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Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I've never used YoutubeTV and know nothing about the PS4 player, but I agree with @ChiefD - get a firestick or a Roku. I have a Harmony universal remote that runs everything.
I had an older receiver that had issues "talking" to all of my mismatched components - not always, but sometimes. I got rid of that and got a Bose sound bar. My ears are so wrecked that speaker quality doesn't much matter anymore, but others have told me the sound bar sounds as good as my old Onyx surround.
Hawks64
Footballguy
No offense but they suck if you're using them with Plex (I had a 4k FireTV, the cube one, and it would choke on streaming from plex). I would go with the Nvidia Shield TV or TV Pro if you use your Plex a ton.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I've only ever had a Roku, so can't compare. It's not a stick, but an actual device (about the size of the old Walkman CD player). It's a model #3, I think, and I've had it for years. My TV is smart, but I just use the Roku since I'm used to it.
My mother has a firestick and, based on my limited experience with it, it looks like it does the same things as my Roku does. At least, it does on stuff like performance and the apps you can load. I don't know anything about voice control or phone control.
I don't know what Plex is, either.
FairWarning
Footballguy
I prefer the cube or Apple TV box because there is more memory, less freezing up. There are more apps for IPTV on a firestick and cube vs Apple.
GregR
Footballguy
Plex is a media player. So if you have your own collection of movies, tv shows, sports, etc, it becomes your streaming service for your own copies essentially. Has its own player apps on most operating systems, consoles, etc. Will download metadata and subtitles for you, play lists and search capabilities and such.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Youtube TV is great. Love it.
Underrated bonus is how easy it is to sign up for/drop premium channels.
Underrated bonus is how easy it is to sign up for/drop premium channels.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Good deal right now for Paramount + and Showtime. $60 for a year.
GregR
Footballguy
Paramount+ often has some things (ND games or national team soccer) that I might like to add it to see, then drop it again. Can you just get a day's worth then or do you get stuck paying for a month or something?
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
No idea how often you can add/drop -- but I know the sports package with RedZone is prorated when I add and drop.
Regardless, you could definitely do it a month at a time.
Regardless, you could definitely do it a month at a time.
skol asylum
Footballguy
If you're a Verizon user check what they offer for discounts on streaming services. For example quite a while back they gave me free Hulu/Disney+/ESPN+ (I upgraded to the no commercial version for a few dollars a month) and a few months back I paid for a year of Paramount+ ahead of time through them and got a free year of Netflix. Not sure what their current offers are but worth checking out.
GregR
Footballguy
I haven't made a change yet. I wanted to clear off my DVR first. Though, finding out the YoutubeTV's DVR doesn't do well at like, frame by frame, is giving me some pause. I mean when I watch football I'm always pausing it and doing that to watch line play or coverage, not to mention questionable calls. I think that would wear on me quick. I might look into cable TV so I'd have a hardware DVR still, or even just, back to the DirecTV customer retention line and see if they cut me a big enough break.
3C's
Footballguy
Anyone running into this issue with yttv and firestick?
I have new sticks and haven't hit that but I have the baseball playoffs set to auto record and some of them aren't showing up in library on the firestick app but do show up in the app on my phone. Could be somewhat related.
The article is mixing both YouTube and YouTube TV but I think they mean TV.
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I have new sticks and haven't hit that but I have the baseball playoffs set to auto record and some of them aren't showing up in library on the firestick app but do show up in the app on my phone. Could be somewhat related.
The article is mixing both YouTube and YouTube TV but I think they mean TV.
Phil Elliott
Footballguy
Maybe a Honda but download the PlutoTV app for some more options of movies/shows. It's free.
Getting ready to make the streaming plunge. Been with DTV for 20 years. A few questions:
Is there a live streaming service that integrates best with Roku devices?
I’m a channel flipper. Which streaming service is best for this?
