We've cut the cable (2 Viewers)

[Politician Spock]

IONLife is a pretty cool OTA channel. It appears to be a blend of HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet type stuff with some health and wellness crap mixed in. If you live in an area that gets it, and have a wife you are trying to convince to cut the cord, I could see it being pretty helpful.

My other favorite subchannel is Decades. I don't care much about the old TV shows (but they have a lot of good ones), but I like the documentary type of stuff ("Through the Decades")

Your local PBS broadcaster probably has a channel called Create TV, which is very HGTV/Food Network like. It really helped my wife let go of HGTV. Of course she has it back now when we picked up Sling TV.

 

[Politician Spock]

I haven't cut the cord yet, but I bought an antenna and am messing around with it today. Plugged it in, had the TV scan the channels....32 free channels OTA!

I tested it before I cut too... Was amazed how clearly the channels came in for free. I was expecting rabbit ears static or something but it was clearer that cable.

Cable and satellite compress the signal so they can pump more channels to you. OTA is not compressed, so it's clearer.

 

[tonydead]

For HTPC guys: I got a cheap CE Compass remote for Windows vista media center. Works for WMC up to Windows 8 and I got it for like $15. It does everything the hauppauge remote does and comes with a large mouse pad button. The hauppauge remote had such a bad delay the wifey kept thinking it wasn't working. This ones infra red is quick and reliable. Came with a tiny manual and because of the price I don't think it has programable buttons unless you know how to do real programming. But buttons that work right out of the box are WMC launch, close app, Windows explorer launch, and the mouse bottons work great.

 

[KiddLattimer]

I haven't cut the cord yet, but I bought an antenna and am messing around with it today. Plugged it in, had the TV scan the channels....32 free channels OTA!

I tested it before I cut too... Was amazed how clearly the channels came in for free. I was expecting rabbit ears static or something but it was clearer that cable.

Cable and satellite compress the signal so they can pump more channels to you. OTA is not compressed, so it's clearer.

Makes sense. Now the only time we have issues with signal is when the kids are standing in front of the antenna

 

[pollardsvision]

IONLife is a pretty cool OTA channel. It appears to be a blend of HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet type stuff with some health and wellness crap mixed in. If you live in an area that gets it, and have a wife you are trying to convince to cut the cord, I could see it being pretty helpful.

My other favorite subchannel is Decades. I don't care much about the old TV shows (but they have a lot of good ones), but I like the documentary type of stuff ("Through the Decades")

Your local PBS broadcaster probably has a channel called Create TV, which is very HGTV/Food Network like. It really helped my wife let go of HGTV. Of course she has it back now when we picked up Sling TV.

I'd love to check it out, but PBS is the one station in range I can't seem to get, and the Roanoke PBS stations don't broadcast Create TV. Apparently, they are the only tower in the area that still uses a certain type of signal (big wave needs a big antenna or something or other). Create TV does seem to be a better version of IONLife (which is very good, but a lot of the programs are from 90's).

Those types of channels really are a good sign for the future of OTA TV though.

 

[KiddLattimer]

IONLife is a pretty cool OTA channel. It appears to be a blend of HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet type stuff with some health and wellness crap mixed in. If you live in an area that gets it, and have a wife you are trying to convince to cut the cord, I could see it being pretty helpful.

My other favorite subchannel is Decades. I don't care much about the old TV shows (but they have a lot of good ones), but I like the documentary type of stuff ("Through the Decades")

Your local PBS broadcaster probably has a channel called Create TV, which is very HGTV/Food Network like. It really helped my wife let go of HGTV. Of course she has it back now when we picked up Sling TV.

If you can "borrow" a cable login you can watch HGTV and Food via their respective Roku apps.

 

[pollardsvision]

Time Warner trying to buy Hulu.

This will shock you, but TW (though not the cable company) doesn't like the idea of Hulu offering episodes of current seasons. Of course, that's entire reason anyone would ever subscribe to Hulu (though "Casual" was solid). If true, it would appear that a TW purchase would essentially end Hulu.

I guess they think they can drive people back to cable. Personally, it would just make me get a DVR and spend more money buying episodes on Amazon.

 

[gangrenengold]

Just got a fire stick today. Anyone with a link on how to download kodi to the stick?

