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'YouTube TV' Streaming Service Launches in Five U.S. Cities

redscull said:
I'm still hanging on to Directv Now, but it's not worth yet it for me. I don't like that I can't stream live local channels because I guess I'm in an area where they don't allow it. So I can't even watch the news. I don't like no CBS. I don't like no The CW. I don't like no single sign on (mostly because I want it to authenticate Nick Jr for my kids; it has the channel, but doesn't support that app). And if there isn't going to be DVR, I wish it had some kind of scheduled push notifications built-in so I could at least be reminded when something I want to watch is airing (not that that really ever happens since no ABC, NBC, CBS, etc).

The whole thing still feels really underwhelming. Like a prototype waiting for someone with vision to make it actually good.
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Hey just a heads up the WB app is available on most platforms and puts up shows the day after for free, no sign in required.
 
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avanpelt said:
You're correct; but doing things this way is a smarter way to do a rollout like this. The way AT&T rolled out DIRECTV Now, everyone had access to it immediately and chaos quickly ensued. The service was practically unwatchable from 6:00 PM-Midnight every night for close to two months.

They've since worked out the kinks and the streaming has been rock solid for me for about a month and a half now; but AT&T had a massive PR problem there for a while as their CSRs were trying to place blame on everything else except for the actual service itself (which really was the problem). I had to chuckle as I saw numerous AT&T CSRs on Twitter advising people to switch out HDMI cables to try to fix the problem. Needless to say, that did not fix anything.
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Actually, the problem is pretty much the same with DirecTV Now even still because it's to do with negotiating local TV contracts across the country. The guys in the big markets get it. Everyone else is still stuck in their backwards ways losing an audience to YouTube channels and streaming services.
 
d21mike said:
And they want to limit which devices can be used. Unlike Netflix which wants to be on every streaming device. Crazy to have a streaming service where you want exclude a huge part of the user base because you want people to buy your streaming hardware.
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Sounds a lot like Apple, doesn't it?
 
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akuma13 said:
I'm sure Espn and all it's networks are available on Sling TV
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I just checked Sling's website. You're right -- the main three (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3) are available on Sling.

I feel so behind the times. That was my first time visiting Sling's website. Their bundles start at $20. I had no idea! I think their ads with the big biker dude turned me away. I was missing out. Woops.
 
The FAQ says you can have up to 6 user-accounts doing 3 simultaneous streams on one service-plan, and you can use it while traveling... I wonder if three friends could then share one service? That would make it *very* attractive price-wise...
 
Not for me.

Me and streaming movies/tv do not get along. Add that price point for what used to be free and definitely no. I do not watch TV (mom insists on keeping cable because she's not technologically savvy); but when I buy another tv in the future it will be to watch my foreign movies on my all region blu ray player.

I'm entirely old school, but I believe in using my internet for more than eating up data just for local channels, some tv show or a movie that will constantly putter out depending on local bandwidth constraints.

For those that like this kind of thing, enjoy it.
 
v0lume4 said:
I just checked Sling's website. You're right -- the main three (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3) are available on Sling.

I feel so behind the times. That was my first time visiting Sling's website. Their bundles start at $20. I had no idea! I think their ads with the big biker dude turned me away. I was missing out. Woops.
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Also check out Directv Now. Their $35 package has espn and espn 2 but no U or SEC Network. The $50 package has all the ESPN's. I'd imagine both packages have access to ESPN 3
https://www.directvnow.com/thegoodstuff?ref=EDDCDNDHPA00007QO#the-full-lineup
 
It includes CBS, but it doesn't include Viacom channels, or HBO. It actually comes out cheaper for me to just pay the extra $5/mo for CBS since I'm getting free HBO from DirecTV NOW for the year. Price for everything, including CBS and HBO shakes out to $40/month.

If YouTube TV had an Apple TV app, I would maybe consider losing Comedy Central in the deal in exchange for cloud DVR, but they don't.

Personally, I'll continue to wait and see what Hulu does in this space. Given that they're owned by all the networks, my guess is they really nail this in a way that no one else has been able to so far. If they combine their existing streaming library with a live service for something close to $50/month, I'm all in.
 
v0lume4 said:
I feel so behind the times. That was my first time visiting Sling's website. Their bundles start at $20. I had no idea! I think their ads with the big biker dude turned me away. I was missing out. Woops.
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Really?!? You don't know who Danny Trejo is?!?
 
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I've tried all the other major streaming packages (Sling, Playstation Vue, DirecTV Now) and ultimately stayed with PS Vue. It's available on all streaming boxes, has DVR functionality and the best interface, all while offering any channel our family has interest in watching, for $35/mo. I tried to live with DTV but no dvr, limit of playback on only 2 devices, and spotty performance (never correctly the problem of offering us the wrong regional sports programming) made switching back to PS Vue an easy decision, even with the DTV Now introductory pricing promo and free Apple TV. YouTube TV's limitations (missing channels, lack of availability on streaming boxes) won't persuade me to switch but I welcome all competition that pushes the other services to keep up.

I wish PS Vue offered all local programming in my area but that's been easily overcome with an OTA antenna and a HD Homerun box that lets us stream the locals to any other streaming box in the house. I'm spending about $80 less a month vs. a traditional cable or satellite package with DVR boxes so couldn't be happier.
 
kazmac said:
Not for me.

Me and streaming movies/tv do not get along. Add that price point for what used to be free and definitely no. I do not watch TV (mom insists on keeping cable because she's not technologically savvy); but when I buy another tv in the future it will be to watch my foreign movies on my all region blu ray player.

I'm entirely old school, but I believe in using my internet for more than eating up data just for local channels, some tv show or a movie that will constantly putter out depending on local bandwidth constraints.

For those that like this kind of thing, enjoy it.
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Many of us have fast, reliable internet that streams 1080P with no buffer lag or stutter, and no data limits. Plus we prefer not having to watch (or even fast-forward through) commercials. Definitely enjoying it, thanks!
 
Does anyone here remember Aereo? I had it before the supreme ruled against it. Such a great service for only $8/month.
All local channels.
 
B-Mc-C said:
Many of us have fast, reliable internet that streams 1080P with no buffer lag or stutter, and no data limits. Plus we prefer not having to watch (or even fast-forward through) commercials. Definitely enjoying it, thanks!
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I do not, plus I prefer to watch my entertainment offline and I have to anyway. That said, I know I am in the minority with my particular needs.
 
So for only $35/month I get the privilege of watching 1/3 commercials, 1/3 original content which is available free over the air, and 1/3 re-runs? Boy howdy. o_O
 
I've done sling tv (got a free roku) and now I'm on direct tv now (got a free current gen apple tv) and they were both fine. When someone comes out with a package that has my local sports networks (houston rockets and astros) then that will be a game changer.
 
co.ag.2005 said:
I'm definitely interested to try this service out. I've tried Vue as I like the DVR option and I can get 3 of the 4 locals in my area. I do like DirecTV Now as well but no DVR option and only 2 of my 4 local channels is a bummer. Ready to try YouTube TV in DFW. And an Apple TV app is a must, although, I could get by with Chromecast



Looks like most of them:
https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/

espn
espn2
espn u
espn news
SEC network
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Same, give me my DFW locals on aTV and I'm all over it.

I tried DirecTV Now from day of release but just recently canceled the service. We never watched it.
 
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