Cutting cable
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I use this antenna: http://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-Outdoor-Yagi-Antenna/dp/B0024R4B5C
And this Amplifier: http://www.amazon.com/1byone-OUS00-0293-Antenna-Amplifier-Booster/dp/B00IF70TO
From what I've read, if you're sending signal to multiple TVs (in your case 4) an amplifier is needed & maybe one more powerful than the one I linked. I'm sure someone that knows more can comment further.
I've had pretty good luck with Sling, although it can be sluggish at times & seems to have gotten worse lately. Overall, I do think it's easily worth the $25/mo.
And this Amplifier: http://www.amazon.com/1byone-OUS00-0293-Antenna-Amplifier-Booster/dp/B00IF70TO
From what I've read, if you're sending signal to multiple TVs (in your case 4) an amplifier is needed & maybe one more powerful than the one I linked. I'm sure someone that knows more can comment further.
I've had pretty good luck with Sling, although it can be sluggish at times & seems to have gotten worse lately. Overall, I do think it's easily worth the $25/mo.
Just looking at the numbers. Sling is 20/mo. Amazon prime is 99/yr. Netflix/Hulu is 9/mo (approx). What do you get in sling that you don't with a combination of these two? If someone already has prime for shopping or whatever else I would think the smart thing to do would be to add Netflix or Hulu.
Sling runs off internet connection, which is really handy. Sitting in an airport terminal waiting on a flight? Log in, plug your headphones in, and you have live TV. I love that I can take my iPad anywhere with a wifi signal and watch tv.
https://www.sling.com/package
Channel package is good enough for me. I added the sports pack and would probably drop it after basketball season. Worst part about it is that it doesn't carry Fox Sports so most ISU football games are missed.
Sling is different in that it enables you to watch live channels rather than on-demand video. It's the same as switching on your TV, flipping to a channel, and watching it. The only differences from "regular" cable are that it's A) over the internet, B) cheaper, and C) has a more limited channel selection.
The biggest benefit is ESPN access...I read somewhere that the overwhelming majority of people pay for Sling just for ESPN.
My experiences with Sling...
1) The Windows PC app is hit or miss...if you look around various forums, some swear by it while others swear at it. My experience seems to indicate that if you throw enough computing power at it, it will work reasonably well, even on ESPN. Unfortunately, my HTPC is older (but handles amazon prime, netflix, and WatchESPN without issue), so I'm usually swearing at the SlingTV app. We get better results on my wife's newer laptop.
2) I don't have any trouble with the Android app, and that includes using it with ESPN.
3) No app for Linux.
1) The Windows PC app is hit or miss...if you look around various forums, some swear by it while others swear at it. My experience seems to indicate that if you throw enough computing power at it, it will work reasonably well, even on ESPN. Unfortunately, my HTPC is older (but handles amazon prime, netflix, and WatchESPN without issue), so I'm usually swearing at the SlingTV app. We get better results on my wife's newer laptop.
2) I don't have any trouble with the Android app, and that includes using it with ESPN.
3) No app for Linux.
Thanks. We live in the country and have to use Excede Satelite internet which is good for streaming but has a pretty low cap for streaming so the internet tv won't work for us.
What's the billing cost with fees and taxes added for the sports pack? Trying to compare to what I have now where my bill is $45.91 for Directv with sports pack.
Also, how much Internet usage do you use for watching and how much do you watch? My brother has been close to maxing Internet usage for streaming too much Netflix.
Also, how much Internet usage do you use for watching and how much do you watch? My brother has been close to maxing Internet usage for streaming too much Netflix.
No fees nice. That just leaves the Internet data usage as a potential problem. We didn't have cable from April until Sept. (end of bball to start of fball) and hit 85% at least once through Netflix so I'm a little worried about streaming everything.
I have Sling TV with the sports pack as well.
I rarely have issues watching ESPN with it, but Watch ESPN still works better. I use a Roku 3 to watch Sling and it's great. But I used to watch Sling through my Xbox One and it was absolutely terrible. Always freezing and buffering. So, I think there's a wide variance based on what device you use.
