Cord Cutters

[ZMAN]

Would like to know which streaming providers are best based on a cord cutters actual experience. I am looking at PlayStation Vue, Hulu and Netflix. Presently I have Amozon and use Roku and Fire Stick.

[Packer Fan]

there are a lot of them on ROKU including Roku TV, TubiTV and a bunch of others that are FREE and you have to watch a commercial once in a while. The content is as good as Netflix I would say.

[BRN_RI_FL]

We are in our 4th or 5th month of directv now. It’s the basic package at $35 per month. What’s nice for us is we have a place in RI and in the Villages and we use this in either place. There are quite a few stations in their basic package but we mostly watch Fox News, Fox business, one America news and tvland. We get directv now thru Apple tv’s, roku’s and fire sticks. Directv now had an offer of a free fire stick if you prepay one month, a free roku if you prepay two months and a free Apple TV for three months. Not sure if those offers are still good. We also have Netflix and amazon. Our previous cable bill in RI (also for phone and internet) was close to $200 per month. Hope this helps.

[Gpsma]

And here i thought this thread was about throwing their unemployed adult child out of the house!!!

[Jack9696]

And here i thought this thread was about throwing their unemployed adult child out of the house!!!Best post of the month.

[Rollie]

We have Hulu, Netflix, and Apple. Might be a bit of overkill, but Hulu is great for watching TV shows, Netflix is good for their own programming and movies, and Apple is good for streaming from our I-Pad and I-Phone. Hope this helps.

Rollie

[dewilson58]

My combination..............Roku, Netflix & and external antenna. Keeps me busy. :clap2:

[Carla B]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;1468187]My combination..............Roku, Netflix & and external antenna. Keeps me busy.

Agree. There is more to watch than can be watched. Roku also has PBS content..

[TNLAKEPANDA]

To truly cut the cord and still get TV including local stations you need internet and this device:

SkyStream TWO Air Mouse Package | | SkyStream Android TV Box (https://www.skystreamx.com/products/skystream-two-air-mouse-package?_ke=dG5sYWtlcGFuZGFAZ21haWwuY29t)

Check it out!

[Jack9696]

You could do that but it's stealing. Piracy is not the answer.Can you factually link to where using the file sharing system Kodi without subscription is illegal?


"Kit Walsh from The EFF says Kodi says, its software is not the problem. If you download copyrighted material, like the new movie Wonder Woman, you're in trouble. If you "stream" the material; you *might* be in trouble. The law clearly states that "reproduction, distribution and performance" of the material is illegal. It's a grey area though, if you're just viewing."

wkyc.com | VERIFY | Is it illegal to download Kodi on your Amazon Fire Stick? (http://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/news/local/verify/verify-is-it-illegal-to-download-kodi-on-your-amazon-fire-stick/456193971)

[Jack9696]

You can try to rationalize it however you want but if you're watching Wonder Woman and didn't pay for it, it's stealing.Would never watch wonder woman.


The movie studios and music industry have been seriously guilty of violating antitrust laws for decades, stealing our money.

[LuannBlue]

Does anyone truly know if you can put up an external antenna in Fenney? The newer houses have reflective material in the attics so you can not get a signal using an antenna in your attic.

[New Englander]

Let's get this straight for those that are unaware. Roku, Firestick and Apple TV are devices that have apps. So a smart phone is a phone that has apps. A smart TV is a TV that has a limited amount of apps. A Roku/Firestick/Apple TV is a piece of hardware that has apps. You cant get content from Apple TV, you can load an app and get content but it's just a device for launching applications. There are alot of free apps with limited content but it won't replace a satellite or cable TV subscription for live TV. You can subscribe to a skinny bundle service and get live TV and premium content but its not free.

So how much does a skinny bundle cost and what TV and internet does a person get?

[Jack9696]

Yes, you can put an outdoor antenna up anywhere you want. The FCC has a federal law that basically says no homeowners association can stop you from putting up an antenna or a satellite dish.Serious question, what is the cheapest way to legally get Fox News?