Is there a way to cleanly blend other apps (Disney+, AppleTV, Peacock, etc) into the streaming service guide/interface?
We’ve hoarded favorite movies/shows/games on our DVR for years. Will we miss having this ability to save things infinitely?
Surprised to see that MLB Network not only isn’t on the streaming services, but also isn’t available as part of a MLB.tv subscription. Baseball sure is in the dark ages.
What else will I love and hate if I switch? I’m sure there are others here who were in the same boat.
Is there a live streaming service that integrates best with Roku devices?
I’m a channel flipper. Which streaming service is best for this?
Is there a way to cleanly blend other apps (Disney+, AppleTV, Peacock, etc) into the streaming service guide/interface?
We’ve hoarded favorite movies/shows/games on our DVR for years. Will we miss having this ability to save things infinitely?
Surprised to see that MLB Network not only isn’t on the streaming services, but also isn’t available as part of a MLB.tv subscription. Baseball sure is in the dark ages.
What else will I love and hate if I switch? I’m sure there are others here who were in the same boat.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
GreenNGold
Footballguy
MLB Network is on FUBO if you want to pay for a higher-priced streaming service with a lot of channels.
Honestly, I think it is getting to the point that it is better to stick with cable/DTV than try to get multiple streaming services, especially if you like flipping channels like you say. Flipping/changing channels while streaming is much slower and annoying. I'm thinking of switching back to cable, the price is similar to get everything I want and the quality of service with cable is higher.
ChiefD
Footballguy
I would get a firestick or roku. Put all your apps on those and let them drive the bus.
I don’t know what is the best for channel flipping. From what I can tell….none of them really. Maybe YouTube TV - their interface doesn’t look too bad for that.
I use HULU Live which gets me all of our local channels, and their interface is dog crap. But I also get Disney+ and ESPN+ with my sub so there really is no sporting event I don’t get. Except the Royals. That’s a Bally sub but I may not go there this year.
You are right - MLB is in the dark ages when it comes to streaming baseball. If you leave Direct TV make sure you can get your baseball team somewhere if thats important to you.
ChiefD
Footballguy
One thing I do is keep a spreadsheet of costs of each app. I’ve been streaming about 4 years and I’m STILL about $30 cheaper a month than what I was paying on cable. I’ve saved a ton of money over the years.
My spreadsheet keeps me honest to make sure my cost isn’t getting dumb. The beauty is I’m in and out of apps monthly just to watch a show and then cancel. And I can move a tv anywhere my phone goes, since most of my tv’s also have chromecast built in.
My spreadsheet keeps me honest to make sure my cost isn’t getting dumb. The beauty is I’m in and out of apps monthly just to watch a show and then cancel. And I can move a tv anywhere my phone goes, since most of my tv’s also have chromecast built in.
Good to hear! I’m not worried about the cost of extra apps as I already subscribe or have free access to the ones I use. Those costs are kinda fixed for me.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Youtubetv is probably the closest thing to cable or directv
Moe.
Footballguy
Agreed, and I've used pretty much all of these at one point or another. If you already subscribe to hulu, disney+, and espn+, then the hulu live tv bundle is the most cost effective option in my opinion. I don't think anyone who likes channel flipping will find that to be an enjoyable experience on any of the streaming services.
I already have Hulu/Disney/espn via Verizon. What I’m seeing on the Hulu site is a live tv option for $75, or to go up a buck to $76 for it to include h/d/e. Weird that they only give you savings of $1 if you don’t want or need the apps.
Rattle and Hum
Footballguy
Im pretty happy with $72/mo. YTTV. We get all of the locals. We split the cost with my sister on the other side of town and our kid 8 hrs away will watch it when there are big events like the Superbowl. I believe they offer four logins at any given time.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Plex will integrate most into a single interface, but it won't be like the channel guide you are used to. In all honesty, I would just get a great steaming device (I think the Nvidia Shield TV or TV Pro are the best) and just go from app to app.
snellman
Footballguy
I use Tivimate for my IPTV lists and it is the closest thing I have found to the channel guide for DirecTV, Dish or Cable providers. I bought a lifetime license for Tivimate pro and have been very happy with it.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Tivimate is a must-have for customizing IPTV.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Never heard of this but I'm downloading and installing now. Been using Smarters for years and am not a fan of the UI or guide.
