T&C Posted March 6, 2018 Author Posted March 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, Doc said: Which antenna did you get? I think it is an RCA, I just went out to the living room and it doesn't have anything on it as to who made/sold it... but it is double winged similar to this one: https://hilineelectronics.com/ge-34137-ultrapro-optima-hdtv-antenna-for-vhf-uhf-channels-indoor-tv-antenna-with-signal-enhancing-reflector-panel-60-mile-range/ 1
simool Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, ricojes said: So what about recording options? I rarely watch anything live other than sporting events. They make DVR's for broadcast, but AFAIK you are SOL if you want to record something from one of the Roku Apps.
T&C Posted March 6, 2018 Author Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: I can build you a doghouse,patio deck and/or a firepit...but when it comes to electronics,cords,plug ins,power switches..I'm lost.I would need help setting up all of that to the tv's....not to mention..I think my bride signed a new contract or agreed to one over the phone..not sure what that would be? I'm pretty sure that any smart neighbor, family person over say 15 nowadays could help you with hooking things up. But, there really isn't anything to hook up except the antenna. The rest is just signing into your internet. Sling is easily done over the phone. Edit: I read this back and I am in no way insinuating that you aren't smart, so my apology if it came off that way. What I meant is that a lot of the younger folks are way above us older guys when it comes to the new technology... I lean on them myself at times. Edited March 6, 2018 by T&C
wagon127 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Does anybody know how to have their TV broadcast their phone's display screen? I have Verizon, so I would automatically get bills games on the NFL app, streamed "Live" - more so about a 3 or 4 minute delay. Doesn't even use any data. That will be my best option, since I live near train tracks, and they mess up my digital antenna signal.
simool Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Miracast or Chromecast. Miracast is generally built into the TV if used. Chromecast you can get a dongle for. I use Miracast occassionally and it is nowhere near as easy to use as Chromecast 27 minutes ago, wagon127 said: Does anybody know how to have their TV broadcast their phone's display screen? I have Verizon, so I would automatically get bills games on the NFL app, streamed "Live" - more so about a 3 or 4 minute delay. Doesn't even use any data. That will be my best option, since I live near train tracks, and they mess up my digital antenna signal. Edited March 6, 2018 by simool
/dev/null Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) On a somewhat related note, for those who still have telephone landline service via the old school telephone company or thru your cable/Internet provider, you can cut that out and get free VOIP (voice over IP) phone service from Google Voice. If you've got phone service thru your cable company or FIOS, this is pretty much the same thing without a monthly fee. Only drawback is it does not include 911 You will need a VOIP adapter like this. With some patience and a $10 fee you can even transfer your existing number to Google Voice *Edit I just noticed from that link I posted that I bought mine not quite 3 years ago. Other than the occasional reboot, I've never had a problem Edited March 6, 2018 by /dev/null
simool Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 minute ago, /dev/null said: On a somewhat related note, for those who still have telephone landline service via the old school telephone company or thru your cable/Internet provider, you can cut that out and get free VOIP (voice over IP) phone service from Google Voice. If you've got phone service thru your cable company or FIOS, this is pretty much the same thing without a monthly fee. You will need a VOIP adapter like this. With some patience and a $10 fee you can even transfer your existing number to Google Voice How is your level of spam callers? I have switched numbers a couple of times but I still get many even with the spam controls enabled. I have used Google Voice for at least 3 years now, but I did not have a problem for the first 2.
PromoTheRobot Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I went back to Comcast after switching to the online DirecTV Now from DirecTV. Constant buffering drove me crazy. My hi-speed internet comes from Comcast anyway so after going in person to my local Comcast retail location, they swung me a deal where I get everything I want, plus all movie channels for what I was paying for Internet and DirecTV Now alone. Apparently you have to go in-person to the Comcast retail locations. The phone people can't offer the same deals. Stupid, but that's how they do it.
/dev/null Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, simool said: How is your level of spam callers? I have switched numbers a couple of times but I still get many even with the spam controls enabled. I have used Google Voice for at least 3 years now, but I did not have a problem for the first 2. If you want to stop the spam and telemarketers, turn on call screening. Anyone who calls will be greeted with "Please state your name for the Google Voice Subscriber" before a connection is established. Stops the robocalls and most telemarketers.
