5 years owning my own Roku TV device having issues but they are upgrading the system at times glad i ditch the cable that was costly expensive of 200 00 a month only paying my wireless network i am not going to be getting a new one until it is not working anymore yes i love Netflix and RUclips only one complaint of You Tube too many ads
I cut the cable cord several years ago, with no wonderful instructional videos like this. It was "fly by the seat of your pants" learning, as the world used to say. I have learned much as the streaming world changes by listening to your videos. Thanks.
Switched from cable TV ($267 incl landline) to RUclips TV with Google Fiber (total $150) last week. Saving more than $100 per month. Using a Roku tv and 2 Roku sticks for our 3 TVs, can use a Roku remote. (We chose to use Roku to make it an easy transition. ) Lots of sports choices make my spouse very happy. Pretty much same channels as cable tv. Great video & audio. Using RCA wall antenna for over the air channels (we have 82). We are retired & have had no difficulty in learning this new system. Happy to be streaming!
Before I watched your first video, my cable bill was between $310 - $329/month for YEARS! With a combo of channels that I watch and promos, I'm down to $112/month.
The commenters obviously don't understand what's so obvious to me about what you were paying for cable that thanks to CCN you reduced it $200. That's amazing. Commenters precede to act like streaming is free. You have to buy the devices/Boxes, increase internet speed service, subscribe to the streaming apps which isn't free either. When you add everything up without anyone even knowing your channel and show interests is frankly, rude in their comments. We're transitioning slowly and calculating what we need to buy in way of hardware like a Streaming DVR, increase our internet speed, an antenna for local channels and more items that we'll need as we go along. We're old people and wish there was an annual or bi-annual YT video on how to switch over and upgrade to newer devices or items like antenna's, DVR etc in a couple of videos so it's as pain free as possible for people who aren't tech savvy.
I chose Philo. Originally Sling Blue along with add-ons was our choice, but I found that almost all the channels on the add-ons which the family liked were available on Philo. We did loose some of the channels like news, but overall the decision appears to have paid off. We still use AirTV with Sling to have the local channels available for our convenience. I like the fact that local channels can be limited to only the ones that we watch.
I've watched a few of your videos in June. Happy to say I cut the cord and I'm streaming with you tube tv. I also have MLBTV and ESPN+ and I got all I need. Thanks Michael.
Always good stuff. your vids saved me from buying a new TV. I saw where you mentioned older Samsung TV's would not get youtube TV, mine was one so I got the Roku and it works as you said. love it. Thanks!
This guy has a point. I signed up for cable back on March 1st, 1999 because I live in a place where (back then) if you didn't have cable, you had no TV. Period. By the time my account was active, it was March 17th, 1999, St. Patrick's Day. Between March 17th, 1999 and March 17th, 2022 there were 276 months, and over the 23 years we had the account we paid an average of $100 a month. That is a total of $27,600. We had 385 channels and out of all of them, I added up the ones we actually watch, and the total was 66. That's a $1.52 per channel, per month. I switched our cable to 500 Mbps Internet ($50 a month, which is $12 more than I was paying for a 6 Mbps Internet account with another company), and signed up for Discovery+ ($7 a month, no ads), Hulu and Disney+ (which has been $4 a month with ads, because Hulu has been $1 a month for a year, since last November, but is now $11 a month) and we watch several free streaming services, and all that costs $68 a month (since November 1st, 2022), which is just $30 more than I used to pay for my old 6 Mbps Internet account alone.
I cut the cord about a year ago from cable but I still needed wi-fi from Spectrum. I did not even watch most of the channels from cable. I have two antennas, and I have two Amazon 4k Firesticks. I am saving approximately $75.00 per month. Thanks so much for your video and info! 🤗👍
8:16 I've got a Vizio Smart TV. Had it for about six years now. I use a Roku Express streaming device. What I don't like about Smart TVs is that after a few years, the software gets outdated. If I were to buy a new TV, it might as well be a Roku TV.
Great video! I’m a big sports fan, so I use “Cable 2.0” only for sports playoff seasons (3 months a year). During the remaining 9 months, I rotate 3 “Netflix and more” apps at a time, 2 with ad support and 1 commercial free to keep costs down.
This is an excellent overview Michael and thank you! We are currently doing the trial for 2 weeks and we are already sold and ready to send Dish their equipment back and cancel with them - we are thankful we are now outside of a contract with them. The only draw back noticed, is we enjoy watching KTLA 5 and RUclips TV does not include that service. The reason for his point, is that Vizio Smartcast provides RUclips TV but Smartcast does not provide KTLA + so we had to add the Firestick now to each TV so we can also watch our favorite news program. Other than that, we are so happy and we plan to cut that CORD! Thanks again Michael.
Erin: I love watching broadcast TV just like I did when I grew up we did not pay for TV. I never will again. I don't even want Netflix or any of that garbage
I totally agree with all you say in this video. Dropping my 267 dollar cable TV bill 2 years ago and switching to my antenna now, get all I ever need for live programs. I only care for my local Pro sports and that is always on my Antenna plus get all major Networks. Then with just a few small ON-Demand streaming services, it rounds out what I like to watch. Note: thank you for your other videos on this topic. take care and happy holidays.
This is very well thought out and explained! My one thing is that I love baseball and I finally broke down and paid for MLB TV. It’s 35/mo. If I was able to do that with the streaming services, I would, but I’m not sure I can. Also, I prefer talking on my cordless phone vs my cell phone. I hate the way cell phone conversations sound compared to VoIP; it’s noticeably different (worse) in terms of quality. So for now I think I’ll stick with the cable setup. Thanks for an excellent tutorial, just the same!
Cut the cord a few years ago when our cable bill with 3 televisions and the channels we preferred was going over $220. Didn't have any smart TVs at the time, so there was an initial investment of Roku and Amazon Stick (we tried both) devices of about $30 each (so $90-$100 total), and we did want live TV with sports and local channels, so went with Sony's platform that has since disappeared. Tried Hulu Live TV and liked it, but they started dropping some local channels, so went to RUclips TV. Have been quite pleased with RUclips, but the beauty of streaming is we can just drop them whenever we want (though you still have to pay through the month) and go with someone else or no one. We also have Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max, and have used Hulu, Apple TV+, Showtime, etc. whenever they have something on we want to watch, then we get rid of them once we're done. Still saves us money over cable, especially since we'd probably still have those extra streaming services in addition to the cable. We did buy a digital antenna for the 'main' tv just in case the internet went down (that was also about $30), but have had to use it maybe once in 4 years or so. As for the internet itself, we were using Verizon fios for cable, so just stuck with them, and are paying just $40 per month as long as we are on an auto-payment plan ($10 per month more to not use auto). I'm not a fan of making auto payments, but this is one of the few I'll use because of the savings. Thanks for the info.
Just recently cut the cord again. Streaming is so much better today than just a few years ago. I'm subscribed to RUclips Tv, Amazon Prime and just signed up for Starz as they had a promo going on. Prime's library is really a bonus as I have it mainly for their quick shipping. RUclips Tv is outstanding as it has all the sports channels I like. And my internet service is with Comcast at the moment and it's only 50 mpbs. I have no buffering or any other problems but I'm just a single user. A family might have problems at that rate.
