Cassius said:

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So they are bundling all the crap channels just like cable and the satt folks did.

This cord cutting looks familiar.

So not having a contract will be the only advantage eventually? I expect that won't matter either at some point because they'll match each other on price. They'll all have the same crap channels for the same price.

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Cable/Satellite still make you jump into though more hoops to get the SECN so YTV remains a cost saving option for me, even with a $6 increase.

YTTV needs to add watch ESPN, currently that is the biggest advantage to Hulu Live. YTTV has a better UI by a mile.

We cut in July, 2014.
Now we have: Netflix, Hulu (Plus), Prime / Alexa, YogaGlo, DVD
Internet: Grande (high speed)

TXAGGIES said:

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YTTV needs to add watch ESPN, currently that is the biggest advantage to Hulu Live. YTTV has a better UI by a mile.

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I switched to YTTV last month. I'm using WatchESPN to catch Aggie baseball games.

Well F me, it wasn't an option several months ago. Back to YTTV I go

YouTube, YTTV coming back to Fire TV this year!

ktownag08 said:

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YouTube, YTTV coming back to Fire TV this year!

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NVM...found it.

I have 2 Fire TVs and multiple sticks and not wanting to buy an Apple TV or something else is the only reason I haven't tried YTTV. I will be trying it once this goes live and may switch.

If I cancel my YTTV and sign up again, will it still keep all of my recordings? I want to change the way I am billed so it's not thru Apple anymore, and save an extra $5 a month.

Or can I just change my payment/billing method in settings somewhere?

AustinAg2K said:

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I don't really consider YouTube.tv, Sling, etc. to be cutting the chord. They are just another cable provider. To me, cutting the chord means ditching the bundled service and just getting OTA and Netflix. It's as much a lifestyle change and is it is a cost cutting effort.

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I tried OTA, but could not get all the major channels where I live. I also didn't want to spend the money for a custom DVR solution for the OTA stuff.

Heismenberg said:

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If I cancel my YTTV and sign up again, will it still keep all of my recordings? I want to change the way I am billed so it's not thru Apple anymore, and save an extra $5 a month.

Or can I just change my payment/billing method in settings somewhere?

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Yes! I did that. You have to chat with Apple rep to stop billing thru Apple though. Stupid *****

I used Directv Now for about a year after I signed up for free Apple Tv offer. Before streaming live tv I was with Dish Network. They contacted me about three months ago about starting my service back up with them with no contract and my monthly bill was supposed to be just a little higher than the $55 a month I was paying with Directv Now. My bill the past three months have been considerably higher than what I was promised when I accepted their off. I was supposed to be bill $78 a month but has been well north of $100 each month. Since Directv Now has gone up on its rates I am thinking about going with Hulu but may put off signing up for it till right before football season. Those that have Hulu live tv how do ya'll like the service?

aggiechugger said:

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I used Directv Now for about a year after I signed up for free Apple Tv offer. Before streaming live tv I was with Dish Network. They contacted me about three months ago about starting my service back up with them with no contract and my monthly bill was supposed to be just a little higher than the $55 a month I was paying with Directv Now. My bill the past three months have been considerably higher than what I was promised when I accepted their off. I was supposed to be bill $78 a month but has been well north of $100 each month. Since Directv Now has gone up on its rates I am thinking about going with Hulu but may put off signing up for it till right before football season. Those that have Hulu live tv how do ya'll like the service?

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Welcome to cable/satellite tv

Ditched DTV for PS Vue about 3 months ago and I've been very happy with it, don't love the interface but as a whole it's solid and haven't had any viewing issues and I've got pretty much every channel I need.

aggiechugger said:

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I used Directv Now for about a year after I signed up for free Apple Tv offer. Before streaming live tv I was with Dish Network. They contacted me about three months ago about starting my service back up with them with no contract and my monthly bill was supposed to be just a little higher than the $55 a month I was paying with Directv Now. My bill the past three months have been considerably higher than what I was promised when I accepted their off. I was supposed to be bill $78 a month but has been well north of $100 each month. Since Directv Now has gone up on its rates I am thinking about going with Hulu but may put off signing up for it till right before football season. Those that have Hulu live tv how do ya'll like the service?

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I had Hulu Live with Roku. I dropped it for YouTube TV.

The UI is terrible. I also had issues with rewinding Aggie football games when I was both recording and watching them live. Those issues might be unique to the Roku software, I don't know. I could never get tech support/development to fix the rewinding issue.