 

[Tick]

Just got a fire stick today. Anyone with a link on how to download kodi to the stick?

https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?/topic/586089-weve-cut-the-cable/?p=18656885

Basically, just Youtube everything you want to do.

 

[The Swanman]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Politician Spock]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

 

[KiddLattimer]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

We thought we would need a DVR service and I almost bought a Roamio but we tried going without for a few weeks... maybe test no-DVR for a while

 

[The Swanman]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

Yeah $489 isn't terrible. I may do like KiddLattimer says and try without for a month. This is making me a little nervous, but should be good in the long-run. I see most people are recommending the Mohu Leaf 50 for antenna so I will probably go with that. After the Super Bowl, let the cable cutting begin!

My current cable/internet bill is about $250 per month so hoping to cut that in half at least.

 

[pollardsvision]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

Yeah $489 isn't terrible. I may do like KiddLattimer says and try without for a month. This is making me a little nervous, but should be good in the long-run. I see most people are recommending the Mohu Leaf 50 for antenna so I will probably go with that. After the Super Bowl, let the cable cutting begin!

My current cable/internet bill is about $250 per month so hoping to cut that in half at least.

For antenna suggestions, depending on where you live, it might be worth getting the TVFool report for your address and posting the results for experienced cordcutters to give recommendations (here or reddit). I didn't do this, and got the Leaf 50. It's great, but it's likely a much cheaper antenna might've sufficed (not a huge deal, but since I needed 4 antennas, it might've saved me a good chunk of money).

 

[KiddLattimer]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

Yeah $489 isn't terrible. I may do like KiddLattimer says and try without for a month. This is making me a little nervous, but should be good in the long-run. I see most people are recommending the Mohu Leaf 50 for antenna so I will probably go with that. After the Super Bowl, let the cable cutting begin!

My current cable/internet bill is about $250 per month so hoping to cut that in half at least.

How far are you from your TV stations? I live about 15 miles from Albany so I can get by with the Amazon Basics 25 mile version... depending on your area though your mileage may vary. A 50 mile antenna certainly wont hurt though. I would definitely test your antennas out before you cut though just to make sure you get everything you're looking for first.

 

[The Swanman]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

Yeah $489 isn't terrible. I may do like KiddLattimer says and try without for a month. This is making me a little nervous, but should be good in the long-run. I see most people are recommending the Mohu Leaf 50 for antenna so I will probably go with that. After the Super Bowl, let the cable cutting begin!

My current cable/internet bill is about $250 per month so hoping to cut that in half at least.

How far are you from your TV stations? I live about 15 miles from Albany so I can get by with the Amazon Basics 25 mile version... depending on your area though your mileage may vary. A 50 mile antenna certainly wont hurt though. I would definitely test your antennas out before you cut though just to make sure you get everything you're looking for first.

I live in West Seattle less than 10 miles from downtown.

 

[KiddLattimer]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.

Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.

There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

Yeah $489 isn't terrible. I may do like KiddLattimer says and try without for a month. This is making me a little nervous, but should be good in the long-run. I see most people are recommending the Mohu Leaf 50 for antenna so I will probably go with that. After the Super Bowl, let the cable cutting begin!

My current cable/internet bill is about $250 per month so hoping to cut that in half at least.

How far are you from your TV stations? I live about 15 miles from Albany so I can get by with the Amazon Basics 25 mile version... depending on your area though your mileage may vary. A 50 mile antenna certainly wont hurt though. I would definitely test your antennas out before you cut though just to make sure you get everything you're looking for first.

I live in West Seattle less than 10 miles from downtown.

Try out a smaller one maybe, you can always send it back w/ Amazon. A stronger one certainly won't hurt though, and maybe you'll pick up some other stuff out of the area

 

[Shutout]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary) I figured I'd go with...- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)- Roku 3- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)- Amazon Prime (which I already have)- Netflix- Hulu- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot) Am I missing anything I should be doing? Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

From what I've read on the TiVo and the lifetime stuff, it's a little restricted. Such as, if you want to upgrade to another version of the product (up to a 4K version), they won't transfer the lifetime subscription. If the hardware you buy breaks, the lifetime subscription doesn't carry over to the next one you buy. Things like that.

 

[Rogi]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary)

I figured I'd go with...

- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)

- Roku 3

- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)

- Amazon Prime (which I already have)

- Netflix

- Hulu

- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot)

Am I missing anything I should be doing?

Thanks in advance!

We thought we would need a DVR service and I almost bought a Roamio but we tried going without for a few weeks... maybe test no-DVR for a while

We've lived without a DVR for almost 4 years. We've become accustomed to watching on demand through Netflix, Hulu, and Prime in Roku. Throw in the other Roku channels like PBS, YouTube, news channels and there's always been something to watch.

 

[tonydead]

NFL along with their CBS/NBC deal for Thursday games is looking at steaming them too through one of the streaming providers. Baby steps.

I would (did) buy/build a HTPC before investing in TiVo. But I'm a do it myself guy.

 

[Zasada]

I would (did) buy/build a HTPC before investing in TiVo. But I'm a do it myself guy.

This. A great way to save yourself the subscription fees for a Tivo. Just get an HDHomeRun or two and you can have tuners anywhere in the house you have a PC.

 

[lumpy19]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary) I figured I'd go with...- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)- Roku 3- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)- Amazon Prime (which I already have)- Netflix- Hulu- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot) Am I missing anything I should be doing? Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

From what I've read on the TiVo and the lifetime stuff, it's a little restricted. Such as, if you want to upgrade to another version of the product (up to a 4K version), they won't transfer the lifetime subscription. If the hardware you buy breaks, the lifetime subscription doesn't carry over to the next one you buy. Things like that.

This is correct. I have 2 tivos with lifetime, i'm quite confident they'll be obsolete before something on them breaks. The lifetime sub is transferrable if you decide to sell the unit.

Tivo's are awesome in so many ways but for me it's ideal because I can watch all my content on any tv because of the Tivo network(I have a roamio pro, roamio basic for OTA and 3 mini's) I can access all my content from any of those 5 points. I can access netflix, hulu, amazon, youtube and a bunch of other stuff all thru the tivo interface. I have a chromecast, firestick and 2 appletv's as well and I barely use them because I can do everything thru the tivo. I can load content from my PC on to the tivo so I have my entire DVD library in a folder accessible from every tivo. As far as I'm concerned it's the ideal setup.

Amazon occasionally restocks the $299 OTA unit but you have to be quick, they get snapped up fast when they get a new shipment in.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

NFL along with their CBS/NBC deal for Thursday games is looking at steaming them too through one of the streaming providers. Baby steps.

I don't know if it has been in the past as well, but Super Bowl is available to watch live on the CBS Sports App this year.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/superbowl/live/player?ttag=SB16_em_ded_aware_watch_0203&ET_CID=6008&ET_RID=4739668

 

[Politician Spock]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary) I figured I'd go with...- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)- Roku 3- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)- Amazon Prime (which I already have)- Netflix- Hulu- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot) Am I missing anything I should be doing? Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

From what I've read on the TiVo and the lifetime stuff, it's a little restricted. Such as, if you want to upgrade to another version of the product (up to a 4K version), they won't transfer the lifetime subscription. If the hardware you buy breaks, the lifetime subscription doesn't carry over to the next one you buy. Things like that.

From what I understand Tivo is moving away from lifetime subscriptions. I believe the last model that offers it is the Roamio. I don't believe you'll see any newer models that offer it.

As for hardware breaking, the "lifetime" is the life of the hardware. It's not how long you will live.

 

[JoeSteeler]

"How to watch Super Bowl 50 for free on almost any device"

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/super-bowl-2016-how-to-watch-sb50-free-on-any-device/

 

[tonydead]

Just ordered my Roku 3 from Amazon and it will be here in 2 days. Any advice for the newbie about to cut the cable? We watch a lot of shows on network TV (Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Elementary) I figured I'd go with...- Internet from Comcast (best speeds in my area)- Roku 3- HD Antenna (and maybe the new TiVo?)- Amazon Prime (which I already have)- Netflix- Hulu- Plex (a friend gave me their password and he downloads a lot) Am I missing anything I should be doing? Thanks in advance!