[Jack9696]

I'm not sure but check out YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV, Playstation Vue, Fobu TV, and Xfinity Instant TV. Coming soon are skinny bundles from CenturyLink, Charter (Spectrum) and Verizon. This will quickly become a crowded space with many options available.Thank you.

Do you still not install roof antennas?

[dewilson58]

Serious question, what is the cheapest way to legally get Fox News?

From Fox News:

Yes we do! You can watch live at video.foxnews.com. You can learn more about our live channel streaming, called Fox News 2 Go, in our Fox News 2 Go FAQ.

You can also find the biggest news and interviews of the day on the FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com video pages and watch many news conferences, special events, and unedited breaking news feeds streaming live online. In addition, we offer a live web show on weekdays from 9a – 3p ET featuring your favorite Fox News and Fox Business hosts.

[jerseyvillager]

As a long time cordcutter I can relate my experience. First, everything Tom has stated is accurate, make you own decision. The minimum requirement is an internet account from a provider of your choosing. Secondly, since I cut the cord and cancelled my DirecTV account, I have had all the TV I need by subscribing to, and paying for, Hulu Plus and CBS Access, both commerce-free(about $10 a month each). This has provided a majority of the major network programing and much more.

I do have an over-the-air (OTA) antenna for local programing and live-tv (Sorry Tom! I used the old dish mount). But why watch live TV when I can watch the same programming later without commercials.

In reference to the current streaming environment. I have tried most of the services being offered. A lot of free trials out there. The best of the bunch IMO is YouTubeTV, with reservation. It provides local programming along with the major networks plus a number of other networks, including Fox News but no CNN. $35.00

My reservation is that the current interface is not yet available on Amazon, Roku, Nvidia Shield or most other devices. Currently, it is necessary to have a Google Chromecast device. Although the process of streaming YouTubeTV is very good I would suggest waiting for YouTube to release the necessary software to the other platforms. So you won't need Chromecast to use your phone or computer to gain access.

As has been said in the technology arena for years, cord-cutters are on the "bleeding edge". Unless you are willing to experiment and adapt to other methodologies - stay with what you have until you are sure you can make the move seamlessly. We are almost there but not quite yet.

[Dan9871]

DirectTv now has a streaming service called Stream TV - Watch Live TV Online | DIRECTV NOW℠ Official (https://www.directvnow.com) . It does not require a satellite subscription. $35.00 for base service which includes Fox News and Fox Business. It doesn't have everything that the satellite does but covers a lot of it.

There was a article recently in the WSJ about how Directv is losing satellite subscribers in droves, enough to effect their bottom line, as they drop Directv and switch to DirectvNow.

[ZMAN]

How is reception for your OTA antenna. Can you get 3,6 & 10 and if so the reception for each?

[Carla B]

OTA Antenna: NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, and the Fox local channel. Not 100% sure to get all of them every day, but when they do come in, they are in Hi-Def.

[rexxfan]

My reservation is that the current interface is not yet available on Amazon, Roku, Nvidia Shield or most other devices. Currently, it is necessary to have a Google Chromecast device. Although the process of streaming YouTubeTV is very good I would suggest waiting for YouTube to release the necessary software to the other platforms. So you won't need Chromecast to use your phone or computer to gain access.

For what its worth, YouTube TV is now coming to many of those other devices (though not Roku yet). See this YouTube blog post from yesterday:

Official YouTube Blog: Lean back and watch YouTube TV with a new app for your big screen (https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/10/lean-back-and-watch-youtube-tv-with-new.html)
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Bob C

[MrGolf]

Does Direct TV Now allow you to watch your favorite football teams games if they are not nationally televised?

[Dan9871]

Does Direct TV Now allow you to watch your favorite football teams games if they are not nationally televised?

If you mean Sunday Ticket, as far as I can tell NO.

[ggnlars]

Every time I look at this, I have trouble seeing the carrot to do it. Generally your getting less, because you don’t need all that cable offers, for a price that is only a little bit less when you consider the cost of the various services. Can anyone clear this up for me.

