Using JubileeTV
Basics
Usage Mode
7 min
jubileetv supports the following usage modes interactive mode passive mode with original remote(s) passive mode with 6 button remote usage mode is a membership wide setting, which means that the tv end user and all contacts will have the active usage mode applied to their jubileetv experience additionally, if you are using more than one console in your membership, the selected usage mode will apply to all consoles how to set usage mode usage mode is set by the primary admin during setup after setup, it can be changed by navigating to the account menu in the jubileetv app to access the account menu, on web click your profile picture (or the human icon if you don't have a picture) in the top right corner on mobile tap the three dots in the top right corner below are the permission requirements to set the usage mode in jubileetv based on jubileetv user types user type permission tv end user no no primary admin yes yes contact admin yes yes contact no no interactive mode interactive mode enables the full suite of jubileetv features for both the tv end user and their contacts this is the default mode when you sign up and activate your jubileetv membership it’s ideal for families whose tv end user uses the jubileetv remote and wants full access to all jubileetv features passive modes passive modes limit certain jubileetv features to create a simpler experience for the tv end user each passive mode supports only a single source device and the jubileetv interface will only appear if a contact initiates an autoconnect video call passive mode with original remote(s) ideal for families who want the tv end user to continue using the remote that is familiar to them passive mode with 6 button remote best for families who want the simplest remote option with large, easy to press buttons the 6 button remote includes power , volume +/ , channel up/down , and mute additionally, favorites must be configured and the channel up/down buttons only cycle through favorited channels note the 6 button remote must be purchased separately comparison chart interactive mode jubileetv remote passive mode original remote(s) passive mode 6 button remote fully functional features all telescope activity feed autoconnect video calling drop in telescope activity feed autoconnect video calling drop in favorites fully usable usable from the app favorites tile is hidden on the tv usable from the app favorites tile is hidden on the tv favorites required—ch up and down only cycle through favorites contacts fully usable usable from the app contacts tile is hidden on the tv usable from the app contacts tile is hidden on the tv disabled features none voice control find my remote photo sharing video sharing slideshow reminders messaging voice control find my remote photo sharing video sharing slideshow reminders messaging devices up to 3 1 device only 1 device only device must be a cable/satellite set top box jubileetv classic expectations passive mode with 6 button remote is the only passive mode available on jubileetv classic while all previously mentioned details about passive mode with the 6 button remote still apply, there is one key difference on jubileetv classic, the jubileetv remote’s built in microphone is used for audio during video calls, even though the remote itself does not control the tv for optimal sound quality, place the remote within easy reach of the tv end user or position it on a nearby surface—such as a coffee table or side table—close to their usual seating area we recommend testing a few calls to determine the placement that delivers the clearest audio