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GM's Thread About Everything/GM's Thread About Nothing (20 Viewers)
- Thread starter General Malaise
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Hawks64
Footballguy
So Kodi (I don't think) won't be able to get locals. You should be able to get all the shows you want but I am unsure of using it to get live ESPN, locals or News.
krista4
Footballguy
There's Wi-fi. That's about all I know. What do I need to know? Pretend I'm as lost on this as GM would be lost on...well, this.
krista4
Footballguy
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I had to get a basic cable package so I could get locals because I live too far out to get them with an antenna. I wasn't willing to give up live local broadcasts.
I'm not sure what you can do about locals, but check out the Sling site for their bundles. You can also toggle back & forth between their options at any time with no penalty.
Do you have a Netflix or Prime account?
I'm not sure what you can do about locals, but check out the Sling site for their bundles. You can also toggle back & forth between their options at any time with no penalty.
Do you have a Netflix or Prime account?
mr. furley
Footballguy
Yeah, not that hard if you have WiFi. Get a roku stick and an amplified HD indoor antenna. You'll pick up some local channels with the antenna (ABC, NBC, etc) and you'll be able to stream the better channels/movies via the roku. The only bills you will have (aside from the WiFi cost) are the subscriptions you are accessing via the roku (netflix, Amazon prime, hbo, etc).
Clear as mud?
Clear as mud?
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
(blews out) @Tiger Fan
GM's sister makes questionable decisions in all facets of life except wine consumption
Somebody (floppo? I really don't recall. It's been too long) didn't know what to do while they're in Paris. Apparently France needs Bentley so people know there's #### to do there.
It snowed in Portland. It only took 2 weeks for people to be able to see GM again.
Iowa smells like your shvantz after you wrong-holed your second cousin in Southern Illinois
Somebody sucked out on bostonfred thrice, which wasn't nearly as enjoyable for him as it sounds like it should be.
Wes Anderson is making a movie about The Pixies called F You, TannerBoyle
wikkipissah ####ed his Secretariat
krista did a stirring rendition of, "heckman, heckman, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can."
Apparently no one can.
proninja's mom's vag might smell like a tauntaun, but crawling inside it saved urbanhack's life during that giant snowstorm in Portland. Actually true.
Big Red isn't just Ignoramus' nickname on the pro rodeo circuit
CQ and stryker both made appearances recently. I'm not going to make a joke about that, 'cause yay CQ and stryker. Get Tre while you're at it, would you?
fish has a job. Who knew? He and Da Raiders would be happy to recommend for you 18 unavailable options for housing in the greater San Diego area if you're interested.
taboggle!!!!!
Tanner's kid is having a fabulous time in Boystown with Kellen. He buys his underwear at Target.
Buncha annoying crackers and dolphin rapists in here.
After 1300 pages I thought we were finally discussing something applicable to my life, but it seems horchata is not something available on backpage.com
Lambskin likes to put it and honey on his junk for masturbation purposes
GM's sister makes questionable decisions in all facets of life except wine consumption
Somebody (floppo? I really don't recall. It's been too long) didn't know what to do while they're in Paris. Apparently France needs Bentley so people know there's #### to do there.
It snowed in Portland. It only took 2 weeks for people to be able to see GM again.
Iowa smells like your shvantz after you wrong-holed your second cousin in Southern Illinois
Somebody sucked out on bostonfred thrice, which wasn't nearly as enjoyable for him as it sounds like it should be.
Wes Anderson is making a movie about The Pixies called F You, TannerBoyle
wikkipissah ####ed his Secretariat
krista did a stirring rendition of, "heckman, heckman, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can."
Apparently no one can.
proninja's mom's vag might smell like a tauntaun, but crawling inside it saved urbanhack's life during that giant snowstorm in Portland. Actually true.