I recommend a Tivo hooked up to an antenna. Been using one for four years now. You can still get a Roamio OTA with lifetime service from Amazon for $489. If you get one with month to month service, a Roamio is $136. At $15/mo, the lifetime service pays for itself in two years.Tivo released a new version called the Bolt to replace the Roamio, but I don't believe they offer lifetime service on it. But if you want 4K, then you need the Bolt.There are other antenna based DVRs out there, like the Tablo and ChannelMaster, but from the reviews they don't compare to the usability and functionality of Tivo. They're expensive, but worth it.

From what I've read on the TiVo and the lifetime stuff, it's a little restricted. Such as, if you want to upgrade to another version of the product (up to a 4K version), they won't transfer the lifetime subscription. If the hardware you buy breaks, the lifetime subscription doesn't carry over to the next one you buy. Things like that.

This is correct. I have 2 tivos with lifetime, i'm quite confident they'll be obsolete before something on them breaks. The lifetime sub is transferrable if you decide to sell the unit.

Tivo's are awesome in so many ways but for me it's ideal because I can watch all my content on any tv because of the Tivo network(I have a roamio pro, roamio basic for OTA and 3 mini's) I can access all my content from any of those 5 points. I can access netflix, hulu, amazon, youtube and a bunch of other stuff all thru the tivo interface. I have a chromecast, firestick and 2 appletv's as well and I barely use them because I can do everything thru the tivo. I can load content from my PC on to the tivo so I have my entire DVD library in a folder accessible from every tivo. As far as I'm concerned it's the ideal setup.

Amazon occasionally restocks the $299 OTA unit but you have to be quick, they get snapped up fast when they get a new shipment in.

Awesome, if you get the lifetime included in the $299 it's probably a pretty good deal hardware wise. Just wanted to point out that you can access all of your content on the cheaper devices too with apps like Plex, Media Portal, HDHomeRun, etc. Some of them allow you to access your content from anywhere and on mobile devices.

 

[tonydead]

"How to watch Super Bowl 50 for free on almost any device"

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/super-bowl-2016-how-to-watch-sb50-free-on-any-device/

I wonder if the stream is going to include the commercials. If it weren't the Superbowl we wouldn't want the commercials anyway and I'd encourage everyone to stream rather than watch OTA because I'd suspect they will be collecting data on how many potential streaming customers are out there, but, I don't want to miss the commercials.

 

[JoeSteeler]

"How to watch Super Bowl 50 for free on almost any device"

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/super-bowl-2016-how-to-watch-sb50-free-on-any-device/

I wonder if the stream is going to include the commercials. If it weren't the Superbowl we wouldn't want the commercials anyway and I'd encourage everyone to stream rather than watch OTA because I'd suspect they will be collecting data on how many potential streaming customers are out there, but, I don't want to miss the commercials.

Also new this year: Every national Super Bowl commercial can be viewed via the live stream. In the past, many but not all of the ads that ran during the game were included. "Commercials are a big part of the viewing experience, and we wanted to make sure that full experience is passed all the way through to digital platforms," Gerttula said.

from this link:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/02/03/cutting-cord-cbs-streaming-big-game/79436184/

 

[KiddLattimer]

"How to watch Super Bowl 50 for free on almost any device"

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/super-bowl-2016-how-to-watch-sb50-free-on-any-device/

I wonder if the stream is going to include the commercials. If it weren't the Superbowl we wouldn't want the commercials anyway and I'd encourage everyone to stream rather than watch OTA because I'd suspect they will be collecting data on how many potential streaming customers are out there, but, I don't want to miss the commercials.

Stream it on a device you're not watching and boost the numbers

 

[JoeSteeler]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

 

[KiddLattimer]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

A lot of people feel like they'd be deprived if they cut the cable but honestly I feel a bit spoiled. We used to just throw on whatever happened to be on HGTV but now we don't watch anything unless we seek it out, and with the exception of maybe 5 times we've found it.

 

[tonydead]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

Your head might explode when you open the Kodi pandora box.

 

[tonydead]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

A lot of people feel like they'd be deprived if they cut the cable but honestly I feel a bit spoiled. We used to just throw on whatever happened to be on HGTV but now we don't watch anything unless we seek it out, and with the exception of maybe 5 times we've found it.

