Clock in the Guide

[guags8240]

I searched a couple times,hoping not to duplicate an existing request. But as a newer user of Channels I would love to see a clock when you open the guide and perhaps even maybe more importantly, the mini-guide. It would be nice to know if you are just before or just after the hour and half hour when you are scrolling round. I hate thinking I am going to catch Sanford and Son only to just see the credits rolling. Thanks!

[racameron]

A simple search for clock nets these previous posts as the initial results returned—not sure what terms you used when searching:

Feature request: Clock?

Do you think it would be possible to display the current time in every available screen please? I'm missing the clock very much in that Apple TV Thank you!

Suggestion: Add a clock to the bottom banner when you swipe up

A clock when you swipe up on the bottom would be helpful for me to see the current time. Just an idea. Thanks

Clock on Channels DVR GUI?

Trying to get rest of house off Tivo and on to Channels and minor complaint received which I think is valid is that there is no clock showing on Channels Guide screen? Yes you can tell about what time it is from grid view but most DVR's show the time. Is this something you would consider? If some people find having a clock too intrusive you could always make it an toggle option in settings.

Request: Clock

Is there a way to get a current time line on the EPG or a clock on the guide to show current time/progress though a show?

Feature Request - Add a Clock in Guide and the Quick Change screens

It would be great to have a clock added to the guide view and possibly the quick channel change view. I miss that from the Fios guide we had.

Add Clock to Guide Screen

When im surfing the guide it's hard to know if I'm at the start of the hour or at the end of an hour with no clock. Can you add a clock to the menu guide so I can tell if i can catch a show or if it's almost over? [FullSizeRender]

Another Clock and Color Thread (Photoshopped)

Color options and a clock seemed to be the most requested feature, and I've posted an example of Bell's DVR app in those threads since the app itself looks nearly identical to Channels with a clock and more neutral color palette. Well I took a few mins to modify the Channels UI with similar a similar design, keeping just enough purple for Channels branding and added a small digital clock. Instead of the small indicator dot for the progress the entire guide is now color coded to show just how m…

Clock in favorite dropdown menu

I use the Favorite menu for chanel surfing, and really hardly ever the guide. Adding a clock in the Favorites dropdown menu would be very nice and convinient. Maybe even a small “Start/end” time indicator for the specific program. As it is now, its only possible to see when the next program starts. Would be nice to know if I missed 5 or 45 minutes of the current program.

[guags8240]

I searched only within the Android TV Feature Requests. I assume that would be the most relevant please to search and to post. However seeing how old some of the posts are in other sub-groups, I guess I should not hold out too much hope.

[racameron]

Features are first implemented in the Apple clients (tvOS/iOS/iPadOS). After they're out of beta and a new stable release is made for the Apple clients, then the features are ported over to the Android clients.

Unlike some other software, Channels is developed natively for each platform. This makes for a more stable software, whereas others use an intermediary tool like React to develop a cross-platform app, which has led to issues in the past. (If you've seen the clusterf* that is SiliconDust's software and their "New UI", you'll understand, and hopefully appreciate Channels' approach.)

[guags8240]

Thanks for the info. I totally appreciate native development. Otherwise the product is buggy and not optimized for the strengths of the platform. I just assumed that Android would be developed first, as who in their right mind would purchase an Apple product?!?!

Seriously, I appreciate the info. It helps me set expectations.

[djcastaldo]

@guags8240

who in their right mind would purchase an Apple product?

Many users of Apple products. There are about 1.5 billion active devices at the current time.
Users often choose these because the UI is better, the store has higher quality products, the integration with other similar products is better, there are much less hardware issues to deal with, and the devices last a very long time.

Channels is, first and foremost, software for Apple devices. This is the preferred platform for the best Channels experience.

[guags8240]

Your opinion is noted. Now chill out.

Thanks again for your response it is genuinely appreciate.