Also, I tried to "pause" my Hulu Live instead of canceling it, because my GF likes Handmaid's Tale and I figured I would un-pause during that time, then cancel. It said it was paused for 3 months. Then it charged me on my next billing date. At that point, I just dropped it.

I just don't think they have the tech crew that YouTube has.

I had the intention of trying several of the streaming services before choosing. I started with Hulu Live. Was disappointed with the UI and the ability to watch the national news when I wanted. The final straw was not getting local feed for morning news in Austin. It showed the national CBS new show.

The next service I tried was YouTube TV. Really really pleased. Not perfect performance but it is very good.

Disappointments:
- they raised the price right after I selected them
- does not have the Nick channels

Cancelled Directv Now yesterday because of the price hike. I was a day late so it auto-renewed until the end of May, but the cc i have on my account has been cancelled. So I haven't paid for the month of May, but it's still working. I guess I'll just ride it out as long as they let me.

Also, I think i'm just going to try to roll without a live TV streaming service for a while. I watch Netflix 95% of the time anyway. Maybe when football season rolls back around i'll jump back in.

Duncan Idaho said:

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https://i.redd.it/d3423w2g5ur21.jpg


stolen from reddit but absolutely on target

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I pay for several services and still end up streaming from an 'illicit" site just because all the content is in one place.

YouTube TV (and YouTube) apps are finally coming to Fire TV devices. Google says later this year, hope it's before kickoff...

I switched to YouTube TV a few months ago from DirecTV Now and love it. Unfortunately, i only have one TV that can view it because the rest are Fire TV.

Thanks DirecTV for the free Apple TV for signing up a couple years ago

DoesYouTube TV have the SEC alternate channels, that our football games sometimes get shifted to at the last minute?

Thanks, Mark Hovenkamp'74

mahkamp said:

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DoesYouTube TV have the SEC alternate channels, that our football games sometimes get shifted to at the last minute?

Thanks, Mark Hovenkamp'74

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Yes.

For me, I go to Roku and add the ESPN channel. All those alternative "channels", SEC +, etc, are in that app. When you open one of the channels inside that app, it will give you a code. You then enter that code using ESPN.com/activate and enable ESPN via the streaming service you use, in this case YouTube TV.

I'm sure it works the same on other platforms, eg Fire TV.

I've followed this thread for awhile now and SIAP but I subscribed to YT TV a few weeks ago with the anticipation of cutting Direct TV finally.

However I recently upgraded my suddenlink package to uncapped data and higher speed to avoid any billing surprises that could come with constant streaming of YT TV.

In the process I had to go switch out my modem at the local suddenlink branch to utilize the "upgrade".

I have a TCL roku tv and the remote broke awhile ago. So I have been unable to connect to wifi through the tv (as needed by the new wifi signal) until today in which I finally got a replacement TCL remote in the mail through amazon.

Then naturally I get YT TV finally fired up but the suddenlink speed is still around 50 mbps as opposed to the "400" I should be receiving which has led me to halt cutting the cord until the suddenlink tech comes out tomorrow to see why my connection is so slow. If this area in CS can't handle streaming at the appropriate speeds then this whole thing is for naught.

On top of that now my PS4 won't even connect to my suddenlink wifi because it's now running at 17 mbps after their over the phone two resets today.

I explain all of the above current nightmare to ask this: does anybody use Nitro IPTV? The suddenlink tech support guy on the phone recommended it to me but said he couldn't really talk about it but kind of whispered "you sound tech savvy and will love it. Trust me. It's way better than YouTube TV".

I'm obviously not that tech savvy or I wouldn't be in this mess but I went to this site https://iptvnitro.com/nitro-iptv-subscription-prices/ and it looks kind of shady.

Knowing my luck I'll cancel directv tomorrow AND YT TV while signing up for this nitro bit and having it not work half the time and/or missing all of the channels I needed with YT TV.

T&P's and any insight on Nitro would be greatly appreciated. It's a serious **** show over here currently. Oh, and I got a new wireless Sony soundbar a couple of weeks ago which suddenly doesn't want to connect either as of the past couple of days. FML>

johnnyblaze36 said:

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I've followed this thread for awhile now and SIAP but I subscribed to YT TV a few weeks ago with the anticipation of cutting Direct TV finally.

