How to use Remote PVR on my smartphone or tablet

What is Remote PVR on a smartphone?

The Remote PVR feature lets you schedule and manage TV recordings online from any Internet-connected computer and from any location using a compatible smartphone.* It’s available at no additional charge when you subscribe to Bell TV with an HD PVR Plus.

You can remotely set up your PVR to record your favourite shows from wherever you are. You can also:

• Find shows or any other programming easily with our online guide
• Set recordings for today, tomorrow or weeks ahead
• Delete stored content to make room on your PVR

Learn more about Remote PVR or watch a demo.

*Note: roaming charges may apply on your smartphone when you use Remote PVR while travelling outside of Canada.

Last Update:15/06/2012

Compatible smartphones and tablets

Apple iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S
Apple iPad
BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
BlackBerry Bold 9000/9700
BlackBerry Bold 9780/9900/9790
BlackBerry Curve 8330 with firmware 4.5 or above
BlackBerry Curve 8530/3G
BlackBerry Curve 9300/9360/9860/9380
BlackBerry Pearl/Pearl Flip/Pearl 2
BlackBerry Style 9670
BlackBerry Tour 9630
BlackBerry Torch 9800/9810/
HTC Desire Z 4G
HTC HD7 with Windows Phone 7
HTC Incredible S
HTC Raider LTE
HTC Sensation 4G
HTC Wildfire S
LG Eclypse 4G
LG Optimus LTE
LG Optimus Net
LG Optimus Quantum with Windows Phone 7
Motorola XT860
Motorola Atrix
Motorola Dext
Palm Pre
Motoluxe
Palm Pre
Samsung Galaxy 551 GT i5510M
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Samsung Galaxy W
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660M
Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung Galaxy Rugby
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE
Samsung Omnia II

If you don’t have a Remote PVR compatible device, you can use someone else’s. Just log in using your My Bell profile. The device must also have the Remote PVR application downloaded and installed.

Last Update:15/06/2012

Downloading Remote PVR to your smartphone

Apple iPhone

1. From the home screen, select the App Store icon.
2. Select Search and type in “Bell TV”.
3. Select the Bell TV application.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the application.

Android

1. From the home screen, click on the Android Market icon.
2. Search for Bell Remote PVR and click on Download.
3. Enter your Google ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the application.

BlackBerry

Option 1

1. Under the main menu, click on Bell TV.  If the icon is not there, remove and reinsert battery.  An icon will appear under the main menu.
2. Click on I agree if you agree to the terms and conditions.
3. Click on Download.
4. Click on Download again to confirm.
5. Once the application is downloaded, select Run to launch it.

Option 2

1. Go to www.bell.ca/rpvr using the browser on the device.
2. Click on the Download button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the application.

Palm Pre

Remote PVR is a web-based application for the Palm Pre, so no download is required. To access Remote PVR:

1. Go to www.bell.ca/rpvr using the browser on the device.
2. Enter your My Bell username and password.
3. Remote PVR is ready to use.

Samsung Omnia 2

1. Go to www.bell.ca/rpvr using the browser on the device.
2. Click on the Download button.

Windows Phone 7

1. From the home screen, click on the Marketplace app icon.
2. Search for Bell Remote PVR and click on Download.
3. Enter your Windows Live ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the application.

Last Update:15/06/2012

Accessing Remote PVR on your smartphone

1. Under main menu from the home screen, click on the Bell TV icon.
2. Enter your My Bell username and password. Note: your Bell TV account must be linked to your My Bell profile.
3. Remote PVR is ready to use.

Having trouble logging in with your username and password?

Last Update:15/06/2012

Using Remote PVR on your smartphone

You can use Remote PVR from anywhere in Canada or the world. Whether you are in Vancouver or Tokyo, you can remotely control your PVR in Toronto. Data roaming charges apply.

Your phone can control multiple PVRs, but only one at a time. To switch receivers, do the following:

1. Access Remote PVR on your smartphone.
2. Under the More menu, select Receivers.
3. Highlight and select the receiver you want to use.

To learn more about using Remote PVR with your smartphone, visit the Remote PVR mobile site.

Last Update:15/06/2012

Data roaming costs

You can use Remote PVR on your smartphone from anywhere in Canada or the world. Data roaming within Canada is included in your regular rate plan. Roaming in the United States or internationally is charged per kilobyte on top of your rate plan.

Learn more about data roaming charges in the United States or overseas.

On average, Remote PVR uses less than 1 MB per session.  If you do not have an unlimited data plan, we recommend any Voice and Data plan with 500 MB of data or more for use in Canada. We also offer features that can help reduce the cost of data roaming in the United States.

Note: Data roaming charges can add up quite quickly. We recommend you do not use data-intensive applications such as surfing the Web, video streaming or downloading large email attachments while outside of Canada

Last Update:15/06/2012