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Access to CBS, ABC, CNN, etc
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yes, you have to log-in to each app. It'll give you a code to enter on their specific websites.
This. Once you open the app on your ATV it will prompt you to go to a website (hbonow.com/activate for example). A code is displayed on the Apple TV. Once you enter the code on the website you then login with your details (cable company login or personal login in my above example).
It is annoying you have to do it for each app.
CBS is one exception. You can't authenticate it with a cable subscription; you need to sign up for CBS All Access, for a separate monthly fee.
This is true. It's a good option for cable cutters by bad for those who already have subscription service
OK, I thought I was missing something. I have all the major network apps working except this one. Why would you double pay CBS since I'm paying DTV a fortune already. Are people actually signing up for that with all the others based on signing into your provider?
Doubtful. The people paying for the standalone service are probably cord cutters. Those with cable are probably relying on on-demand style service.
I pay for it and I have a cable subscription. My reason is that I want to drop all of my cable boxes including DVR's. So the $6 is worth it when when I look at how much I am paying for cable boxes. I just wish they would offer no commercial option much like Hulu with no commercials.
On a side note I also use the Channels App with a HDHomeRun Prime Network Turner.
Sorry, but how is $6/month remotely worth it, for one channel that you're already paying for with your cable subscription.. and the one already available OTA at no cost? At this point - you're just basically giving your money to the network.
I spend about $70 per month on CABLE Boxes including the DVR Service Fee. I want to watch CBS Live and on demand via the Apple TV. I am unable to do that if I do not pay the $6. So you do the math. $70 vs. $6. I also have Hulu with no commercials for $12 per month. As I said before if I can drop the $70 per month I can use part of it to apply to other things. Pretty easy for me. Love the new Apple TV 4 as the only box on all of my TV's. I do get CBS Live via Channels App but without a DVR I can not watch on my schedule.
yes and no.... Some CBS affiliates will let you authenticate without purchasing a separate CBS All Access subscription.
So true. Although not "on demand" like everyone has become accustomed to, it's amazing how many people do not realize that you can go to Wal-mart and get a cheap RCA digital antenna and get free, digital, OTA, HD versions of all of the local channels for most areas.
but you have to use your laptop/computer IIRC. The CBS app is only for the standalone service.
How does that work? I can't see anywhere on the CBS All Access site where it's possible to authenticate without purchasing the monthly package.
I did. I don't see anything about authenticating with a provider or local affiliate on the CBS All Access site.
He meant my post. Where I said you can only authenticate with a provider from a laptop/PC. The CBS all access app is ONLY for the stand alone service.
That's what I mean. I'm looking at the CBS All Access website on an iMac right now, and even after going through the account creation process, I can't seem to find the option to authenticate with a provider.
The real issue for cord cutters is not every over the air channel is available. I live in the orlando area. I get every channel (doesn't matter if cheap or expensive antenna) except ABC.
I mapped out the location of the HD broadcast location. And unfortunately ABC is around 30 miles from my house in northern suburbs of orlando. The ABC broadcast is on east side of orlando.
I guess I could buy a horrible looking high power rooftop antenna to get abc. But that probably takes away at the looks of the house and th Florida nazi HOA probably would frown upon it.
I mapped out the location of the HD broadcast location. And unfortunately ABC is around 30 miles from my house in northern suburbs of orlando. The ABC broadcast is on east side of orlando.
I guess I could buy a horrible looking high power rooftop antenna to get abc. But that probably takes away at the looks of the house and th Florida nazi HOA probably would frown upon it.
Just use CBS.com
If you go to watch something that requires a login it will prompt you.