I went back to RUclips TV and started watching an episode of Restaurant Impossible. Went back the next day to finish watching and the ads were non-stop and I couldn't wait for them to end. I'm cancelling at the end of the month.
I cut the cord in 2001! Was the best choice ever after I figure how much money was going to the cable company, I've could've bought a new vehicle! Five years after I paid off a vehicle and had a motorcycle, best dam decision ever! Never going back to cable ever!
I've had Sling ( $35 for 30 channels), currently have Philo ( $25 for 60 channels) + indoor antenna. Still not getting all my favs, but, least I'm saving $.👍
I dropped cable about 7 yrs ago. No regrets. Most cable channels show the same shows over and over. I watch a lot of free TV. Tubi, IMDB, Roku, Pluto, Free Peacock, indoor antenna for ABC,CBS,NBC, FOX, CW, PBS. I have Netflix, sometimes Hulu, HBOmax free with phone plan and Paramount+ free for a year when I switched to T-MOBILE home internet. Awesome internet service. I would have more than enough to watch from just the free stuff. The ads are short and very few. Sometimes none.
From electricity alone, saved $3,000 since March 2017. And saved $5,500 from the rest. Not including internet as had satellite internet then. Now due to internet saved $3,000.
Glad you pointed out the issues with so called “smart TVs.” Other than Roku, many of these TVs are non-upgradable or the OS is often abandoned by the manufacturer. I would have gladly purchased a regular TV on my last buy because I knew I’d never use the smart functions. Better to take that money and buy a Roku or Apple TV but no one sells plain TVs and more.
I think the only non-smart TVs I have seen recently are from Best Buy's house brand -- I have a small one I use for testing. I believe it's called Insignia. But you're right. I would like to see Samsung, LG and the rest guarantee their OS will continue to work for a certain number of years after purchase.
@Chris Smith Many of the smart TV manufacturers like LG don't allow updates to their older TVs after a certain period of time. I have an LG that's less than five years old that is not upgradable. My RokuTVs, as I mentioned, still are upgradable fortunately.
@Chris Smith Don't get me wrong - even the streaming devices become "obsolete" after awhile - I was fortunate enough to unload a few earlier Apple TV devices - but it's a lot cheaper to replace a device than a TV and since that's the case, it would be good/cheaper to just have a non-smart TV and upgrade your streaming devices as needed.
Agreed on the obsolescence with smart tvs. Ugh.. But, can’t one bypass this problem by simply attaching a newer device, eg: Apple TV box, and connecting that to one of your HDMI ports and operate your streaming newly that way? Maybe I’m missing something here..
@@maggie2244 Yes, that's kind of what I stated in my previous post, but why should we have to pay for SmartTV functions if we never plan on using them? I know the answer is that the smart functions are probably baked in and don't cost much, but still, a dumb tv would be a nice option.
Great video. We left cable years ago due to ever rising costs. Love it. However, I just moved to a rural area that’s 50-65 miles from broadcast towers. No more OTA. That’s a tough one because there is NO affordable solution for network TV (RUclips, Hulu and others are ~$65 for plans that include live network … and that’s not affordable for the 4 network channels I want).
@@Rusty6507 ! I love Philo it have a lot of cable channels in it. It’s $25. A month. If you every had cable there I use my cable cord for my antenna and it work in my bed and it pick up all my local channels good. In my front room. I have a outside antenna and it work good for my local channels. And I live in the country to. Good luck
This was a really good, information packed video Michael. 👍👍👍 When I dropped cable I didn't see any of these type of videos, and was basically learning by trial and error. Fortunately, early on I saw some videos like this which really helped me adjust to streaming, and kept me from making any big mistakes. I'll definitely be sharing this one at every opportunity. Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 💫💥💥💥💥💥💥
Happy New Year! I've enjoyed reading about your cord-cutting experience and perspective throughout the year. It has helped me make better videos. Thank you.
I just spent about an hour on the phone with my phone/TV/cable company, and they made it cheaper for me to keep TV than to get rid of it. I just have to remember, a little less than a year from now, to ask for an extension of a special discount. Not sure if I did the right thing, but wanted to let people know that maybe you can work out a deal where keeping the TV is cheaper than cancelling it. Still, great video and got a lot out of it - thanks!
My Comcast monthly bill is $257.00. We only watch 7 channels which are included in Slings orange and blue plan. Decided to keep internet with Comcast for now until we find another internet only plan. Thanks.
I think the best method to find out which channels are needed is to connect an antenna, install an OTA box like the AirTV2, turn off the cable box, and then try using TV as is. Having the local channels available for the entire house would partially simulate cable TV from the start. Then as the days go by, you will see what channels are truly needed, and slowly build up from there. Except for the DVR purchase it would be 0 cost. The cable box can also be turned back on if needed.
Better still .... go buy a cheap Chinese Android box .... put a Kodi build on it .... job done. You pay for internet and thats it. Cord well and truly cut.
Thanks for taking the time to do this research. This is very helpful as I lean toward cutting the cord here in 2022. I just doubled my internet speed so I'm getting closer.
Our Xfinity cable and internet was $190 with 2 dvrs. Last month the bill went to $250 with no notice or anything. I got cracking to get streaming. I now have $50a mo. TMo 5g home internet (speeds averaging 160Mbps) , a Roku on two TVs ($25 each) and $40/mo. Sling (35 plus 5 for extra dvr storage). It took some doing to get decent OTA reception but it all worked out. Removing the signal booster was part of the answer as we are 25 miles from our TV tower.
Savings AND selection! Cable ONLY offers certain channels are only offered after you tier up to another level. I used to subscribe to barely anything under cable saved only watched it for a couple of hours a day and my cable, internet everything was over $250!! Now it's WAY down and I basically only pay for the channels I love and my internet. If I subscribed to every single sub. network there was, I still don't think I would be paying $250. Each month. Cutting the cord does take some adjusting, but overall, SO worth it! No regrets here!
Excellent vid - thanks very kindly - you have given me not just the alternative to limited an expensivr cable , but the logical reasoning AND bravery to make the change !!!
I bought a device called Tablo, it records off air programming has commercial skip, only costs $100 ( one time expense) and works with my Roku, no monthly fees! I have a few shows from off air that I like. Recording the shows and commercial skip is great!
For those of us needing what we call "local" TV, we still need to "fuse" say, for example, Roku Channel -- which is actually multiple channels or providers -- with the ability to "tune" one or more local TV channels, say some or all that emanate from our local cities.
I've never really been a fan of cable or ota TV. Had a hard run of events over the last few years and don't even have a TV now, unless you count my monitor and PC which is over 10 yrs old (but maxed out w a Phenom II X4 955 95W cpu and a cheap oem 2GB GDDR3 gpu). I've resorted to my old hobby of collecting physical DVD and bluray movies and series'. And I love it! The only down side is that a lot of lesser known media is only available on DVD, and proprietary media (like Netfix produced movies and series') are only available via their streaming services. It is a lot of fun for me rummaging through DVDs at Dollar Tree, the local library sales shelf, collecting movie series', and finding collector's edition, steelbook, and the rarity of some content I love. I really should get a TV just for troubleshooting others' tech tho. And having something I can just turn on and watch. PC is a bit of a pain sometimes.
As long as we are willing to withstand commercials, maybe there can be more free content! That’s what enabled over-the-air TV (and radio) to be free for all those decades and still to this day. However, most people these days don’t want commercials interrupting their content, especially movies!