Big Red isn't just Ignoramus' nickname on the pro rodeo circuit
CQ and stryker both made appearances recently. I'm not going to make a joke about that, 'cause yay CQ and stryker. Get Tre while you're at it, would you?
fish has a job. Who knew? He and Da Raiders would be happy to recommend for you 18 unavailable options for housing in the greater San Diego area if you're interested.
taboggle!!!!!
Tanner's kid is having a fabulous time in Boystown with Kellen. He buys his underwear at Target.
Buncha annoying crackers and dolphin rapists in here.
After 1300 pages I thought we were finally discussing something applicable to my life, but it seems horchata is not something available on backpage.com
Lambskin likes to put it and honey on his junk for masturbation purposes
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Henry Ford
Footballguy
You can get Stars, Showtime, AMC, etc through Amazon streaming now, and HBO has a standalone streaming service. Basically, you need local channels and other than that you can do everything through a Roku stick.
mr. furley
Footballguy
heckmanm
Footballguy
I don't even remember what this is about, but I'm
to get a mention in a BobbySac recap.
Reg Lllama of Brixton
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
I do have both Netflix and Prime.
Thanks! I know about 20% of those words.
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
That's OK. Lambskin's probably still trying to figure out the last line, too.I don't even remember what this is about, but I'm
It was really nothing more than a reference to krista's cheerleading days. You were just lucky enough to be on the ### end of the shtick.
https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/topic/725002-gms-thread-about-nothinggms-thread-about-everything/?page=1281#comment-19795538
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I should have looked before I wrote it. I couldn't remember Bulldolls.
BULLDOLLS!
BULLDOLLS!
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
@krista4
With your smart TV and a WiFi connection, you'll be able to stream anything you either have a subscription for or is free. Your TV will come with many streaming apps already loaded, like Netflix & Prime. All you have to do is connect and log into your account on the TV. Others, you can search for on the TV when you're in the smart/app section.
I think PBS is free and has a load of back-eps for stuff like This Old House. As said above, HBO has a stand-alone app for $15/month for their content. I believe CBS has one, too, for like $5/month but it's not live TV - like HBO's and all of the others, it's on-demand stuff
With your smart TV and a WiFi connection, you'll be able to stream anything you either have a subscription for or is free. Your TV will come with many streaming apps already loaded, like Netflix & Prime. All you have to do is connect and log into your account on the TV. Others, you can search for on the TV when you're in the smart/app section.
I think PBS is free and has a load of back-eps for stuff like This Old House. As said above, HBO has a stand-alone app for $15/month for their content. I believe CBS has one, too, for like $5/month but it's not live TV - like HBO's and all of the others, it's on-demand stuff
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Henry Ford
Footballguy
Roku Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Roku-Streaming-Stick-3600R-Model/dp/B01DA0YCNCI do have both Netflix and Prime.
Thanks! I know about 20% of those words.
Amazon fire stick is also a possibility, but I find Roku more intuitive to use for people who are used to a satellite/cable remote instead.
Get the highest bandwidth internet connection you can, and you should have no problem using streaming services.
Henry Ford
Footballguy
ESPN and FS1 are on sling, but I think most people use an HD antenna for live sports on OTA channels. It's just way better quality anyway.
Thorn
Footballguy
Henry Ford
Footballguy
An antenna. It's way better quality.
Cable and Satellite have to compress the signal to get you all those channels at once constantly. Over the air is uncompressed.
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mr. furley
Footballguy
Hawks64
Footballguy
Osaurus
Footballguy
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
strike
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streams literally every sporting event. Multiple streams for each. 95%+ reliable in the month or so that I errr my friend has been using it.
Reg Lllama of Brixton
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
Thorn
Footballguy
Thorn
Footballguy
I probably am not asking the right questions bc I don't really understand what kodi is/does. I install it on a smart tv or a firestick, then I will get all/some/most/only non-local sports?
Thorn
Footballguy
yeah, it's not flawless.
I don't use it for sports personally so I can't vouch for it, but I'm sure others do.
