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SeaCros 11-08-2021 07:19 AM

Cutting the cord is the way to go. The only downside that it can cost almost more when/if you start getting too many different "bundles" ie Hulu, Prime, YouTubeTV, etc. If you can get the old rabbit ears to work for you, it can at least allow you to catch some local TV (if you want). We have Spectrum for internet and simply stream everything else on SmartTV and Firestick.
Good luck


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Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 2026245)
Xfinity has gotten out of control for monthly costs. Would like to cut the cord…either Hulu tv or YouTube tv? Would welcome any thoughts or experiences and difference in costs. Also how difficult is it to install? Install in more than one room? Can you still record programs? Thanks!


Jerseyborn 11-08-2021 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 2026245)
Xfinity has gotten out of control for monthly costs. Would like to cut the cord…either Hulu tv or YouTube tv? Would welcome any thoughts or experiences and difference in costs. Also how difficult is it to install? Install in more than one room? Can you still record programs? Thanks!

We cut last year. We still use Xfinity for internet but stream the Disney + bundle and got a home antenna. Works great!

JMintzer 11-08-2021 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill1701 (Post 2026708)
So you're stealing from You Tube.

Who is stealing?

randykw 11-08-2021 08:00 AM

(Important note: ROKU does not have the Youtube TV app. You have to go to Youtube then go left & down to the bottom to find YouTube TV.

Is this for new Roku customers? We have had YouTube TV on our Roku Sticks for many years. We used the YouTube TV app, Sat., Nov 6.

biker1 11-08-2021 08:07 AM

There is a dispute between Google and Roku. The YouTubeTV app is no longer available from the Roku App Store but the app will continue to work for those who installed it before the dispute. Stay tuned ...

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Originally Posted by randykw (Post 2026739)
(Important note: ROKU does not have the Youtube TV app. You have to go to Youtube then go left & down to the bottom to find YouTube TV.

Is this for new Roku customers? We have had YouTube TV on our Roku Sticks for many years. We used the YouTube TV app, Sat., Nov 6.


Streamers 11-08-2021 08:10 AM

I have a service that gives you over 3000 channels. Very reasonable, about 20 dollars a month

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jedalton 11-08-2021 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 2026245)
Xfinity has gotten out of control for monthly costs. Would like to cut the cord…either Hulu tv or YouTube tv? Would welcome any thoughts or experiences and difference in costs. Also how difficult is it to install? Install in more than one room? Can you still record programs? Thanks!

better option:
1st you don't need a smart tv to use firestick. Just a tv with a HDMI input (most tv's from last 5-7 years have this).

Service call is $35 for 1st 30 minutes, then $17.50 each 15 minutes. email or text me for fee schedule. any other questions feel free to call or email or text me.

Normal installation for 2 tv's and firestick runs between 1.5 to 2 hours or $140.00 flat rate for 2 tv's. If router needs to be setup that would be an additional $70.00.

Things to do before I arrive.

1. know your wi-fi password and network name (should be what your currently connected to)

2. know your Amazon login and password

3. Know your cable company login and password.

Thanks for the inquiry.

After startup expenses you will only be paying for your wi-fi and $25.00/mth for your streaming service. Firestick streaming service has live tv, movies, tv series, all cable channels, all sports channels and over 3,000 channels total.
Here are some things that will speed things up.
1. Do you own your own router and is it compatible with your internet company? I recommend you purchase your own router instead of renting from cable company for $12-15/mth.. The netgear c7000 v2 works very well with xfinity. I have 1 left for $140.00
2. Do you have a 4-K firestick, You will need a 4-K firestick for each TV you want hooked up. you don't need the new Amazon Fire Stick 4K max, but do need the 3rd-Gen Fire TV Stick, now on sale for 27.99
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3. You will need passwords for the following; Amazon account, your cable provider, your own internet network
4. Make sure your tv has a HDMI input. (most do since 2004)
Dalton Consulting Services
757-748-6060

barebones1191 11-08-2021 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2026275)
YouTube is great.