Paid TV is very expensive because there are other options out there. When NFL Sunday ticket left Direct TV and moved to RUclips, that was a game changer because you have options of watching sports without the commitment of a contract. The other thing is networks have streaming options of shows and movies. RUclips played a large role on why people could cut cable.
As of now not everyone hasn't access to fiber. But I do for 50 dollars a month. That gives you all the speed you could ever want. Now they are offering 1 gig for 75 dollars a month. But, I have friends who are afraid of leaving cable, because they like turning on the TV and like to just go to a channel and its always there. But they are paying about 200 dollars for the convenience. I try and convince them that they live in an area where a antenna would give them many channels, but cable is their choice, so that's that.
Wow! Fantastic video . With All the right information You really know your Stuff! Of course I liked and Subscribed! I saved your Video and will be sure to Share.Thanks you !
I think it should be noted that you can easily save $840/year (like I did) by not paying monthly cable box and cable tv DVR rental fees anymore. I had 1 multi room DVR ($20/month) and 5 regular cable boxes (5 x $10/month or $50/month). $840 is an Asus AiMesh router setup and a couple of Roku Express 4K+'s and/or Fire TV Stick 4K max's
Right on point! I was able to get my DTV down to $65 mo., but I was still paying $28 mo., for the boxes. $28 a month is what I pay for gas or electric in the summer!
The worst thing you can do when cutting the cord is to not really do it by getting cable 2.0. If a RSN is a must just stay with cable/satellite. Otherwise use an OTA antenna for your local channels and just pick two at the most paid streaming services. There are now a lot of free streaming services albeit with commercials such as IMB, Peacock, etc. offering an endless amount of content. What’s nice about Amazon Prime is there are a lot of streaming services - some free - contained within it that makes billing centralized and it’s easy to unsubscribe. If you’re really cheap you can cut the cord and watch TV totally free! You Tube TV is great resource like this channel, right Michael? The bad is it can get addicting.
I plan on cutting cord from Dish network they keep going up on their services but we love watch news’s in morring and westerns ect I’m not big Tv person but love western and Alabama football games all them so if get Rolku will I get on Roku
Frndly annual at $89.99 a year and Paramount+ Showtime Bundle at 50% off for one year, is what I'm going with for TV next year, the two don't even come up to $15 a month, probably be about $20 for the two if I keep paramount beyond the year, can't really go wrong and rather pay $20 a month than $80
I cut the cord with cable a few months ago and although I'm happy I am overwhelmed with all the different dynamics and differences in all the streaming apps I subscribe to. Each one seems to be different in it's own way. RUclips TV only seems to have commercial ridden movies, some like Pluto has live TV yet won't allow you to fast forward. Each has different methods on how to record a movie. Some allow captions and some don't. It's as though we need some type of schematic to know which ones allow this and that and which ones don't.
Yes, there are too many services at the moment. There will be consolidation. Pick a few that have content you're interested in and go from there. The live TV services ($$$) are all about sports and news. If you can get by with what's on broadcast TV (with an antenna), you'll save a lot of money and can just test out the free or cheap streaming services. I do hope things will improve, but I think we have a few more years of this complex streaming environment.
billybilly; For me you hit the nail on the head. This is the big reason I am still with Dish. One easy to use guide for every channel in my package. Recording, navigating, recorded video controls, etc. super easy and they never change.
I have a Vizio smart TV. It came with a remote. If I cancel cable and just do streaming TV, does the TV then only work using the smart TV remote or do I still need the cable remote. I am assuming that when we turn in our equipment we also turn in the remotes as well. Ty for the help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You don’t need the cable remote. You will keep your TV remote and then can get a Roku or similar dongle (which has a remote) for streaming. With most Roku devices, you can pair the remote with your TV remote to control power and volume - so you only need the Roku remote.
@@MichaelSaves this is what I thought. Thank you so very much for the reply. Which is the best Roku device to get in your opinion. My husband and I are in our 70’s and are trying to make this transition as easy as possible !
@@sheilarogers5959 Roku Express 4K+ and Roku Ultra. Express 4K+ is cheaper, but still solid. I have videos on both to help you set them up: ruclips.net/video/uxLKgJu2D18/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/d6MhMk6ebq0/видео.html
If you get a live TV streaming service, it should include cloud DVR. With the on demand services, a DVR isn’t needed since everything is on demand. For antenna channels, you could consider a Tablo DVR. These can be pricey and they’re only for antenna channels, which is why I don’t recommend them more often.
So terrific informative video. The antenna idea is great. Except for the recording part. How do you record shows from your antenna? "Please don't say VCR."
Some people get an over-the-air DVR like a Tablo. Since I use streaming services, I don't have a Tablo. There's always enough for me to watch on other services on-demand.
@@MichaelSaves I ditched satellite. I have a minimal streaming service with ESPN+, Hulu and Dinsey plus. All I really want is NHL hockey. There’s no DVR. The experience watching sports is a huge downgrade. Sitting through dead space for commercials, no slow replay is a drag. Thinking of trying Audials to be able to set recordings and skip commercials.
I agree that people should subtract their cost of internet from their cable bill to get the actual cost of TV. However internet shouldn’t be considered part of their TV budget anymore than their electric bill because internet is a utility now. Streaming TV is just one thing of the many things we do with the internet.
I understand your reasoning. I do it this way in the video because many people pay for TV and internet from the same company before cutting the cord. If I didn’t include a discussion of internet, people would complain that I wasn’t giving the full picture. For me, internet and TV are two separate lines on my budget though. I agree with your line of thought.
@@samjohnson4846 you do realize that’s still using the internet to do everything right. That’s the equivalent of using a generator for your electricity instead of the local electric company. The simple fact is the internet has become a utility in the modern home not unlike electricity, water & gas became one 100 years ago. Even if you didn’t own a TV you are still using the internet whether it’s a hotspot or not.
@@kenyattaclay7666 lol...dude, if you ran a generator for your basic electricity needs instead of using the power company, do you have any idea how much that would cost? 🤡 I use Hotspot because I'm poor.
My husband doesn’t want to cut the cord because he needs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and 76ers. I think Comcast is the only one who can provide those live
Understood. Football is easy -- it's on broadcast TV and major cable channels. It's the baseball and basketball that can be harder to find because those games are on regional sports networks.
Even at $65 RUclips TV can save you roughly $100 a month over Xfinity. I live in the DC area and if the RSN in Philly is NBC then you can still get the local sports.
I'm a little late to this video and will probably add a comment that maybe has already been addressed. We cut the cable TV cord around 2 years ago. We now have internet only and Xfinity keeps giving us two-year specials of only $39.99 a month (I have to do website work weekly). We did invest $35 in a Chromecast and that's been great! Basically, though, our main way of viewing is an OTA antenna. Because we mainly watch local news and shows, and we get approx 30 channels all year round, it more than meets our needs. Of all the sites you mentioned, we do use Pluto on occasion, and a whole lot of RUclips free vids, and we just 'cast it' to our TV from the computer. So we pay nothing for TV services, only the very low upfront cost of the antenna and the Chromecast.