[VIN574]

Every time I look at this, I have trouble seeing the carrot to do it. Generally your getting less, because you don’t need all that cable offers, for a price that is only a little bit less when you consider the cost of the various services. Can anyone clear this up for me.

You're correct. The idea is you generally get to chose what you'll pay for.

We have an antenna to get free local broadcasts and use a Roku to get internet streaming. Our monthly fees are about $75. (internet, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon) If we got a skinny bundle it would be $35 - $50 more. We are still deciding to subscribe to one or not. We used to pay $180+ each month and only watched a third of the channels. We are pretty happy with what we have right now, but that's our experience. Switching from the antenna to Roku to apps and all. You might want more, then you will have to decide what its worth to you. Like Tom said, you can't beat the experience of a full-service cable provider, but you have to pay for all of it.

It's changing every day and I'm sure the future will look quite a bit different.

YMMV

BTW, I do share sports subscriptions with my son. I wouldn't get my teams here anyway.

[circletrack]

I’ve had pretty good experiences with PlayStation Vue and DirectvNow. We only switched to DirectvNow because of the free AppleTV offer which was a tremendous value. We also got in under the $35 special they offered at launch for the premium package. We get a ton of channels, more than we had with our cable pack and much cheaper.

[Dan9871]

Every time I look at this, I have trouble seeing the carrot to do it. Generally your getting less, because you don’t need all that cable offers, for a price that is only a little bit less when you consider the cost of the various services. Can anyone clear this up for me.

Our current Directv bill was about $125.00

DirectvNow $35
Amazon Prime $10
Hulu $12

So for about $60 we're getting everything we watched when we had Directv...

But even with Directv we were using Amazon Prime and Hulu anyhow, so maybe the comparison is $35 to A$128

But it depends what you watch on Directv, DirectvNow has a much smaller selection than Directv. For us is worked out great.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Every time I look at this, I have trouble seeing the carrot to do it. Generally your getting less, because you don’t need all that cable offers, for a price that is only a little bit less when you consider the cost of the various services. Can anyone clear this up for me.

I’m not sure about the cable bills in Florida but up here in RI we were paying about $45 every month just for rental of multiple HD boxes and a DVR. That’s before you even pay the channel package you are getting with cable. I would probably have kept cable TV if it weren’t for the ridiculous rental charges. Advertising for cable package pricing appear to be fairly reasonable but always include a footnote that equipment rental is extra. I’m getting directv now and Netflix for approximately the same price as RI cable equipment rental and I’m using directv now and Netflix in both RI and The Villages.

[marennorge]

Has anyone tried the new Mohu antenna that pulls in OTA networks then sends it to your TV via wifi? Best Buy carried it, and you can also get it from the Mohu website for around $159.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Has anyone tried the new Mohu antenna that pulls in OTA networks then sends it to your TV via wifi? Best Buy carried it, and you can also get it from the Mohu website for around $159.

I tried a mohu similar non-non WiFi antenna from Amazon that had really good reviews but could not pull in any stations at Phillips Villas in the extreme northern part of the Villages. I’m in a concrete courtyard villa which probably had a big effect but also nothing on the lanai.

[UpNorth]

Most antennas have to be mounted really high on the roof, and pointed in the right direction (about 112 degrees, which are the transmitters from Orlando). You could get some other stations by pointing it in other directions, but most people here aim theirs at Orlando. Putting the antenna in an attic will cut down the signal where you might need to use an antenna amplifier. When the internet goes down, you can still watch TV with an outdoor antenna. Great hi-def picture, and its' FREE. There are over-the-air DVR's you can add, but they're not as convenient as the ones you use with cable subscriptions.

[ggnlars]

Our current Directv bill was about $125.00

DirectvNow $35
Amazon Prime $10
Hulu $12

So for about $60 we're getting everything we watched when we had Directv...

But even with Directv we were using Amazon Prime and Hulu anyhow, so maybe the comparison is $35 to A$128

But it depends what you watch on Directv, DirectvNow has a much smaller selection than Directv. For us is worked out great.

