What is the Fibe TV app and how do I use it?

The Fibe TV app, also available for Satellite TV customers, extends your TV experience to your mobile devices by giving you access to most of the live and On Demand programming you already subscribe to. Watch content on your smartphone, tablet, computer, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick Basic Edition.

The Fibe TV app is free to download and is available for Bell and Bell Aliant Fibe TV customers as well as for Satellite TV, Alt TV and Mobile TV customers from Bell.

Requirements

• Fibe TV service with a PVR, Satellite TV service or Alt TV service.
• MyBell registration.
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• Internet speed of 15 Mbps or higher is recommended.
• For Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick, unlimited Internet is required. Sign up in MyBell
• Mobile TV customers must subscribe to a Mobile TV add-on.

Once the app is installed, log in using your MyBell username and password.

Note: the Fibe TV app cannot be operated on a device that has been tampered with (i.e., rooting or jailbreaking). The app does not support screen mirroring and screen casting from smartphones and tablets.

Please note:

You can use the Fibe TV app on multiple devices at once. Simply install the app on each tablet or smartphone and enjoy.

Things to remember:

• You cannot watch the same show on two devices simultaneously.
• You can download a recording on only one device at a time.
• Once you download a recording, you can no longer watch it on another device with the app, but you still can on your Bell TV receiver.
• You can watch content on the Fibe TV app with up to 5 devices per TV account. Devices are automatically added to your TV account the first time they are used to watch content through the app.
• You can remove a device at any time in the Account settings of the app.

When you open the Fibe TV app, the programming guide will appear, giving you access to a wide range of options.

• To watch live TV on your device, simply tap a channel logo.
• To see detailed program information, tap a program name to display the Episode info tab.

Other functions:

• View programming up to 14 days in advance
• Use filters to view specific channels in the guide, such as Subscribed, HD only, Favourites, English only or French only.
• Search the guide based on live TV, series and more.
• Set favourites for quick access to your favourite channels (note: favourites are saved on the device and are not synced with your receiver or other devices).

Please note that the following channels are not available on the Fibe TV app:

• Accuweather
• Bloomberg
• Comedy Time
• Good Times
• Juicebox
• TVO Kids

As a Fibe TV subscriber in Ontario and Québec you have access to up to 450 channels on the Fibe TV app. Watch content on your smartphone, tablet, computer, Amazon Fire TV Stick Basic Edition, Android TV or Apple TV (4th generation).

Fibe customers have access to additional features in the app:

Using the app as a remote

While at home, the app lets you use your device as a remote control to change channels, access your programming guide, search for programs, and send content to your TV. It also lets you watch, pause, fast forward and rewind live TV. After installing the app, you must pair your mobile device with your Fibe TV receiver to use your device as a remote.

Here’s how:

Make sure your mobile device is connected to your Bell Wi-Fi home network:

• How to pair to your receiver
• How to use the Fibe TV app to control your receiver

Note:

• Each Fibe TV receiver can be paired with 10 devices for use as a remote.
• You will need to set up the app for each individual Fibe TV receiver you have.
• The volume and power functions for your television are not available on the Fibe TV app.

Send content from your device to your TV and back

The Fibe TV app allows you to start watching a show on your mobile device and finish it on your TV set. Conversely, you can also start watching a show on your TV set and finish it on your mobile device. Learn how

Using the Fibe TV app with your Apple Watch

Once you’ve set up your iPhone to control your receiver, simply pair the Apple Watch to your iPhone to use your watch as a remote control.

How to control your receiver with your Apple Watch.

1. On your Apple Watch open the Fibe TV app.
2. Swipe left and right to access different screens allowing you to control your TV experience.

As a Bell Satellite TV subscriber in Ontario and Québec, you have access to up to 225 channels on the Fibe TV app. Watch content on your smartphone, tablet, computer, Amazon Fire TV Stick Basic Edition, Android TV or Apple TV (4^th generation).

Using the Fibe TV app with your Apple Watch

Once you’ve set up your iPhone to control your receiver, simply pair the Apple Watch to your iPhone to use your watch as a remote control.

How to control your receiver with your Apple Watch.

1. On your Apple Watch open the Fibe TV app.
2. Swipe left and right to access different screens allowing you to control your TV experience.

You can use the Fibe TV app while connected to a mobile (cellular) or Wi-Fi network. Watching HD programming with the Fibe TV app uses approximately 1 GB per hour. SD content uses approximately 0.5 GB per hour.

