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csziggy

(34,136 posts)
Tue May 15, 2018, 10:33 PM May 2018

Anybody having a problem with AcornTV?

Just now I tried to go to it on my Roku device and was asked to login. It put up my email address then it would not accept my password. After two tries, I tried to get to the https://acorn.tv/ website for Acorn TV and get "504 ERROR
The request could not be satisfied."

Any idea what's up?

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Anybody having a problem with AcornTV? (Original Post) csziggy May 2018 OP
Sounds Nuts to me Tribalceltic May 2018 #1
LOL! csziggy May 2018 #2
We used to have it. rickford66 May 2018 #3
I've been watching the Murdock Mysteries on Acorn TV csziggy May 2018 #5
Just tried and I can't get onto the site online madaboutharry May 2018 #4
Maybe they will get it fixed by tomorrow. csziggy May 2018 #6
This is the first time I couldn't get to the site. madaboutharry May 2018 #7
Not yet - I've been so frustrated I am down to one show on Acorn TV csziggy May 2018 #8
Thanks for the number. madaboutharry May 2018 #9
I won't have time to check it until later tomorrow csziggy May 2018 #10
Mine is OK right now. But it does have a very clunky interface. elfin May 2018 #11
acorn.tv working for me. Stonepounder May 2018 #12
I subscribe to MHZ Choice for $7.99 per month. GentryDixon May 2018 #13

rickford66

(5,523 posts)
3. We used to have it.
Tue May 15, 2018, 10:43 PM
May 2018

When there were problems, excessive buffering or outright problems like yours, we frequently found the same shows on YouTube. Some episodes of some shows were broken up into 10 or 15 minute clips, but they were watchable. We finally dropped it after a few years.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
5. I've been watching the Murdock Mysteries on Acorn TV
Tue May 15, 2018, 10:54 PM
May 2018

I just signed up for Britbox which seems to have more British shows, including some of the same British shows on Acorn TV.

Hulu only has through season 6, Netflix to season 9, iTunes and Amazon to season 10 while Acorn has up to season 11 and will have season 12 when it comes out.

With their new Roku software, it is really hard to watch a series on Acorn - the software does not keep track of the last episode watched and reverts to offering the first episode of the first season every time. So I have been watching fewer shows on Acorn TV and moving more to other streaming services

madaboutharry

(40,209 posts)
4. Just tried and I can't get onto the site online
Tue May 15, 2018, 10:48 PM
May 2018

I just finished watching season 20 of Midsomer Murders last night. So, it seems the issue is on their end.

madaboutharry

(40,209 posts)
7. This is the first time I couldn't get to the site.
Tue May 15, 2018, 10:58 PM
May 2018

Have you watched 800 Words or The Good Karma Hospital? They are both great shows.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
8. Not yet - I've been so frustrated I am down to one show on Acorn TV
Tue May 15, 2018, 11:04 PM
May 2018

I just found their toll free number - 888-870-8047 - but they do not answer this time of night.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
10. I won't have time to check it until later tomorrow
Tue May 15, 2018, 11:08 PM
May 2018

But if it is not working once I get home I will call, too.

elfin

(6,262 posts)
11. Mine is OK right now. But it does have a very clunky interface.
Tue May 15, 2018, 11:21 PM
May 2018

Have had it for a year and the price is right, but they don't add fresh shows often enough.

May switch to Britbox.

Stonepounder

(4,033 posts)
12. acorn.tv working for me.
Tue May 15, 2018, 11:41 PM
May 2018

Haven't tried to get onto Acorn through my Roku yet. Watching the 11th Hour with Brian Williams.

GentryDixon

(2,949 posts)
13. I subscribe to MHZ Choice for $7.99 per month.
Wed May 16, 2018, 04:07 PM
May 2018

It has all foreign movies & series. For fans of Spiral, which was originally shown on Netflix, Season 6 will start in Jun.

Everything is sub-titled, but the content is so compelling, you get to the point where you don't even realize you are reading. I find myself raising the volume on my tv. 😀

I enjoy the French & Nordic offerings. It's very worth it. There is 30 days free, then you may join after.

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