Satellite or internet TV service? Help!

[Coiled]

I just ended a relationship with Directv so that is out.

My only options are DISH or an internet service + Hulu or similar. I am very accustom to punching in station numbers and within 3 seconds I'm watching the current broadcast show.

I just fiddled with a neighbors internet/Hulu setup and it is very cumbersome switching between channels. Also, I could not find "live" MotorTrend or MAVTV networks (2 that came to mind), only options to view previously aired episodes. I did notice Hulu gives local channels which in my case is Houston, B/CS, and maybe more and that is plenty.

Does Hulu or one of the others provide currently aired shows?
Can you bookmark channels for easy access?

Looking forward to your expert and budget minded solution.

 

[Kar98]

For live TV I have an actual antenna, and for internet, T-Mobile home 5G.

 

[Sam Colt]

Stop watching. Start doing.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Streaming sucks, as far as ease of use, in reference to your question.

You can Google your preferred shows, and find which service streams them.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Here's a CNET article comparing some of the major streamers. 3 of the 5 offer a free trial, so you can try before you buy.

Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord Cutters in 2023

Are you looking to cut cable but want to keep live programming? Hulu Plus Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV could be the best streaming TV services for you.

www.cnet.com

 

[Havok1]

I ditched directv maybe a year ago. My Samsung tv has Samsung plus, and I also have an antenna for news, and a couple streaming services shows/movies.

 

[deemus]

You might like YouTube TV. $60 or $70 a month, but its like live TV, and similar to cable.

It has live TV on a crap ton of stations. It also has a "library" that you can add shows to then watch them as you have time.

I’ve been watching The Closer as I have time.

 

[deemus]

For live TV I have an actual antenna, and for internet, T-Mobile home 5G.

Same here, except I have business class internet. Regularly log in at 700+.

 

[jmohme]

We had Satellite, and it was fine unless it clouded up, but terrible bandwidth on our internet, so we stuck with it.

Last year fiber came to our area so we dumped satellite and are 100% internet based now.

I really don't watch TV much, but the wife does and seems to be pleased with it.

 

[Vaquero]

You might like YouTube TV. $60 or $70 a month, but its like live TV, and similar to cable.

It has live TV on a crap ton of stations. It also has a "library" that you can add shows to then watch them as you have time.

This.
I tried Hulu. It might have been as good as you tube TV. But didn't work well with my existing smart TVs.
We've been on YouTube tv for a few months and the learning curve is long forgotten.
Just enter your zip code at setup and your local channels are ready to go.

I'm fixing to finish watching last weekends races.

 

[Coiled]

Stop watching. Start doing.

I can't afford to go racing so the 47K miles in less than 3 years on my bike will have to do, whether or nor you approve.

 

[TxStetson]

My wife watches much more TV than I do. After 3 years I finally talked her into cutting the cord. Well some of it was me, but most of it was Suddenlink raising the price twice in 6 months. We have an antenna for local channels, but hardly ever watch anything live. Most things are available to watch on Hulu the next day. Most of the shows my wife watches are on Paramount plus that she can stream whenever she wants. I can honestly say no one in my house is missing cable TV.

 

[joking]

Something to consider YoutubeTV increase the price to $72.99/ month starting on April.

 

[Sam Colt]

I can't afford to go racing so the 47K miles in less than 3 years on my bike will have to do, whether or nor you approve.

It was a suggestion, not an order. Still, that’s a long way to pedal. Good for you. You gotta have some fat calves! And before your thong gives you another rope burn, I wasn’t talking about your wife.

 

[Axxe55]

IF YOU HAVE GOOD OR DECENT INTERNET SERVIC YOU MIGH CHECK INTO A ROKU STREAMING DEVICEWE GOT RID OF DISH SATELLITE FOUR YEARS AGO WITH THE ROKU I CAN GET JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT WAS ON SATELLITE TV

 

[Coiled]

My 2009 TV at a glance

Panasonic TC-L37S1​

• VIERA Link™ simplifies control of compatible Panasonic components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)
• 6 A/V inputs, including:
  • 2 composite video (1 rear, 1 side)
  • 1 S-video (side)
  • 1 component video
  • 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p
• PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
• RF input for antenna/cable signals

Can I use YT TV with it or will I need one of those sticks too?

 

[Bozz10mm]

My 2009 TV at a glance

Panasonic TC-L37S1​

• VIERA Link™ simplifies control of compatible Panasonic components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)
• 6 A/V inputs, including:
  • 2 composite video (1 rear, 1 side)
  • 1 S-video (side)
  • 1 component video
  • 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p
• PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
• RF input for antenna/cable signals

Can I use YT TV with it or will I need one of those sticks too?

Most new TVs have apps built into their software or a method to download the app to the TV. 2009? Probably not unless it was advertised as a "smart" TV when you bought it.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

My 2009 TV at a glance

Panasonic TC-L37S1​

• VIERA Link™ simplifies control of compatible Panasonic components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)
• 6 A/V inputs, including:
  • 2 composite video (1 rear, 1 side)
  • 1 S-video (side)
  • 1 component video
  • 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p
• PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
• RF input for antenna/cable signals

Can I use YT TV with it or will I need one of those sticks too?

I'm pretty sure you need one of the "sticks".
It's about as old as mine, and I do.

 

[rotor]

Went through the same thing with cable tv. We like to record the local news and watch at our convenience, cable charges extra for this and the dvr frequently didn't work and cable charged a lot extra to get local channels. Recording local tv off the air is very problematic.
Youtubetv does all of that (at no extra charge). Buy a Roku unless you already have a good smart tv and do a free trial of youtubetv or whichever service you like. Go with the one best for you. SIL likes Hulu but he's big into sports. We like Youtubetv and love the dvr.

 

[Vaquero]

I'm pretty sure you need one of the "sticks".
It's about as old as mine, and I do.

What he said.