I've probably already said it a 100 times, but, without seeing commercials during shows other than OTA I was worried I wouldn't find out when the good shows were starting each season.I started doing a little googling, keep a list, and have more shows in my que than I know what to do with. I have to actually cross some pretty good shows off the list because I just don't have enough time. And we watch a couple of hours or more of tv every night, especially during the winter months. There is an awful lot of good television out there now days.

 

[JoeSteeler]

question:

I recently bought a house and there is a direct tv dish on the roof

could I buy this antenna http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZI9LWS2/ref=nav_timeline_asin?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and mount it to the dish bracket?

Thanks.

 

[tonydead]

question:

I recently bought a house and there is a direct tv dish on the roof

could I buy this antenna http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZI9LWS2/ref=nav_timeline_asin?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and mount it to the dish bracket?

Thanks.

Without knowing the size of the dish pole and antenna brackets I can still think of several ways to make it work if they don't match.

The thing to look out for is the side of the house the dish is on vs the direction your OTA signals come from. Dishes point towards the Southern Hemisphere where the satellites orbit, ideally that's the same direction your OTA signals come from so you're not trying to point it through the roof.

 

[matttyl]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

Your head might explode when you open the Kodi pandora box.

Just ordered a Raspberry Pi 2 off Amazon (there is a coupon code on it now knocking $11 off). Going to attempt to install Kodi on it to take the plunge - Comcast TV contract is up this Fall so doing my homework now.

Edit - current Comcast bill is just a bit over $170 a month (nearly 100 MBps internet which is FAR more than anyone really needs but is what's getting piped to me - their X1 HD/DRV at one location - SD boxes at 2 others - tons of channels that we typically don't watch anyway).

 

[Tick]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

Your head might explode when you open the Kodi pandora box.

Just ordered a Raspberry Pi 2 off Amazon (there is a coupon code on it now knocking $11 off). Going to attempt to install Kodi on it to take the plunge - Comcast TV contract is up this Fall so doing my homework now.

Edit - current Comcast bill is just a bit over $170 a month (nearly 100 MBps internet which is FAR more than anyone really needs but is what's getting piped to me - their X1 HD/DRV at one location - SD boxes at 2 others - tons of channels that we typically don't watch anyway).

Keep your guide links, post a summary when you're done.

 

[Politician Spock]

Just started The Davinci Code. Kind of shocked that it's been out 10 years now and my wife and I have still never seen it. Were getting it free from Amazon Prime.

 

[matttyl]

with all the content on netflix, amazon prime and other assorted apps (not to mention kodi which I haven't explored yet) I feel like a have years of viewing material available.

Your head might explode when you open the Kodi pandora box.

Just ordered a Raspberry Pi 2 off Amazon (there is a coupon code on it now knocking $11 off). Going to attempt to install Kodi on it to take the plunge - Comcast TV contract is up this Fall so doing my homework now.

Edit - current Comcast bill is just a bit over $170 a month (nearly 100 MBps internet which is FAR more than anyone really needs but is what's getting piped to me - their X1 HD/DRV at one location - SD boxes at 2 others - tons of channels that we typically don't watch anyway).

Keep your guide links, post a summary when you're done.

When I'm done? Like that ever happens! I'm starting from here, and seeing where that takes me.

 

[pollardsvision]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

 

[mquinnjr]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

Don't you love their commercials where they poke fun at DirecTV for bad contract costs and the rising prices in year two? They're the same if not worse. Horrible.

 

[Politician Spock]

I have yet to hear of any antenna setup coming with an ETF. If a cord cutter wants to go back to cable at any time, they can without fees.

 

[cstu]

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling).

How in the world do they get people to agree to that? That's like leasing a car.

 

[tonydead]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

I'd try walking into a Xfinity store and talking to someone there. Never call Comcast on the phone.

 

[pollardsvision]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

I'd try walking into a Xfinity store and talking to someone there. Never call Comcast on the phone.

We don't have one here in town.

I've filed a complaint with the FCC. No idea if that'll have any impact.

I'll have to try calling back about the ETF.

There has to be grounds for something.

1. When I signed that contract, my cable package was $29. My cable package, also, at this moment, is $29. I'm not sure how I can be on the hook for $989 to cancel something I really only "owe" $700 for. I don't see how it should cost more than about $250 to get out of that.

