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YouTube TV Gains Support for 4K Streaming and 5.1 Surround Sound
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You're dead on. Cable still gets nutty with many TVs, but if you only have 1 or 2 TVs, cable's internet + TV may be a better deal. Amazing.
And the vast majority of content is STILL 720p or 1080i, 15 years after 1080p became mainstream.
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Can I share my membership?
Yes, your YouTube TV membership comes with 6 accounts to share with roommates or family members in your household. (Ages 13 and up.) Everyone gets their own login, personalized content recommendations, and individual DVR library. Up to 3 simultaneous streams are allowed per membership.
I always thought 5/6 streams were available.....
I think you're confusing accounts and streams. There were always 5 or 6 account slots but only 3 simultaneous streams.
Hard pass.
Page says it covers "NBC Sports, FOX, Nat Geo, FX, ESPN and more" The and More being defined as 2 channels. Discovery and Tastemade.
Not enough content to justify this increase
Page says it covers "NBC Sports, FOX, Nat Geo, FX, ESPN and more" The and More being defined as 2 channels. Discovery and Tastemade.
Not enough content to justify this increase
If you do Netflix and or Prime that's all the 4K you need, additionally anyone who has a OLED Tv,
won't miss 4K on Youtube TV because that TV makes everything look better anyway.
won't miss 4K on Youtube TV because that TV makes everything look better anyway.
And off network recordings - that alone is worth it to me when on Airplanes and traveling. DirecTV had the feature but would only work 1/2 the time. I have been able to connect to Youtube TV while abroad using VPN.
I grew up on bad fizzy OTA TV. So even upscaled content on my LG OLED TV is more than enough for me.
That is indeed approaching that you pay for with cable. I'd just subscribe to a bunch of major 4K streaming services.
Plus downloading recordings for offline viewing, right?
Does $19.99 also get rid of that annoying restriction of everyone need to be in the same household thing? (I know there are workarounds + it resets 90 days)
Have they added integration with the Apple TV app yet? Until they support the basic features of the Apple TV I'm not going to consider them as an option.
We just set my parents up to try FuboTV yesterday. Would go with YouTube TV except as far as I know it still doesn't integrate with the Apple TV app or properly support SSO on Apple devices.
If they can get over the change, FuboTV (or any of the streaming services) will be a huge price cut over the massive amount of money they spend on DirecTV right now (cable isn't an option at their home, it took years of effort just to get them a DSL connection).
We just set my parents up to try FuboTV yesterday. Would go with YouTube TV except as far as I know it still doesn't integrate with the Apple TV app or properly support SSO on Apple devices.
If they can get over the change, FuboTV (or any of the streaming services) will be a huge price cut over the massive amount of money they spend on DirecTV right now (cable isn't an option at their home, it took years of effort just to get them a DSL connection).
I cut the "cord" 2 years ago, went to ATT-TV, then Hulu-Tv, saving $1000/year
Then I Cut all the TV Provider BS about 7 months ago. (saves $500/year)
My conclusion now is I HATE TV!!
The Apps SUCK! Always crashing, and never working right - ever!!
My favorite Channel on the AppleTV is Turning it off!!
After That I do like is Disney+ (but Ive watched all the Marvel and Star Wars content!!
I liked DragonBall but got thru that too...
The Main Reasons I completely hate TV now!!:
• #1 - Doesnt Work right!!
• Cannot fast forward thru Effin Commercials!
• Cannot Channel Surf - as is a Royal PAIN IN THE ASS to change what your watching within 1 AppleTV App, much less between Aps! - Takes 5+ steps... I just lower the volume (Mute)!
• Tee Vee content is CRAP!
• I Hate Pharma Commercials!! Hate them!!! (Sorry, I'm not going to take a "medicine" that does nothing, creates harm, makes Medicine more expensive, and you have to listen to all the BS People in then then the serious side effects!! For what????
• Every molecule is being tracked!
• Have to PAY for F1 TV and CBS...
• Cannont watch Live Sports!! (ESPN+ is a fraud!)
Because of this, very unsatisfactory exp, Ive Been thinking of actually getting the Fios box back, as maybe I can relax and watch something, and channel surf, and maybe record some crap to watch later... Just costs $1000 a year!
What ... BS!
@#$@#$$%$^%!!
Then I Cut all the TV Provider BS about 7 months ago. (saves $500/year)
My conclusion now is I HATE TV!!
The Apps SUCK! Always crashing, and never working right - ever!!
My favorite Channel on the AppleTV is Turning it off!!
After That I do like is Disney+ (but Ive watched all the Marvel and Star Wars content!!
I liked DragonBall but got thru that too...
The Main Reasons I completely hate TV now!!:
• #1 - Doesnt Work right!!
• Cannot fast forward thru Effin Commercials!
• Cannot Channel Surf - as is a Royal PAIN IN THE ASS to change what your watching within 1 AppleTV App, much less between Aps! - Takes 5+ steps... I just lower the volume (Mute)!
• Tee Vee content is CRAP!
• I Hate Pharma Commercials!! Hate them!!! (Sorry, I'm not going to take a "medicine" that does nothing, creates harm, makes Medicine more expensive, and you have to listen to all the BS People in then then the serious side effects!! For what????
• Every molecule is being tracked!
• Have to PAY for F1 TV and CBS...
• Cannont watch Live Sports!! (ESPN+ is a fraud!)
Because of this, very unsatisfactory exp, Ive Been thinking of actually getting the Fios box back, as maybe I can relax and watch something, and channel surf, and maybe record some crap to watch later... Just costs $1000 a year!
What ... BS!
@#$@#$$%$^%!!
I find that odd, because most Google Products are free or low cost. Apple's products are on a completely different level. People all in on Apple and overpaying makes sense. Google does not---at least not to me.
But they always were what they were trying to kill. They are just the same cable package except delivered over the internet.
They don't own the channels. They have to pay for the channels and resell them to the customer sorta speak. The channels (media companies behind them) dictate the terms for the most part.
I have one question about this new add-on. How does unlimited streams at home affect the number of streams able to be used outside the home?
For example, if there are currently 3 streams in the home then no one outside the home can use it at that time?
I suppose all it means is there is a 3 stream limit overall except if all the streams are in the home.
But it could also never count the home as more than one stream either. Thereby always allowing at least 2 streams outside the home no matter how many are using it at home at that time.
For example, if there are currently 3 streams in the home then no one outside the home can use it at that time?
I suppose all it means is there is a 3 stream limit overall except if all the streams are in the home.
But it could also never count the home as more than one stream either. Thereby always allowing at least 2 streams outside the home no matter how many are using it at home at that time.
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