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NFLbite worked for me last night.
I’ve tried SFU for the past few weeks, but I keep having buffering issues. I have better luck with streams from NFLbite.NFLbite worked for me last night.
Check the Terrarium TV thread. Lots of info in there.Been following along in here for a while, finally got rid of directv. Have a Firestick for each tv in the house, each have cinema, Netflix, and I have been casting nflbite site the last two weeks. I have YouTube tv trial. I am looking to get a quick, easy Kodi style install for live tv/sports/ticket etc. I’ve done Kodi and it was a pain to set up and explain to my wife and kids. I know troypoint has a bunch listed but Is there a recommended .apk ?? App that:
is easy to install (cinema easy)
can work on multiple firesticks
easy guide for kids/wife
has live sports/nfl/yes/ncaa b-ball
i dont mind paying a monthly fee if it’s easy to use and has minimal buffering
PBS has an app that I tried on my firestick a long time ago and seemed fine. Not sure what your setup is but maybe check out that option?The wife and daughter seem ready to switch. i am going to go with the following group:
Youtubetv, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+.
The only hole I have appears to be PBS. what is the best way for my wife to watch her pbs shows? Antennas do not work great where I live.
Does the app require you to receive pbs via another service? or does it work for anyone for free?PBS has an app that I tried on my firestick a long time ago and seemed fine. Not sure what your setup is but maybe check out that option?
It's free, but there are a few things that are behind a member's pay wallDoes the app require you to receive pbs via another service? or does it work for anyone for free?
Saw this today when researching YouTube TV. PBS targeting a Nov 4th launch.The wife and daughter seem ready to switch. i am going to go with the following group:
Youtubetv, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+.
The only hole I have appears to be PBS. what is the best way for my wife to watch her pbs shows? Antennas do not work great where I live.
Should have PBS on YouTubeTV within a month. Looking forward to it myself.The wife and daughter seem ready to switch. i am going to go with the following group:
Youtubetv, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+.
The only hole I have appears to be PBS. what is the best way for my wife to watch her pbs shows? Antennas do not work great where I live.
HDhomerun by silicon dust might be of interest to you. There is a free version or $35 annual fee version with more functionality. Runs on a lot of different platforms. Can select options that include 2-6 tv tuners so you can watch/record different shows at the same time.What's the best option for a DVR for over-the-air recording? Fire Recast if we have a couple of Fire Sticks already?
Would prefer no monthly subscription.
This looks pretty interesting. Thanks.HDhomerun by silicon dust might be of interest to you. There is a free version or $35 annual fee version with more functionality. Runs on a lot of different platforms. Can select options that include 2-6 tv tuners so you can watch/record different shows at the same time.
What do you dvr? You probably will find that once you don't have it you'll wonder why you ever bothered using it.What's the best option for a DVR for over-the-air recording? Fire Recast if we have a couple of Fire Sticks already?
Would prefer no monthly subscription.
That's what happened to usWhat do you dvr? You probably will find that once you don't have it you'll wonder why you ever bothered using it.
50 still seems high to me. Probably as I have solid antenna support and have simply quit giving a #### about any sports that don't happen to air on an antenna.Love YouTube tv so much. It’s amazing. Wish it had the red zone channel, so we are keeping our cable until the end of the football season. Fantastic service for 50 bucks though.
Yea at this point I am just paying for sports. We watch 100% of our shows on Netflix/hbo/etc50 still seems high to me. Probably as I have solid antenna support and have simply quit giving a #### about any sports that don't happen to air on an antenna.
We have the recast - works great. Super easy to use, all amazon devices can wirelessly connect to it, and the app is excellent.What's the best option for a DVR for over-the-air recording? Fire Recast if we have a couple of Fire Sticks already?
Would prefer no monthly subscription.
If you happen to have Verizon their "Up" rewards program had Red Zone for $10 for the year. Not sure if its still offered or not. It's phone only as far as I can tell though, cant find a way to cast it unless Im missing itLove YouTube tv so much. It’s amazing. Wish it had the red zone channel, so we are keeping our cable until the end of the football season. Fantastic service for 50 bucks though.
