I have entered zip code twice 52240(Iowa City) for free trial just to see tv channels and it listed CBS channel 2, NBC KWWL and channel 9 ABC.
Those who cut the cable..
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Chickenlounge
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I'm in Iowa City and I have the local channels: KCRG, KGAN, and KWWL.
Ree4
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Are ya'll able to stream Fox through a PC? That's what I've been doing for ABC/Fox through my PC in my home theater for games
Chickenlounge
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I haven't specifically tried, but I see Fox 28 on my YouTube TV interface.
Ree4
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Sounds good thanks, I'll do the trial at the end of this month
MelroseHawkins
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Finally dumping DTV. Just called my South Slope provider to start the dump. I have South Slope unlimited and am choosing 60 Mbps. The next package up is Advanced at 110 Mbps but for $45 more. We currently have the basic which is only 10 Mbps and haven't had too many problems although I know when my boy is downloading something for Fortnight is rather slow, so 60 should be fine. Will give it a try and can always bump up if have to.
NCHawker
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Here is what you get for $40/ month on Youtube.
https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/?gcl...CLWkQAvD_BwE&dclid=COj1q4jKwdsCFUKwTwodhUoOrQ
I have sling but I'm reconsidering. The DVR feature is $5 extra per month
THE GOOD
When you turn on a channel and catch a show that already started, you can select option to watch it from the beginning.
Many shows / series are 'on demand' that was also a feature on UVerse but I never used it...honestly I still dont
When you are watching a show and turn the channel, the show is saved. You can go back and watch it from the beginning or pick up where you left off.
NOT SO GOOD
BTN, and major networks did not come with my package
I can not record live sporting events.
THE ODD
You buy packages Orange or Blue or Both.
Turns out that some channels are on both orange and blue.
On the Blue group you can have 3 streams. On orange 1 stream.
https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/?gcl...CLWkQAvD_BwE&dclid=COj1q4jKwdsCFUKwTwodhUoOrQ
I have sling but I'm reconsidering. The DVR feature is $5 extra per month
THE GOOD
When you turn on a channel and catch a show that already started, you can select option to watch it from the beginning.
Many shows / series are 'on demand' that was also a feature on UVerse but I never used it...honestly I still dont
When you are watching a show and turn the channel, the show is saved. You can go back and watch it from the beginning or pick up where you left off.
NOT SO GOOD
BTN, and major networks did not come with my package
I can not record live sporting events.
THE ODD
You buy packages Orange or Blue or Both.
Turns out that some channels are on both orange and blue.
On the Blue group you can have 3 streams. On orange 1 stream.
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deanvogs
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I did the free trial of YoutubeTV, it was pretty solid. I opted to stay with PS Vue as it works with my PS4. I don't think you can go wrong with either though.
MelroseHawkins
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BTN is the first must have for me choosing. If YouTube had The Discovery Channel I'd try it. That is my 2nd priority channel as it's on 80% of the time. Default channel for me.
MelroseHawkins
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I got sick of my bill never being consistent from month to month. I mean I understand that it should go up every once in a while, but should stay for several months after it goes up. For this kind of service, the bill should stay pretty consistent. It just seems rather fishy to me an like they go out of there way to make it confusing.
Good luck!
Ree4
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I spent about $350 on Amazon Fire TVs when I cut the cord and YouTube TV doesn't support them so I won't be switching - sticking with PS Vue for now. I did visit their support page and told them I would switch as soon as Amazon and Google stopped their pissing match
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MelroseHawkins
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Ok guys, I'm about day 3 in my 5 day Playstation Vue trial period. I have yet to hook up my Roku in my bedroom to see that the guide looks like on that which I want to do prior to the end of my trial. I can't get the Roku connected to my wireless network. I tried powering down etc..
Get a message stating may need to add a MAC address to the router. HOw the heck do I do this. This is a work issued router by my admin stated I should be able to do this. Do I open a browser on my computer and enter the MAC address in some site? I found some directions stating to go to settings in my Roku but for the life of me don't see any settings but just the wireless connections in my area. -- Signed Confused??
Get a message stating may need to add a MAC address to the router. HOw the heck do I do this. This is a work issued router by my admin stated I should be able to do this. Do I open a browser on my computer and enter the MAC address in some site? I found some directions stating to go to settings in my Roku but for the life of me don't see any settings but just the wireless connections in my area. -- Signed Confused??
