Vidéotron launches new entertainment service Helix

Vidéotron has launched its Helix entertainment platform, which includes a Wi-Fi service last also as a new IPTV platform.

The Montreal-based carrier said in a press release that equally of today Quebecers will exist able to sign up for the service and get access to the new equipment.

Customers are able to get the TV concluding for video services that include live and on-demand content, equally well as TV shows and movies from online streaming platforms like Club illico and Netflix. Users will also "apace become relevant content suggestions based on what they're interested in," the release said.

The IPTV service is built off of Comcast's X1 platform. Vidéotron is the third Canadian carrier to offering an IPTV production that utilizes X1 technology, with the other two being Rogers (Ignite Tv set) and Shaw Communications (BlueSky).

Customers will take a new vocalisation-remote that is the "heart of the Helix experience," which helps users find content and manage what they watch using vocalism recognition technology.

When you're watching something and you similar a detail song, you'll be able to enquire the remote "What's that song?" The title then displays while you're watching the content. Subscribers can also enquire the remote for other information like statistics regarding sports teams.

In the future, this remote volition "hands command your smart dwelling," a fact sail indicated. The vox-remote is too able to recognize and navigate the system in either English or French.

The platform besides comes with Helix Fi Gateway, which provides "high-performance Wi-Fi through an integrated modem and router," a fact canvas noted. It added that information technology will also recognize connected devices and allow you to manage them.

To optimize internet services, Helix likewise now comes with Wi-Fi pods that tin can be installed effectually your home to "improve your coverage when needed." These pods stabilize the Wi-Fi connection and functioning. Vidéotron indicated that simplified monthly plans start at $87 CAD that include unlimited cyberspace.

Two apps to navigate content, Wi-Fi

To aid manage its new Helix service, Vidéotron has also launched two mobile apps.

The first, chosen Helix Fi, helps users control their home Wi-Fi network, the release indicated.

You tin prepare time restrictions for when you want to command the amount of usage and you can also "easily disconnect a device from the network."

Vidéotron indicated that "the Helix Fi app will before long let you control your household'southward smart devices."

Vidéotron has also launched Helix, a new app that lets users control their cloud DVR remotely. You'll exist able to "scout alive Goggle box and a ton of on-demand content anytime, anywhere, even on the train." Vidéotron indicated in a fact sheet that this app will not use upwardly your mobile data limit.