I think that's awesome, Rose. You're saving a ton of money and hopefully using it in other areas of your life for better purposes. Some people can't do what you're doing quite yet, but I imagine millions more will follow your type of cord-cutting setup over time. The live TV habit is really hard to break for some people.
we are getting ready to cut the cord. we currently have Dish satellite. we have 2 TVs, one in the living room, one in the bedroom. we bought 2 Rokus, streaming stick 4k for the bedroom and the Ultra for the living room. we plan to go with the RUclips service. will we need to purchase the you tube for each? Will Paramount+, MotorTrend +, Hallmark + and Peacock + cost for each Roku device? It's confusing, but we are so ready. BTW we are seniors and learning.
I also like having shows on a schedule.we have 4 PBS,and 2great regional sports channels including GSW, SF 49ERS,SF GIANTS, SHARKS, and I like the Streamers that I can access thru Xfinity and Roku,like acorn TV and MHz Choice, HBO, MGM, showtime AMC+, and The premium Sports package.but the bill is so high and I just started social security and have to start saving.but I too hate new technology, so hesitant to give up what I know
In my market area, most subscribers only have one cable/ Internet carrier option. They make it very uneconomical to drop cable tv because buying Internet alone is almost as expensive as the two services together. In many markets, outside the large cities, the lack of competition among carriers allows the sole carrier to charge what it wants.
Great video Michael, like you I live in the city and use a Mohu antenna for live tv, am currently subscribing to HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Hulu. Every one of those I got special deals from alerts on your channel! 🙂👍 Finding your channel and buying a smart tv were two of the best things that happened to me in 2021, so thanks again and Happy New Year. 🥂🎉
Where can I go to read what services I get before I make the switch? My wife likes many of the PBS stations, and their movies she's watches every week, so I need to make sure those will still be captured before I swtch to anything. I can't assume they'll be there. THUMBS UP!!!
Can I add my 4K Roku device to my Samsung Smart TV. I have the exact same Samsung Remote you displayed and I do not like navigating the remote. I do understand it and I miss my Roku simple remote. Thank you as always!!!
Yes! That’s exactly what I do. As long as your Samsung TV has an available HDMI port to put the Roku into. In my description I have a setup guide for Roku that shows you how it works.
My LG TV finally gave up the ghost and I purchased a Samsung Smart TV. My old Roku Express+ was possibly not going to be upgraded to the latest Roku OS. I went for the 2021 Roku Ultra ($99) because it had better processor and more memory. I replaced the Ultra's remote with the new Roku remote that has a headphone jack, voice command and built in rechargeable battery ($30). All 3 components play very nicely together. I'd say get a CURRENT Roku Express + (there may be an older model that might be on clearance or gathering dust but don't buy that) as a cheaper entry level experience. If you find you love Rokus like I do, you can always get an Ultra for your main TV and relegate the Express + to a secondary TV. Good luck! Happy New Year to all!
Interesting that the prices are so high in the USA. In the UK internet is from 22GBP per month enough to stream RUclips at 1080p but you might need more for 4K, 4K works but can buffer at times. To have terrestrial or free satellite television with over 200 free channels requires a licence fee (it funds national channels like the BBC) at 152GBP per year. Many televisions include both Freeview and Freesat but desk top boxes can be picked up from 20GBP (second user). Unfortunately smart tv isn't for many services and features. For example BBC iPlayer split BBC Sounds (their life radio and archive) and the smart tv apps do not access radio content. Any computer browser can and listen to more radio drama than you have time to listen to going back decades as well as documentaries on everything. BBC iplayer have whole series and "box sets" available and all programmes from the last month's BBC television. Legal to watch without any extra fee over the TV Licence. All streaming services need access to broadband. A few areas don't have good band width but all towns and cities do. 5G roll out is slow. You can get a monitor (they do cost more than a even a 4K TV) without a TV receiver and not sign up for any streaming services and just buy or exchange DVDs or watch free content from RUclips etc.
I have a roku tv. I have it setup with a lot of live TV. Then I have an IPTV service ( don't ask which one I'm not telling) that gets me all cable channels. So I'm setup pretty good.
Thanks for the info. I think everyone needs to stop saying cut the cord. You still need internet which equals cable company. I'll check your other videos, thanks again.
One question How do I physically do a trial run? I have 1 Roku TV and 1 Insignia Smart TV. The remote for the Insignia has been long gone , I just use the Xfinity remote. Are my options a TV remote app, Roku device or universal remote? Perhaps you can do a video on that
Thanks for watching! Learn more about the cord-cutting process here: michaelsaves.com/streaming/how-to-cut-the-cord/
Michael and I are watching it over and over since we need to make a decision before the 21st!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Also get WiFi for £24 a month
5 years owning my own Roku TV device having issues but they are upgrading the system at times glad i ditch the cable that was costly expensive of 200 00 a month only paying my wireless network i am not going to be getting a new one until it is not working anymore yes i love Netflix and RUclips only one complaint of You Tube too many ads
I cut the cable cord several years ago, with no wonderful instructional videos like this. It was "fly by the seat of your pants" learning, as the world used to say. I have learned much as the streaming world changes by listening to your videos. Thanks.
Thank you
Switched from cable TV ($267 incl landline) to RUclips TV with Google Fiber (total $150) last week. Saving more than $100 per month. Using a Roku tv and 2 Roku sticks for our 3 TVs, can use a Roku remote. (We chose to use Roku to make it an easy transition. ) Lots of sports choices make my spouse very happy. Pretty much same channels as cable tv. Great video & audio. Using RCA wall antenna for over the air channels (we have 82). We are retired & have had no difficulty in learning this new system. Happy to be streaming!
Before I watched your first video, my cable bill was between $310 - $329/month for YEARS! With a combo of channels that I watch and promos, I'm down to $112/month.
What service do you use?
Too much
The commenters obviously don't understand what's so obvious to me about what you were paying for cable that thanks to CCN you reduced it $200. That's amazing. Commenters precede to act like streaming is free. You have to buy the devices/Boxes, increase internet speed service, subscribe to the streaming apps which isn't free either. When you add everything up without anyone even knowing your channel and show interests is frankly, rude in their comments. We're transitioning slowly and calculating what we need to buy in way of hardware like a Streaming DVR, increase our internet speed, an antenna for local channels and more items that we'll need as we go along. We're old people and wish there was an annual or bi-annual YT video on how to switch over and upgrade to newer devices or items like antenna's, DVR etc in a couple of videos so it's as pain free as possible for people who aren't tech savvy.
"Manage your expectations". Best advice I've heard since cutting the cord.
We cut the cord recently and we are SO happy! There is no comparison.
I chose Philo. Originally Sling Blue along with add-ons was our choice, but I found that almost all the channels on the add-ons which the family liked were available on Philo. We did loose some of the channels like news, but overall the decision appears to have paid off. We still use AirTV with Sling to have the local channels available for our convenience. I like the fact that local channels can be limited to only the ones that we watch.
My family decided to cut the cord. Invested $200 on a great outdoor and Tablo for DVR. I don't regret it
I've watched a few of your videos in June. Happy to say I cut the cord and I'm streaming with you tube tv. I also have MLBTV and ESPN+ and I got all I need. Thanks Michael.
Very informative, We finally Cut the Cord, Incredible Savings already, thanks...
Always good stuff. your vids saved me from buying a new TV. I saw where you mentioned older Samsung TV's would not get youtube TV, mine was one so I got the Roku and it works as you said. love it. Thanks!
