Now see this is why networks are reluctant to do stuff like this. We complain that the networks only support cable subscription apps. One finally gives us without that, and we still complain.
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The CW's Apple TV App Coming Next Week With No Cable Subscription Required
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Now see this is why networks are reluctant to do stuff like this. We complain that the networks only support cable subscription apps. One finally gives us without that, and we still complain.
I doubt that this is a reason for their reluctance. But anyway, why not do both and give us a choice? I guess most people are happy with free access, but personally I hate TV commercials with a vengeance and am happy to pay a bit more to get rid of them (e.g. I'm using the Hulu ad-free tier).
True, and I do buy quite a few season passes of shows I really like. But Hulu is great for stuff that I'd like to watch once but don't feel I have to own long-term.
People are going to complain no matter what. But you could argue that it is different people complaining. One group wants cable sub free content, and one group wants ad-free content. Of course, there will be people that want ad-free content without a cable subscription, but I think they are a small minority of people that expect that to happen.
I agree with the post after yours though, most people just want more choices when it comes to this stuff.
Take the CBS app on the ATV for example, it has a cable cutter option, but people complain because that is the only option.
Maybe with CW, more apps might follow.
Yeah, I have been reevaluating my subscriptions, too. I have Hulu, largely for CW in the past. So once my subscription is up, I think I am going to try using the network apps. CBS App, too. Going to cancel All Access.Free? I imaging there will be ads. Fair 'nough, though. As long as it ain't to intrusive.
At some point, those subcriptions do add up.
Also, it would probably be US only, but I do have ways around that...
Like you said, there will be ads, but it will be free.
If you have an ATV 3 (like I do) and can't load apps, you could use AirPlay from an iOS device get the CW content onto your TV screen.
This is a great move and hopefully more networks follow. Right now the authentication thing kills the Apple TV experience even when you have login credentials. Some days when I'm watching shows on the History Channel App it forces me to "re-authenticate" between episodes. Similar terrible experience with the ESPN app asking me to re-authenticate twice per day to the point where I just stopped using it altogether and just did airplay from my iPad.
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DVR ... how? This offers current programming on demand. I have an old Apple TV. Does the newest iteration allow you to save content?
No. instead of buying a DVR or renting one from your pay tv provider. You use these apps like a DVR to catch up on content you missed
Did you watch season 1 of Supergirl on CBS? If not, it is now on Netflix. Also, to tie it in, may as well hop on Legend's of Tomorrow for Thursday nights!
Free? I imaging there will be ads. Fair 'nough, though. As long as it ain't to intrusive.
At some point, those subcriptions do add up.
Also, it would probably be US only, but I do have ways around that...
I don't mind the ads since they are doing a free service. But then again, the CW can be had over the air via an antenna.
Not in Canada... while technically this app will probably not be available, there are some ways to have it. As opposed to not receiving the OTA signal at all.