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Originally Posted by billethkid
Has anyone used this service?
I have not seen it as an option in the many discussions about cutting the cable.
We have two home locations and are looking for an option that allows one service or provider to use between the two locations. For example; Dish Network advertises one DVR/"box" that can be taken from one location to another (of course a satellite dish is required at each location).
Hence I was wondering if Xfinity streaming is an alternative if one currently uses Comcast/Xfinity???
Any other suggestions welcomed.
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I haven't used Comcast much bewcause all I have is basic service with my internet service but have used DirecTV and it has worked fine from a hotel or when I go up north to visit family. With any service what you are able to watch is limited. Only certain stations are available. WIth DirecTV I can watch some of my recorded problems and a lot of the basic channels from remote location. The quality is limited by the speed of your internet service at that location.
There are other serives like ROKU (as mentioned) but they are also limited to what you can watch unless you pay a monthly fee for specific channels just like you would for cable.
Then there are the so-called "streaming boxes" you can purchase that provide you with lots of free stuff as well as with lots of illegally streamed movies and shows like HBO, Netflix etc. You can find these at (example) Marion Market. You can also "roll your own" for about $15 for a Firestick or similar plus some time on Youtube for instructions.
If all you want to do is watch stuff on vacation or while away without a second cable account Comcast, DirecTV, Dish etc all provide apps that allow you do do it. You can cast these apps to your TV with the right hardware (a Smart TV or other devices like Apple TV etc.). I can "vouch" for DirecTV and Verizon Fios apps because I have used them but haven't used Comcast but from what I have been reading that seems like it should work if you have the correct TV package.
When I go to a hotel I bring a ultra-thin 15 foot HDMI cable and an HDMI adapter for my iPad and plug it in to the hotel TV and watch it that way since those TV never have any "Smart" features..