Hi everyone, my name is Matt and I run a YouTube channel called Shall I Stream It? I recently created a 12+ minute video highlighting my tips for cutting the cord from cable: https://youtu.be/sKjmcYX6SZc

Here’s some of the bullet points I go over:

-Cable services are in their weakest position ever as now only 25% of all TV watching is from cable services.

-Even Spectrum & Xfinity have pivoted to streaming

-Many people are getting forced to cancel their services as Internet Service Providers like WOW! and Frontier are abandoning their cable services and directing people to streaming

-it is POSSIBLE to spend more money on streaming than cable, but not if you utilize free options like TV antennas and apps like Tubi, Pluto, and Kanopy. The lack of long-term contracts and no need to install a physical cable line are significant perks, too.

-In general, on-demand streaming services like Netflix and Max are way cheaper than the live TV services like YouTube TV. The live channels are quickly becoming less relevant as even some live sports hop over to services like Prime Video. But to get the MOST live sports, you’ll still need a service like Sling or YouTube TV that has channels like NFL Network and ESPN.

-Consider the tech-savviness for yourself or whoever you may be helping to cut the curd. I’ve received feedback from some of the followers on my YouTube channel that they liked the user-friendliness of DirecTV Stream and Fubo even if their price was higher.

-If you’re trying to decide between keeping cable or switching to something like YouTube TV, see if your cable company will match their price. It might be worth kicking the can down the road a little while longer.

-if you do decide to cut the cord, I recommend an Internet service with speeds of at least 25 mbps for multiple TVs. Between the streaming players I’ve tried (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV), I think Roku has the most user-friendly interface that is also the most neutral to different company’s streaming apps.

What does everyone think?

Has anyone tried Samsung Plus TV as an alternative to Comcast cable? It sounds too good to be true. Is it? Can your wife find the show she wants with it?

Trying to decided if I should renew my MAX as they gave me a discount for 139. from the 169. Or should I just get the bundle with Hulu for 29.99 which has Hulu, Disney and Max no Ads since I already have the Hulu and Disney+ No Ads Bundle for 19.99 . Should I just switch the plan, or renew?

I recently replaced the hard drive on my TiVo. Now the TiVo Central screen has a set of windows at the top for other shows and ads. Ugh. Any way to remove these or revert to an older TiVo version?

I had my antenna that is mounted in the attic connected to my Samsung S90C TV. I had 49 OTA channels, I wanted to to connect to my Plex server so I bought a HDHomeRun Flex Duo. The device was only able to pick up 25 channels, I bought this to mainly watch sports and be able to pause on Plex. I took it off and refunded it, was only about 50% signal strength as well. My Samsung TV get all the channels with no issue with LTE filter.

Is the duo tuner just weak or what could've been the issue? I was only able to get Fox to watch the games, couldn't get ABC or CBS, my TV picks everything up perfectly fine.

No outlet in the attic for a preamp and would just be too much of a project, so I opted to just return it and use the TV.

I currently use Google TV, but it is frustrating because many of the NBA games I want to watch are blocked locally. Fortunately in my market (Phoenix) all the games are broadcast OTA.

Which box is the best one for this?

I also want ATC3.0 in the hopes it will eventually be supported.

Apologies if this is an often asked question, I did read through the channel history and didn't see this question answered in the last few months).

Howdy,

I am looking to replace a Chromecast (which died a few years ago).

Having gone down the privacy/freedom rabbit hole in the last 4 years I would prefer something much less snoopy.

Mostly I just want to watch YT, Rumble, Odysee and a little Stremio.

I do have a spare laptop - Dell Latitude 5310, a wireless keyboard and pad - Logitech K400.

Is a laptop something I could easily just put behind my TV connect to HDMI and use easily?

Concerns are, power usage- do I have to leave on or can you remotely boot a laptop, can I keep[p lid down and its screen off?

If theres an easier way with privacy in mind I'm all ears, just thinking about this previous job laptop collecting dust.