However I recently upgraded my suddenlink package to uncapped data and higher speed to avoid any billing surprises that could come with constant streaming of YT TV.

In the process I had to go switch out my modem at the local suddenlink branch to utilize the "upgrade".

I have a TCL roku tv and the remote broke awhile ago. So I have been unable to connect to wifi through the tv (as needed by the new wifi signal) until today in which I finally got a replacement TCL remote in the mail through amazon.

Then naturally I get YT TV finally fired up but the suddenlink speed is still around 50 mbps as opposed to the "400" I should be receiving which has led me to halt cutting the cord until the suddenlink tech comes out tomorrow to see why my connection is so slow. If this area in CS can't handle streaming at the appropriate speeds then this whole thing is for naught.

On top of that now my PS4 won't even connect to my suddenlink wifi because it's now running at 17 mbps after their over the phone two resets today.

I explain all of the above current nightmare to ask this: does anybody use Nitro IPTV? The suddenlink tech support guy on the phone recommended it to me but said he couldn't really talk about it but kind of whispered "you sound tech savvy and will love it. Trust me. It's way better than YouTube TV".

I'm obviously not that tech savvy or I wouldn't be in this mess but I went to this site https://iptvnitro.com/nitro-iptv-subscription-prices/ and it looks kind of shady.

Knowing my luck I'll cancel directv tomorrow AND YT TV while signing up for this nitro bit and having it not work half the time and/or missing all of the channels I needed with YT TV.

T&P's and any insight on Nitro would be greatly appreciated. It's a serious **** show over here currently. Oh, and I got a new wireless Sony soundbar a couple of weeks ago which suddenly doesn't want to connect either as of the past couple of days. FML>

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I just bought one of those tvs the other day. 6 series 55 inch. How is it? I'm waiting to move before I hook it up and give it a whirl.

johnnyblaze36 said:

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I've followed this thread for awhile now and SIAP but I subscribed to YT TV a few weeks ago with the anticipation of cutting Direct TV finally.

However I recently upgraded my suddenlink package to uncapped data and higher speed to avoid any billing surprises that could come with constant streaming of YT TV.

In the process I had to go switch out my modem at the local suddenlink branch to utilize the "upgrade".

I have a TCL roku tv and the remote broke awhile ago. So I have been unable to connect to wifi through the tv (as needed by the new wifi signal) until today in which I finally got a replacement TCL remote in the mail through amazon.

Then naturally I get YT TV finally fired up but the suddenlink speed is still around 50 mbps as opposed to the "400" I should be receiving which has led me to halt cutting the cord until the suddenlink tech comes out tomorrow to see why my connection is so slow. If this area in CS can't handle streaming at the appropriate speeds then this whole thing is for naught.

On top of that now my PS4 won't even connect to my suddenlink wifi because it's now running at 17 mbps after their over the phone two resets today.

I explain all of the above current nightmare to ask this: does anybody use Nitro IPTV? The suddenlink tech support guy on the phone recommended it to me but said he couldn't really talk about it but kind of whispered "you sound tech savvy and will love it. Trust me. It's way better than YouTube TV".

I'm obviously not that tech savvy or I wouldn't be in this mess but I went to this site https://iptvnitro.com/nitro-iptv-subscription-prices/ and it looks kind of shady.

Knowing my luck I'll cancel directv tomorrow AND YT TV while signing up for this nitro bit and having it not work half the time and/or missing all of the channels I needed with YT TV.

T&P's and any insight on Nitro would be greatly appreciated. It's a serious **** show over here currently. Oh, and I got a new wireless Sony soundbar a couple of weeks ago which suddenly doesn't want to connect either as of the past couple of days. FML>

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Nitro sounds like piracy to me. Basically rebundling iptv streams meant for other countries.

You're not gonna get prosecuted for it, but it's likely gonna just disappear out of the blue at some point.

JimbosHatBarelyFits said:

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johnnyblaze36 said:

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I've followed this thread for awhile now and SIAP but I subscribed to YT TV a few weeks ago with the anticipation of cutting Direct TV finally.

However I recently upgraded my suddenlink package to uncapped data and higher speed to avoid any billing surprises that could come with constant streaming of YT TV.

In the process I had to go switch out my modem at the local suddenlink branch to utilize the "upgrade".

I have a TCL roku tv and the remote broke awhile ago. So I have been unable to connect to wifi through the tv (as needed by the new wifi signal) until today in which I finally got a replacement TCL remote in the mail through amazon.

