I think you can already download an Amazon Prime app for iPad or iPhone if you have either, and then stream thru your Apple TV using Airplay. FWIWI wish Amazon would release an app for AppleTV, but I'm skeptical this will happen anytime soon. Otherwise it would be a perfect solution for us.
I think you can already download an Amazon Prime app for iPad or iPhone if you have either, and then stream thru your Apple TV using Airplay. FWIW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-video/id545519333?mt=8
Here's the channels YouTube TV is publicizing as of today...
They've published $35/mo, all channels live, cloud DVR (9 month limit), 3 streams/devices.Great that they have a lot of sports but the lack of AMC is glaring. Most of the dramas we watch are on AMC.
I wonder if this is just a promo teaser rate given all the sports, that's gotta be expensive.
I am just glad to see some competition in an industry where cable and satellite providers have had consumers somewhat over a barrel. The battle rages on.
Agreed, PS Vue is more appealing to us at least.+1
Fast moving, competitive space, which is great for all of us.
In addition to AMC, I noticed that YouTube TV is missing some other "big" channels: CNN, Food Network, and Comedy Central. I would imagine a large percentage (maybe even a majority?) of people watch at least one of those 4 on a fairly regular basis, so this could be a deal-breaker for many.
PS Vue has a traditional menu with a PS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or any iOS or Android tablet or smartphone. I have no idea why, but Roku's are the only devices without a matrix style guide most viewers have come to expect. I assume that'll be remedied, hopefully soon. There is a workable guide on Roku, and many viewers think it's acceptable, but it's not what cable and satellite viewers are used to.I tried PS Vue for a week on my TV with a Roku stick.
The programming is just what I need but the user interface with Roku sucks unless I'm missing something.
Does Vue have any menu available when using an actual PlayStation or some other device? I guess I'm old fashion but I like a menu and watching more like cable TV.
I have my own opinions, but I'm not sure how useful they would be. Very briefly, I prefer Roku over other streaming devices and PS Vue (in my metro area) over Sling TV or DirecTV Now, though I am anxious to see what YouTube TV and Hulu Live offer in the months ahead. I assume the PS Vue guide on Roku will be brought up to the same level as on other streaming platforms. I can get many OTA channels where I am, but I'd rather just stream everything.Thanks Midpack! Do you have any thoughts on any of these. I will have to check them out.
Thanks again
Murf
I prefer Roku despite the Roku PS Vue guide, again I expect that to get fixed in time. "No real guide" isn't accurate IMO. There is a guide, it's just very different than cable or satellite, more like Netflix or Hulu - which many people find OK, some even prefer. You can surf just as easily with the latter guide. And I can see a conventional guide on my phone or tablet with the PS Vue app if needed for now.No, not really. I just wanted ant thoughts you might have. You prefer Roku, even with no real guide? Do you just stream specific shows? I'm more of a surfer I guess. I will look into some other apps.
I'm tired of $90 per month. Maybe just go to OTA like the old days. Kinda spoiled now, tho.
No, not really. I just wanted ant thoughts you might have. You prefer Roku, even with no real guide? Do you just stream specific shows? I'm more of a surfer I guess. I will look into some other apps.
I'm tired of $90 per month. Maybe just go to OTA like the old days. Kinda spoiled now, tho.
Thanks
Murf
I think when we get home we'll probably run Vue "parallel" with Dish for a month or so to make sure that it works for us and then get rid of Dish if it works like I think it will.