i can order dominos pizza on my tivo now

[tootal2]

What will tivo think of next?

[gastrof]

Holographic projections that let us live the shows we record.

And sandwiches.

Lots and lots of tasty sandwiches. And beverages.

[Da Goon]

and......

nevermind...

[EVizzle]

Although I do not really like Dominoes Pizza, I do like the ability that I don't have to call to order. I hate calling for pizza.

[riddick21]

Thats very cool

[LoREvanescence]

hmm, interesting...

That would have been great while I was still in college. Football game is on, oh wait now a commercials on. Let's Order Pizza!!!!!


There isn't a Dominos close enough to my home to deliver, and Dominos isn't all that good to start with, it's just Ok pizza. Pappa Johns, or better yet, local pizza parlors.

[morac]

Kind of interesting I guess, for people who don't have phones.

According to Dominos.com, there are three Dominos near me: one is carry out only and the other two are "closed". So I guess I won't be using this.

[LoREvanescence]

Kind of interesting I guess, for people who don't have phones.

According to Dominos.com, there are three Dominos near me: one is carry out only and the other two are "closed". So I guess I won't be using this.

Or for someone who just wants to try it out to say they have ordered pizza form their tivo...



What's next. Press thumbs up to order pizza during a dominos commercial?

[Turtleboy]

I've been ordering Dominos online from my computer for a while now.

[JohnBrowning]

While my favorite local pizza joint doesn't offer online ordering, I have used online ordering with Papa Johns. In general, online ordering is great! No need to repeat the order 3 times, the phone number 3 times, the address 3 times and still have them screw up the order!

[LoREvanescence]

While my favorite local pizza joint doesn't offer online ordering, I have used online ordering with Papa Johns. In general, online ordering is great! No need to repeat the order 3 times, the phone number 3 times, the address 3 times and still have them screw up the order!

That's a good point. I have never thought of that. I have been lucky I guess. I have never had a pizza order messed up. Subs and calzones that's another story. I have ordered a steak and cheese, peppers and onions only to get it with no steak!


When I was in college I always found it quicker and easier just to hit the speed dial on my cell phone rather then fuss with the computer to order pizza. No need to wait for it to boot, load the page, log in. But with a tivo, instant access. Hmm.


Tivo, when is papa johns coming to TiVo:cool::p

Not that would help me much though. No places deliver to where I currently live=\

[DrewS3]

Nice marketing gimmick, but pretty worthless. Hey Tivo marketers, how about built-in shoutcast support or the ability to play MP3s and WMAs off a NAS?

[Chuckmeister]

Oceanic TWC in Hawaii has had a similar deal with Pizza Hut via it's digital cable box for a decade.

[LoREvanescence]

I just noticed there is a showcase video on how to order pizza on your tivo in showcases. It's making me hungry, but tape squeal voices are annoying.

[dshinnick]

Well, interesting idea, but I watched their little video on how to order, and I still don't know how to order! It says to select the "Order Domino's pizza" menu choice, but I don't have that, I don't think. Maybe it's just me.

[LoREvanescence]

Well, interesting idea, but I watched their little video on how to order, and I still don't know how to order! It says to select the "Order Domino's pizza" menu choice, but I don't have that, I don't think. Maybe it's just me.

Try looking in your Music, Photo, Products, & More section. It should be in there.

It also may be a menu item under Message & Settings with a white tivo icon saying something about pizza and dominos. It's been showing up there on and off today for me as well.

[Bierboy]

Pizza Hut's been offering online ordering for some time now, too.

[20TIL6]

Are the Pizzas going to be delivered in HD? If not, when will they be delivered in HD?:p

[ZeoTiVo]

Are the Pizzas going to be delivered in HD? If not, when will they be delivered in HD?:p

not sure I am up for 5.1 surround sound on my kids eating the Pizza though

[Brad Bishop]

This is, and I think it was mentioned elsewhere, one of those 'holy grail' deals.

The problem I see is that, outside of ordering pizza from Dominos, Papa Johns, or Pizza Hut, and maybe a movie from Amazon, what else are you going to order via your TV/remote that'll make any sort of sense?