This is a big difference. Is the internet access cost in both numbers? When I roll up the numbers I see around $10 difference after all fees & taxes. Yes, if your renting equipment, the costs can be high. You want to keep those as low as possible. When you provide the equipment, you need to include that cost as well. Electronics has a finite life, both in working and relevance considerations.

[Dan9871]

This is a big difference. Is the internet access cost in both numbers?

It doesn't include internet access. We'd have internet access for more than just streaming anyhow so we could not get rid of it even if we didn't watch TV/streaming.

[Cajulian]

For over a year now, I have been using an over the air antenna for all broadcast networks (abc, NBC, CBS, fox and PBS, plus some others). I have been streaming all of my other normal cable content using PlayStation Vue using a Roku device to select channels.

I also did this at my NY home. Here in Florida we are close to 60 miles from the broadcast towers. But I get everything almost perfect. Some slight pixelation only on NBC, but not enough to interrupt watching.

So an over the air antenna in the attic does work in many locations. I have helped friends install in their attics and they are getting very good results. Sometimes it takes a little patience in finding a good location in the attic and tweaking the direction of the antenna. But we have so far in every setup got it to work very well.

I did not switch to save money, although with my internet $45 and my PlayStation Vue $35, I am considerably less than the cable companies in the Villages areas.

My primary reason for switching was I never for 5 years got the same price month to month from the cable company. I was constantly on the phone with their retention departments to reduce pricing and stabilize it. I gave up doing this last year. It was way too much hassle. If I had gotten a stable price I may have stayed.

I haven't had to talk to anyone in over a year now.

One added note. The over the air antenna selection research process took a while. I eventually got it down to two really good antennas. Tom from Audio/Video told me about one. But I found an engineering company in Tennessee that has more of a commercial looking type antenna called Marathon that works better than the wire grid type antennas or the Leaf antennas.

It's not cheap, $193 shipped, but it works better than anything I have found from stores and I tested several.

I mounted it on the floor of my attic and pointed it 120 degrees towards Orlando and never had to adjust it again. I got about 65 channels. A lot of religious and Spanish channels. I deleted all that I did not want and narrowed it down to about 21 channels that we liked. This included all the major networks (abc, NBC, CBS, fox, PBS). Added Roku device to watch PlayStation Vue which had all most all the normal things from cable tv.

Google FreeSignal TV and Marathon antenna for info. Also you can watch installations on YouTube to see the actual antenna.

Hope this helps some of you.

[Cajulian]

Most antennas have to be mounted really high on the roof, and pointed in the right direction (about 112 degrees, which are the transmitters from Orlando). You could get some other stations by pointing it in other directions, but most people here aim theirs at Orlando. Putting the antenna in an attic will cut down the signal where you might need to use an antenna amplifier. When the internet goes down, you can still watch TV with an outdoor antenna. Great hi-def picture, and its' FREE. There are over-the-air DVR's you can add, but they're not as convenient as the ones you use with cable subscriptions.

UpNorth, actually Tablo Dvr's work great for over the air antennas and is easier than cable providers. They also have aTV guide and can record up to 4 shows at the same time. And it distributes your TV signal to every tv in your house over your wifi network wirelessly.

[Halibut]

For anyone looking into cord-cutting streaming services for the first time, check if cloud/DVR storage is available. I think most services offer it now, although there may be an additional fee and storage may be limited. Otherwise, you'd end up watching TV like the old days: live, one channel at a time, with commercials.

The services are growing and changing at a rapid pace, but this comparison chart appears to be up to date as of June 2017.
Best and Worst Cable TV Alternatives in 2017 - Live Streaming Services (https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-cable-replacements,review-4387.html)

Once you start adding extras, the base prices can be go up quickly. Another point to consider for the future is if Internet providers start implementing usage-based charges/surcharges.

[Hacker1]

I'm about to get an antenna to install in my attic. I just attempted to pull one of the cables from the box outside back up thru the wall. Can this be done? Or is there a trick to it? Will probably have to end up splicing into the cables in the attic. Appreciate hearing from anyone with experience and/or expertise in this area. Thanks.

