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NFLbite worked for me last night.
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DaVinci
FairTaxguy
I’ve tried SFU for the past few weeks, but I keep having buffering issues. I have better luck with streams from NFLbite.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Man the streaming world has changed so much over the last couple of years. I'd been using Sling and OTA antennas for the last 6 years.
Been pretty happy with it, so I ignored the landscape over the last few years, but Sling raised it's price, and the local CBS tower is being rebuilt and acting up (right at the start of football season).
I think I'd be plenty happy with any of the major streamers, but went with YouTubeTV. So awesome. Heck I really didn't even know that locals had become the norm on the major streamers. And it took about 3 clicks to set up the unlimited DVR to record all the NFL and sports I may want watch (I haven't had any DVR at all in 6 years).
But the very best part of streaming services.......after 6 years, it took less than 5 minutes to cancel Sling. For the rest of my life, I'm going to everything I can to avoid any arrangement that requires talking to a human being to get out of. I remember the days of dealing with DirecTV and cable companies trying end or adjust contracts. So miserable.
Been pretty happy with it, so I ignored the landscape over the last few years, but Sling raised it's price, and the local CBS tower is being rebuilt and acting up (right at the start of football season).
I think I'd be plenty happy with any of the major streamers, but went with YouTubeTV. So awesome. Heck I really didn't even know that locals had become the norm on the major streamers. And it took about 3 clicks to set up the unlimited DVR to record all the NFL and sports I may want watch (I haven't had any DVR at all in 6 years).
But the very best part of streaming services.......after 6 years, it took less than 5 minutes to cancel Sling. For the rest of my life, I'm going to everything I can to avoid any arrangement that requires talking to a human being to get out of. I remember the days of dealing with DirecTV and cable companies trying end or adjust contracts. So miserable.
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
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
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Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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.
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.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
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?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Does the app require you to receive pbs via another service? or does it work for anyone for free?
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Gordo
Footballguy
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
American Gladiators channel (and others) now available on Pluto 
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-12-new-channels-including-baywatch-the-addams-family-american-gladiator-more/
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-12-new-channels-including-baywatch-the-addams-family-american-gladiator-more/
Phil Elliott
Footballguy
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.
culdeus
Footballguy
What do you dvr? You probably will find that once you don't have it you'll wonder why you ever bothered using it.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
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.
Premier
Footballguy
Yea at this point I am just paying for sports. We watch 100% of our shows on Netflix/hbo/etc
Ned
Footballguy
We have the recast - works great. Super easy to use, all amazon devices can wirelessly connect to it, and the app is excellent.
ETA: the wireless function is the best part of it, IMO. I have it setup in my office to get the best signal with the antenna - it is flawless when streaming from our fire tv downstairs in the living room.
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KiddLattimer
Footballguy
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 it
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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.
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.
Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
Peak
Footballguy
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.
B Maverick
Footballguy
It also buffers more then any of the other services I've used and is slow to change channels and bring up the guide.
I'm just waiting for Disney+ then I'm cancelling
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Nothing memorable about Vue. I'd probably have put them 2nd to last as far as streaming services I've tried. Youtube TV interface was an abomination when I tried it. And I'm one that uses the main Youtube app on a daily basis. They'd rank worst on the services I've tried. This was probably 6-12 months ago.
DTV Now was pretty good other than it took a ####### eternity for the ### #### channel guide to load. They dropped channels and raised price so not surprising at all they're bleeding customers as well.
Philo is far and away my favorite paid streaming service. Paying $16/mo. I think they raised it to $20/mo for new customers but well worth it IMO. If you're a big sports viewer, probably won't be of much help but still cheap enough to use as addition to a sports package. I've had zero issues with Philo since I've started (the better part of a year ago?)
DTV Now was pretty good other than it took a ####### eternity for the ### #### channel guide to load. They dropped channels and raised price so not surprising at all they're bleeding customers as well.
Philo is far and away my favorite paid streaming service. Paying $16/mo. I think they raised it to $20/mo for new customers but well worth it IMO. If you're a big sports viewer, probably won't be of much help but still cheap enough to use as addition to a sports package. I've had zero issues with Philo since I've started (the better part of a year ago?)
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Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
Didn't realize Fire TV will now support YouTube TV. That makes for an easy switch to YouTube TV from VUE.
B Maverick
Footballguy
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.
Plus It would surprise me if a Hulu Live package didn't get offered at some point since they are offering D+, Espn + and Hulu packages already. Seems a missed opp if they don't go the next step.
Yenrub
Footballguy
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?
snellman
Footballguy
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.
SwampDawg
Footballguy
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.
SwampDawg
Footballguy
NR did you go down this route yet ? That is the exact combo I am thinking of going with.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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.
SwampDawg
Footballguy
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.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
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:
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Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
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.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
Man In The Box
Footballguy
Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
kneeshooter
Footballguy
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.
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kneeshooter
Footballguy
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
Only 10 hrs on the DVR which stinks, but maybe I don't need it
matttyl
Footballguy
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.
Phil Elliott
Footballguy
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.
ChiefD
Footballguy
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.
HULU Live is way better. Just don't get NFL Network on that.
kneeshooter
Footballguy
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).
Paying $140 for 100 mbps Internet + Vue w/Redzone right now, 2 year deal is $105 for year 1, $125 year 2 for twice as many channels but less DVR
