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Adaptation of recording feature — despite new regulations Time Machine still available around the clock for seven days

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:28:43 GMT

Adaptation of recording feature — despite new regulations Time Machine still available around the clock for seven days

Posted by Wilmaa on 20. 12. 2012

For well over a year now wilmaa.com has offered you My Time Machine for time-shifted TV viewing: recording of more than 50 broadcasts over a period of over one month, around the clock.

New legislation
Recently the competent Swiss court handed down a ruling in response to the pressure being applied by Hollywood’s studios, performing rights societies and content providers to regulate the recording feature. We regret to inform you that as of 1 January 2013 we are being forced to adapt the Premium Service accordingly.

Previously 30, now 7 days
As a Premium user you will continue to be able to record any broadcasts around the clock. You can take advantage of the 30-day recording service only until 31 December 2012. Starting on 1 January 2013 the new regulations will go into effect and the recordings of your programs will only be available to you for seven days.

We sincerely regret having to take this step. However, in order to enable you to continue to enjoy legal TV viewing at any time, we are complying with the new regulations going into effect on 1 January 2013. We trust you understand the necessity for doing this.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you peaceful and pleasant holidays with TV viewing enjoyment rich in variety.

Regards, your Wilmaa team

The New Wilmaa — bringing TV viewing fun also to the Big Screen in your living room

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:00:55 GMT

The New Wilmaa — bringing TV viewing fun also to the Big Screen in your living room

Posted by Wilmaa on 16. 12. 2012

Wilmaa has always been about TV viewing enjoyment: now Wilmaa also brings this enjoyment back to the Big Screen in the comfort of your living room.

How? Using a super easy TV box, a mini remote control with only 6 buttons and a huge bundle of features: Time Machine, Now & Next, Top Ten, EPG and  Video Recorder. And of course Live TV, too: via plug & play Wilmaa now offers you more than 150 channels (30 in HD) to choose from on the TV set in your living room or den. The New Wilmaa is able to control anything that is hooked up via HDMI. Having to wrangle with multiple connector kits and remote controls and figure out all the buttons is now a thing of the past. Wilmaa’s intuitive user interface makes watching TV what it should be: child’s play.

500 Wilmaa Founders to help shape the New Wilmaa

But before that, there’s a treat for all the self-styled technology freaks, geeks and nerds among you Wilmaa fans. For 500 of you Wilmaa is offering you the unique opportunity to support the development of this new product. A specially created community will enable all Wilmaa Founder 500 members to post their ideas and wish lists for the New Wilmaa and exchange their thoughts and experience as TV viewers with the Wilmaa team.

Yours, Wilmaa.

Wilmaa for those on the go — now available on Android

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:56:29 GMT

Wilmaa for those on the go — now available on Android

Posted by Wilmaa on 05. 10. 2012

Good things come to those who wait: Wilmaa now offers viewing enjoyment on all current Android smartphones and tablets.

The Wilmaa Android app is available for download free of charge in the Google Play Store. It features all 55 channels, the same as on wilmaa.com and Apple’s iPhone and iPad. The app offers Wilmaa’s popular features like Wilmaa’s intuitive TV Guide and simple-to-use Favorites management.

The following are also available: Now & Next – conveniently showing you what’s showing now and next, Live Top 20 – a listing of the 20 currently most popular channels, and TELE Tips – program highlights and viewing tips, selected every day by the TELE team.

New app, proven viewing program

All 55 channels available for viewing free of charge on wilmaa.com can now be enjoyed on Android devices: public, private and international broadcasters — the range of channels is growing steadily. Just a few days ago Wilmaa added new channels to its viewing collection that had been selected by TELE readers in an online vote: ATV, PHOENIX, N24, ServusTV, SWR, WDR and BR are already on line. Tele 5, MDR and NDR will soon follow. The Wilmaa Android app offers users the option of the popular free service with commercials appearing when switching channels, or Wilmaa Premium with FastZapping and no commercials. If you want to save money while viewing on the go you should get an unlimited data plan enabling reception via 3G or UMTS.

Download the Wilmaa Android app now: Google Play Store

Using Wilmaa is even more intuitive

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:03:52 GMT

Using Wilmaa is even more intuitive

Posted by Wilmaa on 15. 06. 2012

Menu Nav, Wilmaa TV Guide and TELE Tips

The menu navigation is now located at the left edge of your screen, i.e. no longer at the bottom. This makes for more intuitive use, a clearer layout and easier access.

We have also streamlined the Wilmaa TV Guide and TELE Tips so that you can locate your favorite programs even faster.

For Wilmaa Premium also: Live Pause, Rewind & Fast-Forward, and Time Machine

Wilmaa’s three popular features Live Pause, Rewind & Fast-Forward, and the time slider are now repositioned at the bottom edge of the TV viewing area. And the Wilmaa Time Machine has made a comeback: you can select the day’s programs directly on the timeline; all the other programs of the last 31 days are listed in the TV Guide.

And who does your EURO2012 heart beat for?