[dewilson58]

I'm about to get an antenna to install in my attic. I just attempted to pull one of the cables from the box outside back up thru the wall. Can this be done? Or is there a trick to it? Will probably have to end up splicing into the cables in the attic. Appreciate hearing from anyone with experience and/or expertise in this area. Thanks.

All my cables go up the wall into the Garage Attic, then thru out the house. I have access to all cables up there.

[Hacker1]

I understand, and mine are the same way. I was hoping to pull individual cables back up the wall to connect to the attic antenna, in order to avoid needing to use additional connectors to splice into the cables. I couldn't physically pull up the cables, and was just wondering whether there was a "secret" to being able to do it..

[dewilson58]

I understand, and mine are the same way. I was hoping to pull individual cables back up the wall to connect to the attic antenna, in order to avoid needing to use additional connectors to splice into the cables. I couldn't physically pull up the cables, and was just wondering whether there was a "secret" to being able to do it..

Run the cable from the antenna down the tube into your cable box and place a splitter there. In order to have one splitter (six to eight), you might need a power booster.

(sorry if i'm not helping........my splitter is in the box)

[Hacker1]

Thanks for your responses. The attic opening to where the cables go down seems pretty crowded now with 4 cables going down. Is it relatively easy to get another cable to go down the tube, and find the end of it at the box?

[dewilson58]

Thanks for your responses. The attic opening to where the cables go down seems pretty crowded now with 4 cables going down. Is it relatively easy to get another cable to go down the tube, and find the end of it at the box?

It was...........the most difficult part was getting my old body up into the attic and playing army man on my belly to the top of the tube. My tube has 8 cables in it........probably different size tubes. Your 4 cables might have a zip-tie on them and only move as a group.......one should slide down.

Good Luck & Be Safe.

[jebartle]

I'm not sure but check out YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV, Playstation Vue, Fobu TV, and Xfinity Instant TV. Coming soon are skinny bundles from CenturyLink, Charter (Spectrum) and Verizon. This will quickly become a crowded space with many options available.


TOM at Villager Audio, we are desperate to DUMP COMCAST. Every month, everything the same except the BILL, which is amazingly always higher. Surely to goodness, there has to be a way to replace cable with something!!! You've talked to us b4 and didn't give us much hope for our Village of La Zamora. House on Chula Vista has an antenna that you helped install, we understand they have the bare necessities. There has to be a way. Help!

[Hacker1]

Thanks again for your responses.. One more question: Outside, the box behind the box that contains the splitter & connections - appears to be a plastic material with no visible screws or nails, etc. Wondering if I could get into this, if it would reveal some secrets to making what I'm trying to do easier? AND, if so, how do I get this open without ruining something???

[LuannBlue]

Are they allowing exterior antennas down in Fenney, does anyone know the true answer? All the new homes have so much reflective material in the attics an antenna in the attic won’t work.

[Wiotte]

Are they allowing exterior antennas down in Fenney, does anyone know the true answer? All the new homes have so much reflective material in the attics an antenna in the attic won’t work.



The true answer. No one can tell you to remove an exterior antenna.

Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule | Federal Communications Commission (https://www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule)



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[LuannBlue]

Does your attic have all the reflective material in it that the newer homes are now having put in the attic?

[Hacker1]

It was...........the most difficult part was getting my old body up into the attic and playing army man on my belly to the top of the tube. My tube has 8 cables in it........probably different size tubes. Your 4 cables might have a zip-tie on them and only move as a group.......one should slide down.

Good Luck & Be Safe.

Any recommendations for best antenna to place in attic for good reception?? Yes, I know, outside up high is best, but.....

[dewilson58]

Any recommendations for best antenna to place in attic for good reception?? Yes, I know, outside up high is best, but.....