This guy has a point. I signed up for cable back on March 1st, 1999 because I live in a place where (back then) if you didn't have cable, you had no TV. Period. By the time my account was active, it was March 17th, 1999, St. Patrick's Day. Between March 17th, 1999 and March 17th, 2022 there were 276 months, and over the 23 years we had the account we paid an average of $100 a month. That is a total of $27,600. We had 385 channels and out of all of them, I added up the ones we actually watch, and the total was 66. That's a $1.52 per channel, per month.
I switched our cable to 500 Mbps Internet ($50 a month, which is $12 more than I was paying for a 6 Mbps Internet account with another company), and signed up for Discovery+ ($7 a month, no ads), Hulu and Disney+ (which has been $4 a month with ads, because Hulu has been $1 a month for a year, since last November, but is now $11 a month) and we watch several free streaming services, and all that costs $68 a month (since November 1st, 2022), which is just $30 more than I used to pay for my old 6 Mbps Internet account alone.
Anyone can do it! Anyone can be free of cable. So very freeing. A huge burden lifted. Thanks for your help in the process. It's great.
I cut the cord about a year ago from cable but I still needed wi-fi from Spectrum. I did not even watch most of the channels from cable. I have two antennas, and I have two Amazon 4k Firesticks. I am saving approximately $75.00 per month.
Thanks so much for your video and info! 🤗👍
8:16 I've got a Vizio Smart TV. Had it for about six years now. I use a Roku Express streaming device. What I don't like about Smart TVs is that after a few years, the software gets outdated. If I were to buy a new TV, it might as well be a Roku TV.
Great video! I’m a big sports fan, so I use “Cable 2.0” only for sports playoff seasons (3 months a year). During the remaining 9 months, I rotate 3 “Netflix and more” apps at a time, 2 with ad support and 1 commercial free to keep costs down.
This is an excellent overview Michael and thank you! We are currently doing the trial for 2 weeks and we are already sold and ready to send Dish their equipment back and cancel with them - we are thankful we are now outside of a contract with them. The only draw back noticed, is we enjoy watching KTLA 5 and RUclips TV does not include that service. The reason for his point, is that Vizio Smartcast provides RUclips TV but Smartcast does not provide KTLA + so we had to add the Firestick now to each TV so we can also watch our favorite news program. Other than that, we are so happy and we plan to cut that CORD! Thanks again Michael.
Ok, great. Yes, I was going to mention KTLA+. I lived in LA for a year and used that app on my Roku. Glad things are going well for you.
@@MichaelSaves Thanks Michael!
I Cut The Cord!!! I feel so free! LOL. Thanks. I was paying $90 a month for cable!!!
Erin: I love watching broadcast TV just like I did when I grew up we did not pay for TV. I never will again. I don't even want Netflix or any of that garbage
I totally agree with all you say in this video. Dropping my 267 dollar cable TV bill 2 years ago and switching to my antenna now, get all I ever need for live programs. I only care for my local Pro sports and that is always on my Antenna plus get all major Networks. Then with just a few small ON-Demand streaming services, it rounds out what I like to watch.
Note: thank you for your other videos on this topic. take care and happy holidays.
Which antenna did you get?
This is very well thought out and explained! My one thing is that I love baseball and I finally broke down and paid for MLB TV. It’s 35/mo. If I was able to do that with the streaming services, I would, but I’m not sure I can. Also, I prefer talking on my cordless phone vs my cell phone. I hate the way cell phone conversations sound compared to VoIP; it’s noticeably different (worse) in terms of quality. So for now I think I’ll stick with the cable setup. Thanks for an excellent tutorial, just the same!
Cut the cord a few years ago when our cable bill with 3 televisions and the channels we preferred was going over $220. Didn't have any smart TVs at the time, so there was an initial investment of Roku and Amazon Stick (we tried both) devices of about $30 each (so $90-$100 total), and we did want live TV with sports and local channels, so went with Sony's platform that has since disappeared. Tried Hulu Live TV and liked it, but they started dropping some local channels, so went to RUclips TV. Have been quite pleased with RUclips, but the beauty of streaming is we can just drop them whenever we want (though you still have to pay through the month) and go with someone else or no one. We also have Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max, and have used Hulu, Apple TV+, Showtime, etc. whenever they have something on we want to watch, then we get rid of them once we're done. Still saves us money over cable, especially since we'd probably still have those extra streaming services in addition to the cable. We did buy a digital antenna for the 'main' tv just in case the internet went down (that was also about $30), but have had to use it maybe once in 4 years or so. As for the internet itself, we were using Verizon fios for cable, so just stuck with them, and are paying just $40 per month as long as we are on an auto-payment plan ($10 per month more to not use auto). I'm not a fan of making auto payments, but this is one of the few I'll use because of the savings. Thanks for the info.
Just recently cut the cord again. Streaming is so much better today than just a few years ago. I'm subscribed to RUclips Tv, Amazon Prime and just signed up for Starz as they had a promo going on. Prime's library is really a bonus as I have it mainly for their quick shipping. RUclips Tv is outstanding as it has all the sports channels I like. And my internet service is with Comcast at the moment and it's only 50 mpbs. I have no buffering or any other problems but I'm just a single user. A family might have problems at that rate.
I went back to RUclips TV and started watching an episode of Restaurant Impossible. Went back the next day to finish watching and the ads were non-stop and I couldn't wait for them to end. I'm cancelling at the end of the month.
Michael I finally cut the cord Thanks for your Videos I subscribed to You Tube TV
Extremely helpful. Thanks so much. Going to save me a lot of money. Spectrum so is ripping people off here in in Florida.
I cut the cord in 2001! Was the best choice ever after I figure how much money was going to the cable company, I've could've bought a new vehicle! Five years after I paid off a vehicle and had a motorcycle, best dam decision ever! Never going back to cable ever!
12:05 A good strategy for example is to have one household member pay for Netflix, another houshold member pay for Hulu, etc.
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You can get Hulu for 1.99 every Black Friday!!!…So that’s definitely a savings and splitting the cost for the streaming is exactly what we do!!!…
I've had Sling ( $35 for 30 channels), currently have Philo ( $25 for 60 channels) + indoor antenna. Still not getting all my favs, but, least I'm saving $.👍
I dropped cable about 7 yrs ago. No regrets. Most cable channels show the same shows over and over. I watch a lot of free TV. Tubi, IMDB, Roku, Pluto, Free Peacock, indoor antenna for ABC,CBS,NBC, FOX, CW, PBS. I have Netflix, sometimes Hulu, HBOmax free with phone plan and Paramount+ free for a year when I switched to T-MOBILE home internet. Awesome internet service. I would have more than enough to watch from just the free stuff. The ads are short and very few. Sometimes none.
What indoor antenna do you like?
From electricity alone, saved $3,000 since March 2017. And saved $5,500 from the rest. Not including internet as had satellite internet then. Now due to internet saved $3,000.
Glad you pointed out the issues with so called “smart TVs.” Other than Roku, many of these TVs are non-upgradable or the OS is often abandoned by the manufacturer. I would have gladly purchased a regular TV on my last buy because I knew I’d never use the smart functions. Better to take that money and buy a Roku or Apple TV but no one sells plain TVs and more.