The only downside for watching sports with Sling is that you don't get the FOX networks (FSN, FS1). But that won't matter for basketball season. You get ESPN and ESPN2 with the base $20 Sling package, and ESPNU, ESPNews, and SEC Network are included in the $5 Sports add-on.
I rarely have issues watching ESPN with it, but Watch ESPN still works better. I use a Roku 3 to watch Sling and it's great. But I used to watch Sling through my Xbox One and it was absolutely terrible. Always freezing and buffering. So, I think there's a wide variance based on what device you use.
The only downside for watching sports with Sling is that you don't get the FOX networks (FSN, FS1). But that won't matter for basketball season. You get ESPN and ESPN2 with the base $20 Sling package, and ESPNU, ESPNews, and SEC Network are included in the $5 Sports add-on.
One thing to note, and is the only thing keeping me from cutting the cord, is there is no way to record shows with SlingTV or any other streaming device that I know of. That said, a lot of the networks offer viewing of past episodes.
If I have a cable package that includes the bare bones would my log in still work for Fox Sports Go?
If the actual Fox Sports isn't in my cable package does that eliminate the online option?
If the actual Fox Sports isn't in my cable package does that eliminate the online option?
Must be nice in Timbuktu, but the only option here over 2.5mbps download is Mediacom.
Thanks everyone!
If I'm streaming everything and have all my phones/tablets hooked up to my wifi, should I look at getting a better modem? If so, anyone have one that they recommend?
I'll have our phones, laptop, iPad, and then 4 TV's synced to wifi. Now we won't be using them all at the same time, but I could see a scenario where we are streaming 3 things at once at one point. Will a standard century link modem work fine?
If I'm streaming everything and have all my phones/tablets hooked up to my wifi, should I look at getting a better modem? If so, anyone have one that they recommend?
I'll have our phones, laptop, iPad, and then 4 TV's synced to wifi. Now we won't be using them all at the same time, but I could see a scenario where we are streaming 3 things at once at one point. Will a standard century link modem work fine?
We're building as well (N. Ankeny), and I put this up in the attic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EAY2NCA
I believe the covenants didn't allow roof-top antennas, but I think I would have went with an attic one regardless. The house isn't finished yet, but I tested it out in Grimes and it worked great, so I'd assume it should be fine (you can see the towers between DSM and Ames from the house, so it probably isn't going to take much).
Regarding your internet, I would use a different router than what century link provided. If you don't want to worry about setting anything up, the new google one might be the best bet: https://on.google.com/hub/
I have this which is basically the same thing, and not that complicated to setup: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDLRHFW
I believe the covenants didn't allow roof-top antennas, but I think I would have went with an attic one regardless. The house isn't finished yet, but I tested it out in Grimes and it worked great, so I'd assume it should be fine (you can see the towers between DSM and Ames from the house, so it probably isn't going to take much).
Regarding your internet, I would use a different router than what century link provided. If you don't want to worry about setting anything up, the new google one might be the best bet: https://on.google.com/hub/
I have this which is basically the same thing, and not that complicated to setup: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDLRHFW
A couple questions:
I currently have an Appple TV and an IPAD2. Could I get the sling TV and use the credentials to use the Watch ESPN app on my Apple TV? I'm just worried about trying to use AirPlay on my IPAD2 that it won't keep up.
As for routers, I have an older linksys router that doesn't have enough signal to cover the entire house (limited signal in basement and living room). Would a good wireless router improve this? If so, what router do you recommend? I see that JY07 provided a couple of examples.
I currently have an Appple TV and an IPAD2. Could I get the sling TV and use the credentials to use the Watch ESPN app on my Apple TV? I'm just worried about trying to use AirPlay on my IPAD2 that it won't keep up.
As for routers, I have an older linksys router that doesn't have enough signal to cover the entire house (limited signal in basement and living room). Would a good wireless router improve this? If so, what router do you recommend? I see that JY07 provided a couple of examples.
