Rogers to discontinue Anyplace TV Home Edition app

Rogers subscribers are reportedly receiving emails regarding the discontinuation of the service provider’s Anyplace TV Home Edition app.

According to a number of users on Twitter, Rogers is currently sending out emails stating that the Anyplace TV Home Edition app will “no longer be available” as of May 31st, 2018.

"Starting on May 31, 2018, the Rogers Anyplace TV Home Edition app will no longer be available which means you will no longer be able to set and manage your PVR recordings on your mobile device." @Rogers @rogershelps why do we always have to pay more to get less?

— Scott (@ScottGuminy) May 16, 2018

In separate tweets, the RogersHelps account has directed subscribers to use the new Rogers Anyplace TV app.

our customers in other areas. With the new Rogers Anyplace TV app, you will still have the flexibility to enjoy great TV at home or on the go. We can certainly pass along your feedback about this change to the Rogers Anyplace TV Home Edition application. ^rp

— RogersHelps (@RogersHelps) May 17, 2018

While the Anyplace TV app provides users with similar functionality as the Anyplace TV Home Edition app, the former doesn’t allow users to control their PVRs directly through the app.

At this time, there are no alternatives to record on the go. However, you can still record all your favourite shows and movies using Navigatr guide. ^hg

— RogersHelps (@RogersHelps) May 17, 2018

Rogers launched its Anyplace TV Home Edition app on December 5th, 2012. The app was initially only available on iOS devices, but was eventually expanded to include Android functionality as well.

Rogers launched the Anyplace TV app for iOS and Android devices on March 25th, 2013, consolidating the service provider’s Anyplace TV Live and Anyplace TV Mobile apps under a single application umbrella.

MobileSyrup has reached out to Rogers for more information. This story will be updated with a response.

Source: Twitter