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We've cut the cable (1 Viewer)
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
"DirecTV Now: everything you want to know"
http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/30/13788934/directv-now-att-internet-tv-service-questions-pricing-channels
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MattFancy
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
It's going to be quite a bit more buffered. I would say
OTA +7s
Cable +9s
Sat +14s
Stream +25s
This is from having different options going at different times in the house including in some cases local radio. Stream can buffer really badly, and can vary alot. coming out of commercial it is closer to the action and slowly buffers between breaks.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat, although only for sports programs. PSVue has a function that saves programs for later viewing, essentially on demand, but it doesn't provide this functionality - meaning, as far as I know I can't watch a game "delayed" 30-60 minutes while its still on live. Also, in some cases, it won't allow fast forwarding through commercials, which is annoying and largely defeats the purpose.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Went ahead and signed up for 3 months of DirecTV Now. Apple TV said 2-3 weeks for delivery. I don't have any other devices that will work with it so maybe I'll grab an Apple TV on the way home to test it out.
I've been without cable for at least 3 years so I may not even want it back. I'll give myself three months to decide.
I've been without cable for at least 3 years so I may not even want it back. I'll give myself three months to decide.
MattFancy
Footballguy
So right now, I'm paying $83 for DTV and $54 for my Internet, so $137 total. To get DTV Now, it would be $35. But then, I'll probably need to upgrade my internet speed to the fastest they have, which would run me $70. And then since there is no CBS and my wife watches a bunch of CBS shows, I'll need CBS All-Access for $6. I end up saving about $26/month. However, I lose DVR by switching to DTV Now and with kids, I will need more than 2 streams at a time. So is the $26/month in savings worth losing out on DVR and being able to only stream 2 things at once?
MattFancy
Footballguy
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Moe.
Footballguy
I use PSVue and seem to run about a full minute behind on sports. I've had a lot of plays "ruined" by text messages and twitter this football season.
You might find that 35 is plenty, and DTVN is supposed to be working on DVR capability for 2017.
Does your $137 include equipment fees, taxes or a second year of contract where they double the price?
culdeus
Footballguy
If your internet is slow and you buffer alot you will certainly continue to fall behind further. Most streams have break points where they catch you up. ESPN does this by injecting an awful PSA about how fat kids need love too. If you stream enough ESPN you know what I'm talking about. They've been running this break buffer since early summer and I'm about to start hunting down fat kids.
MattFancy
Footballguy
No, but I'm guessing if I'm going to be constantly streaming content, it's probably safer to beef up my internet speed?
My deal with DTV is only a 12-month deal. I call them every year to try and get a better price, currently I'm getting $50 off/month. My internet price has been the same for 3 years.
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Yeah, you couldn't pay me an extra $26/mo to have to put up with that phone call every year.
MattFancy
Footballguy
I haven't had the difficulties others have had I guess with that. I've done it the last 2 years and never had any problems.
MattFancy
Footballguy
Lol it is a pain in the ###. But, is the extra $26/month I'm paying worth having DVR and being able to watch TV on more than 2 screens? I think so.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Only able to watch on my phone but so far the quality is excellent.East Coast Bias said:
pollardsvision
Footballguy
DTV Now looks great, but I still don't think it'll pull me away from Sling.
Like Vue, launching without Roku support means I won't sign up on launch, then I might just forget about them by the time they do (and/or Sling will improve it's service by they time they do, like they did after the Vue launch).
Ultimately though, Sling is still the only offering nice $20-25 packages. One of those options generally works perfectly fine for me (other than the couple week period during the MLB Playoffs where games are on ESPN and FS1 at the same time). Also, I'm in the minority that prefers the ability to stream at multiple locations like you can with Sling than the multistream capability at a single location like you get more easily with Vue and Now.
Great to keep seeing more options pop up though.
Like Vue, launching without Roku support means I won't sign up on launch, then I might just forget about them by the time they do (and/or Sling will improve it's service by they time they do, like they did after the Vue launch).
Ultimately though, Sling is still the only offering nice $20-25 packages. One of those options generally works perfectly fine for me (other than the couple week period during the MLB Playoffs where games are on ESPN and FS1 at the same time). Also, I'm in the minority that prefers the ability to stream at multiple locations like you can with Sling than the multistream capability at a single location like you get more easily with Vue and Now.