Then naturally I get YT TV finally fired up but the suddenlink speed is still around 50 mbps as opposed to the "400" I should be receiving which has led me to halt cutting the cord until the suddenlink tech comes out tomorrow to see why my connection is so slow. If this area in CS can't handle streaming at the appropriate speeds then this whole thing is for naught.

On top of that now my PS4 won't even connect to my suddenlink wifi because it's now running at 17 mbps after their over the phone two resets today.

I explain all of the above current nightmare to ask this: does anybody use Nitro IPTV? The suddenlink tech support guy on the phone recommended it to me but said he couldn't really talk about it but kind of whispered "you sound tech savvy and will love it. Trust me. It's way better than YouTube TV".

I'm obviously not that tech savvy or I wouldn't be in this mess but I went to this site https://iptvnitro.com/nitro-iptv-subscription-prices/ and it looks kind of shady.

Knowing my luck I'll cancel directv tomorrow AND YT TV while signing up for this nitro bit and having it not work half the time and/or missing all of the channels I needed with YT TV.

T&P's and any insight on Nitro would be greatly appreciated. It's a serious **** show over here currently. Oh, and I got a new wireless Sony soundbar a couple of weeks ago which suddenly doesn't want to connect either as of the past couple of days. FML>

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I just bought one of those tvs the other day. 6 series 55 inch. How is it? I'm waiting to move before I hook it up and give it a whirl.

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I have two TCLs (55" and 32"), and I've been pleased. For a budget TV, it provides a good picture and value. I'm looking to get a third to go outside.

With 50mbps you should have 0 issues streaming YT TV.

I have less than that and have never had an issue.

Cassius said:

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With 50mbps you should have 0 issues streaming YT TV.

I have less than that and have never had an issue.

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I have 50 and can stream on 5 tvs simultaneously with no problem.

50 is plenty, you may want to add an extender near your problem area.

Quick question: Do I need ROKU if I already have my Xbox One?

Chipotlemonger said:

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Quick question: Do I need ROKU if I already have my Xbox One?

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Probably not, but Roku is likely more user friendly.

Well, got an email a couple of weeks ago and PSVue is raising their price $5/mo, but are adding a couple of extra channels with one being beIN Sports. Given I love motorcycle racing and this is where WSBK and MotoGP are, I welcomed it as I was looking for other options. Just sucks they couldn't take away a dumb channel that I don't watch.

aTm2004 said:

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Well, got an email a couple of weeks ago and PSVue is raising their price $5/mo, but are adding a couple of extra channels with one being beIN Sports. Given I love motorcycle racing and this is where WSBK and MotoGP are, I welcomed it as I was looking for other options. Just sucks they couldn't take away a dumb channel that I don't watch.

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I like YouTubeTV's approach regarding fees & additional channels. Generally speaking, most additional channels are opt-in for an additional monthly fee:

• CuriosityStream, $3
• Showtime, free until Sept 5. Don't recall how much it'll be after that.
• Starz, $9
• Fox Soccer Plus, $15
• AMC Premier, $5
• Shudder, $6
• Sundance Now, $7
• EPIX, $6
• NBA League Pass, $40

agproducer said:

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Chipotlemonger said:

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Quick question: Do I need ROKU if I already have my Xbox One?

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Probably not, but Roku is likely more user friendly.

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I checked out the Sling app on the Xbox yesterday. Seems like it would be good enough for us to warrant not spending money on more equipment.

Those are premium channels that PSV has as well for an additional price. This is just expanding the channel lineupwith basic channels.

Question on YTTV - which has a max of 3 streams at any one time.

If I have three tv's in the house streaming and someone turns on a 4th but wants to utilize an APP from a particular channel - will that cause any issues?

Just trying to understand what the options would be in the rare instance that I need more than 4 tv's at once.

Ezra Brooks said:

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Question on YTTV - which has a max of 3 streams at any one time.

If I have three tv's in the house streaming and someone turns on a 4th but wants to utilize an APP from a particular channel - will that cause any issues?

Just trying to understand what the options would be in the rare instance that I need more than 4 tv's at once.

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If it's anything like DTN (which limits to two simultaneous logins) I'd expect to get a similar message when attempting to use it for an app on the third device, saying you're already using both simultaneous logins and must stop one of them if you want to use another. Or you could have a $1000 fine for having the gall to use more than your allotment. Probably one or the other.