re: Official Cutting The Cord Thread

Is there a good device similar to a Roku that is cableCARD compatible. I am downgrading to basic cable with Cox. I am planning on replacing my Cox receivers and just renting the cableCARDs. This will give me the basic channels through Cox with access to others online.

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So with the Roku, I am able to watch all the new shows from ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC the day after the air live?

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ABC: "Show and episode availability are subject to change. Only the ABC live stream and the most recently aired episode require a participating TV provider account."

CBS: Apparently going the subscription route for streaming, $6/month I believe.

FOX: "If you don't see your provider or you don't have one, don't fret - new episodes unlock 8 days after broadcast!"

NBC: "No login required for access to episodes of certain new series, including BLINDSPOT, HEROES REBORN, CHICAGO MED and more. Plus, with a TV provider login, you can watch new episodes of every show the day after they air and binge on complete seasons of select series."



So the networks seem kind of all over the place as far as streaming goes. Personally, I prefer an antenna + OTA DVR so I don't have to worry about waiting 8 days, paying CBS, or worrying which series NBC decides to stream. And some DVRs like the Tablo have a Roku app, so you can watch your recordings without switching inputs or UI.

Hey guys, just bought an amazon firestick and loaded kodi without a pc method that is on YouTube by using the es file manager. I use the fusion repo on my phone but saw someone recommend a different beta version but can't remember the name. Could you help me out or recommend a better repo than fusion so I can look up the method and if there is an add on for that repo. I'm still kind of new to setting this up so I need step by step instructions or you tube videos with step by step. Thanks!

Is the basic cable in HD?

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I am paying Cox $78 per month for internet

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That seems insanely high. For that price, you better be able to stream 4k movies.

Before you do anything, I'd start to look for a cheaper provider that will give you enough bandwidth to stream a couple HD movies simultaneously.

shite, I was directed here. All I have is 15MB cable and a slingbox hooked to the guestroom of the rents...what should I do to optimize my cheapness?

Velocity and the royal we

I've read through this thread and it's been helpful but a lot of information overload for me lol.

If someone could please help, as I'm trying to do this for my dad as he's getting up there and wants to continue saving any money he can and bc he hates cox cable bc of their bullshite disputes.

I know he will need the antenna but I'm wondering what else he should get. He likes to watch a bunch of different sports (except soccer and tennis), news programs and maybe a couple of others like Discovery, History, Nat Geo and things of the like. What hardware/software should he invest in?

He currently has cox cable and internet and wants to just get rid of cable. He would want it to work on 3 different TVs as well.

He also hates cox bc of their BS disputes and losing the channels if I didn't mention that.

I appreciate any and all help.

Any way we could update the OP with links to posts that have set-ups?

I've used this site for good info.

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