FairWarning
Footballguy
It’s good to keep the smarters as a backup player.
ChiefD
Footballguy
Is that the Queen, the Vatican, the Gettys, the Rothschilds and Colonel Sanders?
Hawks64
Footballguy
Sure, I use Smarters for that, but it doesn't integrate the other apps into it. Just the IPTV, so I didn't mention it.
For the uninitiated......what does this do for you and how does it work? Explain it like I am 5 year old, please.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Holy cow where has this been all my IPTV life? Game changer.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Basically lets you customize your IPTV. You can sort folders, channels inside folders, hide channels and folders, create favorites.
FairWarning
Footballguy
I love KEMO
And this cuts across streaming services? Could I have YTTV, Netflix, Prime all on one "scroll"?
ETA: "IPTV" does this have a deeper meaning than just a term for streaming services? For example, I have YTTV, Netflix, Max, Prime. Am I using IPTV or is there some other device that "bundles" these somehow? Treat me like a 50+ yr old guy that doesn't understand technology (because I am one).
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Hawks64
Footballguy
The good ones are invite-only or pretty much closed. I go between Kemo (which was bad for a long time) and Honey Bee. Honey Bee has been way more reliable for me than Kemo.
B Maverick
Footballguy
I think you guys are just making up names now to entertain yourselves. Nice.
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Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
I use Kajagoogoo. It's really the best option.
B Maverick
Footballguy
And you aren't too shy to admit it.
Wingnut
Footballguy
IPTV is a package of channels you subscribe to from an IPTV provider (there are a million providers out there, most are similar but offer different channel packages/groups).
I have Voodoostreams (closed to new customers) and get around 9000 channels. Most are channels in other countries I'll never watch or even try to watch, and I'm sure a large number of them don't ever work.
I get every imaginable cable channel, ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC channels from around the country, every movie channel there is, every game of every sport, every PPV, Redzone channel, porn....literally everything.
I pay $10/month in 3 month blocks, so I renew every 3 months for $30.
The drawback is that it's illegal and isn't always 100% reliable. Sometimes a channel will drop, sometimes there's buffering, and sometimes the whole service might go down for a few hours. But for $10/month, I can live with it. It's a little techie to set up, YouTube is your friend.
In simple terms, IPTV is pretty much illegal online cable TV with a million channels.
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snellman
Footballguy
I wasn't sure if it was kosher to mention it here or not, but I used Voodoo for quite a while. I started having way too many buffering issues and crashes so I started exploring. I am currently using Appollogroup and Trendyscreen.
Runkle
Footballguy
hush hush
Wingnut
Footballguy
I haven't had many issues at all, but I know there are a few different Voodoo streams out there (mine is dot cc) Ive had it for about 2 years and it's been the most stable IPTV I've had.
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Wingnut
Footballguy
Been playing around with Tivimate and can't believe I never heard if it before. Love the customization and slick UI...I'm going to try to set it up this week so I can record shows DVR style from Tivimate to my laptop since the Firestick doesn't have much storage space. I found a Troypoint video that explains how, it looks pretty simple. Will report back if all goes well.
Up until now, I've kept regular cable on top of IPTV because I like having a DVR for my usual shows. I've only been using IPTV for football games, PPVs, and movie channels, but if I can get it setup where I can record from IPTV, bye bye cable.
Up until now, I've kept regular cable on top of IPTV because I like having a DVR for my usual shows. I've only been using IPTV for football games, PPVs, and movie channels, but if I can get it setup where I can record from IPTV, bye bye cable.
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