Everything else makes more sense to just go to your PC and order it there. You could even make a good argument that going to your PC to order a pizza makes more sense just in general because you're likely to have all the latest options/promotions at that point whereas the TiVo app is more likely a 'pet project' of someone's which won't really ever have the funding to be useful and will eventually die off after the initial novelty has worn off.

[ZeoTiVo]

This is, and I think it was mentioned elsewhere, one of those 'holy grail' deals.

The problem I see is that, outside of ordering pizza from Dominos, Papa Johns, or Pizza Hut, and maybe a movie from Amazon, what else are you going to order via your TV/remote that'll make any sort of sense?

Everything else makes more sense to just go to your PC and order it there. You could even make a good argument that going to your PC to order a pizza makes more sense just in general because you're likely to have all the latest options/promotions at that point whereas the TiVo app is more likely a 'pet project' of someone's which won't really ever have the funding to be useful and will eventually die off after the initial novelty has worn off.

The TV is the new PC.

It has just taken time, and will indeed take longer still to fully develop. Of course this implies you are not reading a bunch of text but doing things in an interactive multimedia way that TV is best at.

if this "pet project" sells a bunch of food on Super Bowl Sunday you can bet the money will be there for next event. It is limited to TiVo DVRs but here you have 2 million ad hits on the Super Bowl for WAY less than trying a 30 sec spot in the actual broadcast

[Bierboy]

Are the Pizzas going to be delivered in HD? If not, when will they be delivered in HD?:p

Feb. 17, 2009...


:D

[Raj]

This would be even better if I didn't have to pause what I was watching and have it continue playing in a window (i.e. pip)

Just sayin'

[Mamoth]

I've tried it a number of times, and all it says is it can't reach the server. Bummer.

Sick of entering in my username and password.

[Johncv]

Or for someone who just wants to try it out to say they have ordered pizza form their tivo...



What's next. Press thumbs up to order pizza during a dominos commercial?

Yes, If you register your TiVo at the dominos website and a dominos commercial come on a thumbs up with order now will show up.

The question should be is why the shopping channels have not jump on this. Press thumbs up buy this item NOW, only x number available hit that thumb NOW. :D

[Mars Rocket]

Can you order NONE Pizza with Left Beef?

[Turtleboy]

I really wish Tivo would allow us to enter passwords and usernames for Dominos, Youtube, whatever on their website (which of course has our Tivo ID Number on it), and not through the horrible remote.

Or enable keyboard USB access to the Tivo.

Typing with the remote makes it not worth the bother.

[ZeoTiVo]

puts a whole new spin on suggestions

[flip123]

For kicks I just tried to order via Tivo. The deal-breaker is that my saved orders are not there. I ended up going back to the computer to order.

I do like the pizza-tracker app on the computer. If Tivo can 1-up that by streaming video of them making my pizza, I might try the Tivo again...

[jffordem]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

[Kablemodem]

I ordered tonight. It was kind of a PITA to work through all of the menus. I'll stick to the website.

[tootal2]

I wish i could pay for the pizza with a credit card. I rarely have cash on me.

[LoREvanescence]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

I'm pretty sure if you enable kidszone your kids wont have access to buy anything. Have tried enabling that yet?

With that enabled, I believe all you kids get is a custom npl, and to access more features such as settings and hme apps you need to enter your pin.

[Johncv]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

Have your kid order me a new iMac. I give you my address. :D

[MichaelK]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

you using kidzone?

kidzone locks out ALL the extra stuff

it allows the kids only access to thier special now playing list and the channels you allow for live tv (plus all the ratings limits etc.)

they can't order anything, browse anything, download anything....

[pdhenry]

Letterman mentioned this feature last night.

"Geez, now we're too lazy to walk to the phone?"

[20TIL6]

I wish i could pay for the pizza with a credit card. I rarely have cash on me.

Yep, two things I'd like.

Using my account on Dominos, pull my credit card information saved with them. Like Amazon purchases.

And provide use of coupons. I always use the coupon deals when ordering pizza delivery.

Otherwise, good start.

[tootal2]

Anyone do a search on youtube for "tivo pizza" There are some funny videos about ordering pizza from a tivo.

