TV’s, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. DVR (recordings) HD Content Polar Streaming TV requires you to have one or Settings more supported streaming devices in your home to use the service. Please refer to recommended Profiles devices section beginning on page 5.
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When away from home, use your Polar Streaming TV username and password from any Internet connection to schedule or watch recorded content from your Polar Streaming TV DVR. You can also access full episodes, movies, and more online with your Polar...
Before attempting any of the content in this manual, first: Have an active and installed Polar Internet service subscription. Subscribe to Polar Streaming TV service. Set up your username and password through the Polar Streaming TV email.
Polar Streaming TV works best on any of the recommended devices listed above. Although Polar Streaming TV may work on a Smart TV, Polar may not be able to provide technical support due to the numerous makes and models available.
Wireless vs. Wired Devices Many devices that work with Polar Streaming TV have the option to use a wireless network (or WiFi) to connect to the Internet. While wireless is often more convenient and aesthetically pleasing than a wired device, the latter offers significant advantages.
Self Installation Download the Polar Streaming TV App. On a “smart box” or mobile device, you can download the app from the respective App Store that corresponds to the chosen platform. • Android and Android TV devices - Google Play Store •...
Remote Controls Swipe down on Apple, or press the Select button for Android remotes when watching Live TV, open controls to play/pause, seek and more. This is also how to enable closed captions and other accessibility settings. Change Channels up one or down one from Live TV view: •...
After 4 hours of consistent playing on the same channel and no activity on the remote control, Polar Streaming TV will ask the user to press any button on the remote to continue to broadcast a picture. If the user does not press a remote button after a few minutes, the screen will revert to the home screen of the device.
Main Menu To access the Main Menu: • Apple TV: Press the Menu button on the remote to get to the Main Menu while watching live TV. • Android TV & Amazon Fire TV Devices: Press the Ok or Select button. The Main Menu has 5 immediate options: •...
Guide The guide is reminiscent of traditional television in that it is a channel- based way to browse live and upcoming content as well as filter content by movies, sports, kids, or subscribed channels. To navigate the guide: • Apple TV: Swipe left/right to navigate backward or forward in time.
Restart T V Polar Streaming TV also offers the ability to restart a program already in progress. When changing to a live program that has already started, a small pop-up may appear near the bottom of the screen for a few seconds that reads, “Restart this program from the beginning? YES.”...
Shows The shows section is organized in a picture tile display for easy viewing. Episodes and series are organized into horizontally scrolling rows according to show type or genre. These include: • Recordings - This is another place to view content recorded by profile on the account.
Movies The movies section is also organized in a picture tile display for easy viewing. Content is organized into horizontally scrolling rows according to show type or genre. Typically, these include: • Recordings - This is another place to view content recorded by profile on the account.
80 networks on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Register First Before gaining full access, Polar Streaming TV members must register and create a username and account. You will need your Polar account number which can be found on your bill statement. Then visit www.
Replay T V Replay TV allows access to up to 72 hours of already-played programming, depending on the availability and permissions from each content provider.* To access Replay TV, first bring up the Guide (page 11) then navigate left or backwards in time past the “On Now”...
Ok or Select. Talking Guides Polar Streaming TV supports talking guides for individuals that are visually impaired. With talking guides active, any text or area highlighted within the app will be read out loud, including program titles and functions like Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop and Record.
Polar Streaming TV devices at home or on the go through the Polar Streaming TV app. The DVR allows for all the regular options like end a recording late, record only new episodes, or choose channel preferences.
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The next step provides a choice to “Record this episode only,” or “Record all episodes.” The latter option may also provide a list of channels that the program will air. To record only NEW episodes of a given program, set a program to record using the previous steps.
800-284-7222. DVR Usage and Replay TV All recorded content with Polar Streaming TV is stored in an offsite server and not on your device. There is a limit to the number of hours available for your DVR storage but Restart and Replay TV don’t count. Restart and Replay TV are entirely new concepts, and something to consider before scheduling DVR programs.
These work similar to Netflix profiles, where upon opening the Polar Streaming TV app, one can choose which profile they wish to watch and the experience is catered toward that particular profile’s tastes and behavior.
Parental Controls To restrict available content by ratings on Polar Streaming TV, activate Parental Controls. Parental Controls constrain full view access to content rated R, TVMA, or NC17 unless a PIN is entered. Full access to the content resumes after entering the correct PIN.
Polar Streaming TV has an intuitive search program and will recommend search results after a few letters are selected. Navigate to the results and press Select to access the desired content. Polar Streaming TV will search for the request and deliver results across all your subscribed channels including: •...
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