There is probably newer, better stuff out there now, but I did buy this a few years ago:


Antennas Direct C2 ClearStream Television Antenna
3.8 out of 5 stars 314 customer reviews
| 24 answered questions
Price: $86.69 + $4.99 shipping

[Virginians]

Play Station Vue + Amazon Fire TV Device + Echo Dot. After turning the TV on, its hands free.
Alexa, go to Fox News Channel. I don’t even have to open Play Station Vue, Alexa knows Fox News is on Vue. Alexa, pause. Alexa, go back 32 seconds. If you don’t use Echo Dot, your Fire remote can also be used with voice. Also, Sony is improving Vue every month. Dolby Surround Sound added.
Demand and DVR improved over and over.
Because of Vue’s addition of all major networks with Demand and DVR, I am using my OTA and DVR system less and less. A note about NBC. Even though most google searching shows the NBC tower in Orlando with the others, it is actually in Orange City, FL 32763 using the tallest structure in Florida. If you aim your antenna to it ( 90deg ), the others still come as they are much stronger.

[capecoralbill]

Question for the Virginians, You mentioned NBC in Orange city, does that tune to 2.1 or 2.3, I get pretty good reception on 2.3 Which station do you tune to? 2.1 or 2.3 ? Thanks

[jandkindy]

I have been experimenting with the free week of Directv now. We are currently coming up on our contract renewal date for our Comcast triple play, so I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. Directv now has a good selection of the channels we watch at $35/month. I am using a Roku stick and have watched it for the last four days. Last night, however, it lost the signal four or five times over a period of about 45 minutes so finally we switched back to cable input. I'm thinking the comcast wifi signal may have cut out, but my computer and tv did not experience any of these problems. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem.

[Dan9871]

We have occasional short dropouts with Directv Now. Nothing like 45 minutes though. Usually 10 or 15 seconds though some times longer. We are using Amazon Fire TV. Other than the short drop outs it's a good service for what we want to watch. Good enough that we dropped DirectTV after being a customer for about 25 years. I think it growing pains on the part of DirectTV Now and will improve over time.

[Virginians]

shows up as 2.3 but actually broadcasts on I can't remember but I think channel 10

[Jo-Ski]

Hi, how far does your external antenna reach? Does it get Orlando stations?

[jpvillager]

Lost WiFi signal: using Roku 3 watching watch ESPN we not only lost the signal but had to reconnect the Roku. Reconnected manually right away once we realized what was happening. This is the first time ever in many years this connection problem has happened. Suspect it was Comcast.

[dewilson58]

Hi, how far does your external antenna reach? Does it get Orlando stations?

yes

[dewilson58]

DTV Reception Maps | Federal Communications Commission (https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps)

[UpNorth]

I mounted a long range Antennas Direct antenna high on my roof, above the attic vents, a few weeks ago (You can't see it from the front of my house - it's not big). Dropped a 50' coax cable to the tv, using a flat, through the window sill connector (no holes to drill). Aimed it at 112 degrees (towards the Orlando transmitters) and picked up 59 channels. I'm not in the highest point in The Villages, so you might get more or less where you are located. I get all the major networks, with some occasional dropouts (not much) due to weather conditions, etc. Most of the other channels are Spanish or Religious stations in Standard Definition, but a few others are interesting, and not on local cable. I don't use a signal booster amplifier, and I'm not sure it would help much anyway. Nice to have a television signal even when Comcast goes down. Other than the antenna, we use Amazon Fire devices, a Roku, and a Slingbox that imports our cable tv service from up north.

[leftyf]

I mounted mine in the attic and I use a booster and get 44 good channels. I deleted about 25 useless to me channels. I bought the antennae and booster at Walmart. After seeing mine, my neighbor did the same thing and he now gets the same channels.

[toeser]

Does anyone have a service like this that allows you to record and replay programs?

Thanks.

[Chaser]

I am what most would call an advanced user. I built my own PVR server and I use Comcast basic with their "card" that they supply for free. I then have two Amazon Fires on my two TVs that run Kodi as a front end for my cable service including the guide, channels, and recordings. So, I own all my own equipment. No ridiculous leasing fees for their equipment which is a major revenue stream for these companies. I have used an antenna along with PlayStation Vue but tried the other streamers. My experience: PlayStation Vue is superior if only for their "cloud" based DVR feature. Just add a show to your favorites and in most cases, you can watch every season and episode of that show anytime you want. Pretty slick.