####Sony announced today that they are shutting down PS Vue due to lack of growth. Goes dark in January.
Maybe bc it's a horrible service. They dropped channels from the initial package and then raised the prices. On top of that, their Customer Service isn't integrated with normal DTV, so you have to do mainly everything online - yet they aren't as transparent with that information. It's one of the worst services I've tried/used.Also, ATT recently lost 195k subscribers from DTV Now from last quarter.
Maybe bc it's a horrible service. They dropped channels from the initial package and then raised the prices. On top of that, their Customer Service isn't integrated with normal DTV, so you have to do mainly everything online - yet they aren't as transparent with that information. It's one of the worst services I've tried/used.
This is all part of the weeding process. There is likely to be a couple of winners when this all gets flushed out years from now but something has to give. There are simply too many different services starting up.Maybe bc it's a horrible service. They dropped channels from the initial package and then raised the prices. On top of that, their Customer Service isn't integrated with normal DTV, so you have to do mainly everything online - yet they aren't as transparent with that information. It's one of the worst services I've tried/used.
I don't understand the comparison... Disney+ has no relation to DTV Now from what I understand as they will not have live tv.I'm just waiting for Disney+ then I'm cancelling
Didn't realize Fire TV will now support YouTube TV. That makes for an easy switch to YouTube TV from VUE.####
No, but to add sling or hulu live appears to be less expensive then I'm paying for DTVN, and appears to be a better service.I don't understand the comparison... Disney+ has no relation to DTV Now from what I understand as they will not have live tv.
DTV Now competitors are PS Vue, Hulu Live, YouTube Tv, Fubo etc
Disney+ I would think would be competing more with things like Netflix, Amazon etc, who also don't have any live tv.
Piss poor marketing on Sony's part. Most people were/are under the impression that they need an actual playstation in order to use the service.Sounds like the market is starting weed out the streaming services.
Sony announced today that they are shutting down PS Vue due to lack of growth. Goes dark in January.
Also, ATT recently lost 195k subscribers from DTV Now from last quarter.
Sling and Futbo are the only 2 other at this time.Piss poor marketing on Sony's part. Most people were/are under the impression that they need an actual playstation in order to use the service.
So which of the other streaming services offer NFL network and Redzone?
Was happy to see this but disappointed that so far no Disney + app for LG Smart TV WebOS or Vizo Smart TV OS. Now I'm either going to have to streamcast it or buy a Roku or something. Really considering cutting the cord and going all streaming but everything else we would use (YouTubeTV, Netflix, Amazon) are all apps I can load to our TV's and keep it simple for the wife.Disney+ free for Verizon (unlimited phone) customers for the first year. A small savings, but cool none-the-less if you already have Verizon.
NR did you go down this route yet ? That is the exact combo I am thinking of going with.The wife and daughter seem ready to switch. i am going to go with the following group:
Youtubetv, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+.
The only hole I have appears to be PBS. what is the best way for my wife to watch her pbs shows? Antennas do not work great where I live.
Not yet. The family is still slow to make the change. Every time my wife sees news like Sony shutting down psvue, the clock seems to reset.NR did you go down this route yet ? That is the exact combo I am thinking of going with.
Understood, I looked at DirectvNow last year and the wife said it was too complex, YouTubeTV seems better. Only thing holding me back is I have a grandfathered DirecTV package that if I leave I can't close to again if I come back. My kids could care less, 100% of what my 13 year old watches is streaming outside a US Soccer game and my 16 year old is probably 90% streaming, he watches some NBA and MLB so they are used to it.Not yet. The family is still slow to make the change. Every time my wife sees news like Sony shutting down psvue, the clock seems to reset.
If I was on my own, I would have done this by now.
This is a real bummer. Vue was the most expensive service, but still much cheaper than cable and had most of the channels we needed. Guess I’ll ride it out until it goes dark (football season will be over by then) and then try out YouTube. Hopefully one of the other services gets NFL Network and some of our other channels by the time next season starts.snellman said:Sling and Futbo are the only 2 other at this time.