Very easy to sign-up & download.

Plus......it travels with you.
Where ever you go, it goes.
I have one child on it in Colorado & it's free to her.

You can customized the channel line-up.

Free recording.

High quality picture.

Good Luck.

In reading youtube's rules I understood a child had to live under the same roof as the manager. Is that not true and how do you add the child that lives in a distant city.

OhioBuckeye 11-08-2021 08:29 AM

Ohiobuckeye
 
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Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 2026245)
Xfinity has gotten out of control for monthly costs. Would like to cut the cord…either Hulu tv or YouTube tv? Would welcome any thoughts or experiences and difference in costs. Also how difficult is it to install? Install in more than one room? Can you still record programs? Thanks!

If you think Xfinity is expensive, everything thing will eventually be expensive after 5 yrs. Spend $50. & get an antenna, TV say no antenna’s allowed, which I think they police it enough because when you drive around you see lots of antenna’s. I put mine in the attic above my garage & I got 50 channel’s with a $20. Booster. About 15 of those channels were Spanish speaking, just so you know, & I watched my favorite College Football team every Sat. Spectrum I was paying $165. month after 8 yrs.

rrb48310 11-08-2021 09:02 AM

How Much?
 
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Originally Posted by elevatorman (Post 2026285)
:icon_wink:First thing I did was get T-Mobile Home Internet.Look here Unlimited High-Speed 5G Home Internet Service Plans | T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
$50.00 includes tax / month

:icon_wink:Next I purchased a ROKU Streaming device on Amazon Amazon.com
$29.00 one time (if you have a smart TV you may not need ROKU just go to the App store and download an APP. I got the device because the remote works everything and is easy to understand how to use it.


:icon_wink:Then I got youtube TV $64.99 / month for 85+ channels for the base added ALL the premium channels for about $50.00 / month.I also have Prime, Netflix & Britbox. (Important note: ROKU does not have the Youtube TV app. You have to go to Youtube then go left & down to the bottom to find YouTube TV.

YouTube TV - Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & News

:icon_wink:There are other services available like Sling, Hulu, Fubu and others. I have been told FUBU is the best for sports.

:)Finally, I did all this about 2 weeks before I cancelled Xfinity. I wanted to make sure everything worked before I turned in all the Xfinity stuff. We have been using this set up for about 2 months with no problems. I only have installed on 2 of 5 TVs. I will do the others eventually.



I may be missing something, but adding all this up comes to just under $200. That's 20% more than I pay now (Xfinity) and I don't have enough time to watch what I have. What happens if you need service, with Xfinity it's one call and the internet provider can't blame the other three servers or vice a versa. :shocked:

lkagele 11-08-2021 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbraham (Post 2026245)
Xfinity has gotten out of control for monthly costs. Would like to cut the cord…either Hulu tv or YouTube tv? Would welcome any thoughts or experiences and difference in costs. Also how difficult is it to install? Install in more than one room? Can you still record programs? Thanks!

Watched SNL for the first time in several years. Still pretty lame but it had one skit that was a riot. Cancelling service with Spectrum.

Cancelling Cable - SNL - YouTube

JMintzer 11-08-2021 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lkagele (Post 2026810)
Watched SNL for the first time in several years. Still pretty lame but it had one skit that was a riot. Cancelling service with Spectrum.

Cancelling Cable - SNL - YouTube

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

jimkerr 11-08-2021 09:31 AM

YouTube TV is the way to go. Programming is good. You get the local channels and unlimited DVR.

I have it on 3 TVs. Love it!

RoadToad 11-08-2021 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2026271)
How accessible are the local channels (ABC, NBC, CBS)
Where a large percent of evening programming is located (that we prefer).

Recording capability is a must as well.

We use an outdoors over-the-air (OTA) antenna and Tablo recorder.

WindyCityzen 11-08-2021 09:57 AM

Take the Villages Enrichment Academy course (2 sessions) called “Cutting the Cord.” Superb.


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