I think the only non-smart TVs I have seen recently are from Best Buy's house brand -- I have a small one I use for testing. I believe it's called Insignia. But you're right. I would like to see Samsung, LG and the rest guarantee their OS will continue to work for a certain number of years after purchase.
@Chris Smith Many of the smart TV manufacturers like LG don't allow updates to their older TVs after a certain period of time. I have an LG that's less than five years old that is not upgradable. My RokuTVs, as I mentioned, still are upgradable fortunately.
@Chris Smith Don't get me wrong - even the streaming devices become "obsolete" after awhile - I was fortunate enough to unload a few earlier Apple TV devices - but it's a lot cheaper to replace a device than a TV and since that's the case, it would be good/cheaper to just have a non-smart TV and upgrade your streaming devices as needed.
Agreed on the obsolescence with smart tvs. Ugh.. But, can’t one bypass this problem by simply attaching a newer device, eg: Apple TV box, and connecting that to one of your HDMI ports and operate your streaming newly that way? Maybe I’m missing something here..
@@maggie2244 Yes, that's kind of what I stated in my previous post, but why should we have to pay for SmartTV functions if we never plan on using them? I know the answer is that the smart functions are probably baked in and don't cost much, but still, a dumb tv would be a nice option.
You are the best in explaining this in simple terms, organized, and to the point.
Excellent video on cutting the cable cord. Thanks! 👍🏾
Great video. We left cable years ago due to ever rising costs. Love it. However, I just moved to a rural area that’s 50-65 miles from broadcast towers. No more OTA. That’s a tough one because there is NO affordable solution for network TV (RUclips, Hulu and others are ~$65 for plans that include live network … and that’s not affordable for the 4 network channels I want).
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Check out antenna man. You might be able to use an outdoor antenna
Nice job moving to a shitty spot ... that makes sense
Tubi is free and now carries many news shows. Philo and Pluto also may be available.
@@Rusty6507 ! I love Philo it have a lot of cable channels in it. It’s $25. A month. If you every had cable there I use my cable cord for my antenna and it work in my bed and it pick up all my local channels good. In my front room. I have a outside antenna and it work good for my local channels. And I live in the country to. Good luck
Good video, great info. You are right about the Antennae Man too, HE ROCKS!
This was a really good, information packed video Michael. 👍👍👍
When I dropped cable I didn't see any of these type of videos, and was basically learning by trial and error.
Fortunately, early on I saw some videos like this which really helped me adjust to streaming, and kept me from making any big mistakes.
I'll definitely be sharing this one at every opportunity.
Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 💫💥💥💥💥💥💥
Happy New Year! I've enjoyed reading about your cord-cutting experience and perspective throughout the year. It has helped me make better videos. Thank you.
@@MichaelSaves Awesome man. Ty for the great channel! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🔥💥👊
Always great information for consumers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 📺🔌
I have high speed internet at only 40 mbps. 😳
I just spent about an hour on the phone with my phone/TV/cable company, and they made it cheaper for me to keep TV than to get rid of it. I just have to remember, a little less than a year from now, to ask for an extension of a special discount. Not sure if I did the right thing, but wanted to let people know that maybe you can work out a deal where keeping the TV is cheaper than cancelling it. Still, great video and got a lot out of it - thanks!
Glad you got that deal!
@@MichaelSaves Thank you - now I just have to remember to re-up the discount! ;-)
My Comcast monthly bill is $257.00. We only watch 7 channels which are included in Slings orange and blue plan. Decided to keep internet with Comcast for now until we find another internet only plan. Thanks.
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I think the best method to find out which channels are needed is to connect an antenna, install an OTA box like the AirTV2, turn off the cable box, and then try using TV as is. Having the local channels available for the entire house would partially simulate cable TV from the start. Then as the days go by, you will see what channels are truly needed, and slowly build up from there. Except for the DVR purchase it would be 0 cost. The cable box can also be turned back on if needed.
Better still .... go buy a cheap Chinese Android box .... put a Kodi build on it .... job done. You pay for internet and thats it. Cord well and truly cut.
@@Ridethebomb777 I was referring to legal methods. Installing KODI itself is legal, but as for the potential IPTV services installed, not as much.
Thanks for taking the time to do this research. This is very helpful as I lean toward cutting the cord here in 2022. I just doubled my internet speed so I'm getting closer.
Our Xfinity cable and internet was $190 with 2 dvrs. Last month the bill went to $250 with no notice or anything. I got cracking to get streaming. I now have $50a mo. TMo 5g home internet (speeds averaging 160Mbps) , a Roku on two TVs ($25 each) and $40/mo. Sling (35 plus 5 for extra dvr storage). It took some doing to get decent OTA reception but it all worked out. Removing the signal booster was part of the answer as we are 25 miles from our TV tower.
Who's your new internet provider for $50?
Savings AND selection! Cable ONLY offers certain channels are only offered after you tier up to another level.
I used to subscribe to barely anything under cable saved only watched it for a couple of hours a day and my cable, internet everything was over $250!! Now it's WAY down and I basically only pay for the channels I love and my internet. If I subscribed to every single sub. network there was, I still don't think I would be paying $250. Each month. Cutting the cord does take some adjusting, but overall, SO worth it! No regrets here!
nice job! enjoy the savings
Excellent vid - thanks very kindly - you have given me not just the alternative to limited an expensivr cable , but the logical reasoning AND bravery to make the change !!!
I bought a device called Tablo, it records off air programming has commercial skip, only costs $100 ( one time expense) and works with my Roku, no monthly fees! I have a few shows from off air that I like. Recording the shows and commercial skip is great!
Yes glad you're liking the Tablo!
For those of us needing what we call "local" TV, we still need to "fuse" say, for example, Roku Channel -- which is actually multiple channels or providers -- with the ability to "tune" one or more local TV channels, say some or all that emanate from our local cities.
Thank you for helping us know what to do and say to my cable company to get rid of cable TV. Far too expensive...
We recently cut the cord and your videos have been helpful.. thanks!
Very informational. I subscribed to your channel based on this content.
I've never really been a fan of cable or ota TV. Had a hard run of events over the last few years and don't even have a TV now, unless you count my monitor and PC which is over 10 yrs old (but maxed out w a Phenom II X4 955 95W cpu and a cheap oem 2GB GDDR3 gpu). I've resorted to my old hobby of collecting physical DVD and bluray movies and series'. And I love it! The only down side is that a lot of lesser known media is only available on DVD, and proprietary media (like Netfix produced movies and series') are only available via their streaming services.
It is a lot of fun for me rummaging through DVDs at Dollar Tree, the local library sales shelf, collecting movie series', and finding collector's edition, steelbook, and the rarity of some content I love.
I really should get a TV just for troubleshooting others' tech tho. And having something I can just turn on and watch. PC is a bit of a pain sometimes.
TV needs to be free like it used to be, God forbid us working cattle be happy in rich man's land..
TV is free for your local broadcast stations.
As long as we are willing to withstand commercials, maybe there can be more free content! That’s what enabled over-the-air TV (and radio) to be free for all those decades and still to this day. However, most people these days don’t want commercials interrupting their content, especially movies!
TV is free.
Are you some kind of communist?/s
@@RUclips_can_ESAD We are Free TV Commies! 😆📺
Paid TV is very expensive because there are other options out there. When NFL Sunday ticket left Direct TV and moved to RUclips, that was a game changer because you have options of watching sports without the commitment of a contract. The other thing is networks have streaming options of shows and movies. RUclips played a large role on why people could cut cable.
