[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by Bill1701

That may be true, but you have to get really good internet service and smart TVs. You should be able to get either Roku or Firesticks for non-smart TVs. You will still need to pay for a service to get all the local channels plus whatever else you want.

With Roku or Firestick, your TV doesn’t need to be smart; that is their purpose. Along with all the programming provided by YouTube TV, you also get local channels at no extra cost.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by MCoffey

Hi all,
We recently moved in and have found that some of our cable outlets in specific rooms have been eliminated. Is there a company anyone would suggest to help get these outlets functioning and wired correctly again? Thanks so much.

You only need one outlet to bring cable into the house. WiFi boxes bring programming to all the TVs in your house. No need for each TV to be connected by a cable from the wall. Just need an electrical outlet.

[dhdallas]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

To clarify, you don't need a smart TV. You just need a streaming stick like Roku and plug it into an HDMI input on any television.

But with a separate device like a streaming stick or set top box, you have to have 2 remotes; one for the stick & one for the tv. With my TCL Roku smart tv's one remote does it all.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

But with a separate device like a streaming stick or set top box, you have to have 2 remotes; one for the stick & one for the tv. With my TCL Roku smart tv's one remote does it all.

You only need one remote. You can get a Roku remote that will control your television. Roku is one of the best streaming devices to buy.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You only need one remote. You can get a Roku remote that will control your television. Roku is one of the best streaming devices to buy.

& Samsung TV remote controls the Roku unit.

[ldj1938]

Go to T-mobile internet gateway on the. web. They provide a free modem and charge $55 a month with no data limit. 10% discount for vets.
They do not sell it at their stores. Only online. Modem will be shipped air freight two day.
I have had for a couple of months and love it. The Villages is a test site for this new service and is only available in limited areas of the country.

[newgirl]

Following. Com cast would not put in any outlets or fix the ones that used to be. They had been covered over and lines cut, and some rooms do not have any at all.

[dadoiron]

Originally Posted by RobertWR

Consider streaming. Less expensive and no cable box required. All that is needed is a smart TV, plug it in anywhere and you have all the channels over WiFi. It's 2021!

Agree, just don't get a TCL Roku TV. They break their TV functionality with their badly programed software updates. Not worth the hassle or aggravation.

[newgirl]

I just signed up, the site said it is not in my area yet. I am north of 466, where are you?

[jellybean428]

we first had century link. When we switched to Comcast and subsequently added a TV, the technician connected ALL of our outlets while he was there...no charge! They are all in the box in your garage...just need hooking up
there are several (7 or 8) cable outlets in my home and lanai. Now they all can accommodate a tv (with a cable box, of course)

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by ldj1938

Go to T-mobile internet gateway on the. web. They provide a free modem and charge $55 a month with no data limit. 10% discount for vets.
They do not sell it at their stores. Only online. Modem will be shipped air freight two day.
I have had for a couple of months and love it. The Villages is a test site for this new service and is only available in limited areas of the country.

Not available yet in our area (Valle Verde, north of 466, off Chula Vista. You can put your name on a waiting list to be notified if/when it is.

kathy

[Garywt]

Most of Comcast’s tv boxes are wireless now but not sure what was gained by removing them. At first I was not a fan of wireless but once they worked correctly they are easy to move around if needed.