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re: so.....i'm thinking about ROKU
Posted on 12/24/15 at 9:19 am to oldcharlie8
Posted on 12/24/15 at 9:19 am to oldcharlie8
quote:I also have SlingTV. I would NOT recommend sling for cutting the cord if you're wanting to watch sports with a family. For starters, you can only watch on one device at a time with a single account, which means another $20/mo if your kids wanted to watch at the same time or something. Second, the app is fricking horrible. Expect interruptions at the worst possible time.
I made this move 6 months ago with a Roku 3. I subscribed to Sling Tv and it has all of the ESPN channels available. This also gives you access to Watch ESPN.
Sling is great if it's just a couple people wanting to subscribe just for the sake of having some form of television, but I seriously doubt it works for this guy.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:05 am to terd ferguson
Sling tv gives you ESPN on Roku and you can subscribe to cbs all access for live news, tv on cbs, and sec games of the week. ABC games usually on ESPN. You'd need something else for NFL
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:17 am to oldcharlie8
For 20 bucks a month you can get Sling TV which will get you ESPN and the ESPN App on your Roku.
You can get local channels with an antenna which you can build yourself for a few dollars.
You can get local channels with an antenna which you can build yourself for a few dollars.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:18 am to chryso
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For 20 bucks a month you can get Sling TV
so.....this sling tv is something I get when I have the roku stick?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:23 am to oldcharlie8
Sling TV has a promotion where if you sign up for three months you can get either a free Roku streaming stick or half off of a Roku 3. LINK
I recommend getting the Roku 3 rather than the streaming stick. I have both and the Roku 3 seems to work better.
This deal almost makes the 3 month subscription to Sling free. (It ends up being about 10 bucks more than just buying a Roku 3) That is a pretty cheap way to try it out.
I recommend getting the Roku 3 rather than the streaming stick. I have both and the Roku 3 seems to work better.
This deal almost makes the 3 month subscription to Sling free. (It ends up being about 10 bucks more than just buying a Roku 3) That is a pretty cheap way to try it out.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:31 am to oldcharlie8
You will have to subscribe to Sling once you get your Roku. The app might come pre-installed on the Roku menu, but if not it's very easy to find and install. Then, the Sling app will allow you a few free days to decide before you buy.
If you want the SEC network on Sling it will cost $5 more per month over their basic $20 subscription. The ONLY reason I subscribe to Sling is for football. I have no interest in any of those DIY, HGTV, Lifestyle, old movie, etc. channels. There is no penalty for unsubscribing and subscribing at will, so as soon as football season is over I will unsubscribe then pick it up again in the fall.
As one poster already mentioned, watching live sports on Sling can be really spotty. It drops out a lot. I understand that hardwiring the device with an ethernet cable instead of relying on WiFi helps the experience, though. Anyway, as long as you have a Sling subscription you can get most events through the WatchESPN app on the Roku, which for some reason streams a whole lot better than Sling. Just get the WatchESPN app and enter your Sling password as your provider.
If you want the SEC network on Sling it will cost $5 more per month over their basic $20 subscription. The ONLY reason I subscribe to Sling is for football. I have no interest in any of those DIY, HGTV, Lifestyle, old movie, etc. channels. There is no penalty for unsubscribing and subscribing at will, so as soon as football season is over I will unsubscribe then pick it up again in the fall.
As one poster already mentioned, watching live sports on Sling can be really spotty. It drops out a lot. I understand that hardwiring the device with an ethernet cable instead of relying on WiFi helps the experience, though. Anyway, as long as you have a Sling subscription you can get most events through the WatchESPN app on the Roku, which for some reason streams a whole lot better than Sling. Just get the WatchESPN app and enter your Sling password as your provider.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:32 am to Rex
if I have 5 TV's and 3 are "on" at once, does this mean that I need 3 sticks?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:39 am to oldcharlie8
You need one Roku/Firestick/Roku Stick/etc. per television, yes.
Now, Sling will only allow one viewing stream at a time, so while you're watching a sporting event on Sling or WatchESPN your family members on other TV's will have to stream something else, such as Netflix.
If I recall correctly, Netflix allows two streams at the same time with their basic subscription price. I upgraded to $12.99 per month for four concurrent streams.
