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[IdaD]

Anybody make the switch to Vue or Sling? How's it going if so?

We've used dish for years and are happy with it but I signed up for a free trial of Vue today. So far it seems to work ok but its clunkier than the dish DVR setup.

It would save $50 a month which adds up to a not insignificant amount over time.

[bwanshoom]

austinjenna wrote:

If you are talking about Sling then the info is wrong.

Nope, was talking about Vue. Sorry, it wasn't clear.

[bwanshoom]

MrWizard wrote:
This is a year old thread that only had a couple of initial comments

Things have probable changed at least little

I don't know why it was dug up

You probably should have started a new thread

The Garystevens account spammed the thread.

[MrWizard]

This is a year old thread that only had a couple of initial comments

Things have probable changed at least little

I don't know why it was dug up

You probably should have started a new thread

[STANG23L]

I subscribe to Vue during the winter, only season of the year I really watch TV. So was an easy way to dump Dish and save some $$$. Has enough programming to keep me busy. With a bonus that they carry Fox Sports North so I don't miss any Wild games!

Only item I wish was improved is there user interface. Not as user friendly as I think it could be.

[austinjenna]

If you're talking about for your camper, it almost certainly won't work. The subscription is geo-locked to an IP address and zip code and you can only change it once. It is not intended to be used from multiple locations. And as lryrob9301 pointed out, you'll need a good internet connection with no data caps.

If you're talking about for your home, it works fine. You have to initially set up your account from either an Amazon Fire TV (or Stick) or Roku. After that, you can install apps on any of your devices and view on them. There is no hardware, it's all software. It does have DVR capabilities, but they're a little different than you may be used to (it doesn't keep track of what's been watched and what hasn't, you can't delete recordings, it keeps all versions of a show for 28 days so you can't pick and choose between new or repeats).

If you are talking about Sling then the info is wrong. I have been using Sling for the last year after I cut the cord along with my OTA tivo. The tv in my camper is a Roku tv and I can turn on my phones hotspot and watch either what has been recorded already or live tv from Sling.

You dont need to sign up on Amz stick or Roku if you dont want to - you can do it from your computer. You can also watch tv from your computer as well if you want to.

The DVR feature does let you delete shows, and it does keep track of them so you can set it up like a regular dvr to only record new shows etc...

The subscription is not locked into anything. I can watch Sling from any computer, my phone, my tablet etc...anywhere I have cell signal or wifi.

The same is true with my Tivo - although I also needed to buy a Tivo stream unit - to be able to stream it or download the recorded shows to my device.

I tried PSVUE but they didnt carry one of the channels i like history or discovery or something and Sling did, plus with their promo you got a free roku streaming stick.

At home I have the app installed on a firetv box (wired) and upstairs bedroom is the Roku (wireless) I have no problems with either of them

[Garystevens]

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[IdaD]

I canceled it. It works okay and I do get locals OTA but the Dish setup is a lot more user friendly. I guess I'll re-evaluate it again when and if Apple comes out with something. They seem to do a good job packaging things in a user friendly way most of the time. It is for my home. The camper is for...camping. :B

[bwanshoom]

If you're talking about for your camper, it almost certainly won't work. The subscription is geo-locked to an IP address and zip code and you can only change it once. It is not intended to be used from multiple locations. And as lryrob9301 pointed out, you'll need a good internet connection with no data caps.

If you're talking about for your home, it works fine. You have to initially set up your account from either an Amazon Fire TV (or Stick) or Roku. After that, you can install apps on any of your devices and view on them. There is no hardware, it's all software. It does have DVR capabilities, but they're a little different than you may be used to (it doesn't keep track of what's been watched and what hasn't, you can't delete recordings, it keeps all versions of a show for 28 days so you can't pick and choose between new or repeats).

One of the biggest challenges for any internet TV service is local broadcast channels. Vue offers this in limited cities (and it's an extra charge). If you live in an area where over the air is an option, that's a better way to go, in my opinion.

Vue is quite new as is its main competitor SlingTV. They are adding new channels and features fairly regularly so I expect it will only get better. The biggest issue with any of these services is not technology, it's lawyers. The broadcasting rights are very complicated and differ channel by channel. For example, due to league restrictions, NFL games are not available on phones except on the Verizon network. It's all pretty complicated and from a consumer's standpoint, very frustrating. I strongly recommend OTA for local channels, if possible.

[lryrob9301]

As I understand it you have to have a really strong wifi connection to make those work. What do you use for internet connection when camping?