WhoTom Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 4 hours ago, T&C said: You answered your own question... I'm aware that those streams exist, but I was under the impression that they're not reliable. 1
T&C Posted March 6, 2018 Author Posted March 6, 2018 Thinking back... someone mentioned to me that Directv owned sling. 2 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I'm aware that those streams exist, but I was under the impression that they're not reliable. This is an area that I don't want to talk about publicly but they are reliable, especially if you have a few different ones. One thing I will say though, I have watched Bills game live on Youtube of all places. 1
/dev/null Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, T&C said: Thinking back... someone mentioned to me that Directv owned sling. Not quite. Dish owns sling AT&T owns DirecTV 1
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Sure have, going on a year now. Just Netflix now. More money for vacations, hobbies, grandchildren, and retirement. Anyone have thoughts on the best way to watch the World Cup this summer without Cable or Dish ? Edited March 6, 2018 by Jamie Muellers Ghost
simool Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 30 minutes ago, /dev/null said: If you want to stop the spam and telemarketers, turn on call screening. Anyone who calls will be greeted with "Please state your name for the Google Voice Subscriber" before a connection is established. Stops the robocalls and most telemarketers. This is why you must make the big bucks dev. Thanks.
BeginnersMind Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I have Comcast Internet. I use Hulu to watch live sports or other Hulu content. Got the Hulu plus HBO so I watch any HBO content that’s ever been made. Netflix. Amazon Prime. I can’t get directv because of trees so They sell me the Sunday Ticket for streaming all the games. I access all those via Apple TV. I have an antenna in case the Internet goes down. Hasn’t happened but it could. No hard phone or cable TV. Have not missed it for a heartbeat.
boyst Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Directional Antenna RCA regular Flatty flat flat one Did this 4 years ago. No ISP, no phone, no cable. Just my phone hotspot and my 42" tube TV. I have all 3. The directional antenna is the best, but it's mounted on my roof. I can, on great days, get signal from Roanoke, VA. Over 110 miles away from where I am, though mountains and all between Lexington, NC and there. Raleigh is about 100 miles away and I can sometimes pick up channels from there. Oddly, I get some tiny station out of Hickory, NC as well. The RCA is as good as any, I own the older version that is probably 15 years old. I get about 100 channels with the directional antenna, most of them are obviously repeat channels - CBS's, Fox's, NBC's, PBS's, ABC's... But, there are several stations that are cool, like Grit (which is like Spike TV). I also have Mobdro on my tablet if I must watch some cable TV live. The directional has a second line out opportunity but I do not utilize it. I do have the RCA in the bedroom which I seldom use, maybe if I amm awake at 12:30 I watch Twilight Zone . The flat one is in the work shed with a DVD player and I seldom watch that, but it gets about 60 channels in a metal roof building. I recommend these two products: DVD Player with USB port Something like this I have a 1TB solid state drive that I put movies and other things on since I do not have a smart TV and can watch them this way. While I pay $118.32 for Verizon cellular, which is a lot, I am grandfathered on the data plan with a hotspot on my phone. As such, I figure it is still cheaper to go this route when it is as fast as a Spectrum connection, essentially. Oh, and my NES is hooked up to the 42" tube, as well, with a Dolby 5.1 surround system. If this was 1994 I would be a high tech redneck! Come to think of it, that's a George Jones song... ladies and gentleman... George Jones: Edited March 7, 2018 by Boyst62
dhg Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 If it wasnt for sports i would have ditched cable long ago. How can i watch Sabres games in HD without cable? That's my dilemma
Just Jack Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, /dev/null said: If you want to stop the spam and telemarketers, turn on call screening. Anyone who calls will be greeted with "Please state your name for the Google Voice Subscriber" before a connection is established. Stops the robocalls and most telemarketers. That service (asking for a name) been around for years. Long story short, I used to have Jeff Burris's, former Bills player, phone number, and he would use that to cut down on people he didn't know calling him.
simool Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 48 minutes ago, Just Jack said: That service (asking for a name) been around for years. Long story short, I used to have Jeff Burris's, former Bills player, phone number, and he would use that to cut down on people he didn't know calling him. I knew it was there, it is not something that is ideal for me personally. I did not put two and two together that it would cut down on the spam calls, but it makes sense. Many of the people I deal with are going to find it to be a pain the ass. but I am going to give it a whirl anyway. It would be nice if it only did it for numbers not in my contacts.
/dev/null Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 8 hours ago, simool said: I knew it was there, it is not something that is ideal for me personally. I did not put two and two together that it would cut down on the spam calls, but it makes sense. Many of the people I deal with are going to find it to be a pain the ass. but I am going to give it a whirl anyway. It would be nice if it only did it for numbers not in my contacts. You can turn it off for your contacts Go into the Legacy Google view, Settings, Groups and Circles 1
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