At home

Watching live TV with the Fibe TV app on your home Wi-Fi will count towards your monthly Internet usage. Learn more about managing your Internet usage

Away from home

Watching TV with the Fibe TV app on a mobile network uses your mobile data. Standard data usage charges may apply.

You can limit how much data the application uses from the My account tab in the settings. You can also disable playback over mobile networks altogether.

Bell Internet and Bell Mobility customers can also keep track of their monthly usage in MyBell.

Product delivery

If you ordered Apple TV from Bell, you should receive it within 3 to 5 business days from the date of order. You’ll find the tracking number on the shipping notification email for your order.

Replacement and return policy

The product must be returned to the original point of sale or an Apple store (for replacement only) within 15 calendar days from when it was received.

If you purchased the product on bell.ca or over the phone, use the return label included in the package. If you need a new label, please call 1 866 262-6674, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

If requesting a replacement, try the troubleshooting procedures from Apple to confirm that your unit is defective.

When returning a unit, you must ensure that:

• The product is in its original packaging and includes all components:
  • Siri Remote
  • Apple TV unit
  • Power adapter
  • Lightning-to-USB cable
• All components are returned in “like new” condition with no physical damage: scratches, dents, cracks, etc.
• The original proof of purchase is provided.

The refund will be issued upon receipt of product.

Information for Bell Mobility customers

Bell Mobility customers can view over 40 live and on demand channels with the Bell Mobile TV app. See the channels available.

To use the app you need:

• A smartphone or tablet on the Bell Mobility network, with the free Bell Mobile TV app installed
• A subscription to the Mobile TV add-on

Accessing the app

You can use the Bell Mobile TV app while you’re connected to the Bell mobile network within Canada only. Data usage over the mobile network will be charged at the standard rate. Many of the channels will also be available when your phone or tablet is connected to Wi-Fi service. Watching these channels over Wi-Fi will count toward your Mobile TV add-on usage. Content is subject to change without notice.
Learn more.

Additional Wi-Fi viewing is $3/hour.

Note: A small number of channels will not be available when you are connected to public Wi-Fi or to home Internet through a provider other than Bell. This is due to rights restrictions on some of the TV channels.

Managing Internet usage

Watching TV with the Bell Mobile TV app connected to Wi-Fi will incur Internet usage. For example, 20 minutes of viewing uses about 120 MB of data.

If you subscribe to Bell Internet you can track your usage in MyBell.

Using the app to manage recordings

The Fibe TV app gives you remote PVR features, letting you manage your PVR recordings from anywhere.

This feature is only available for Fibe TV customers with who have a PVR.

When away from home, you must log in using your MyBell username and password.

View step-by-step tutorials on using the following features:

• Set a new recording from your tablet or smartphone
• Set a new recording from your computer
• How to browse your recordings from your tablet or smartphone
• How to browse recordings from your computer
• How to alter a scheduled recording from your tablet or smartphone
• How to alter a scheduled recording from your computer

Using the app to watch recordings

You can now watch your recordings with the Fibe TV app on your phone, tablet and Apple TV. Recordings are made available to your devices up to one hour after their completion and will remain available for 45 days.

Things to note:

• If a channel is only available on a receiver, so are the recordings from that channel.
• If you extend your recording past the scheduled end time for a program, you can only view the extended portion of the recording on your receiver.
• You can only watch manual recordings with a receiver
• If you swap your PVR, recordings from your old PVR will no longer be available on the app.

Using the app to download recordings

You can download PVR recordings with the Fibe TV app on your smartphone and tablet when you have access to Wi-Fi or a mobile network (must first be enabled). You can then watch the recordings offline wherever you are, even if you’re out of the country.

Download and Go is only available for Fibe TV customers who have a PVR.

This feature can be used with iOS (iOS 10 or higher) or Android (OS 4.2 and higher) smartphones and tablets.

Things to note:

• A recording can only be downloaded on one device at a time.
• Once you download a recording, you can only watch it on the device where it was downloaded or with your Bell TV receiver.
• If you delete a downloaded copy from a device, it will still be available to watch or download again.
• If you delete a recording from the PVR however, the downloaded copy will no longer be available.
• After 45 days, you can no longer download a recording.
• If you don’t have enough space to download a recording, you can:
  • Delete older recordings or other files on your device.
  • Download to an external SD card (Android only).  
  • Reduce the quality settings of the recording. This will also reduce data use and time to download. Learn how
• You do not have to be paired to a PVR to download a recording.