[mikecarr]

Depends on what you want. Lots of channels, low cost, local news and broadcasting, new shows, dependability and so on. No one has mentioned CBS All Access which gives you videos of the CBS shows past and present plus the local CBS station 24/7 at a very affordable price. Combine this with Hulu for a low cost package. PlayStation Vue is best for a comprehensive package, with all the network shows and a large list of cable shows. Constantly adding on. If you’re a sports nut this is the best way to cover all your needs but it’s a bit costly. And Netflix-Amazon Prime will give you a great package for original entertainment. I rate Sling at the very bottom for network coverage.

[revbush]

I started with Roku, received free Apple TV with special offer from DirecTVNow, have since added Amazon Fire TV. I like the Fire TV the best. We have NETFIX, HULU, DIRECTVNOW. Love it. I just paid PRISM $200 to go away. Live in Pennecamp and Indiana. Just take my Amazon Fire TV with me when I go.

[KJ1325]

We have an RV in Ohio which we have a traveler portable dish antenna with a z211 box. We have Dish at our Ohio Home. I'm thinking about bringing the traveler antenna and the 211 box and for $7 a month I have my Dish Network with full Channel capabilities. True I will have to find a South East Skyline and be able to hide the portable antenna so as not to violate my deed restrictions. Maybe in the bushes

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[duhbear]

Well said Tom!

[Allegiance]

I am what most would call an advanced user. I built my own PVR server and I use Comcast basic with their "card" that they supply for free. I then have two Amazon Fires on my two TVs that run Kodi as a front end for my cable service including the guide, channels, and recordings. So, I own all my own equipment. No ridiculous leasing fees for their equipment which is a major revenue stream for these companies. I have used an antenna along with PlayStation Vue but tried the other streamers. My experience: PlayStation Vue is superior if only for their "cloud" based DVR feature. Just add a show to your favorites and in most cases, you can watch every season and episode of that show anytime you want. Pretty slick.If you get one of those home run devices that accepts a comcast Card, what is the comcast fee for basic? I have not seen this advertised.

Ty

[Hacker1]

I mounted mine in the attic and I use a booster and get 44 good channels. I deleted about 25 useless to me channels. I bought the antennae and booster at Walmart. After seeing mine, my neighbor did the same thing and he now gets the same channels.

What kind of antenna? What locale are you in?

[leftyf]

We live it the Spanish Springs area and the antennae is the largest one Walmart sells.

[MrsPhil]

We got a good roof-mount digital antenna, so we get all the standard network stations with that. Lacking a DVR, we got Chromecast, which streams through a laptop (about $40 for the hardware) and we can watch most anything we want, when we want. We also have Roku (one time charge for hardware, varies) and Netflix ($9 monthly). Unless there are stations you MUST have, this allows more than enough choices. Also, with Roku, you can get PBS shows, but most of the good stuff also requires a monthly subscription of about $6. Our internet is $45/month through Century Link and we don't have too many issues with the streaming, either with Netflix or Roku, or Chromecast. Since we'd have internet anyway, we are only paying the $9 per month for Netflix and are happy campers.

[MrsPhil]

We opted to forego both cable and satellite TV when we moved to FL 3-1/2 years ago. We got a good roof-mounted digital antenna (about $90) and a smart tv (though that's not necessary); we added Chromecast (about $40 for the hardware and stream through a laptop or tablet); Roku (about $50-80 depending on which one, one time charge for hardware), which gives us access to lots of free stuff plus numerous subscription sites, including Netflix - which we have, about $9/month.

We get our internet through Century Link for $45/month (including taxes, etc.) and typically have no problems with our streaming; since we'd get internet anyway, we really only spend the $9 Netflix charge for TV. What you get really depends on what shows you want to watch as all the streaming subscriptions have different offerings. With Chromecast, we can watch any standard network shows whenever we want, so it works well for us without the extra charge for a DVR.

You may need to try different things to find out what works best for you, but cable is just an unnecessary expense from our point of view.