Electronics

[Kachina624]

@781Florist    lol.  Bob Ross is great to lull you to sleep.

[GenXmuse]

I canceled Spectrum and went with Roku. I like having all my apps for the tv in one place. Roku has several free channels but I added HULU live, Netflix, and Amazon. I actually watch more TV now with this setup (not sure if that's a good thing) 😉

[JanetsGirl]

@MoJoV

"Cutting the cord" means getting rid of cable tv.  Discussed in this thread is replacing cable tv (your Comcast tv) with streaming content from the internet.  How to do that?  Two main ways:  on a smart tv or by attaching a streaming device (your Roku) to your tv.  The smart tv or Roku then connect to the internet and you "stream" video content on your tv.  So you still must get access to the internet from Comcast.  See how much 300 or 400 mbps will cost you.  Now Roku is free once you buy the device.  But like everyone has said you will want to buy other content to watch via your Roku, like Netflix and so on.  So add up all of that expense too.  Suggestion:  relative of mine hired guys from Best Buy to hook up his Roku for him and explain how to use it.  Something to look into if need be.  Good luck!

[Mz iMac]

@781Florist   YouYube TV has a customer service message board.   Post your issue(s) there and a CS rep will contact/reply to you on the message board.  If they need any further info from you, they will send you a "private link" so you can provide them w/your account # and/or email addy on their "private message board."  Not sure if they will contact you by phone if you provide them your # at the private link.

[gadgetgal613]

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@781Florist   I have  Samsung TV and hate it.  I'd never get another.  It has something called Samsung TV Plus installed with no way to get rid of it.  It's old programming which I don't care to watch (example: Bob Ross videos 24/7).  Many of the channels default to it, especially  the new ones like channel 7.2, 11.4, anything other than the traditional old channel numbers.  I can't watch the channel that carries QVC.  You can't use channel up or down, each has to be laboriously manually entered.

I have a Samsung and none of the problems you desctibe.  I'm able to use the channel up and down without anything special needed.  This sounds like operator error, substandard antenna and not the TV. 

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[Pecky]

Thank you for all the great input!! Can you have Roku and still have cable?  My "contract" with Fios ends next month, but I want to make sure I like and know how to use the streaming way before I tell them to hit the road.

[fmfg]

I had to chime in and also say I love my Roku.  I only pay for internet sevice through my local company -  not Comcast, etc.  I don't have any paying channels except for CBS to get my local news and Amazon prime (free shipping, etc).  Roku free channel has TONS  of shows, you don't have to pay for anything if you don't want to - that's the beauty of it.  I've had mine for about 10 years now and don't miss paying for channels that I never watch.  I recommend it to everyone.  

[JanetsGirl]

@Pecky

Yes, you can have both cable hookup and Roku on the same tv.  However, you cannot have them both turned on at the same time (tv won't "understand" which one to use!).  So, you need to be able to plug in both cable and Roku to your tv (HDMI ports) or you will need another device called a "switch" that you can find at Best Buy or Amazon.  If you don't use the switch, you really need to make sure that one (cable or Roku) is completely turned off (ie unplugged) when you are using the other, or you need to figure out how to toggle between the two on your tv.  Good luck!

[nycalady]

Good internet is essential for a good streaming experience. There's lots of free programing on the Ruko channel & free apps that have more free programing. There's a bit of a learning curb in getting accustomed to streaming rather that traditional tv watching. You can always buy packages with channels you enjoy for less than cable. 

[Pecky]

Thanks, now it sounding complicated!