I've tried Sling and it was okay. When it came to sports I was consistently a minute or so behind. In addition, since I have Uverse and not cox (aka 45 mbps max) bandwidth was a thing to take into consideration.

I've been on Sling since October and have had mixed feelings about it. The good is that it really does carry most of the only cable channels I watch, outside of Fox Sports for Thunder basketball. But generally, once football is done, the Thunder are on national channels at least once or twice a week, so not a huge loss. In general and on paper, it's not a bad viewing experience for $20.

The bad: I was having issues staying connected, especially when trying to work on my laptop at the same time, so I had to upgrade my internet to the Cox Preferred. So that cut my savings by about $15-20. Once you have adequate bandwidth, the connection is pretty consistent, although I do have to reload channels every once in a while. And yes, ESPN is definitely at least a minute behind. I kind of have to stay off the internet when watching a close game. I also get final score updates from ESPN before the game has finished on Sling.

Perhaps the most irritating thing to me about Sling is the commercials. Each channel only shows commercials for it's own network, so if you're binge watching anything, you'll straight up see the same two commercials back to back to back all day. Sounds minor, but watching cable sitcom promos 200 times in a few hours will slowly steal your sanity. ESPN is even worse in that it shows some stock logo and elevator music during breaks.

In my opinion, I think it's a fine upgrade above illegal streaming/downloading sites, but definitely a step down from any cable subscription, especially since it doesn't have any DVR capability.

In my opinion, I think it's a fine upgrade above illegal streaming/downloading sites, but definitely a step down from any cable subscription, especially since it doesn't have any DVR capability.

If anybody is interested, I know some hookups for sports. That's the only thing I used Sling for anyway, nationally broadcasted games.

Just an FYI; I setup a MoCA network (http://www.mocainyourhouse.com) some time ago. Was having a few minor issues so I decided I'd better install a filter - it also adds security to the network. At one time I called COX and they wanted to charge a service fee to come unlock my cable box and install the filter I already had. I'm cheap, so I decided against it - plus, i hate COX. Called again last week and they agreed to install it at no charge. Guy came out the next day and it was about a 15 minute easy fix.

Just passing it on to anyone who has or is considering setting up a MoCA network.

Just for cost comparison. My 2-year promotion with COX expired the other day. Was paying $84 for 100mb internet and cable TV. They bumped it to $105. I called and got it back closer to what I was paying and locked in a rate of $90/month for the next 24months. How is this comparing with what others have?

I asked about Gig-A-Blast but was told its not here yet.

Just for cost comparison. My 2-year promotion with COX expired the other day. Was paying $84 for 100mb internet and cable TV. They bumped it to $105. I called and got it back closer to what I was paying and locked in a rate of $90/month for the next 24months. How is this comparing with what others have?

I asked about Gig-A-Blast but was told its not here yet.

I pay 77 for the top tier (non giga internet) We do not pay for TV.

I call yearly for a lower rate.

I pay 76 for 45. Uverse. Get sad me.

I pay 77 for the top tier (non giga internet) We do not pay for TV.

I call yearly for a lower rate.

That's sounds about right. The best COX will do now for any customer is $25 off their plan price.

I cut the cord 5 years ago been wanting to get a Channel Master DVR+ the 1TB with wifi card. That way I can watch TV and record from my computer to the DVR+ and vice versa I can stream shows, movies and live sports off my computer via a sling box I set up with a family member and send it to the TV to watch through the DVR+. SO much you can do all you have to do is know people and a little know how only thing that will cost you is the mid tier internet subscription that allows you to stream live video. The expense for a DVR+ 1TB is quite pricey its in the 400 dollar range.

We cut the COX cord once before. Really missed the DVR and couldn't find a suitable replacement for the one's that come with cable - except for for TIVO. However, their over-the-air model is a bit lacklusker. Right now we're only paying about $20/month (or less) for cable TV, when combined with our Internet (which we can't do without). But do use a TIVO for far more features than COX's offerings. If the TV option goes above say $30/month then we'll ditch it for other cheaper options.

I apologize if this question has already been asked - but if a person were going to cut the cable cord, what special equipment would you need? I have NETFLIX on my blu-ray player. I'm beginning to shop for a new laptop to replace my almost 6 year old one. Would the new laptop need anything over and above what most laptops come with? I saw something about the laptop needing something special to allow it to talk to your TV. Will I need a new TV? I have a 4 year old LG flat screen.

I apologize if this question has already been asked - but if a person were going to cut the cable cord, what special equipment would you need? I have NETFLIX on my blu-ray player. I'm beginning to shop for a new laptop to replace my almost 6 year old one. Would the new laptop need anything over and above what most laptops come with? I saw something about the laptop needing something special to allow it to talk to your TV. Will I need a new TV? I have a 4 year old LG flat screen.

What services are you wanting to watch? Just netflix? The blu ray player is fine.

As for laptops anything is fine. Maybe get one with an HDMI out port so you can plug into your television.

What services are you wanting to watch? Just netflix? The blu ray player is fine.

As for laptops anything is fine. Maybe get one with an HDMI out port so you can plug into your television.

More and more, newer laptops come with *only* HDMI these days. VGA, SVGA etc etc are a dying breed.