Great to keep seeing more options pop up though.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I cut the cable about a month and a half ago. Other than some complaints about poor OTA signal when it rains, it's been going fine. I use a Roku and have Netflix and Amazon for watching shows. I barely have enough time between kids going to sleep and my bedtime for an hour of tv per night anyway, so paying that much for cable was dumb.
Kodi has helped a lot trying to watch live sports. Better selection there than anywhere else. However, I wish I knew the best places for streams and best build for Kodi. I watch European football and find myself using rojadirecta though sportsdevil. I have to think there's better streams than that though.
Tips?
Kodi has helped a lot trying to watch live sports. Better selection there than anywhere else. However, I wish I knew the best places for streams and best build for Kodi. I watch European football and find myself using rojadirecta though sportsdevil. I have to think there's better streams than that though.
Tips?
VA703
Footballguy
what speed internet are you using? curious im about to cancel cable and will renegotiate with Comcast on internet
I heard 30mbps is the minimum recommended
Titanium has been a popular build with the thread. Live sports streams probably won't get much better than you're seeing. Kodi excels at previously recorded movies and tv, not so much live.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I think I only have 20mbps. It's a small, local ISP so I don't bother with a VPN. It's an interesting setup. I have a point to point microwave link to a tall building (about 30 stories I would guess) in the city. Works well so far and the install techs were real pros, unlike the chumps they hire over at Comcast.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
So what's the pay for that? Use Sling or another pay service? I have really enjoyed the crazy selection of games available though. No traditional service could touch that IMO.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
It's #### like this that makes me hate them. I don't like to play games with my services or pricing and I don't want to renegotiate all the freaking time.
VA703
Footballguy
waiting for them to call tomm. then ill say fios is offering a better deal and try to get a $300 visa card thrown in
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I pay $35/mo for a PSVue package that includes NBCSN, BeIn, FoxSports and ESPN. That gives me all the soccer I can handle. Vue has a save function and provides access to the NBC Live app so I don't have to watch live. My kids have found all the stuff they want, so its working well for us for now - supplemented with Netflix. I have an OTA set up, but rarely use it.
I really liked ATT Uverse, but it got tiring re-negotiating with them every 6 months. When I called to cancel, they immediately offered $50 off. That pissed me off. It still took almost an hour on the phone just to cancel my tv service.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Picked up an Apple TV to use with DIRECTV Now. Looks and works great.
I have had the app on my iPhone tell me I was watching to many streams when I wasn't. All I had to do to fix it was change channels and change back which was a little annoying.
I get two regional sports networks. The website says I should get three so maybe I'll look into that in a week or two.
I don't get locals but can get those OTA. As long as the package stays at $35 with the same channels I'll keep it.
I have had the app on my iPhone tell me I was watching to many streams when I wasn't. All I had to do to fix it was change channels and change back which was a little annoying.
I get two regional sports networks. The website says I should get three so maybe I'll look into that in a week or two.
I don't get locals but can get those OTA. As long as the package stays at $35 with the same channels I'll keep it.
$65,no cable, 75 Mbps and there isn't a tv show or movie I can't get.I pay $200 a month for cable, internet and phone (yes phone!!) and LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!!!
ragincajun
Footballguy
Direct tv on AP tv has been great so far. Did run into the too many streams issue a few times but no big deal.
Ted Stickles
Footballguy
I am ready to cut the Dish cord. Signed up with DirectTVNow but have yet to try it out.
Anarky
Footballguy
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charvik
Footballguy
I did a quick search, because I am getting ready to use it myself. This: http://bestforkodi.com/install-ares-football-kodi-addon/ seems to be getting some good reviews.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Trying to watch a football game on ESPN on DIRECTV Now and having all kinds of issues. Keeps pausing and stuttering and telling me ESPN is not available. First time I've ran into these issues when using Apple TV.
Tick
Footballguy
There's no unlocking involved - go to Youtube, watch a video on how to install Kodi on a Fire Stick (I recommend one that uses ES Explorer), then watch another on how to install Titanium.
As tick said the amazon devices are open to third party apps and developers. All you have to is find the settings and change them to allow. Let us know if you get stuck along the way and we will guide you through it.
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mquinnjr
Footballguy
VPN and SmoothStreams TV via Kodi @ $30/quarter for me. It's a private streaming service, not a sporting event out there that's televised somewhere on earth that I can't watch in at least 540p/720p for major College games and all pro games and PPV fights with just about 0 buffer. I do that on Comcast pipes, it's the biggest :finger: that I can give to them.
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PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I would. its really easy. I use PIA. Just download the app and side load it onto the firestick.
