Festival Bytes Computer Club Cutting the Cable/Satellite cord February 28, 2019

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1 Festival Bytes Computer Club Cutting the Cable/Satellite cord February 28, 2019

2 What does Cutting the Cord mean? For the purpose of this class, we will be discussing the ability to watch (on your existing television sets) local, sports and other entertainment networks without cable or satellite. We will discuss the 4 major streaming services providing local and other Live networks. We will not review Hardware ( black box, antenna ) alternatives to replace cable or satellite programming

3 Why cut the cord? Tired of: instability paying for networks you don t watch Required to rent the required hardware for every television set in your home Dealing with Cox How is Zona customer service? Save $$$ Remember, we are discussing eliminating cable or satellite services. In Festival, we still need to deal with Cox or Zona for Internet Services!!

4 Hulu hits 1 million live TV subscriber mark, Mike Snider, USA TODAY Published 8:00 a.m. ET Sept. 16, 2018 Updated 7:56 a.m. ET Sept. 17, 2018

5 Streaming video will continue to dominate screens as cord cutting accelerates into 2019 Mike Snider, USA TODAY Published 8:00 a.m. ET Jan. 3, 2019

6 Considerations/Priorities As we go through this presentation, consider what is important to you: Start-up costs What devices do you already have in your home How many televisions do you have in your home Networks News Sports Entertainment Specific Networks that you routinely watch PBS Hallmark CSPN Ease of use This is relativity new technology and rapidly changing. Please note that some information presented today may have changed Other Considerations?

7 What is Streaming? A subscription service that allows watching movies and TV shows instantly from any internet-connected device. A wired or Wi-Fi connection to an Internet router is required

8 What is Streaming? (Continued) Most common known Streaming Services: Netflix Hulu Amazon Prime video We will not be reviewing streaming Services that do not provide live programming Streaming live programming works similar to Netflix, Hulu, etc Any Questions before we go on?

9 Required hardware/devices If we don t need Cable or Satellite equipment, then what is required for streaming Live programming Just like Netflix and Hulu, all streaming services can be viewed directly on most tablets, smart phones and computers. But, what about streaming on our existing televisions?

10 Streaming Flow Chart Streaming Services Internet Your Home Device Television Directv Now Cox Modem Roku Amazon Fire YouTube TV Zona Router Chromecast Hulu Live Combine d Apple TV PlayStation Vue Modem Router Apple TV (Gen 2) Smart Television

11 Devices

12 4 major Streaming Services that provide live programming Hulu Live DirecTV Now Youtube tv PlayStation Vue and Cox contour flex starter Only streaming services that provide all local channels are included in this presentation Sling TV is not Included because it doesn t stream all local channels

13 Devices Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter o Roku o Chromecast Selected Devices Problems Yes, restricti ons o Apple TV gen 4 o Apple TV gen 2 (Mirroring) o Amazon fire tv o Android TV o Computers o Tablets o Playstation o box

14 Local Stations Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter ABC 15 CBS Fox 10 NBC 3 TV PBS KAET Review PBS SoCal Passport

15 BBC World News Bloomberg News Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Cheddar Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter CSPAN CSPAN 2 CNBC CNN CNN Business Fox Business Fox News HLN MSNBC Newsy

16 Sports 1 of 2 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue BTN $ CBS Sports $ ESPN ESPN 2 EsPNnews $ USPN FS1 FS2

17 Sports 2 of 2 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Fox Sports Arizona $ Fox Sports Arizona Plus $ MLB $ NBA $ NBC golf $ NBC Sn NFL $ Olympic $ Sec ESPN $

18 Entertainment 1 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue A&E AMC Animal Planet BBC BET Bravo CMT Comet Comedy Central

19 Entertainment 2 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue CW Decades Destination America Discovery E Food Free Form F FM F

20 FYI Hallmark Hallmark Movies Entertainment 3 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue HGTV History Investigation Discovery Lifetime My TV MTV

21 Entertainment 4 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue NASA National Georgraphic National Geographic Wild OWN Oxygen Paramount Pop Smithsonian Sundance SYFY

22 Entertainment 5 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue TBS TCM $ Teen Nick Telemundo TLC TNT Travel Tru

23 Entertainment 6 of 6 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue TV Land YouTube Red Universo Univision USA Velocity VH 1 viceland WE TV

24 Family/Kids Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue B?? CN Disney Disney Junior Nickelodeon Nick Junior Universal Kids Disney D

25 All live TV streaming services compared: Complete Alphabetical List from CNET BY DAVID KATZMAIER JULY 26, :23 PM PDT This is relativity new technology and rapidly changing. Please note that some information presented today may have changed

26 Great Website to Compare Channels by streaming provider Cut and paste above link

27 Rate/Month # Channels Monthly Costs Number of Channels Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV $39.99 $ Playstation Vue Live a Little $ Just Right $ Gotta Have It $ Access $ Core $ Elite $

28 Add-on Premium 1 of 2 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter Cinemax $ $ 5.00 $15.00 HBO $ $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Showtime $ 9.00 $ $9-$11 Included Starz $ 8.00 $9.00 Sports Pack Spanish $5 $ Epix $ 4.00 espanol Pack $10.00 $ 5.00 Fox Soccer Plus $ $12-$15 Shudder $ 5.00

29 NBA League Pass Curiosity Stream AMC Premiere Sundance Now Add-on Premium 2 of 2 Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV $40/Mo $124/Yr $3.00/Mo $5.00/Mo $7.00/Mo Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter

30 Hulu Live Add-on Packages Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Enhanced DVR to 200 hours Unlimited Screens 3 Screens Hulu with Commercials included Todo Y Mas $45

