[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by Nucky

CWGUY, can you try all these new Streaming Services while the DirecTv equipment is still hooked up. .

Yes you can. Streaming and DirecTv are completely separate.

That's exactly what we did when we switched to DirectvNow. We kept Directv for about two weeks while we compared it to DirectvNow. Then we returned our DirectTv boxes and haven't looked back

We had already been using Amazon Prime and Netflix along with Directv for years before switching to DirectvNow.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by jebartle

When checking Webcam from beginners guide, result 0 channels from our area, soooo does that mean I have no options? I'm more interested in this then "the ole boy" because I'm the one dealing with Com-cuss", so any help would be appreciated. I still think that somewhere in this cord cutting interest there is a business for those of us NOT techy!

I agree with you 100%. I've got ROKU hooked up and ready to go and cannot work it, and I am no dummy when it comes to computers etc., but this cable cutting is a pain in my head. I sit here with three remotes and have no idea what to do and when I finally do something I end up with a snow storm on the TV. I need someone to come and show me how while I write it all down and then I'd be fine! No help from the otherhalf, he won't even answer the cell phone!!!

[juneroses]

Madelaine Amee: You didn't mention which Roku device you have, but if it's the streaming stick, the video below walks you through the set up. Since you mentioned "snow", recheck to be sure you set your TV to the same input that you used for your stick (see video).

How to set up the Roku Streaming Stick (model 3600) - YouTube

Gook luck, June

[roggie49]

THREE REMOTES!!??
We cut cable about 3 months ago. We have YouTube-TV which includes the golf channel and some others that we wanted. We bought a Roku streaming stick (just sticks into the TV) for each TV. AND....best of all....the ROKU is small and is THE ONLY remote we need to use for anything other than if we play a DVD. Be sure to get the Roku stick with the volume button on the right side....otherwise you WILL need to use another remote.
We have Xfinity for our internet which also gives us all of the music channels and Showtime automatically. We are very happy with our combo. We now pay less than $100/mo and have many more choices. Between YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, Xfinity and the Roku Channel we have more than we could ever want. We have never had a problem with the picture being pixelated even though we have the lowest internet speed....and we are usually on our phones while watching too. The picture is crystal clear on all TVs. And You Tube gives you UNLIMITED cloud DVR recordings and they keep them for 9 months!

I would highly recommend this move away from cable. Best of all....ONE tiny remote does it all!!
Good luck!

[JoelJohnson]

Originally Posted by Cajulian

I have been off of cable at my home here in Florida and in Rochester NY area for three years now. I use centurylink internet here in Florida and Spectrum/TimeWarner at my NY home.

I have the same commercial grade over the air antenna at both locations. I use a Roku device to navigate. I also use Sony's PlayStation Vue for our streaming package. It has slightly more content than YouTubeTV and the other streaming packages. It costs $45 per month and the Internet costs us $45 per month. PlayStation Vue has all of the Broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS). Also has all the Sports you can get on cable.

We never think about going back. It works very well. Our price never changes. And I don't have to spend hours talking to reps to fix pricing issues. Also, on the over the air antenna, the picture quality is superior by far to cable.

Could tell me more about the antenna you have?

[JoelJohnson]

Go to SUPPOSE.TV
You pick and choose which services you want and the chart will show you your options and for what price.

[JoelJohnson]

Best Buy has a free In Home Assessment (IHA) person that will come to your house to help you.

[bob47]

You need high speed internet even if you cut the cord, and we would like to keep land line phone service.

Has anybody found a good monthly rate on high speed internet with voice service that is NOT a teaser 1 year rate that you have to argue about every year at renewal time? I don't care if it's cable with Comcast or DSL with Century Link.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[biker1]

Phone service with an ISP is a bad deal. Look into the various voice-over-ip services available. For example, Ooma is less than $5.00 per month.

Originally Posted by bob47

You need high speed internet even if you cut the cord, and we would like to keep land line phone service.

Has anybody found a good monthly rate on high speed internet with voice service that is NOT a teaser 1 year rate that you have to argue about every year at renewal time? I don't care if it's cable with Comcast or DSL with Century Link.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[biker1]

Do your own research.

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Best Buy has a free In Home Assessment (IHA) person that will come to your house to help you.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Best Buy has a free In Home Assessment (IHA) person that will come to your house to help you.

Thank you, I would pay someone to come and teach me what I need to know and I am surprised some enterprising techie from the Computer Club is not doing this, or maybe there is someone, I will call the club this coming week. This would also be a great way for a high school-er to make some pocket money ....... I knew nothing about my cell phone until my granddaughter taught me!

Very much appreciate your post.

[JoelJohnson]

Most of the solutions that Best Buy suggests are easy to use. My wife liked Sling TV the best, it was easy and worked like cable did.

[Indy-Guy]

5G (fifth generation) is coming to our area and it is the future of TV and Cell service. Most cell services will be offering home internet service at a much faster speed than is available now. When this is available here the cable companies will be out of business quickly. I hope we get 5 G soon. I can't find anything stating when it will come to the Orlando area.

5 G is now available from Verizon in Houston, Indianapolis, Sacramento and Los Angeles.

Day two at Mobile World Congress Americas – Sign up to be “First on 5G” | About Verizon

5G Ultra Wideband Wireless Home Network | Verizon Wireless

FirstOn5G.com is open for business! | About Verizon

[biker1]

Out of business quickly? No they won't. The market will continue to evolve.

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

5G (fifth generation) is coming to our area and it is the future of TV and Cell service. Most cell services will be offering home internet service at a much faster speed than is available now. When this is available here the cable companies will be out of business quickly. I hope we get 5 G soon. I can't find anything stating when it will come to the Orlando area.

5 G is now available from Verizon in Houston, Indianapolis, Sacramento and Los Angeles.

Day two at Mobile World Congress Americas – Sign up to be “First on 5G” | About Verizon

5G Ultra Wideband Wireless Home Network | Verizon Wireless

FirstOn5G.com is open for business! | About Verizon

[JoelJohnson]

You will need new phones to use 5g.