2. They sent me a copy of the contract. It does say the service terms are 36 months. But it doesn't mention an Early Termination Fee at all. Nothing about any penalty for cancelling early.

3. And it's not like I am cancelling all of my Comcast service. In fact, I'm keeping the $100 internet service, which is 2/3rds of my bill.

 

[tonydead]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

I'd try walking into a Xfinity store and talking to someone there. Never call Comcast on the phone.

We don't have one here in town.

I've filed a complaint with the FCC. No idea if that'll have any impact.

I'll have to try calling back about the ETF.

There has to be grounds for something.

1. When I signed that contract, my cable package was $29. My cable package, also, at this moment, is $29. I'm not sure how I can be on the hook for $989 to cancel something I really only "owe" $700 for. I don't see how it should cost more than about $250 to get out of that.

2. They sent me a copy of the contract. It does say the service terms are 36 months. But it doesn't mention an Early Termination Fee at all. Nothing about any penalty for cancelling early.

3. And it's not like I am cancelling all of my Comcast service. In fact, I'm keeping the $100 internet service, which is 2/3rds of my bill.

This story just might be the poster child for cutting the cable and what's wrong with the fat pig monopolized cable and satellite companies. Stories like this might get worse as streaming becomes mainstream and these companies start loosing billions of dollars.

How far would you have to drive to find a xfinity store. It might be worth a call if you can find the store's number, maybe you can find the managers name on google somehow. Ask for someone in the store by name and start off with, " I've got a problem and heard that you might be able to help..."

 

[KiddLattimer]

Spent a few hours yesterday on a ladder drilling through 16" of brick and concrete to run the cable from the antenna. Still needs some tweaking, but gets about 20 channels, which is plenty good enough.

I call Comcast this morning to complete my triumph.

After spending forever on hold and trying to be talked into spending $30 on a plan to give me the same channels I now have for free in brilliant HD, the Comcast turns to the matter of an early termination fee.

I'd forgotten about this, but I'm figuring, oh hell, I guessed $2-300. No big deal to get rid of cable.

Then he says $989!

Some details on this ####### contract. I signed it a little over a year ago, with 2 years now left. Our total bill is $160/mo, but $100 of that is internet (which I''m not cancelling). I was also taking over a contract from the previous owner (no new installation, still using the same damn cable box). The cable portion of the contract would only be $400 more over the life of the contract than the ETF!

So, until/unless I can haggle down this ETF, I have no choice but to take the $30/mo plan and just not use it (antenna picture is much better and I'm not using Comcast cable on principle).

I'd try walking into a Xfinity store and talking to someone there. Never call Comcast on the phone.

We don't have one here in town.

I've filed a complaint with the FCC. No idea if that'll have any impact.

I'll have to try calling back about the ETF.

There has to be grounds for something.

1. When I signed that contract, my cable package was $29. My cable package, also, at this moment, is $29. I'm not sure how I can be on the hook for $989 to cancel something I really only "owe" $700 for. I don't see how it should cost more than about $250 to get out of that.

2. They sent me a copy of the contract. It does say the service terms are 36 months. But it doesn't mention an Early Termination Fee at all. Nothing about any penalty for cancelling early.

3. And it's not like I am cancelling all of my Comcast service. In fact, I'm keeping the $100 internet service, which is 2/3rds of my bill.

Try the better business bureau too

 

[SpurrierisisGod]

So, mediacom is my only option for Internet that is fast enough. $39.99 for 25 mbps. When I click through that option it automatically adds $7 for modem rental with no option to remove it (I don't have my own modem so I may have to live with that for now). It also has an option to add wifi for 3.95 a month. I have my own router. Do I really have to pay extra for wifi?

 

[tonydead]

So, mediacom is my only option for Internet that is fast enough. $39.99 for 25 mbps. When I click through that option it automatically adds $7 for modem rental with no option to remove it (I don't have my own modem so I may have to live with that for now). It also has an option to add wifi for 3.95 a month. I have my own router. Do I really have to pay extra for wifi?

No. Link. You can get those modems as cheap as $40 refurbished on Amazon if you keep your eye out. Tell them you don't even want wifi and just hook up your wifi router to your new modem.

 

[tonydead]

Been a while since I've seen a top 20 list for Kodi add-ons. Looks like some new ones I've never heard of before to try out.