the bulk discount rate they are getting in the manufacturing process and supply chain, installing at least a 32 gig flash drive would be a total of maybe (and I'm on the high side of this) maybe 30 cents!

Just how cheap can Dish get. If they skimped on the storage for a brand new box, I'm wondering just what else they skimped on.. Humm.

Oh, I dunno, efficient and thorough in-house testing?

 

[pattykay]

I have said before that you can only use their cable.

You didn't even need to say that. Dish's own website about these devices clearly says that.

MyDISH

my.dish.com

"The USB-C cable that comes with the Hopper Plus cannot be exchanged for a longer cable"

It also still says "Multi-View Coming Soon"

 

[pattykay]

USB thumb drive does work on the Joeys!!!

What if you try putting the thumb drive in another USB port on the Hopper, rather than trying to figure out some way to connect it directly (though still indirectly) to the Hopper Plus?

 

[Josephinelcajon]

What if you try putting the thumb drive in another USB port on the Hopper, rather than trying to figure out some way to connect it directly (though still indirectly) to the Hopper Plus?

I did but let me give that another shot

 

[gary1612]

Anyone have new info about the new hopper plus? such as cost or how good it works, will new customers get it free?

I spoke with Dish today and yes the new hopper plus is available. It is a $100 fee to upgrade but it is a purchase, for both the hopper plus and the joey 4. And you have to upgrade your joeys to get the android apps on them. The hopper plus is an add on device to your hopper 3. And you will have to have dish protect on your account to avoid the service tech charge. They require a service tech to come out to be sure it is installed correctly.

 

[Josephinelcajon]

I spoke with Dish today and yes the new hopper plus is available. It is a $100 fee to upgrade but it is a purchase, for both the hopper plus and the joey 4. And you have to upgrade your joeys to get the android apps on them. The hopper plus is an add on device to your hopper 3. And you will have to have dish protect on your account to avoid the service tech charge. They require a service tech to come out to be sure it is installed correctly.

Bad day in my opinion to call try on a Tue/Wed/Thurs mid-morning. call tech support. Ask to add Dish Protect and ask to wave upgrade fees. Yes its a tech installation. Yes you need to upgrade the Joey's.

 

[charlesrshell]

I spoke with Dish today and yes the new hopper plus is available. It is a $100 fee to upgrade but it is a purchase, for both the hopper plus and the joey 4. And you have to upgrade your joeys to get the android apps on them. The hopper plus is an add on device to your hopper 3. And you will have to have dish protect on your account to avoid the service tech charge. They require a service tech to come out to be sure it is installed correctly.

Do you know if the Hopper Plus is removed will the Joey 4 apps still work.

 

[pattykay]

I spoke with Dish today and yes the new hopper plus is available. It is a $100 fee to upgrade but it is a purchase, for both the hopper plus and the joey 4.

Well, that answers my question. At least as a purchase, there is no commitment required. I'll wait for the price to come down.

 

[pattykay]

Bad day in my opinion to call try on a Tue/Wed/Thurs mid-morning. ...

Not too late in the morning, or you may have long hold times on the phone. Try to call right as soon as the Customer Support center opens, around 9:00 AM Eastern time.

 

[Josephinelcajon]

Well, that answers my question. At least as a purchase, there is no commitment required. I'll wait for the price to come down.

They gave me the protection plan for free waved the upgrade fee gave me the gallery and two movie certificates all free! Now my account shows I have been with them for 25 years!

 

[Bobby]

Do you know if the Hopper Plus is removed will the Joey 4 apps still work.

I believe they do. When you take the plus out of the picture simply try the apps on the Joey 4s. I think you will have a pleasant surprise.

 

[charlesrshell]

I believe they do. When you take the plus out of the picture simply try the apps on the Joey 4s. I think you will have a pleasant surprise.

Thanks Bobby

 

[Peter Parker]

The 40.0 is not compatible with the Android boxes, only the 54 remotes are supported.

I jave a source at DISH. I get advise and counsel that occasionally differs from what I read here. Unfortunately this os not one of those rare cases. The 40.0 remotes are not fully compatible and making them compatible is not a high priority.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

It also still says "Multi-View Coming Soon"

Yup but now the Multi-View you want. I will try posting a video of it tomorrow.

 

[charlesrshell]

I jave a source at DISH. I get advise and counsel that occasionally differs from what I read here. Unfortunately this os not one of those rare cases. The 40.0 remotes are not fully compatible and making them compatible is not a high priority.

Are you hearing anything for making the H+ system 54.x series remote controls response actions to operate faster like they do with a Hopper with no H+ attached?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I jave a source at DISH. I get advise and counsel that occasionally differs from what I read here. Unfortunately this os not one of those rare cases. The 40.0 remotes are not fully compatible and making them compatible is not a high priority.

I work with the entire Android Team... and from discussions it is only the head of the team and myself who want 40.0 support.

While they haven't said it, I believe this move is to make the Google Gods happy with the voice remote.