[LostCluster]

Yeah, my local Domino's offers much different pricing between the standard menu price and a post-coupon price. A large specialty pizza costs close to $20 on the standard menu... click on the right Internet coupon and your first is $9.99, second and third $7.95 each.

I've checked the internet elsewhere pricing by entering my work address and see that your milage may vary greatly on coupons. With the exception of the deals offered on TV, all deals are up to your local owner.

[Adam1115]

What a bunch of crap! No online coupons. No oven baked sandwiches.

:down::down::down:

[lrhorer]

Dominos isn't all that good to start with, it's just Ok pizza.
I'd rate it better than that. Except for the expense and the relative sparsity of the toppings, I'd rate Dominoe's as a good pie. 'Far better than Pizza Hut.

Pappa Johns, or better yet, local pizza parlors.
Papa John's is good, and Little Ceasar's has about the best value, although not the best pizza.

We don't have any local pizza parlors in my neighborhood, unfortunately. 'Lots of terrific Mexican, though.

[jhimmel]

I ordered tonight. It was kind of a PITA to work through all of the menus. I'll stick to the website.

I tried it last night. You only have to enter all the info the first time. It remembers all of your info. Next time you can just select your items and release the order - actually very fast and easy.

They got here in about 20 minutes. Not bad - but costly. My large "MeatZZa Feast" Deep Pan pizza (no other items) cost me $25 by the time tax, delivery, and tip were added in.

As far as the quality and taste - I actually liked it better than I thought I would. However, it does not compare to my local pizza shop who has excellent pizza (but no delivery).

Jim H.

[MichaelK]

I'd rate it better than that. Except for the expense and the relative sparsity of the toppings, I'd rate Dominoe's as a good pie. 'Far better than Pizza Hut.


Papa John's is good, and Little Ceasar's has about the best value, although not the best pizza.

We don't have any local pizza parlors in my neighborhood, unfortunately. 'Lots of terrific Mexican, though.


i fell sorry for you. Calling any of the chains "pizza" is sort of a misnomer. ;)

Pizza in my head is made at a mom and pop and is typcially vastly different then the cardboard with cheese that the chains sell.

to each his own...

[Kablemodem]

Most people don't have that choice.

[aslsigner]

For kicks I just tried to order via Tivo. The deal-breaker is that my saved orders are not there. I ended up going back to the computer to order.

I do like the pizza-tracker app on the computer. If Tivo can 1-up that by streaming video of them making my pizza, I might try the Tivo again...

I just tried ordering on my Tivo but had no access to coupons or to be able to order their pasta, which I wanted to try.
So the convenience factor is mitigated by the fact that I have to pay full rack rate? That's completely lame. Seems like a total waste.

[Adam1115]

I just tried ordering on my Tivo but had no access to coupons or to be able to order their pasta, which I wanted to try.
So the convenience factor is mitigated by the fact that I have to pay full rack rate? That's completely lame. Seems like a total waste.

They don't sell pasta.

But... ;)

What a bunch of crap! No online coupons. No oven baked sandwiches.

:down::down::down:

[jhimmel]

I just tried ordering on my Tivo but had no access to coupons or to be able to order their pasta, which I wanted to try.
So the convenience factor is mitigated by the fact that I have to pay full rack rate? That's completely lame. Seems like a total waste.

I suspect that they will add coupon abilities given time.

Jim H.

[Adam1115]

I suspect that they will add coupon abilities given time.

Jim H.

That's silly, why would they launch it missing coupons and significant menu items?

People will look at it once and return to ordering on the website.

[bareyb]

I think it's a great feature with lots of potential but I couldn't help thinking that the nation has just lost a lot more ground in it's fight against obesity. :D

[jhimmel]

That's silly, why would they launch it missing coupons and significant menu items?

People will look at it once and return to ordering on the website.

I can't think of many services that did not refine/add features over time after launch. Not saying it's right, just saying that's usually what happens.

I agree that no coupons is a major omission.

Jim H.

[pyrexia]

Add coupons and the ability to place order with a credit card and I will start using the Tivo to order instead of the web.

