NFT: How does Roku work?

require either an antenna or a subscription to someone like DirecTV now or Sling TV (paid fee).

No out of market NFL games (legally at least)

and yes, you can get premium channels, but you need to subscribe to them

You have to find (and pay) for the apps that have the content you want.

Research ps vue, YouTubetv, sling TV, etc


Those are the services that you'll need if you want to cut the cord and all have apps on a roku

That Sunday Ticket is no longer exclusive to DirecTv, or better yet, NFL.COM setups a single team subscription similar to what MLB.COM has done. Until then, I am stuck with Directv

In comment 13876995 Beer Man said:

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That Sunday Ticket is no longer exclusive to DirecTv, or better yet, NFL.COM setups a single team subscription similar to what MLB.COM has done. Until then, I am stuck with Directv

And yes, MLB.COM allows you to watch your team on Roku through their app.

In comment 13876998 Beer Man said:

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In comment 13876995 Beer Man said: Quote: That Sunday Ticket is no longer exclusive to DirecTv, or better yet, NFL.COM setups a single team subscription similar to what MLB.COM has done. Until then, I am stuck with Directv And yes, MLB.COM allows you to watch your team on Roku through their app.

Yep I have the Yanks for $89.99. I also have Netflix and Amazon TV so it is pretty good.

You'll need to buy a device that's a platform for streaming services. Those are things like:

ROKU
AppleTV
FireTV
GoogleTV
etc..

I personally bought an nVIDIA Shield TV which is a device that runs GoogleTV software. It's the best on the market, but costs around $200.

Then you need to install Apps on it for the content you want just like a smartphone. These Apps include stuff like Netflix, Youtube, Playstation Vue, YoutubeTV, Amazon Video etc.

My setup is Netflix and Playstation Vue. For $40 a month I have all my local broadcast channels (NFL games) and all the standard channels my wife likes like HGTV. I also get CNN and ESPN etc.

There are other TV services like Sling and Youtube and Hulu, but I like VUE the best.

VUE has other packages included for extra cash like the NFL network etc. Find what service works best for you. VUE is great since they essentially have unlimited DVR (but only for 40 days).

I can’t find anywhere to have YES and MSG along with ESPN
I hate ESPN and don’t watch it outside of their live games

All local channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC), local sports channels (NESN, Boston Comcast Sportsnet), so I can watch the C's, B's, and Sox, and basically all the channels I normally watch. No device or antenna required.

Includes AMC, TNT, TBS, Bravo, ESPN's, FX, USA, etc.

$35 a month. Add $11 for Showtime. Unlimited DVR. No contract, cancel anytime.

In comment 13877065 mamu said:

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All local channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC), local sports channels (NESN, Boston Comcast Sportsnet), so I can watch the C's, B's, and Sox, and basically all the channels I normally watch. No device or antenna required. Includes AMC, TNT, TBS, Bravo, ESPN's, FX, USA, etc. $35 a month. Add $11 for Showtime. Unlimited DVR. No contract, cancel anytime.

You forgot Kobra Kai the new Karate Kid spin-off show lol.

aka, college, medical, or law student, who is willing to let you use their email to sign up, you can order the student Sunday Ticket for under $100 and use the Roku to stream out of market NFL games/redzone.

$200 a month makes me think you have a lot of frills on you cable subscription.

Try:
1.) Switching providers (if available). You'll be able to take advantage of new customer promotions that will cut costs.

2.) Get rid of the DVR - downgrade to a regular box. DVR usually adds about $10-$15 per month per box. On demand provided by the provider are a decent alternative.

3.) Reduce the number of set-top boxes that you have. Keep a box in the main room you watch tv and consider using a tablet or smart phone to watch tv in other rooms.

4.) Reduce your internet speed. Most homes won't need more than 25 MBps up/down - if you have more than this it's possible that you are overpaying relative to your actual needs.

5.) Get rid of premium channels. Packages for HBO and Showtime etc. start at $10 and can go up to $80 a month. If you only like 1 or 2 programs it's probably not worth it to pay for that kind of subscription.

You should be able to find ways to cut at least about $50 from your bill. That being said, if you really want to cut the cord just be aware that you still will have to pay for internet costs - and cable providers will increase the cost for people who are not pairing their internet with their cable services. Do out the long term math before you make the move, because the money savings may not be as much as you expect.

Recently switched to Roku. I got it at a discounted price when I signed up for Sling TV. So far so good. I get YES and my wife is able to watch TCM. I also stream PBS, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and some British TV thing my wife likes. Not sure what i will do when football season rolls around I'm too far out in the middle of nowhere to pick up any broadcast network and Sling does not offer any networks in my area.
I'm considering going to a local bar every sunday.

Direct Now. That will get you started

In comment 13876995 Beer Man said:

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That Sunday Ticket is no longer exclusive to DirecTv, or better yet, NFL.COM setups a single team subscription similar to what MLB.COM has done. Until then, I am stuck with Directv

this. i'm waiting as well.

how's that work where you have to have a contract for just internet service with a cable company?

Maybe you could elaborate on your question.

But basically, you get internet from say, verizon. You connect Roku to the internet (either via hardwire or wireless network). You then access apps on the Roku for content (basically like on your phone). For a lot of the content, you would need to have/sign up for a subscription (netflix, hulu, amazon, youtubeTV, sling, etc.).

as others have said, definitely worth pricing out what you'd pay for content with Roku vs. what's available to you through your cable provider.

I called to get just internet from Verizon and they told me it would be the same cost to do just internet as it would be to get internet, basic cable, and HBO/SHOWTIME/CINEMAX. So while I was all ready to cut the cord so to speak by streaming all of my content, it actually would have been more expensive.

In comment 13877200 Giantfan in skinland said:

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aka, college, medical, or law student, who is willing to let you use their email to sign up, you can order the student Sunday Ticket for under $100 and use the Roku to stream out of market NFL games/redzone.

I enrolled back in graduate school part-time and have completely taken advantage of my .edu email and that promotion. Been paying $100 for 2 years now to stream NFL Direct TV games without having to purchase direct tv.