The Video and TV SideView application
Use the Video & TV SideView application to play movies and other saved video content. The application also serves as a TV programme guide to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programmes. Use the application to make your device a remote controller for a compatible home device. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network or saved in the cloud.
Some video files may not be playable in the Video & TV SideView application. The availability of the TV programme guide and the remote controller varies by market and connected device. |
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1 | Tap ![]() |
2 | View the programme guide |
3 | Refresh content |
4 | Use your device as a remote controller when paired with a compatible device |
5 | Search content |
6 | Switch between your video library and online programmes |
7 | Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu, browse content and adjust settings |
8 | Tap a programme to view detailed information and related content |
To use your device as a remote controller
You can use
your device as a remote controller for another compatible home network
device. Both devices need to be connected to the same network before
you can pair them.
- From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap Video & TV Sideview.
- Tap
to open the home screen menu, then tap Add device.
- Select the home device from the list.
- Enter the registration number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing.
- When pairing is complete,
appears. You can now use your device as a fully functional remote controller for the home device.
To change settings
- From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap Video & TV Sideview.
- Tap
to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings.
- Change the settings as desired.
To play a video
- From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap Video & TV Sideview.
- Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video
is not displayed on the screen, tap
to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
- To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
- To pause playing, tap
. To resume playing, tap
.
- To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast-forward, drag the progress bar marker to the right.
To change the sound settings while a video is playing
- While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
- Tap
> Audio settings, then change the settings as desired.