31 Simultaneous Streaming Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter

32 Number of Profiles Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter

33 Cloud DVR Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue 50 Hours 20 Hours Unlimited Unlimited Time Programs are saved before deleted Unlimited 30 Days 9 Months 28 Days Fast Forwarding restrictions Yes Yes Yes Yes

34 Matrix Menu System Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter No Yes No? Yes Based on Watching Patterns Based on Watching Patterns

35 General Matrix Menu

36 Youtube TV Home Page

37 Watch While Traveling Hulu Live Directv Now YouTube TV Playstation Vue Cox Contour Flex Starter Must sign in from Home Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Every 3 mo Monthly for MLB Every 60 days

38 Summary Hulu Live Price: $39.99 per month Channels: Access Hulu s entire streaming library, plus get channels like A&E, Bravo, Disney, E!, ESPN, FS1, FS2, Food Network, HGTV, History and more DVR: 50 hours of cloud DVR storage included; additional charge to upgrade to 200 hours Supported devices for TV: Chromecast, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Nintendo Switch, Roku and Roku Stick (select models), Samsung TV (select models), box 360, box One Multiple streams: Watch videos simultaneously on up to two screens Internet speed: 8 Mbps or higher for a reliable, high-quality viewing experience; multiple concurrent streams may require higher bandwidth

39 Summary - Directv Now Price: Live a Little plan starts at $40 per month Channels: More than 60 channels included in the base package, such as A&E, Bravo, CNN, Disney, ESPN, Fox News, History, HGTV, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, TBS, TNT, USA DVR: 20 free hours of cloud DVR storage (beta) Supported devices for TV: Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV media player, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Amazon Fire TV Pendant, Apple TV (4th generation), Chromecast (2nd generation and higher on Android & ios devices, Chrome browser), Chromecast built-in TV, Roku (select models) Multiple streams: Up to two devices at the same time; $5/month for third stream Internet speed: Minimum of 12 Mbps for broadband connections to the home

40 Summary YouTube TV Price: $40 per month Channels: Turner networks TNT, Adult Swim, TBS, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, trutv and Turner Classic Movies among the 50+ networks included DVR: Record as many programs as you want at the same time and never run out of storage space Supported devices for TV: Stream with Chromecast or download the YouTube TV app on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, box One and supported Samsung and LG TVs Multiple streams: Up to three separate devices at the same time Internet speed: At least 7 Mbps to stream one High Definition (HD) video; 13 Mbps to reliably stream HD video, even with other devices using the same network

41 Summary Playstation Vue Price: $44.99 for Access plan Channels: Watch more than 45 networks like ESPN, Disney, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Food Network, Fox Sports, OWN and HGTV DVR: Programming saved to DVR in My Shows can be watched in and out of your home network; stored for up to 28 days Supported devices for TV: PlayStation consoles, Roku players (firmware 7.7 and up), Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV (4th generation running tvos 10.0 and up), Android TV (Android OS 4.4 and up), Chromecast Multiple streams: Up to five devices at the same time Internet speed: Minimum of 10 Mbps or higher is recommended for the best experience, plus 5 Mbps for each additional stream

42 Summary The above summaries were copied from an article published on July 5, 2018 by Mike Timmermann Refer to for the complete article

43 Streaming Vs. Cox Bundled Cox Internet Only Cox Bundled (No DVR) Cox Bundled (2 DVR) Internet Essential (30 MBPS) $ Internet Ultimate (100 MBPS) $ Internet Gigablast (300MBPS) $ Broadcast Surcharge $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 Youtube Live $ Unlimited Phone Service Included Included Magic Jack ($35/Year) $ 2.83 Total including Internet, Cable and Phone $ $ $ Includes one HD Receiver, Includes one DVR Receiver, no DVR 2 programs only)

44 My Experience YouTube TV Customer service provided quick responses Viewing from Iphone/Ipad to Apple TV gen 2 works without issues Viewing on my Roku TV works without issues Viewing on Chromecast also works without issues Loading application takes longer than turning on Cable Really enjoy the menu system. Brings up mostly watched network upon loading I like the ability to manually sort the order of the networks in the menu Annoying restrictions to fast forward over commercials while watching recorded most programs

45 My Experience Directv Now Takes a substantial amount of time to load on my Roku TV Viewing from Iphone/Ipad to Apple TV gen 2 works without issues for live programming Viewing DVR programs provided minor restarts Viewing on Chromecast does not work (Fixed) Customer Service They advertise chat support 24/7, I tried to chat and received not available at this time. Couldn t find a phone number to call Several problems viewing my computer (Fixed) Menu matrix is exceptional Annoying that it brings up the first network in the guide, instead of the last network watched (Fixed)

46 My Experience Hulu Live Viewing from Iphone/Ipad to Apple TV gen 2 works without issues Viewing on my Roku TV works without issues Viewing on Chromecast also works without issues Loads quickly on Roku TV

47 Streaming Start-up Costs for each television o Roku $30-$49 o Chromecast $ o Chromecast Ultra $ o Apple TV gen 4 $ o Apple TV gen 2 (Mirroring) o Amazon fire tv $ N/A

48 Before you make a final decision All the reviewed streaming services offer a trial period. Take advantage of them!!

49 Magic Jack Vs. Vonage Magic Jack - $39/Year Vonage - $12.99/Month Unlimited Calling to US and Canada Yes Yes Caller ID Limited Yes "Robo Call" Blocking Yes No Voice Mail Yes Yes Voice Mail forwarding to Yes Yes Voice Mail personalized Greeting No Yes Call Forwarding Yes Yes Call Waiting Yes Yes Turn off Call Waiting No Yes Includes Cell Phone number Yes Yes Call "hunting" with Multiple Lines No Yes 3 way calling No Yes Conference Calling Yes No

50 Want a copy of this Power Point Presentation? Harvey at harvey@retiredinaz.com

51 Questions?