As of now not everyone hasn't access to fiber. But I do for 50 dollars a month. That gives you all the speed you could ever want. Now they are offering 1 gig for 75 dollars a month. But, I have friends who are afraid of leaving cable, because they like turning on the TV and like to just go to a channel and its always there. But they are paying about 200 dollars for the convenience. I try and convince them that they live in an area where a antenna would give them many channels, but cable is their choice, so that's that.
$50 for fiber is excellent
Thank you so much My Tanggula X1 is now not working and you info was very helpfull.
Wow! Fantastic video . With All the right information You really know your Stuff! Of course I liked and Subscribed! I saved your Video and will be sure to Share.Thanks you !
Do I need to reset the router after connecting to the tv with an ethernet cable?
Thanks, very informative!
I think it should be noted that you can easily save $840/year (like I did) by not paying monthly cable box and cable tv DVR rental fees anymore. I had 1 multi room DVR ($20/month) and 5 regular cable boxes (5 x $10/month or $50/month). $840 is an Asus AiMesh router setup and a couple of Roku Express 4K+'s and/or Fire TV Stick 4K max's
Yes! I have a video on one aspect of this coming up very soon. Great tips!
Don't forget the regional sports fees, broadcast fees, taxes etc etc scumbag fees
Right on point! I was able to get my DTV down to $65 mo., but I was still paying $28 mo., for the boxes. $28 a month is what I pay for gas or electric in the summer!
Thank you for this valuable information.
The worst thing you can do when cutting the cord is to not really do it by getting cable 2.0. If a RSN is a must just stay with cable/satellite. Otherwise use an OTA antenna for your local channels and just pick two at the most paid streaming services.
There are now a lot of free streaming services albeit with commercials such as IMB, Peacock, etc. offering an endless amount of content.
What’s nice about Amazon Prime is there are a lot of streaming services - some free - contained within it that makes billing centralized and it’s easy to unsubscribe.
If you’re really cheap you can cut the cord and watch TV totally free! You Tube TV is great resource like this channel, right Michael? The bad is it can get addicting.
On Internet you need to see if they have a monthly data limit. We often go above the 1TB limit that some internet providers limit you to
I finally cut the cord yesterday!
Commercial add breaks makes cable TV unwatchable
Good thank u dear
Great info Michael. Happy New Year
Happy New Year. Be well
Thank you!
I've used Antenna and streaming for most of my life at home
You can use your pc or laptop as a streaming device. Hdmi video cable to your tv and Bob's your uncle.
I bought my roku 3 weeks ago and I am thrilled with all the free stuff to watch. I don’t even need any subscription services. Goodbye cable.
NIce, Joyce. Happy streaming. Come back sometime and let me know what your favorite free services are!
I plan on cutting cord from Dish network they keep going up on their services but we love watch news’s in morring and westerns ect I’m not big Tv person but love western and Alabama football games all them so if get Rolku will I get on Roku
Frndly annual at $89.99 a year and Paramount+ Showtime Bundle at 50% off for one year, is what I'm going with for TV next year, the two don't even come up to $15 a month, probably be about $20 for the two if I keep paramount beyond the year, can't really go wrong and rather pay $20 a month than $80
I cut the cord with cable a few months ago and although I'm happy I am overwhelmed with all the different dynamics and differences in all the streaming apps I subscribe to. Each one seems to be different in it's own way. RUclips TV only seems to have commercial ridden movies, some like Pluto has live TV yet won't allow you to fast forward. Each has different methods on how to record a movie. Some allow captions and some don't. It's as though we need some type of schematic to know which ones allow this and that and which ones don't.
Yes, there are too many services at the moment. There will be consolidation. Pick a few that have content you're interested in and go from there. The live TV services ($$$) are all about sports and news. If you can get by with what's on broadcast TV (with an antenna), you'll save a lot of money and can just test out the free or cheap streaming services. I do hope things will improve, but I think we have a few more years of this complex streaming environment.
billybilly; For me you hit the nail on the head. This is the big reason I am still with Dish. One easy to use guide for every channel in my package. Recording, navigating, recorded video controls, etc. super easy and they never change.
I have a Vizio smart TV. It came with a remote. If I cancel cable and just do streaming TV, does the TV then only work using the smart TV remote or do I still need the cable remote. I am assuming that when we turn in our equipment we also turn in the remotes as well. Ty for the help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You don’t need the cable remote. You will keep your TV remote and then can get a Roku or similar dongle (which has a remote) for streaming. With most Roku devices, you can pair the remote with your TV remote to control power and volume - so you only need the Roku remote.
@@MichaelSaves this is what I thought. Thank you so very much for the reply. Which is the best Roku device to get in your opinion. My husband and I are in our 70’s and are trying to make this transition as easy as possible !
@@sheilarogers5959 Roku Express 4K+ and Roku Ultra. Express 4K+ is cheaper, but still solid. I have videos on both to help you set them up: ruclips.net/video/uxLKgJu2D18/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/d6MhMk6ebq0/видео.html
@@MichaelSaves ty so much for the reply and the recommendations 🙏🏻
Do you have to have a streaming device for every tv in the house in order to watch youtubetv on every tv?
Yes, ideally. Or if you have a smart TV, check to see if the RUclips TV app is available to download.
Michael, What about recording programs? What are your recommendations for handling recording?
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If you get a live TV streaming service, it should include cloud DVR. With the on demand services, a DVR isn’t needed since everything is on demand. For antenna channels, you could consider a Tablo DVR. These can be pricey and they’re only for antenna channels, which is why I don’t recommend them more often.
So terrific informative video. The antenna idea is great. Except for the recording part. How do you record shows from your antenna? "Please don't say VCR."
Some people get an over-the-air DVR like a Tablo. Since I use streaming services, I don't have a Tablo. There's always enough for me to watch on other services on-demand.
Thanks for sharing
Good overview. I suggest you factor in losing the DVR when quitting cable/satellite and the ways to get back recording capability. It’s a big factor.
Most live TV streaming services include DVR. For locals, I have been testing a Tablo. I'll be doing a review video at some point.
@@MichaelSaves I ditched satellite. I have a minimal streaming service with ESPN+, Hulu and Dinsey plus. All I really want is NHL hockey.
There’s no DVR. The experience watching sports is a huge downgrade. Sitting through dead space for commercials, no slow replay is a drag.
Thinking of trying Audials to be able to set recordings and skip commercials.
Good. Advice. Checking free Tubi out now. Thanks
I agree that people should subtract their cost of internet from their cable bill to get the actual cost of TV. However internet shouldn’t be considered part of their TV budget anymore than their electric bill because internet is a utility now. Streaming TV is just one thing of the many things we do with the internet.
I understand your reasoning. I do it this way in the video because many people pay for TV and internet from the same company before cutting the cord. If I didn’t include a discussion of internet, people would complain that I wasn’t giving the full picture. For me, internet and TV are two separate lines on my budget though. I agree with your line of thought.
Agree with this totally but hadn’t thought about it until I read it - thank you
Totally disagree. I use Hotspot on my cell phone for everything.