This sucks because the 3 main channels I watch are ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports North. Currently, Futbo has NFL and FSN but no ESPN. Sling has ESPN and NFL network, but are in a spat with Fox sports (was not very impressed with the picture on Sling anyway). Youtube TV has Fox sports and ESPN but no NFL network. PSvue had all of the channels I wanted along with a good picture and dependable service.
Sounds like from the notification, VUE will go dark end of January and last billing will be in December. So basically, if you ride it out you get the last month free.This is a real bummer. Vue was the most expensive service, but still much cheaper than cable and had most of the channels we needed. Guess I’ll ride it out until it goes dark (football season will be over by then) and then try out YouTube. Hopefully one of the other services gets NFL Network and some of our other channels by the time next season starts.
I’ve never used it, but I heard the picture quality is pretty terrible with Sling.What am I missing about Sling?? Seems like the easy choice. Plenty of channels, RedZone, decent price. What's the catch?
Good to know, thanks.Sounds like from the notification, VUE will go dark end of January and last billing will be in December. So basically, if you ride it out you get the last month free.
Good to know, thanks.
Guess people could sign up and get a free month in January."PlayStation Vue will continue to deliver live, On Demand and DVR programs until the service discontinuation date of January 30, 2020.
Subscribers will receive their final charge for PlayStation Vue in the month of December. Active paid subscribers will not be charged for the service after December 31, 2019."
My charge always hit on the 29th and was up front for the next month I believe. So the December 29th charge will be the last one and cover you for January, is how I read it.Guess people could sign up and get a free month in January.
Maybe not exactly what you mean, but I have the streaming app on my phone and it works fine. I also have the xfinity app on a roku (so I don't have to pay the 2nd TV box rental fee) and that's seemed to work fine as well. Hope to get another roku device during black Friday deals so I can have cable access on another TV without an additional monthly fee.Anyone tried the Xfinity Streaming App from Comcast? I'm stuck with them for Internet, and I can add 125 channels for $20 more
Only 10 hrs on the DVR which stinks, but maybe I don't need it
FWIW - Last year we went from Spectrum (Time Warner Cable) to DTVN. It was great with low cost and pretty good service, but then they started raising their rates aggressively in last 12 months. About three months ago we switched to SpectrumTV which is their streaming service. Large number of channels similar to the cable service but streamed. We use SpectrumTV app on AppleTV devices and it works well. Still have some pixilation for brief periods about 2-3 times per week. Can access it on iphone or ipad remotely and works fine...just don't have local channels. We also have a SpectrumTV box for DVR capabilities and it works well. Assume (maybe wrongly) Xfinity Streaming might be similar as cable companies need to compete with the streaming services. Probably can try for a week or two for free and even if you sign up, probably can cancel any month.Anyone tried the Xfinity Streaming App from Comcast? I'm stuck with them for Internet, and I can add 125 channels for $20 more
Only 10 hrs on the DVR which stinks, but maybe I don't need it
Pretty much. And not a fan of their interface, personally. I've been testing it the last month mainly because of the NFL Network, but won't renew.I’ve never used it, but I heard the picture quality is pretty terrible with Sling.
I'll give Comcast kudos in this regard - they are far more flexible when it comes to adding/deleting services. As long as you keep one service (and I have no other option for internet) you can cancel with no early term charge (and yes I have that in writing).FWIW - Last year we went from Spectrum (Time Warner Cable) to DTVN. It was great with low cost and pretty good service, but then they started raising their rates aggressively in last 12 months. About three months ago we switched to SpectrumTV which is their streaming service. Large number of channels similar to the cable service but streamed. We use SpectrumTV app on AppleTV devices and it works well. Still have some pixilation for brief periods about 2-3 times per week. Can access it on iphone or ipad remotely and works fine...just don't have local channels. We also have a SpectrumTV box for DVR capabilities and it works well. Assume (maybe wrongly) Xfinity Streaming might be similar as cable companies need to compete with the streaming services. Probably can try for a week or two for free and even if you sign up, probably can cancel any month.