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WatchESPN on Smart TV
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:26 am
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:26 am
Is my best bet just getting a TCL Roku and taking the guess work out of it?
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Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:29 am to Powerman
You're going to buy a whole TV just to watch ESPN?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:29 am to Powerman
You could always use your computer and plug it into the tv via HDMI.
Roku does make it easier. I started streaming a few years ago using IPhone 4s via HDMI. Crazy how much I have evolved from those days.
I use my Roku for pretty much everything but run KODI off my computer via HDMI. Looking around for something better than a Roku, but isnt a priority. Thinking ARNU Box
Roku does make it easier. I started streaming a few years ago using IPhone 4s via HDMI. Crazy how much I have evolved from those days.
I use my Roku for pretty much everything but run KODI off my computer via HDMI. Looking around for something better than a Roku, but isnt a priority. Thinking ARNU Box
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:54 am to Powerman
quote:
Is my best bet just getting a TCL Roku and taking the guess work out of it?
You can get it on Sony's android TV's. Not positive but I don't think you can get it on Samsungs.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:55 am to Powerman
Don't base your TV buying on the availability of watchESPN
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:56 am to ellunchboxo
quote:
You're going to buy a whole TV just to watch ESPN?
Most people have a $180/month cable bill to "watch ESPN"
Posted on 9/23/16 at 12:12 pm to ellunchboxo
quote:
You're going to buy a whole TV just to watch ESPN?
and actually i think there are many sports fans who do this
Posted on 9/23/16 at 12:52 pm to ellunchboxo
quote:
You're going to buy a whole TV just to watch ESPN?
I was thinking of getting a small 32" while I'm working out of town as I'll be here through the rest of football season and beyond.
Figured I'd take it back home with me and use it in my bedroom as the only TV I have at the moment is in my living room.
I figure 160 or so on a TV will be cheaper than me going to a sports bar for every game...
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:00 pm to Powerman
quote:Will not work on my two Panasonics.
WatchESPN on Smart TV
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:14 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
WatchESPN on Smart TV
Will not work on my two Panasonics.
you cant stick a $30 chromecast on it?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:21 pm to CAD703X
Yeah, was gonna say just get a Chromecast. As cheap as they are, I'm amazed more people don't have them, but they also don't really advertise them.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:36 pm to Powerman
Then just buy a 32" TV and a fire stick
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:41 pm to CAD703X
quote:Different question and point. I am talking about using the app or going web based. Neither will work on my two smart TVs. I have to use something else. I generally use a tablet.
you cant stick a $30 chromecast on it?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 1:56 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
Different question and point. I am talking about using the app or going web based. Neither will work on my two smart TVs. I have to use something else. I generally use a tablet.
still confused. your smartTV espn app doesn't work so you chose to watch it on a TABLET instead of buying a $30 stick so you can watch tv?
i figure i'm lucky if *ANY* smart TV apps work but certainly would never count on it.
This post was edited on 9/23/16 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 9/23/16 at 2:02 pm to CAD703X
I don't usually agree with you on much but WTF are these people talking about?
Why can't they plug in a Roku Stick, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc. into a normal TV?
Why can't they plug in a Roku Stick, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc. into a normal TV?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 2:28 pm to Powerman
Problem with a built in is you can never upgrade your steaming hardware. The good thing is it is the best smart TV functionality available. I have one of the 32" for each of the kids' rooms but I don't care if they can upgrade their hardware. I'd be tempted to get one for my bedroom if I needed one but wouldn't consider it for my main TV.
Eta:
If it's a spare TV I'd go for it, it's a great TV for the price and the only cord you need is the single power cord. Add on the fact that it's light and it is great for moving around.
Eta:
If it's a spare TV I'd go for it, it's a great TV for the price and the only cord you need is the single power cord. Add on the fact that it's light and it is great for moving around.
This post was edited on 9/23/16 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 9/23/16 at 2:32 pm to junkfunky
I hear ya
This definitely isn't for a main TV
I've got the latest Amazon Fire TV for my main TV at home. Just trying to find some functional situation for me to watch the game on the road that doesn't involve me hanging out and blowing my money at Buffalo Wild Wings or something
This definitely isn't for a main TV
I've got the latest Amazon Fire TV for my main TV at home. Just trying to find some functional situation for me to watch the game on the road that doesn't involve me hanging out and blowing my money at Buffalo Wild Wings or something
Posted on 9/23/16 at 2:39 pm to CAD703X
quote:Good grief. I watch it on the TV
still confused. your smartTV espn app doesn't work so you chose to watch it on a TABLET instead of buying a $30 stick so you can watch tv?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 4:02 pm to Powerman
I love my Roku device, but the WatchESPN app doesn't work worth a shite on it. Freezes and buffers. No other app does that on my Roku. Not sure how well it works on the TVs with Roku built in.
I flip over to AppleTV streaming device, and the WatchESPN app on it works just fine.
Also, I think you will need to have a cable or satellite account with a package that carries ESPN to be able to login and activate WatchESPN on a streaming device. If you don't have that, you can use one from a friend or relative if they will share the info.
I flip over to AppleTV streaming device, and the WatchESPN app on it works just fine.
Also, I think you will need to have a cable or satellite account with a package that carries ESPN to be able to login and activate WatchESPN on a streaming device. If you don't have that, you can use one from a friend or relative if they will share the info.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 4:13 pm to gobuxgo5
quote:
ost people have a $180/month cable bill to "watch ESPN"
And you still need that to legally watch it!
*First rule of cord cutting, steal shite from your parents or friends.
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