@@samjohnson4846 you do realize that’s still using the internet to do everything right. That’s the equivalent of using a generator for your electricity instead of the local electric company. The simple fact is the internet has become a utility in the modern home not unlike electricity, water & gas became one 100 years ago. Even if you didn’t own a TV you are still using the internet whether it’s a hotspot or not.
@@kenyattaclay7666 lol...dude, if you ran a generator for your basic electricity needs instead of using the power company, do you have any idea how much that would cost? 🤡
I use Hotspot because I'm poor.
My husband doesn’t want to cut the cord because he needs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and 76ers. I think Comcast is the only one who can provide those live
Understood. Football is easy -- it's on broadcast TV and major cable channels. It's the baseball and basketball that can be harder to find because those games are on regional sports networks.
Even at $65 RUclips TV can save you roughly $100 a month over Xfinity. I live in the DC area and if the RSN in Philly is NBC then you can still get the local sports.
Try RUclips Tv; they offer a free trial.
I get 98 channels crystal clear. I live in the 6th floor building with the clearstream 4 antenna indoors close to the window
Does a subscription to youtube etc include the internet or is just getting the internet needed separate
Internet is separate
I'm a little late to this video and will probably add a comment that maybe has already been addressed. We cut the cable TV cord around 2 years ago. We now have internet only and Xfinity keeps giving us two-year specials of only $39.99 a month (I have to do website work weekly). We did invest $35 in a Chromecast and that's been great! Basically, though, our main way of viewing is an OTA antenna. Because we mainly watch local news and shows, and we get approx 30 channels all year round, it more than meets our needs. Of all the sites you mentioned, we do use Pluto on occasion, and a whole lot of RUclips free vids, and we just 'cast it' to our TV from the computer. So we pay nothing for TV services, only the very low upfront cost of the antenna and the Chromecast.
I think that's awesome, Rose. You're saving a ton of money and hopefully using it in other areas of your life for better purposes. Some people can't do what you're doing quite yet, but I imagine millions more will follow your type of cord-cutting setup over time. The live TV habit is really hard to break for some people.
we are getting ready to cut the cord. we currently have Dish satellite. we have 2 TVs, one in the living room, one in the bedroom. we bought 2 Rokus, streaming stick 4k for the bedroom and the Ultra for the living room. we plan to go with the RUclips service. will we need to purchase the you tube for each? Will Paramount+, MotorTrend +, Hallmark + and Peacock + cost for each Roku device? It's confusing, but we are so ready. BTW we are seniors and learning.
I like cable TV
I also like having shows on a schedule.we have 4 PBS,and 2great regional sports channels including GSW, SF 49ERS,SF GIANTS, SHARKS, and I like the Streamers that I can access thru Xfinity and Roku,like acorn TV and MHz Choice, HBO, MGM, showtime AMC+, and The premium Sports package.but the bill is so high and I just started social security and have to start saving.but I too hate new technology, so hesitant to give up what I know
I like the wall decor what are the colors and where did you get its very nice
In my market area, most subscribers only have one cable/ Internet carrier option. They make it very uneconomical to drop cable tv because buying Internet alone is almost as expensive as the two services together. In many markets, outside the large cities, the lack of competition among carriers allows the sole carrier to charge what it wants.
Have you checked into T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon Home Internet. They are disruptors in the space. I have reviews of both on my channel/website.
@@MichaelSavesI live in a large city. Guess what? Verizon 5g internet not offered
A lot of places don't have it yet! @@silvercharm9507
Great video Michael, like you I live in the city and use a Mohu antenna for live tv, am currently subscribing to HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Hulu. Every one of those I got special deals from alerts on your channel! 🙂👍 Finding your channel and buying a smart tv were two of the best things that happened to me in 2021, so thanks again and Happy New Year. 🥂🎉
Happy New Year! Enjoy it
Where can I go to read what services I get before I make the switch? My wife likes many of the PBS stations, and their movies she's watches every week, so I need to make sure those will still be captured before I swtch to anything. I can't assume they'll be there. THUMBS UP!!!
The service websites let you enter your address and they'll tell you the channels you get.
Can I add my 4K Roku device to my Samsung Smart TV. I have the exact same Samsung Remote you displayed and I do not like navigating the remote. I do understand it and I miss my Roku simple remote. Thank you as always!!!
Yes! That’s exactly what I do. As long as your Samsung TV has an available HDMI port to put the Roku into. In my description I have a setup guide for Roku that shows you how it works.
My LG TV finally gave up the ghost and I purchased a Samsung Smart TV. My old Roku Express+ was possibly not going to be upgraded to the latest Roku OS. I went for the 2021 Roku Ultra ($99) because it had better processor and more memory. I replaced the Ultra's remote with the new Roku remote that has a headphone jack, voice command and built in rechargeable battery ($30). All 3 components play very nicely together.
I'd say get a CURRENT Roku Express + (there may be an older model that might be on clearance or gathering dust but don't buy that) as a cheaper entry level experience. If you find you love Rokus like I do, you can always get an Ultra for your main TV and relegate the Express + to a secondary TV. Good luck! Happy New Year to all!
I cut my cord back in 2011 and never returned to cable. OTA and streaming are great, affordable options.
Interesting that the prices are so high in the USA.
In the UK internet is from 22GBP per month enough to stream RUclips at 1080p but you might need more for 4K, 4K works but can buffer at times. To have terrestrial or free satellite television with over 200 free channels requires a licence fee (it funds national channels like the BBC) at 152GBP per year. Many televisions include both Freeview and Freesat but desk top boxes can be picked up from 20GBP (second user).
Unfortunately smart tv isn't for many services and features. For example BBC iPlayer split BBC Sounds (their life radio and archive) and the smart tv apps do not access radio content. Any computer browser can and listen to more radio drama than you have time to listen to going back decades as well as documentaries on everything. BBC iplayer have whole series and "box sets" available and all programmes from the last month's BBC television. Legal to watch without any extra fee over the TV Licence.
All streaming services need access to broadband. A few areas don't have good band width but all towns and cities do. 5G roll out is slow.
You can get a monitor (they do cost more than a even a 4K TV) without a TV receiver and not sign up for any streaming services and just buy or exchange DVDs or watch free content from RUclips etc.
I have a roku tv. I have it setup with a lot of live TV. Then I have an IPTV service ( don't ask which one I'm not telling) that gets me all cable channels. So I'm setup pretty good.
Thank you very much! Gonna cut the cable, gonna do it.....gonna do it, damn it.
Thanks for the info. I think everyone needs to stop saying cut the cord. You still need internet which equals cable company. I'll check your other videos, thanks again.
so good i love it
Great video. Thanks.
Is there a device to use on a non smart tv to surf the internet using a remote?Thanks!
Yep. There are a myriad of them like Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Amazon Firestick, etc
One question
How do I physically do a trial run?
I have 1 Roku TV and 1 Insignia Smart TV.
The remote for the Insignia has been long gone , I just use the Xfinity remote.
Are my options a TV remote app, Roku device or universal remote?
Perhaps you can do a video on that
Yeah you could get a cheap replacement remote for the Insignia or just use a Roku or similar device from another brand.
If u anyone does cut the cord I recommend RUclips tv and frndly tv. Great compliments to each other.
Do I need a special remote control for live streaming Tv?
Depends if you have a smart TV or not. I talk more about it in this video: ruclips.net/video/P-PsYCHpFEw/видео.html