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The Nvidia Shield TV does 4k via Netflix if you want to take advantage of your TV.

I've used Kodi on multiple devices.

Nvidia Shield is the best so far.

Raspberry Pi 2 is next and I'd anticipate that the Pi 3 is better.

Kodi on Windows 7 and 10 work well depending on the hardware.

Kodi on an old laptop running Lubuntu also worked well.

Kodi on my Android phone works great.

I recommend a service such as real debrid if you use any of the "unsupported" streaming apps. Keep in mind that they will ban you if you connect from multiple I.P. addresses so activating it on a laptop or phone could be problematic. Wireless works but, due to packet loss, even the best wireless isn't as good as ethernet.

I recommend an antenna to get local channels so that you can watch local content.
 
Eeyore said:
The Nvidia Shield TV does 4k via Netflix if you want to take advantage of your TV.

I've used Kodi on multiple devices.

Nvidia Shield is the best so far.

Raspberry Pi 2 is next and I'd anticipate that the Pi 3 is better.

Kodi on Windows 7 and 10 work well depending on the hardware.

Kodi on an old laptop running Lubuntu also worked well.

Kodi on my Android phone works great.

I recommend a service such as real debrid if you use any of the "unsupported" streaming apps. Keep in mind that they will ban you if you connect from multiple I.P. addresses so activating it on a laptop or phone could be problematic. Wireless works but, due to packet loss, even the best wireless isn't as good as ethernet.

I recommend an antenna to get local channels so that you can watch local content.
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This here is my biggest problem. Where I currently live (new complex north of BR), I can't get a good enough signal to get more than three or four stations (one which actually works well). I've tried antennas with 50 mile ranges and get no luck. I can only assume that my problem is the location of my apartment compared to the towers. :idunno:
 
Right now the Fire TV is $85. If you did gaming, the gaming package is $125. The FireStick is $40, but I prefer hardwiring the network into the device. If you do get a stick, I encourage the use of the "dongle". It seems to help with wireless network connectivity. It also comes with the capability to expand storage and you double up on the processor size.

Since the Fire TVs are Android-based, you can sideload any Android app using FireADB or installing ES Explorer, loading a remote host and downloading directly from there. Both are fairly easy. Once installed, you can add repository hosts (Fusion, SuperRepo) to download Add-ons like 1Channel, Exodus, SALTS, Velocity, The Royal We, SportsDevil, etc. are the most popular. You can also add PCs on the home network very easily to use Kodi to share media.

For local channels, I'd recommend installing a Mohu Sky on the mount for your DishNetwork/DirecTV dish. This way every coax jack in the house now has OTA TV. There are plenty of good options for indoor antennas like the Mohu Leaf. The Amazon model is supposed to be good, too.

We have SlingTV for live TV and that runs less than $30. During football season I'll upgrade to the sports package for another $5. I am currently in a trial for Playstation Vue which is similar to SlingTV, but with way more channels and a limited recording feature that will hold onto your episodes and movies for 28 days. It also allows you to have up to five profiles that can all run simultaneously on five different devices. SlingTV currently is allowed on only 1 device at a time. The advantage of SlingTV is with sports. You also can use the SlingTV credentials to gain access to ESPN3/WatchESPN apps.

We also have Amazon Prime that I purchased at a reduced price. If you are a student (or have a .edu email, you can get it at a reduced price, too.

During football season, I pay for Sunday Ticket's streaming service. You can use any tablet, PC and Roku device. FireTV is not currently supported. Hopefully that changes this year. Its runs $200 or $100 if you're a student (or have a .edu email address).

Our current internet package includes a "local" channel package. We can use the login credentials to access content on apps for HGTV, DIY, Starz, HBO GO, Encore, FoxNow, NBC, ABC, Sky News, BBC News, WatchESPN, TBS, TNT, PlutoTV, Food Network, etc. You can also pay for access to Showtime, Hulu, FX, Discovery, etc. There are plenty of content options.
 
MLU said:
Right now the Fire TV is $85. If you did gaming, the gaming package is $125. The FireStick is $40, but I prefer hardwiring the network into the device. If you do get a stick, I encourage the use of the "dongle". It seems to help with wireless network connectivity. It also comes with the capability to expand storage and you double up on the processor size.

Since the Fire TVs are Android-based, you can sideload any Android app using FireADB or installing ES Explorer, loading a remote host and downloading directly from there. Both are fairly easy. Once installed, you can add repository hosts (Fusion, SuperRepo) to download Add-ons like 1Channel, Exodus, SALTS, Velocity, The Royal We, SportsDevil, etc. are the most popular. You can also add PCs on the home network very easily to use Kodi to share media.

