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cb1972 09-18-2021 08:14 AM
Wow a lot of great info

PurePeach 09-18-2021 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by cb1972 (Post 2004778)
I am considering using my Cable provider App from up North , and installing an antenna for local channels during our stay this winter. Tired of paying start up fees and high cable bill here every season. Not that tech savy, has anyone used this method or have any other suggestions. Normally watch sports and stream movies miniseries etc
We’ve had YouTubeTV for several years and love it. Just moved to TV last November, hooked up to WiFi, logged into the app, changed our address, and it worked beautifully. If only Xfinity internet would perform as good. 😬

ithos 09-18-2021 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Burnsurfer (Post 2005355)
We have Xfinity in TV and spend the winter up North. We can watch some things up North on the Xfinity Streaming app, but there are MANY things that we get a message stating "you must sign into your home wifi in order to watch". Since we are not on our "home wifi" at that point, we don't get to watch that particular show or channel. Network TV is fine most of the time though.
On HULU, you must first log on with the device at your home. After that you can use it to stream anywhere.

Not sure if Xfinity has the same policy.

Angeloc 09-19-2021 09:43 AM
you tube tv
 
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2004781)
May want to consider YouTube TV........can use in both locations. Pay for internet at each location and then about $60/mth for YouTube TV.

:icon_wink:
I live in Marsh Bend in the Winter 7 months. I have you you Tube TV. We got to RI on the first of June and it worked fine until the end of August. Apparently you can only use it three months away from your home at which point they shut us down although they took payment for September. The message that I got on the screen was that they would record shows so we could watch them when we return to Florida.
When I return to Florida October 1st, I will look for another alternative.

Bilyclub 09-19-2021 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathymike (Post 2005177)
Why not just put a window antenna in your window? That what I did and I get all the local channels for free!
You have a window antenna in The Villages and receive a signal from the Orlando transmitters which are roughly 60 miles away?

ithos 09-20-2021 04:02 PM
This article addresses watching your homes local channels while on vacation. It is complicated and every streaming service has different policies.

Streaming TV on vacation: What cord-cutters need to know | TechHive..

If anyone can view local channels while away using a cable company app, please let us know. I don't think it can be done.

mermaids 09-28-2021 08:09 PM
Which internet providers are available in de Laguna west?
 
I have Spectrum internet in the midwest, but Spectrum said they can't service my address. Neighbor 50ft away has Spectrum? Any information is appreciated. I got rid if Direct TV & need to find an internet provider asap. Thanks

Garywt 09-28-2021 08:58 PM
We just go with Comcast for tv and internet. We have it up North at $300 a month and in Florida for $130 a month. For the summer it was $34 and we just updated our turn on date to come off vacation mode.

Pballer 09-29-2021 09:09 AM
YouTube TV may lose NBC and other channels tomorrow.

MSchad 09-29-2021 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 2004882)
Xfinity has an app that you can run on your phone or tablet. Could you run the app and stream shows/movies from that device to the additional TVs (either wirelessly or by connecting the device to your TV with an HDMI cable?

kathy
Can’t stream from Xfinity app. ☹️

Skip 09-29-2021 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Pballer (Post 2010504)
YouTube TV may lose NBC and other channels tomorrow.
It's just like the government shut down scare every few years. They hold out until the last minute.
NBC can't survive without YouTubeTV (or other streamers) and YouTubeTV subscribers want NBCUniversal channels. If there is an interruption, it won't be for long.
It's Google vs. Universal. Let's see who wins here. I'm not worried.

Skip

CoachKandSportsguy 09-29-2021 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2005197)
Suppose | Compare Cable, Satellite & Streaming TV Services to find the cheapest way to get local stations down here by streaming.
Really Cool!:bigbow:

La lamy 09-30-2021 03:00 PM
The choices are mind boggling. Hope I can figure out what's best for me. :pray:

smacca56 09-30-2021 03:25 PM
Direct TV Stream
 
We started out many years ago when we cut the cord first with Direct TV now. They changed after a couple years to AT & T Now. It's changed once again to Direct TV Stream. We have always been happy with it. We can change our location up to 4 times per year if we desire. We pay $60 a month and have a great variety of channels and recording capability. Honestly I don't remember how much time we can record because usually it's a show here and there for us. We found their channel line up to be the best for us. I did look into some of the others but found some stations we like are not offered by them.

JoelJohnson 09-30-2021 03:45 PM
Antenna Man - Cut The Cord

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