Ree4
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I would just google your issue as I'm not familiar with Roku - you could look at this link and see if there's anything helpful there. Is it asking you to put your router's mac address into Roku or vice-versa?
I guess I'm not sure exactly what it's asking you to do but there should be tons of how-to's out there: link
Chickenlounge
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So I just shipped back off of my DirecTV equipment and we're 100% in on YouTubeTV. I put an Roku Ultra on my main TV, and a Roku stick on each of my other TVs. Super easy to setup. Took just a few minutes per Roku. The part that took the longest, was that YouTubeTV didn't pull over my family profiles (each family member has their own profiles for favorites, DVR, etc.), so we had to login each kid individually to YouTubeTV on each Roku. So that took some time. That seems like more of a YouTubeTV app shortcoming than a Roku problem though.
So far so good. Even with the wife and I watching TV, a kid or two on their small-screens watching shows, and the boy playing Fortnite, I've only experienced a "buffering" issue once or twice, and it was only for 2-3 seconds. HD picture quality as been amazing, even better than DirecTV I feel like.
Plus, I didn't realize this, but our Amazon Prime subscription comes with HBO Now? So we can watch HBO movies, series, documentaries, etc. We don't have it "live" in YouTubeTV, but that's fine, because I never watch live TV unless it's a sporting event anyway.
And speaking of sports, since there's no Hawkeye sports on yet, I tested it out with the World Cup and US Open, and it works great. No problems whatsoever. Tried to watch Twitter closely and watch the events, and it didn't seem like there was really any delay between those updates and what I was seeing on the TV.
So far a great experience. Next is to figure out how to tie it into my whole-house stereo so I can pipe Pandora/Spotify throughout the house.
So far so good. Even with the wife and I watching TV, a kid or two on their small-screens watching shows, and the boy playing Fortnite, I've only experienced a "buffering" issue once or twice, and it was only for 2-3 seconds. HD picture quality as been amazing, even better than DirecTV I feel like.
Plus, I didn't realize this, but our Amazon Prime subscription comes with HBO Now? So we can watch HBO movies, series, documentaries, etc. We don't have it "live" in YouTubeTV, but that's fine, because I never watch live TV unless it's a sporting event anyway.
And speaking of sports, since there's no Hawkeye sports on yet, I tested it out with the World Cup and US Open, and it works great. No problems whatsoever. Tried to watch Twitter closely and watch the events, and it didn't seem like there was really any delay between those updates and what I was seeing on the TV.
So far a great experience. Next is to figure out how to tie it into my whole-house stereo so I can pipe Pandora/Spotify throughout the house.
deanvogs
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Nice! I’m on around month 8, and I’m very happy with PSVue. I did the free trial of YouTube Tv and liked that as well. I have a PS4 in the basement and it is just so much better with PSVue, you can even do Picture in Picture but only on the PS4. So for now I’m sticking with the PSVue. The great thing is as soon as a better option for me comes along I’m not tied into some stupid long contract any more with my provider.
Chickenlounge
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Yeah, if you already have a PS4, it totally makes sense. That's why I went with the Roku. I'm not tied to anything. If you use Amazon Firesticks, you can't do YouTubeTV, and if you use Chromecast you can't do Amazon TV. Google and Amazon need to get past their little pissing match. Roku is independent of that all and supports everything. They're like Switzerland.
Knight78
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I'd get an app for your phone called Wifi Analyzer and make sure that the signal in your bedroom is strong enough to support the needs of the Roku. It's a free app on Android - no idea if it even exists for iPhone.
If you control your router, you can easily add the Roku's MAC address to your approved devices. If your ISP controls the router, there will be hoops to jump through; the ISP may be able to add it while you are on the phone with them. But I'd check with Wifi Analyzer first. I found that I had to get a signal repeater in order to have a strong enough signal in our family room.
Knight78
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One other nice thing to know: There is an app for Android (and I assume iPhone) that will allow you to use your phone for the Roku remote control. While it doesn't seem like that big of a deal, it really is when you start typing when you search. The keyboard on the phone is MUCH easier than the keyboard on the screen. The only thing I have an issue with is that I have three different Roku's and can't figure out how to name each one so that it's easy to tell which one is which.
I sicked the Iowa Attorney General's office on Directv. When the lawyer called me I asked them if they get a few complaints about Directv and he said 'oh yes' DTV will try to put extra charges on your bill so watch them closely.
