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What's the best method to watch TV while tailgating?
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:21 am
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:21 am
"On a television" HYEW HYEW HYEW....
But seriously, will be watching tv at our tailgates this season. What's the best way to do so? I don't feel like dealing with a satellite dish and that subscription. I've heard antennas are alright but no ESPN; true? If wifi is strong enough I'd prefer to stream via roku, firestick, etc.
So just looking for advice from the veterans/experts.
Cheers
But seriously, will be watching tv at our tailgates this season. What's the best way to do so? I don't feel like dealing with a satellite dish and that subscription. I've heard antennas are alright but no ESPN; true? If wifi is strong enough I'd prefer to stream via roku, firestick, etc.
So just looking for advice from the veterans/experts.
Cheers
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Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:22 am to KosherKajun
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What's the best method to watch TV while tailgating?
Set up next to a tailgate with TV already.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:28 am to KosherKajun
Been using the Dish Tailgater for 5 years now with minimal issues. Its super easy.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:32 am to KosherKajun
It would help if you shared who your cable provider is, if you have one.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:34 am to KosherKajun
Hot spotting will work until a big game happens and start lagging.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:34 am to SUB
I stream via DirecTV
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:36 am to KosherKajun
I got a lighting to HDMI adapter and will try to stream from my phone this week. Have AT&T unlimited cell so I cant make it a hotspot. PSvue app wont support this method but Sling app will. YouTube app works so I assume YouTube TV might work as well.
I tested the ESPN app stream last week and had success. Even watched a game while in the stadium. State supposedly had cell companies improve coverage this year and I think it might have worked. Or so many people passed out from the heat that they were not using their phones.
Not a vet/expert but thought I'd share just the same.
ETA: I realize you are probably talking about while your at LSU and results may vary
I tested the ESPN app stream last week and had success. Even watched a game while in the stadium. State supposedly had cell companies improve coverage this year and I think it might have worked. Or so many people passed out from the heat that they were not using their phones.
Not a vet/expert but thought I'd share just the same.
ETA: I realize you are probably talking about while your at LSU and results may vary
This post was edited on 9/12/19 at 9:38 am
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:39 am to MSUmtowndawg
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I got a lighting to HDMI adapter and will try to stream from my phone this week. Have AT&T unlimited cell so I cant make it a hotspot. PSvue app wont support this method but Sling app will. YouTube app works so I assume YouTube TV might work as well.
Great idea! I have a tablet with Verizon. I'm sure i could stream on there. We have pretty good service where i set up. Thanks!
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:48 am to KosherKajun
The ESPN app will no longer broadcast through the HDMI adapter. Going to try and bring a Roku to this weeks tailgate to see if that'll resolve our issue. Bit PITA that it wouldn't stream the first game.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:52 am to KosherKajun
Hot spot from phone with fire stick.
Posted on 9/12/19 at 9:55 am to KosherKajun
Cheap flatscreen, small generator, trust tv antenna, profit
Posted on 9/12/19 at 10:00 am to KosherKajun
We typically watch the OTA games. If there is a really big game on a streamed network, we have a Roku and stream via a phone hotspot.
Posted on 10/1/19 at 8:01 am to KosherKajun
Back a truck through one of the walls in your den.
Posted on 10/1/19 at 9:42 am to TheHarahanian
(1) TCL ROKU TV $130
- Download the ESPN App, NFL Network App, FOX Sports App, link to your current subscription
(2) Portable Electric Generator $150 (Lasts up to 6 hours and is the size of a male shoe - totally silent)
(3) Wifi Hotspot
(4) HD Antenna $18
- This screws right into the TV and has impeccable signal. Gets all cable channels, no problem.
We've done this all season long and it's been incredible.
- Download the ESPN App, NFL Network App, FOX Sports App, link to your current subscription
(2) Portable Electric Generator $150 (Lasts up to 6 hours and is the size of a male shoe - totally silent)
(3) Wifi Hotspot
(4) HD Antenna $18
- This screws right into the TV and has impeccable signal. Gets all cable channels, no problem.
We've done this all season long and it's been incredible.
Posted on 10/1/19 at 9:47 am to KosherKajun
You will need a satellite. Streaming for a cellphone and/or hotspot will be fine until more people start coming on campus and taking up all the bandwidth. For a 7pm kickoff game, this is usually around 2pm from my experience.
You can also get the VHF receiver/converter things and pick up local TV and get the ABC, Fox and CBS games
You can also get the VHF receiver/converter things and pick up local TV and get the ABC, Fox and CBS games
This post was edited on 10/1/19 at 9:49 am
Posted on 10/1/19 at 12:56 pm to KosherKajun
From your thread title, I thought you meant watching TV while driving down the highway, riding someone's bumper.
I would have discouraged it.
I would have discouraged it.
Posted on 10/1/19 at 1:33 pm to KosherKajun
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I don't feel like dealing with a satellite dish and that subscription
I get it, but just know that nothing is going to give you as good of a solution as this. If there was something, no one would use satellites for tailgates.
Posted on 10/1/19 at 2:15 pm to KosherKajun
I have the Att TV app. It cost me NO data to stream all day long. The only time I've ever had a problem streaming was the 'Bama game last year because of the extra people on campus. The closer to the stadium the harder it will be to stream.
Get a HDMI adapter for the phone and plug into TV.
I also bring a second/18-inch TV and connect to rabbit ears for OTA channels.
Good Luck
Get a HDMI adapter for the phone and plug into TV.
I also bring a second/18-inch TV and connect to rabbit ears for OTA channels.
Good Luck
Posted on 10/1/19 at 2:24 pm to KosherKajun
quote:
What's the best way to do so? I don't feel like dealing with a satellite dish and that subscription. I've heard antennas are alright but no ESPN; true? If wifi is strong enough I'd prefer to stream via roku, firestick, etc.
We use one of those flappy antennas you can get from wall-mart, allows us to watch CBS and ABC games, usually pretty shitfaced by 2:30-3 so i stop caring whats on TV but ive always wanted to be able to stream Watch ESPN. LSU needs to boost their wifi and make it free!
wouldnt that be nice 
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