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re: I’m cutting the cord with Direct TV

Posted on 9/8/18 at 9:51 pm to
Posted by cajunangelle
Member since Oct 2012
156652 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 9:51 pm to
Get good internet, QVC has ROKU voice command remote. Then get FuboTV. Walmart sells nice antennas, get one for back-up.
Posted by choupic
Somewhere on da bayou
Member since Nov 2009
2047 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 10:51 pm to
To have live local channels. Ex: LSU game was on ABC last week.
Posted by barbapapa
Member since Mar 2018
3692 posts
Posted on 9/9/18 at 8:51 am to
PS Vue has been great for me. Love having fox sports nola etc
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 9/9/18 at 9:02 am to
Ironically enough, go with DirecTV now. Gets all the channels most streaming services have but you also get your locals still. And it comes with 20 hours of free DVR.

A lot of people recommending antennas, which will definitely get you locals. But depending on how many TVs you have, I needed to 3, that was a no go for me.

Apple TV, direcTV now (includes HBO for only $5), and netflix, and you can watch pretty much whatever you want.
This post was edited on 9/9/18 at 9:07 am
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 9/9/18 at 9:03 am to
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What internet speed do you need to actually be able to do this?

Depending on how many streaming devices you have, I'd recommend at least 100MB if you're moving to full time streaming.
Posted by Thacian
USA
Member since Aug 2015
2173 posts
Posted on 9/9/18 at 11:02 am to
Number 1 if your tv is near a window buy a cheap one and connect to back of tv and place near window ...if ur not close to window....buy one from Wal-Mart, it cost 99 bucks, place it in your attic, i didn't even re enforce mine to anything, just leaned it up against a beam...and connect thru cable line...and I have all locals plus more ,all locals are in hd
This post was edited on 9/9/18 at 11:05 am
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
48771 posts
Posted on 9/9/18 at 12:47 pm to
PSVue by a mile!
Posted by oreeg
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
5353 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:21 am to
PSVue via Apple TV is great. Haven't had any issues since the first couple months after launch.

The unlimited cloud DVR is a lifesaver for small kids. I have every Disney Jr. show/movie added to My Shows so I always have an arsenal of content for the kids for whatever show they wanna watch.

The East to West scrolling is different from what you're used to but after a while it becomes a habit.

We have the $50 package which I think has 60-70 channels. But since we only watch about 20 of those regularly, you can set them as your favorites which groups them together limiting the amount of scrolling to get to another channel.
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
Aberdeen,NC
Member since Jul 2009
126237 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 2:53 pm to
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Sling by a mile. Hulu isn't terrible either. Don't touch PS Vue


do the complete opposite of this post
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13783 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 9:35 pm to
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Get a firestick and add terrarium tv. It rocks


I’m seeing a update for terrarium that says...they are shutting it down for good and it will stop working at the end of September.
Posted by BottleGnome
Kenner, LA
Member since Sep 2014
133 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:31 am to
I was just invited to test our new over the top streaming box for DirecTV. I am waiting for it to get shipped. You will be able to watch actual DirecTV not DirecTV Now on it. I think Sunday Ticket for some without needing a dish has been a wish for a long time.

The box is Android based and goes by model C71kw. Connects via ethernet or wifi, has a voice remote with touch pad in the middle. I am really looking forward to testing it.
Posted by yudaman
Central Texas
Member since Aug 2005
402 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:03 am to
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A lot of people recommending antennas, which will definitely get you locals. But depending on how many TVs you have, I needed to 3, that was a no go for me.


When I cancelled DirecTV, I removed just the DTV satellite dish (I left the mast mounted to the roof) and mounted an HD antenna in it's place (required minor modification of the mast to accommodate the new antenna). I used my iPhone compass to align the HD antenna and connected the existing coax that was already feeding all 3 of my TV's.

Works like a champ.
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