I think most people use a HD antennae for local channels, and probably sling or something for ESPN.
but you can usually find NHL, NFL games etc on there with no issues I think.
mr. furley
Footballguy
Reg Lllama of Brixton
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
Holy crap, I'm laughing uncontrollably at this video. It's two college friends that record each other saying "F YOU" to the other from various locations and momentous occasions. NOT SAFE FOR WORK because of the F-word, but holy crap, this is funny to me. YMMV.
Shuke, I feel like we squandered a golden opportunity.
Shuke, I feel like we squandered a golden opportunity.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
charvik
Footballguy
I use it almost exclusively for sports, and have had no issues finding a stream for any sporting event I have wanted to see.
YMMV because I am not watching ESPN, and have never tried to.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
OK, thank you to all the smart people for the help. Do I have this right:
1. I can stream lots of stuff from Netflix and Prime because I'll have a smart TV. Does this mean I don't need the Roku thingie, or does it add something else I'm missing?
2. To get locals I'd be best using an HD antenna. Maybe this will be possible...not sure...any recommendations/links to one?
3. For streaming sports the Kodi thingie is good.
4. For non-local channels not available via #1 above, maybe sling.tv
So I need 4-5 things to get most, but not all, of what I am looking for?
1. I can stream lots of stuff from Netflix and Prime because I'll have a smart TV. Does this mean I don't need the Roku thingie, or does it add something else I'm missing?
2. To get locals I'd be best using an HD antenna. Maybe this will be possible...not sure...any recommendations/links to one?
3. For streaming sports the Kodi thingie is good.
4. For non-local channels not available via #1 above, maybe sling.tv
So I need 4-5 things to get most, but not all, of what I am looking for?
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
What was the reason cable or satellite wasn't an option?OK, thank you to all the smart people for the help. Do I have this right:
1. I can stream lots of stuff from Netflix and Prime because I'll have a smart TV. Does this mean I don't need the Roku thingie, or does it add something else I'm missing?
2. To get locals I'd be best using an HD antenna. Maybe this will be possible...not sure...any recommendations/links to one?
3. For streaming sports the Kodi thingie is good.
4. For non-local channels not available via #1 above, maybe sling.tv
So I need 4-5 things to get most, but not all, of what I am looking for?
heckmanm
Footballguy
A "Smart TV" has Roku or Roku-like features built in. It will have wifi capability and almost certainly apps for Netflix and Prime, among others.
El Floppo
Footballguy
most people I know are doing all of this to save money.What was the reason cable or satellite wasn't an option?OK, thank you to all the smart people for the help. Do I have this right:
1. I can stream lots of stuff from Netflix and Prime because I'll have a smart TV. Does this mean I don't need the Roku thingie, or does it add something else I'm missing?
2. To get locals I'd be best using an HD antenna. Maybe this will be possible...not sure...any recommendations/links to one?
3. For streaming sports the Kodi thingie is good.
4. For non-local channels not available via #1 above, maybe sling.tv
So I need 4-5 things to get most, but not all, of what I am looking for?
not sure what Krista's goal is.
Hawks64
Footballguy
What do you watch on locals and the non local stations? Most shows are available on Kodi, even local network shows. You'll have issues finding news though I think. So the Smart TV handles the paid streaming (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc) and Kodi the rest. TBH I think Kodi can handle all of it, even movies in the theaters now are available.OK, thank you to all the smart people for the help. Do I have this right:
1. I can stream lots of stuff from Netflix and Prime because I'll have a smart TV. Does this mean I don't need the Roku thingie, or does it add something else I'm missing?
2. To get locals I'd be best using an HD antenna. Maybe this will be possible...not sure...any recommendations/links to one?
3. For streaming sports the Kodi thingie is good.
4. For non-local channels not available via #1 above, maybe sling.tv
So I need 4-5 things to get most, but not all, of what I am looking for?
