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I have been using playon/playlater but since I downloaded their new playon (no longer have playlater) I'm unable to get into my account. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with any other program similar to playon that allows recording of netflix etc.
Posted 4 years ago
LorrieL, Champion
Joan, I don't know of any other programs like playon/playlater but can tell you that you should still be able to access your account even with the merge of playon and playlater in to one program--I think in the new version it is called "playon plus" if you want to have the playlater recording feature, which of course I assume is the main reason you would have this program.
you should go to the website www.playon.tv and look for the support/help section to find out why you are now having trouble accessing your account. I had some minor problems recording a couple of programs a while back, and contacted playon/playlater support via email--they were very helpful.
When I first signed up, I purchased a "lifetime license" to use both playon and playlater, which is likely why I have no problem now when I access the new playon program...I just had to put in my license number and the site acknowledged my active account. but you may have purchased your subscription differently than I did--but playon should be able to explain this to you.
I also, Like Nicholas said, wish they had the feature where you could set the recording program to record something at a later time (during the late night free zone), but regardless, having playon plus is the only way I could possibly utilize netflix/stream any media that I will then be able to watch anytime I want, once it is recorded to my hard drive. (I have the least expensive 10gb a month plan).
Some other people on this forum have figured out a way to use another third party application to be able to set Playon plus (formerly playlater) to start recording what they want after the start of the latenight free zone...I read about that in another discussion but haven't attempted this method myself since I am often up during the beginning of the LNFZ and can start a queue of media I want to record/watch later. then I just go to sleep.
you should go to the website www.playon.tv and look for the support/help section to find out why you are now having trouble accessing your account. I had some minor problems recording a couple of programs a while back, and contacted playon/playlater support via email--they were very helpful.
When I first signed up, I purchased a "lifetime license" to use both playon and playlater, which is likely why I have no problem now when I access the new playon program...I just had to put in my license number and the site acknowledged my active account. but you may have purchased your subscription differently than I did--but playon should be able to explain this to you.
I also, Like Nicholas said, wish they had the feature where you could set the recording program to record something at a later time (during the late night free zone), but regardless, having playon plus is the only way I could possibly utilize netflix/stream any media that I will then be able to watch anytime I want, once it is recorded to my hard drive. (I have the least expensive 10gb a month plan).
Some other people on this forum have figured out a way to use another third party application to be able to set Playon plus (formerly playlater) to start recording what they want after the start of the latenight free zone...I read about that in another discussion but haven't attempted this method myself since I am often up during the beginning of the LNFZ and can start a queue of media I want to record/watch later. then I just go to sleep.
My Exede plan has the free zone from 3 AM to 8 AM, and I'm not usually up at 3 AM to start recording. I'm a night owl, so I'm also not likely to be up before 8 AM. Where's that info about using a 3rd party program to start Playon with a timer?
Nicholas,
Lorrie may be referring to using an application (some are free) that allows automating repetitive browser or desktop tasks and scheduling them for later assuming using the Windows Task Scheduler (or a built-in scheduler).
A quick search of Playon support, suggests that Mouse Recorder Pro can overcome the limitation (along with some hefty imagination and precautions particularly those to ensure you don't go past the end of the free zone):
https://support.playon.tv/entries/22993622-ability-to-schedule-delay-downloads-for-off-peak-hours
(about the 16th comment from the top)
On rare occasions I'll utilize iMacros to automate repetitive web browser tasks and schedule for later but it's only applicable to browser-based applications:
http://www.howtogeek.com/113789/how-to-automate-repetitive-web-browser-tasks-with-imacros/
Lorrie may be referring to using an application (some are free) that allows automating repetitive browser or desktop tasks and scheduling them for later assuming using the Windows Task Scheduler (or a built-in scheduler).
A quick search of Playon support, suggests that Mouse Recorder Pro can overcome the limitation (along with some hefty imagination and precautions particularly those to ensure you don't go past the end of the free zone):
https://support.playon.tv/entries/22993622-ability-to-schedule-delay-downloads-for-off-peak-hours
(about the 16th comment from the top)
On rare occasions I'll utilize iMacros to automate repetitive web browser tasks and schedule for later but it's only applicable to browser-based applications:
http://www.howtogeek.com/113789/how-to-automate-repetitive-web-browser-tasks-with-imacros/
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LorrieL, Champion
I have been having problems with the new playon. I did the yearly pay plan, recorded a few things and then lost the ability to record. I then paid another yeary fee (which they say they will refund) recorded a few things and now the same thing is happening. When i go on my account it says I have not signed up for playon plus. I hate the fact that you can't talk to someone and only have the option of email which takes them days to respond. I had signed up for a free 30 day trial of amazon prime and since it runs out on the 21st of Nov it looks like I won't be able to use it. I am very unhapppy right now. Never had a problem with the older playon/playlater version. I feel like a hamster on a tread mill- -can't seem to get any where. I was so thrilled about the timed recording format but looks like I'll never get to try it.
I bought the Lifetime plan a few years ago and was pleased with it. Since the software was updated it hasn't worked at all for me. I tried adding the Plus plan to see if that helped, but there has been no improvement. They keep offering suggestions every few days, but nothing has worked. I can't record, or even play shows through Roku any more. I am very frustrated.
Joan I feel your pain I paid for Playon and Play it later, I signed up for Playon Plus it says I didn't. I can't find the email sent after I bought it, I'm on different computer now. So it's a loss I am looking around for other software, save and archive all of your emails and receipts from Playon.
LorrieL, Champion
Kayosan, can't you send a copy of documentation of your payment to prove you DID pay for it? (like a copy of the statement on which the payment appears, depending on the method you used ). I hate the idea you paid for something and can't get what you paid for.
I wish I knew of other software, but as of now I don't--I have had some occasional problems with playlater and PlayonPlus, but I was able to get those resolved each time via contacting the support people, and now am using PlayonPlus without problems.
I wish I knew of other software, but as of now I don't--I have had some occasional problems with playlater and PlayonPlus, but I was able to get those resolved each time via contacting the support people, and now am using PlayonPlus without problems.
I think I lost my PW for my account (frequently happens, I will buy something and then not use it right away and forget about it until later and then have to figure out what username / password I used to get into it), and I could have sworn as long as you have your email address you can recover the password and sign in.
I have also started using LastPass (www.lastpass.com) to store usernames / passwords and find it is most helpful as I also store licensing information and other tidbits in it. At something like $12.00 / year it is pretty cheap.
I have also started using LastPass (www.lastpass.com) to store usernames / passwords and find it is most helpful as I also store licensing information and other tidbits in it. At something like $12.00 / year it is pretty cheap.
Lastpass is worth every penny I've had lastpass for years after a pretty bad laptop failure I lost everything. So I bought lastpass and xmarks to back up all my bookmarks not sure if they still offer them in one package two good programs. I would tell anyone to store licensing information in more than one location. I usually keep all licensing and welcome emails for all products I buy, just so happens email deleted I have emails from 2008 so to make sure no accidents copy and store email in a cloud so even if your computer dies you still have copy of important emails
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