Sling TV

[Beatles Guy]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Jason could you or anybody give a quick for "dummies" explanation on how this works. Do you need a smart TV? Yes I do not have a clue how this works but would really like to learn. Thanks!

Sorry for the delayed response. As the previous poster stated, I don't think you need a smart TV.

I have the Roku Stick which is as big as a thumb drive. It plugs into the back of your TV into an HDMI port and then streams "channels" via your WiFi. High speed internet is recommended. It's pretty easy to set up and use. It has apps like your cell phone - Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, SlingTV. There are thousands to choose from. Some are akin to local access cable with low quality, others like PBS, History, and Smithsonian are high quality. There is no monthly fee for the Roku. The only initial expense is the $35 for the stick. The cost comes from your apps. I have Amazon Prime since I order a lot of stuff from Amazon, so it comes to about $10 a month. Netflix is about $10 a month, Hulu is as cheap as $9 with commercials or $12 if you don't want commercials. Depending on you SlingTV package, it can run you anywhere from $20 a month to $40 a month. YouTube, PBS, and several other channels are free.

So, in a nutshell, I pay less than $50 a month for what I have and never run out of anything to watch.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Beatles Guy

Sorry for the delayed response. As the previous poster stated, I don't think you need a smart TV.

I have the Roku Stick which is as big as a thumb drive. It plugs into the back of your TV into an HDMI port and then streams "channels" via your WiFi. High speed internet is recommended. It's pretty easy to set up and use. It has apps like your cell phone - Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, SlingTV. There are thousands to choose from. Some are akin to local access cable with low quality, others like PBS, History, and Smithsonian are high quality. There is no monthly fee for the Roku. The only initial expense is the $35 for the stick. The cost comes from your apps. I have Amazon Prime since I order a lot of stuff from Amazon, so it comes to about $10 a month. Netflix is about $10 a month, Hulu is as cheap as $9 with commercials or $12 if you don't want commercials. Depending on you SlingTV package, it can run you anywhere from $20 a month to $40 a month. YouTube, PBS, and several other channels are free.

So, in a nutshell, I pay less than $50 a month for what I have and never run out of anything to watch.

Thanks for the response. I did a bunch of research online and ended up buying a Amazon Fire TV Stick with the voice remote. From my understanding my Amazon account will give me access to several free channels and I can purchase any additional channels I want.

[bobbyw8469]

I have Sling and love it. Been a cable cord cutter for going on around 4 years now. Best thing I ever did. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

[earlywynnfan]

A co-worker was telling me she has firesticks in her home. But what about watching sports? The Tribe is on sportstime OH, would I be able to get that?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

A co-worker was telling me she has firesticks in her home. But what about watching sports? The Tribe is on sportstime OH, would I be able to get that?

I don't know how all of them work. The one I have is 100% free with 0 monthly fees and I can watch any sporting event including the PPVs. There was a $90 fee to purchase it, I have a Amazon fire TV stick with Alexa Voice Remote.

[pawpawdiv9]

I am new to this stuff as well. And APPS as well.
I am basically stuck with 2 choices(really 1 now)..I had Direct TV, but it cost so much for what little we watch. 100 bucks+...basic. no sport packages or HBO/Show.
We switched to ATT uverse...but its about 2 yrs are up..so looking for options. We cannot get Comcast/Xfinity--as our stuff is underground. They don't do it.
So its based on internet connection???
I am not sure what I need--so here my speed test----7.72 Mbps Download/1.44 Mbps Upload. Is that good??
I don't have Amazon prime or Netflix or anything---not sure if I need those. I watch my basic channels/news and sports like FS1/Espn for most things. So, how do I get movies and stuff? Please tell me more.