All in all, outside of internet service, which I'd get without TV, I'm paying $12.99 per month for Netflix, $25 for Sling, or $37.99 total. I don't count Amazon Prime in with my cost because I would buy that anyway for the free package deliveries.
Now, Sling will only allow one viewing stream at a time, so while you're watching a sporting event on Sling or WatchESPN your family members on other TV's will have to stream something else, such as Netflix.
If I recall correctly, Netflix allows two streams at the same time with their basic subscription price. I upgraded to $12.99 per month for four concurrent streams.
All in all, outside of internet service, which I'd get without TV, I'm paying $12.99 per month for Netflix, $25 for Sling, or $37.99 total. I don't count Amazon Prime in with my cost because I would buy that anyway for the free package deliveries.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:42 am to Rex
Fire TV> kodi> sports devil> front row sports
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:44 am to Rex
ok........last question- how much would it cost me for 3 sticks per month with a "sling tv" prescription?
am I saying this right?
am I saying this right?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:45 am to jennyjones
Yeah, but I'm trying to keep it simple and legal.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:48 am to oldcharlie8
You don't have to pay by the stick/device. In my case, for example, I still pay only $37.99 per month even though we've got three TV's set up for use in each of three separate houses. You just can't expect to have nine people on nine separate TV's all streaming Netflix at once. Netflix allows two at the same time.
And, oh, by the way... once you have Netflix, Sling, Amazon Prime, etc. subscriptions you can also stream to your smart phone or tablets... not just televisions. I take my Samsung tablet into the kitchen and bathroom with me, for example.
And, oh, by the way... once you have Netflix, Sling, Amazon Prime, etc. subscriptions you can also stream to your smart phone or tablets... not just televisions. I take my Samsung tablet into the kitchen and bathroom with me, for example.
This post was edited on 12/24/15 at 10:50 am
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:55 am to oldcharlie8
I would go with an FireTv & get a sling box.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 10:56 am to Rex
I do the same thing Rex does, except I have the 2 stream Netflix. I also have an antenna in the attic for local channels.
You said your family watches Netflix now. If the way they are watching Netflix is acceptable then I would just continue with that rather than buying more Rokus. If you want a different way to watch then you will need some type of streaming device per TV.
You said your family watches Netflix now. If the way they are watching Netflix is acceptable then I would just continue with that rather than buying more Rokus. If you want a different way to watch then you will need some type of streaming device per TV.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 11:29 am to oldcharlie8
YouTube KODI and instal it on your computer, hook up HDMI and say thank you.
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Posted on 12/24/15 at 11:56 am to oldcharlie8
1- can I watch sporting events
I pay $25 a month for SlingTV (through DISH) and have all the ESPNs including SEC Network. I only missed one game on TV and just went to a bar to catch that.
2- can I get local channels
- USTVNOW app; you just pick up locals in another state basically so timing is off but if news doesn't matter to you, you can get this free and keep up with your shows.
I pay $25 a month for SlingTV (through DISH) and have all the ESPNs including SEC Network. I only missed one game on TV and just went to a bar to catch that.
2- can I get local channels
- USTVNOW app; you just pick up locals in another state basically so timing is off but if news doesn't matter to you, you can get this free and keep up with your shows.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 11:59 am to oldcharlie8
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This post was edited on 12/24/15 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:20 pm to ag3ntpurpl3
Questions about Sling TV.. Do they give you access to AMC, FX, and Comedy Central?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:24 pm to oldcharlie8
I finally just upgraded from my first-gen Roku to a Roku Streaming Stick. So much better.
If you're a religious cable user, Roku isn't going to supplant that. If you're just a casual cable user, then Roku may work for you.
I primarily use Amazon Instant through Roku to binge watch a few cable tv shows (after they've aired on cable) and watch movies. I no longer even use Netflix (though my family does). I've begun re-ordering cable during college football season.
Roku/Amazon Instant is enough for my needs for most of the year, though as I don't generally watch much tv.
If you're a religious cable user, Roku isn't going to supplant that. If you're just a casual cable user, then Roku may work for you.
I primarily use Amazon Instant through Roku to binge watch a few cable tv shows (after they've aired on cable) and watch movies. I no longer even use Netflix (though my family does). I've begun re-ordering cable during college football season.
Roku/Amazon Instant is enough for my needs for most of the year, though as I don't generally watch much tv.
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