[LostCluster]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

With the adults complaining about having to key-in a password each time, I think you have nothing to worry about.

[TiVo Steve]

I thought I'd give it a try... 10 minutes later (after entering my info) only to find "pickup" only! No delivery options from any of the locations shown for my zipcode. By phone, they deliver. What a waste of time.:down::down::down:

Went online to Pizza Hut! :)

[bareyb]

That's all neato-keen, but how do I keep my 4 year old from ordering everything in sight when I step out of the room? The parental controls have lots of below-this-rating stuff, but nothing about not buying things. :(

Have you tried the "Kidzone" on TIvo? It stops the kids from leaving their special Now Playing List. They can only watch pre-recorded shows that you have approved. They are basically "locked in". They can't even access the Guide. It's AWESOME! :D

[netringer]

This is, and I think it was mentioned elsewhere, one of those 'holy grail' deals.

The problem I see is that, outside of ordering pizza from Dominos, Papa Johns, or Pizza Hut, and maybe a movie from Amazon, what else are you going to order via your TV/remote that'll make any sort of sense?

Everything else makes more sense to just go to your PC and order it there. You could even make a good argument that going to your PC to order a pizza makes more sense just in general because you're likely to have all the latest options/promotions at that point whereas the TiVo app is more likely a 'pet project' of someone's which won't really ever have the funding to be useful and will eventually die off after the initial novelty has worn off.

It would be a good deal if you could order good pizza :p

Seeing that I had to sign up to create an account, I passed and decided if I ever wanted it I could just go to the PC and sign up to create an account.

The only way TiVo would be a value add is if I could track the ETA and location of my order in small window on the TV screen. :D

[netringer]

With the adults complaining about having to key-in a password each time, I think you have nothing to worry about.

Or do like my rocket surgeon sister did, and tell the kid the password so the kid could tell Mom how to get to what she wanted.

[morac]

My biggest issue, isn't with the application itself, but with Dominos.
My local Dominos isn't even listed and three of them that are, are all carry out. And that to the fact that I never order from Dominos and the application is just cluttering up the Music & Photos menu (along with the other apps I don't use).

[bareyb]

Or do like my rocket surgeon sister did, and tell the kid the password so the kid could tell Mom how to get to what she wanted.

Is that like a Brain Scientist? ;)

[netringer]

Yes, If you register your TiVo at the dominos website and a dominos commercial come on a thumbs up with order now will show up.
...

Do you still get the ability if you give 3 Thumbs Down to Dominos Pizza? :p

[TiVotion]

Just be glad you live in a country with the freedom to do something like this.

In Soviet Russia, pizza orders you!

[vjp]

Tried the Dominos TiVo app tonight for the first time. What a lemon. Glitched out 3 times, finally thought it was working. Entered one pizza (REAL slow process, took almost 4 minutes). Tried to enter 2nd pizza, TiVo wouldn't respond to remote inputs for 60 seconds. Finally all those stacked up remote commands started boinging through and it glitched back to the main menu. Order lost.

EPIC FAIL, TIVO.

:down:

[NJ Webel]

I can't think of many services that did not refine/add features over time after launch. Not saying it's right, just saying that's usually what happens.

I agree that no coupons is a major omission.

Jim H.

They have now added the ability to recall saved orders. I think coupons and credit cards can't be too far behind...

[wkearney99]

Tried the Dominos TiVo app tonight for the first time. What a lemon. :down:

I agree. I just tried using it and it's soooo slow it's unusable. My session hung up while entering my street address. It threw the error: "An error occured while running the application. HTTP failure (Http connection error: Error 5 from SSL_connect (errno 131))." I'm guessing there's something wrong on the server side.

I had to totally reboot my Tivo to eliminate the error. That is, I couldn't re-use the Dominos app, the rest of the Tivo was fine. HME apps are so disappointing.

The idea is cool but the implementation kills it. No thanks. And without some 'incentives' I'm not going back. No coupons? No specials? And you want me to put up with a crappy HME app? Uh, NO.

So I picked up the phone and ordered from Besta Pizza, a local shop. Granted the accent of the guy on the other end of the call is nearly unintelligible, but I can at least actually GET IT ORDERED.