For local channels, I'd recommend installing a Mohu Sky on the mount for your DishNetwork/DirecTV dish. This way every coax jack in the house now has OTA TV. There are plenty of good options for indoor antennas like the Mohu Leaf. The Amazon model is supposed to be good, too.

We have SlingTV for live TV and that runs less than $30. During football season I'll upgrade to the sports package for another $5. I am currently in a trial for Playstation Vue which is similar to SlingTV, but with way more channels and a limited recording feature that will hold onto your episodes and movies for 28 days. It also allows you to have up to five profiles that can all run simultaneously on five different devices. SlingTV currently is allowed on only 1 device at a time. The advantage of SlingTV is with sports. You also can use the SlingTV credentials to gain access to ESPN3/WatchESPN apps.

We also have Amazon Prime that I purchased at a reduced price. If you are a student (or have a .edu email, you can get it at a reduced price, too.

During football season, I pay for Sunday Ticket's streaming service. You can use any tablet, PC and Roku device. FireTV is not currently supported. Hopefully that changes this year. Its runs $200 or $100 if you're a student (or have a .edu email address).

Our current internet package includes a "local" channel package. We can use the login credentials to access content on apps for HGTV, DIY, Starz, HBO GO, Encore, FoxNow, NBC, ABC, Sky News, BBC News, WatchESPN, TBS, TNT, PlutoTV, Food Network, etc. You can also pay for access to Showtime, Hulu, FX, Discovery, etc. There are plenty of content options.
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I had sunday ticket on the PS3. Did they carry that over to the PS4?

I'll be interested to read your thoughts about PSVue once you have more time with it.
 
Eeyore said:
I had sunday ticket on the PS3. Did they carry that over to the PS4?

I'll be interested to read your thoughts about PSVue once you have more time with it.
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I wish Sunday Ticket gave me annual access to the NFL Network.

Also, per their website here is a list of compatible devices as of today.

Consoles
XBox One
XBox 360
Google Chromecast
PlayStation®3
PlayStation®4
Roku 3
Roku 2
Roku 1 (2nd generation and above)
Roku Streaming Stick
Roku TV
Computers
Operating Systems (OS):
Mac OSX 10.6.x and above
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Browsers - Mac OSX:
Chrome 42+
Firefox 31+
Opera 11+
Safari 5.0+
Browsers - Windows:
Chrome 35+
Firefox 31+
Internet Explorer 8+
Opera 11+
Adobe Flash:
Version 18 or higher
Windows Store App:
Windows 8.1
Windows Store App
Phones
Operating Systems (OS):
Apple iOS 8.x and above
Android OS 4.2 and above
Windows 8.1
Apple
iPhone 4s and later
iPod Touch 5th Generation
Android
Google Nexus 6
HTC One
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Windows Phones
HTC Windows Phone 8x
Nokia Lumia 930
Nokia Lumia 1320
Nokia Lumia 1520
Tablets
Operating Systems (OS):
Apple iOS 8.x and above
Android OS 4.2 and above
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Kindle OS 4.2
Apple Tablets:
iPad Air 1st Generation and later
iPad Mini 1st Generation and later
iPad 2nd Generation and later
Android Tablets
Google Nexus 7 or later
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Windows Tablets
Surface 3
Surface Pro 2
Surface Pro 3
Kindle:
Kindle Fire HD
Kindle Fire HDX
 
Grandadmiral said:
This here is my biggest problem. Where I currently live (new complex north of BR), I can't get a good enough signal to get more than three or four stations (one which actually works well). I've tried antennas with 50 mile ranges and get no luck. I can only assume that my problem is the location of my apartment compared to the towers. :idunno:
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My experience with antennas is that you can only expect it to get half the range it quotes. I have not had good luck with them in Sulphur La.

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I can confirm that you can access the WatchESPN app with PSVue credentials.
 
MSUSousaphone said:
My experience with antennas is that you can only expect it to get half the range it quotes. I have not had good luck with them in Sulphur La.

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What kind have you tried?
 
buzd said:
Have not heard of it or messed with it (note: for a number of reasons, I have also not cut the cord). I haven't had a Roku since gen 1.

If I had to guess, I would bet there is a Kodi add-on for it.
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Both Roku and Android have apps.
 
MSUSousaphone said:
My experience with antennas is that you can only expect it to get half the range it quotes. I have not had good luck with them in Sulphur La.

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The Mohu Sky (built on technology formerly used by only our military) shows that you be getting 40 channels.
 
I might have to check that guy out. I should have said INDOOR antennas have not been good for me. That was a huge omission on my part. My bad. I have been using a Mohu Leaf 50 for the past 3 years and can only catch 7 channels......3 of them are the CW. I've had the plan to get an outdoor one on my to do list for a very long time.

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MLU said:
The Mohu Sky (built on technology formerly used by only our military) shows that you be getting 40 channels.
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Wait. Is there a way you can check this?
 

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