Hey folks, any tips and advice for getting the best out of internet/wifi TV? My goal is to cut the cable cord completely, I don’t watch that much programing so It really doesn’t make sense to have this big cable bundle. I started with the main TV, I didn’t go all in for a smart TV just the amazon fire stick with voice remote on the existing. I do watch the nightly news in my bedroom so I did replace that TV with a smart unit that already has all the apps installed. The TV was advertised as the easiest to use but the amazon stick is much better in my opinion.
I’m sure, like all things there will be a learning time to get accustom to this formate. It looks like live streaming news could be an issue, but it may be just me not taking the time to play with the system, It’s only been a few days since I purchased the fire stick and smart TV.
So, any advice is welcome, The one thing that works in my favor with Wi/Fi TV is that I do have a decent internet connection. (Ping) is typically about 20, (download) is consistent at 175 or better mbps and (upload ) 12.84 mbps.
Hey folks, any tips and advice for getting the best out of internet/wifi TV? My goal is to cut the cable cord completely, I don’t watch that much programing so It really doesn’t make sense to have this big cable bundle. I started with the main TV, I didn’t go all in for a smart TV just the amazon fire stick with voice remote on the existing. I do watch the nightly news in my bedroom so I did replace that TV with a smart unit that already has all the apps installed. The TV was advertised as the easiest to use but the amazon stick is much better in my opinion.
I’m sure, like all things there will be a learning time to get accustom to this formate. It looks like live streaming news could be an issue, but it may be just me not taking the time to play with the system, It’s only been a few days since I purchased the fire stick and smart TV.
So, any advice is welcome, The one thing that works in my favor with Wi/Fi TV is that I do have a decent internet connection. (Ping) is typically about 20, (download) is consistent at 175 or better mbps and (upload ) 12.84 mbps.
Hey folks, any tips and advice for getting the best out of internet/wifi TV? My goal is to cut the cable cord completely, I don’t watch that much programing so It really doesn’t make sense to have this big cable bundle. I started with the main TV, I didn’t go all in for a smart TV just the amazon fire stick with voice remote on the existing. I do watch the nightly news in my bedroom so I did replace that TV with a smart unit that already has all the apps installed. The TV was advertised as the easiest to use but the amazon stick is much better in my opinion.
I’m sure, like all things there will be a learning time to get accustom to this formate. It looks like live streaming news could be an issue, but it may be just me not taking the time to play with the system, It’s only been a few days since I purchased the fire stick and smart TV.
So, any advice is welcome, The one thing that works in my favor with Wi/Fi TV is that I do have a decent internet connection. (Ping) is typically about 20, (download) is consistent at 175 or better mbps and (upload ) 12.84 mbps.
I have TONS of information on this. Though I have not "cut the cord" I have been studying how and toying with lots of hardware and software for about 6 months. You will need the following things:
1) A really good antenna.
2) A media streaming player. Which one depends on your needs, your likes, and your "ecosystem".
3) A list of stations that you want/need.
4) Pricerange in mind.
As to the latter, without a cable subscription, some apps that would normally be free, will now be pay, though depending on your needs and media streamer, the price could vary a bit.
Post what you are looking for and I'll try to give some advice... might be a good discussion for the whole forum, too.
Thanks for the advice and interest, CC, and others.
My goal is to get rid of most of the cable when my contract is up on Sept 1st. I’m going to keep the internet portion because Its pretty much the only option and game in town for the performance I need, but I will be dumping the media,voice and phone.
Since my OP I haven’t had a whole lot of time to play with the two platforms I now have but I can say this. The amazon fire stick works flawlessly and I find it very easy to navigate. The apps preloaded smart TV I find to be clunky to work thru. This may be solved with taking the time building a watch list. Almost all the content I was looking for is available via amazon, I’m also a prime amazon member so much of the streaming is free.
(Programing I was looking for)
The top cable news outlets.
History channel,Discovery,PBS,Ted, National Geographic and a few others.
I also discovered that I can download my Xfinity to go app to the fire stick, with that comes a whole lot of live streaming including most of the cable news and sports.
(Antenna for local channels)
CC’s post put me on too this, I wasn’t even aware there was such a thing for HD. I did some research for my area as far as signals and It’s not great. I (may) get four towers that are south of my location ( terrain permitting) for local programing, those four stations I’m really not interested in. There were some stations I could pickup with an outdoor antenna or amplified unit inside but the cost and hassle isn’t justifiable for me considering I’m keeping my cable internet, so no worries.
All in all I’m pleased with how the switchover is going, and I’m sure in a few weeks I will have mastered internet WIFi TV. I don’t want to promote a particular product but the amazon lineup sure is working for me. I also have an echo unit “Alexa” which I use for many things including controlling lighting.
me too and it is but there are about 5 or 6 programs I enjoy on HBO plus I like a few mindless shows for going to sleepI was a kid when TV went off at midnight and came back on at 6AM. We had four channels. Today's media is a rats next of blood thirsty competitors squeezing money from potential viewers.
I was a kid when TV went off at midnight and came back on at 6AM. We had four channels. Today's media is a rats next of blood thirsty competitors squeezing money from potential viewers.
in my area, tv did not go off during late night
however, it sure was a slow, uninteresting program
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on all three channels
I have a Roku and love it. I use the Netflix and Amazon channels mostly. I also have HBO Go in there for Game of Thrones. For your local stuff just get an antenna.
me too and it is but there are about 5 or 6 programs I enjoy on HBO plus I like a few mindless shows for going to sleep
I can't quite cut the cord yet
yes I am not sure what that is about but I think it may act sort of like white noise...a meaningless distractionYou can have mindless shows for going to sleep if you get a digital antenna. I like to have mindless shows going when I go to sleep, too. It helps me drift off, for some reason.
Hey folks, any tips and advice for getting the best out of internet/wifi TV? My goal is to cut the cable cord completely, I don’t watch that much programing so It really doesn’t make sense to have this big cable bundle. I started with the main TV, I didn’t go all in for a smart TV just the amazon fire stick with voice remote on the existing. I do watch the nightly news in my bedroom so I did replace that TV with a smart unit that already has all the apps installed. The TV was advertised as the easiest to use but the amazon stick is much better in my opinion.
I’m sure, like all things there will be a learning time to get accustom to this formate. It looks like live streaming news could be an issue, but it may be just me not taking the time to play with the system, It’s only been a few days since I purchased the fire stick and smart TV.
So, any advice is welcome, The one thing that works in my favor with Wi/Fi TV is that I do have a decent internet connection. (Ping) is typically about 20, (download) is consistent at 175 or better mbps and (upload ) 12.84 mbps.
I've been in a hotel with cable for about 45 days of the past 60. I still use my computer to watch stuff though. Cable sucks.
Time to buy a device. Right now I'm trying to decide between the Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, or the Amazon Fire TV Stick. I'm open to others as well.
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