Any help I would really appreciate. TIA

On my Roku Express today, I just noticed that Crackle is listed as no longer available. o7 to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (the parent company for Crackle, Popcornflix & Redbox)

Hey!

As the title says, looking for a method to watch the premier league using a VPN at an affordable price.

I’m currently based in the UK and it’s just really overpriced with Sky Sports + TNT.

What services are there which stream in 1080p with English commentary that will have all the games?

When Roku announced the 2024 Roku Ultra I knew I just had to get it. So I got my 2024 Roku Ultra and Roku claimed it was 30% faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra (which I absolutely love and is my favorite streaming device) and the 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely and noticably faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra. It's faster, still just as easy to use easy to use and just works.

So now the 2024 Roku Ultra is my favorite streaming device

It comes with the Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen. It does hands free commands, lost remote finder, has a programmable button, a guide button, backlit buttons and is rechargeable. Now I used to say that the original Roku voice remote pro was the best remote ever and didn't think Roku could make it better and they did. The Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen is the best remote ever. Amazing!

The 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely worth getting.

What sites are there for watching College football? Preferably sites that have archived games like mlb.tv?

They finally added all if not most of the History and A&E channels like Home.Made.Naiton, Crime 360, Modern Marvels, Ice Road Truckers, Deal Zone and Toque

Bought this RCA OTA antenna from Amazon. It came in today. I hooked it up to my Roku TV in the basement, put the antenna by a window, scanned for channels and found 62.2 and 62.3 on the first scan.. Ready to drop the puck on the Blackhawks season.. LETS GOOOOO!!!!

Cut my cable and am just on WiFi and do not want to go the YTTV, Hulu live or others permanently.

Happy to do a trial if available.

OTA doesn’t catch Fox, unfortunately, where it will be broadcast.

I’m trying to boycott Google products, and I’m curious if anyone’s found a service as good or better than YouTube TV in their opinion?

The only requirements as far as channels go would be the 4 main local channels, ABC, CBS, NBC, & FOX • the 3 main cable news stations, CNN, MSNBC, & FOX • and the NFL Network

I also want to be able to record shows.

👀👀 reliable quality service working for a Roku stick. Thanks in advance

Hello. My question is as simple as that. I would love to watch the Futsal World Cup matches but can not watch them live. Is there a place where I can download them or watch them deferred?

I don't care about the language... just the matches.

I have a Roku TV and hooked an indoor antenna right next to my window like last year. It didn't even have to go thru Roku ar all. If usually had good connection to CBS and Fox. I had to keep my antenna somewhere near the window facing the tower. Now that option isn't available. Everything goes through Roku? Did. Roku change something?

Emmys are on tonight. Is there a way to view them today?

I believe Hulu are streaming them tomorrow anyway but any live?

Have internet and apps; Hulu/Paramount plus.

But not YTTV or the other bigger services.

Edit: should’ve mentioned I have an antenna that doesn’t catch abc as people quite rightly, suggested an antenna.

We recently moved to a new spot and we finally decided to ditch the cable line. We are running our smart TV with AT&T Fiber for online contents and bought a good quality HD antenna to help with the local channels. Still getting adjusted but knowing I won't have to shell out obnoxious amount for cable is great thing!

Hi Everyone. This eve, I saw the regular ABC tv app is sunsetting on APPLE TV. After the showtime/p+ exclusion from streaming, I’m not hopeful. TV provider’s app (Fios) doesn’t work at all. And so much upselling in this new era of TV.

All I want to do is watch a game of baseball. We moved and cut the chord, and I got YouTube TV, but there are no games on! How do I watch a game?

I just made my most recent payment and it’s now $78!!!! For the most part I watch very little on it. My wife likes The Bachelor and a few shows on the local stations. I get Netflix thru my T-Mobile account and Prime thru Amazon. I need a way to get rid of YouTube but be able to watch Fox News and ABC CBS Not big on the antenna since I can’t record

Any suggestions on a plan to accomplish this?

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=1482936

Looks like the signal strength is not excellent in my location.

Which antenna would you recommend?