ESPN+ basics

[1100011CS]

What a cluster ****.

 

[Acylum]

Ok so I just by this Roku device and it will help me get ESPN plus. After buying Roku do I only have to buy ESPN plus or do I have to buy something else

With a Roku you just buy the device. From there you can select providers, a lot of which are free.

 

[ozone]

So what device do I need to buy in order to get ESPN plus on my Samsung Smart TV? Any suggestions

So what device do I need to buy in order to get ESPN plus on my Samsung Smart TV? Any suggestions

The Amazon 4K firestick is a good option, especially if you are a Prime member. One can be had for $25 on sale (regularly $50).

 

[Acylum]

Ok so I just by this Roku device and it will help me get ESPN plus. After buying Roku do I only have to buy ESPN plus or do I have to buy something else

https://www.rokuguide.com/articles/how-to-install-and-activate-espn-on-roku

Edit: I should've added you have to be currently subscribed to a provider that lets you receive ESPN, ESPN2, etc. In other words, you can't just buy a streaming device and subscribe to ESPN+ through it and get all their content.

 

[Bader]

@surly tell your guy to get in here $$$$$

 

[DeereClone]

I had Slingtv for a while and at first I thought it was good because of the price drop but after a while I hated it. Interface sucks, streaming reliability sucked, and I had to jump out of the app and onto the antenna for local channels.

It was a giant pain and streaming sucks.

 

[jdcyclone19]

https://www.rokuguide.com/articles/how-to-install-and-activate-espn-on-roku

Edit: I should've added you have to be currently subscribed to a provider that lets you receive ESPN, ESPN2, etc. In other words, you can't just buy a streaming device and subscribe to ESPN+ through it and get all their content.

I think that is changing when Disney+ launches.

 

[CrossCyed]

I think that is changing when Disney+ launches.

no, its not

you have to have access to espn thru another service to be able to stream any of their "tv channels"

 

[jdcyclone19]

no, its not

you have to have access to espn thru another service to be able to stream any of their "tv channels"

To clarify, you won’t need a cable subscription/streaming provider to gain access or watch ESPN+ content, just an espn+ subscription. if you want to watch any other ESPN content/channels, then yes you still need a cable or streaming provider.

 

[NoCreativity]

What a cluster ****.

Lol, its not that bad. I have a PS4, all i did was download the app, pay 5 bucks to setup my account, and now I can watch all the games this year. It took me 10 minutes to do everything.

 

[clones8232]

Wait until the games are actually aired. They often change what channel they are on... may not need it

 

[ricochet]

Does anyone know if the games on ESPN+ will be live only or will viewing delayed be an option. I DVR a ton of games and watch them delayed. I doubt if my DVR will be compatible with ESPN+.

Supposedly you can watch delayed starting 30 minutes after the game ends. This is probably my biggest complaint. If for some reason you can't start watching when the game starts you either have to join in progress or wait until it is over. I'm also not sure how long (if at all) you can pause the live broadcast.

 

[cyfanatic13]

Wait until the games are actually aired. They often change what channel they are on... may not need it

yeah I don't think that's how this is gonna work

 

[HoopsTournament]

Does anyone know if the games on ESPN+ will be live only or will viewing delayed be an option. I DVR a ton of games and watch them delayed. I doubt if my DVR will be compatible with ESPN+.

Both

 

[HoopsTournament]

https://www.rokuguide.com/articles/how-to-install-and-activate-espn-on-roku

Edit: I should've added you have to be currently subscribed to a provider that lets you receive ESPN, ESPN2, etc. In other words, you can't just buy a streaming device and subscribe to ESPN+ through it and get all their content.

That is not entirely clear. ESPN+ is not the same as the ESPN channels through your provider. ESPN+ is something you can subscribe to and get content specifically for ESPN+. Content from the ESPN channels is through your cable/dish/streaming provider. If you want everything, you have need both. (See my previous post for more details.)

 

[HoopsTournament]

I had Slingtv for a while and at first I thought it was good because of the price drop but after a while I hated it. Interface sucks, streaming reliability sucked, and I had to jump out of the app and onto the antenna for local channels.

It was a giant pain and streaming sucks.

I actually use Sling app for my antenna channels.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[KnappShack]

Good job, Cyclone fans

ESPN+ has added another million subscribers since August

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-plus-adds-another-million-subscribers.html

 

[woodm07]

Another question related to this. Roku or Amazon stick? I can buy Roku from Walmart, and sounds pretty easy. Wife has an Amazon account, and could get a firestick. Are they the same thing? Basically a push or one better?

 

[cyfanatic]

Another question related to this. Roku or Amazon stick? I can buy Roku from Walmart, and sounds pretty easy. Wife has an Amazon account, and could get a firestick. Are they the same thing? Basically a push or one better?

I have never used a Firestick but yeah...they pretty much do the same thing. I really like Roku devices...but I read last night that the Fire Stick 4K is going to be on sale for $25 on Black Friday or Cyper Monday...or some point this November. That is a good deal...and I might pick one up just to mess around with it (especially since Fire Sticks are compatible with YouTube TV now).