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:34:44 GMT

And who does your EURO2012 heart beat for?

Posted by Wilmaa on 08. 06. 2012

EURO2012 Guide

Wilmaa has already switched to the UEFA EURO look and is lining up at the starting gate with the EURO2012 Guide on Facebook ("EURO 2012" tab). Throughout EURO2012 you’ll have ranking tables and the Top 3 Players at your fingertips there … And: Wilmaa’s EURO2012 Barometer. Simply select your favorite country by clicking on it to see the five most popular teams currently voted by all Wilmaa viewers. Wilmaa will also be broadcasting “The Expert”, the daily EURO2012 video blog of Swiss sports commentator Annette Fetscherin. “The Expert” will provide background features from Poland and Ukraine, game reports, and previews of events on and off the field at EURO2012. All items are also available at EURO2012.wilmaa.com.

Wilmaa will be donning football “gear” during all the games of the UEFA EURO ─ with live ticker, Twitter commentary and cool prizes in the contest. Wilmaa’s new TV commercial on EURO2012 is available on Youtube and Facebook. Like it, comment it, share it ─ Go for it!

New: The Wilmaa Video Store

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:51:54 GMT

New: The Wilmaa Video Store

Posted by Wilmaa on 16. 03. 2012

Right in time for its 3rd birthday Wilmaa was able to make a major birthday wish come true. But you'll never guess what it is, or will you? A Video On Demand (VOD) portal. Nothing on TV? Already watched all the exciting shows you taped the during the last 30 days? No problem. Whoever registers with Wilmaa can now watch the latest film releases and selected movie highlights in exchange for credits (can be purchased using your credit card or PostFinance in-payment slip). To launch this new channel — coming to you in association with Ascot Elite Home Entertainment — we have prepared a very select group of movies for you, with hot new film releases to be added every month.

Drop in and see our easy-to-use web film rental site for yourself, it's all legal and totally legit:

Start Wilmaa Video Store

Wilmaa celebrates its birthday!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:41:11 GMT

Wilmaa celebrates its birthday!

Posted by Wilmaa on 15. 03. 2012

Our Wilmaa has turned three: the birthday party was a real bash. Together with the Wilmaa team we took this opportunity to examine the past three years. Then during the most exciting part of the party we were caught up in animated conversation about all the things we'll be able to offer you, our loyal Wilmaa users and fans, during the next three years. After all this "hard work" we then toasted our birthday kid: we're proud of our Wilmaa.

Wilmaa goes Social Media!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:18:03 GMT

Wilmaa goes Social Media!

Posted by Wilmaa on 31. 01. 2012

Wilmaa.com has another new feature for you: using the Like button you can now recommend your favorite shows to your friends by e-mail, Twitter and Facebook. Of course, if you’re a Wilmaa Premium customer you can watch all these shows any time during the next 31 days after they are broadcast.

Wilmaa has a lot more in store for you in 2012. And would like to wish you the very best viewing pleasure in the New Year. We’re looking forward to seeing you again soon at wilmaa.com.

Regards, Wilmaa

Christmas - that means a beautiful Christmas tree, Christmas goodies and Santa Claus. And the best TV viewing of the year.

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:25:02 GMT

Christmas - that means a beautiful Christmas tree, Christmas goodies and Santa Claus. And the best TV viewing of the year.

Posted by Wilmaa on 02. 12. 2011

wilmaa.com’s Christmas gift to you: Wilmaa Premium one month free so you don’t miss any TV highlights this Christmas.

Wilmaa Premium offers you the following unique features:

Wilmaa Time Machine
enabling you to record anything you'd like to watch: your series, movies, you name it, around the clock for 30 days.

Live Pause
enabling you to pause any program you’re watching.

Fast Zapping
meaning no lag when switching channels.

This coupon code is good until 24 December 2011. Your one month’s free viewing is not automatically renewed when the month is up.

Try out Wilmaa Premium for yourself for one month free of charge and experience TV viewing at its best! And for only CHF 79 you can extend Christmas for another 15 months!

Coupon Partners:

TELE - Zeitschrift

PC Tipp - Zeitschrift

Goldbach Media

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Yours, Wilmaa

Wilmaa 3.0. Now with the most attractive program guide (EPG) on the Net.

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:27:19 GMT

Wilmaa 3.0. Now with the most attractive program guide (EPG) on the Net.

Posted by Wilmaa on 08. 07. 2011

Wilmaa now offers you another new highlight: a fully featured electronic program guide (EPG)! It gives you the complete picture on past, present and future programming. And enables you to keep track of your favorites. Thanks to our partnership with TELE, Switzerland’s TV guide magazine, Wilmaa’s new digital TV guide also provides viewing tips for movies, sports, entertainment, children’s programs and other genres.

Being a premium user you also benefit from Wilmaa’s exclusive feature of being able to view all the programs recorded by you during the last 31 days directly from the EPG, Your Favorites, or program genres at a single click.

Watching TV on Wilmaa now means even more viewing pleasure!