I apologize if this question has already been asked - but if a person were going to cut the cable cord, what special equipment would you need? I have NETFLIX on my blu-ray player. I'm beginning to shop for a new laptop to replace my almost 6 year old one. Would the new laptop need anything over and above what most laptops come with? I saw something about the laptop needing something special to allow it to talk to your TV. Will I need a new TV? I have a 4 year old LG flat screen.

If you want to cut the cable cord, all you need is a good UHF loop antenna to get over-the-air signals from the local stations. Do NOT get skunked by these "HD" or "Digital TV" marketed antennas that sell for $20-$30.

Your TV should be more than happy with an HDMI connection to play Netflix from the BluRay player and/or connect to your new laptop.

Those are the basics. If you want to record over-the-air programs, that makes things a bit more complicated, but that's a good starting point.

My favorite channels are PBS, HGTV, all the sports channels, STARZ, TCM, History Channel when it actually has history programs - stuff like that.

My favorite channels are PBS, HGTV, all the sports channels, STARZ, TCM, History Channel when it actually has history programs - stuff like that.

You might want a Roku or FireTV. You can get a service called SlingTV. It is 20 dollars a month and I believe covers the channels you enjoy. https://www.sling.com/

You will need good internet to run it in HD.

Keep in mind, if you're going to have to have a fast Internet connection anyway, you can bundle it with the COX TV Economy package for less than the SlingTV subscription and not slow down your Internet because you're using it for TV streaming.

Economy TV is $35 according to my current bill. They took off $25 for my bundle, making the TV portion just $10/month.

Cheaper than any other add-on and I don't have to have an ugly antenna showing.

Speaking off.... While the "HD Antenna" is marketing hype - they are much more attractive than the old style antennas and some are more powerful (with electronic [plug in] boaster/filter capabilities)

For about the same price you can buy one to put in your attic and just connect it to your existing coax (with some modifications) or run new coax from the attic antenna to your TV's and only need the one antenna and its hidden in your attic. We did that at a relatives and it worked great.

We keep one TV connected to over-the-air signals so we can watch channels you can't get with cable and as a backup in case we loose cable for some reason.

To also save on your bill - consider buying a good factory reconditioned WiFi modem online. You save the $7/month COX charges to rent you theirs and with that savings your purchased one will be paid for in about 7 months.

I apologize if this question has already been asked - but if a person were going to cut the cable cord, what special equipment would you need? I have NETFLIX on my blu-ray player. I'm beginning to shop for a new laptop to replace my almost 6 year old one. Would the new laptop need anything over and above what most laptops come with? I saw something about the laptop needing something special to allow it to talk to your TV. Will I need a new TV? I have a 4 year old LG flat screen.

Shouldn't need a new TV, as long as you have HDMI ports on it and your laptop has HDMI. Otherwise, they sell VGA to HDMI adapters. If it's a smart TV, you should just be able to connect via wifi. Are you planning on just receiving OTA broadcasts for the network stations?

Keep in mind, if you're going to have to have a fast Internet connection anyway, you can bundle it with the COX TV Economy package for less than the SlingTV subscription and not slow down your Internet because you're using it for TV streaming.

Economy TV is $35 according to my current bill. They took off $25 for my bundle, making the TV portion just $10/month.

Cheaper than any other add-on and I don't have to have an ugly antenna showing.

Speaking off.... While the "HD Antenna" is marketing hype - they are much more attractive than the old style antennas and some are more powerful (with electronic [plug in] boaster/filter capabilities)

For about the same price you can buy one to put in your attic and just connect it to your existing coax (with some modifications) or run new coax from the attic antenna to your TV's and only need the one antenna and its hidden in your attic. We did that at a relatives and it worked great.

We keep one TV connected to over-the-air signals so we can watch channels you can't get with cable and as a backup in case we loose cable for some reason.

To also save on your bill - consider buying a good factory reconditioned WiFi modem online. You save the $7/month COX charges to rent you theirs and with that savings your purchased one will be paid for in about 7 months.

Is that with a box rental fee?

I just tend to stay away from TV as the fees are insane all the time just for basic features. I went with Sling because there are no real fees and no promo prices. It is just the same price forever. I am fed up with promo prices and calling all the time to lower the bill after it ends. /rant over

Is that with a box rental fee?

I just tend to stay away from TV as the fees are insane all the time just for basic features. I went with Sling because there are no real fees and no promo prices. It is just the same price forever. I am fed up with promo prices and calling all the time to lower the bill after it ends. /rant over

I'm a TIVO user so I don't rent a box from COX. I much prefer TIVO's features. Plus I bought the box used and received the lifetime subscription for an extremely low rate.

I'm a TIVO user so I don't rent a box from COX.

So they actually backed down from that SDV horsecrap? Last I knew they had gone the other direction and not only do you not still need a tuning adapter with a TiVo, you also now need one (under a different name) just to run cable from the wall to the back of a cable-ready TV. Last time I checked you even need the Mini box if you have the very lowest tier, TV Starter, which Cox has upfront admitted will be free for the first year, then the charges start. Since this decision was made even after they lost a lawsuit in Oklahoma specifically over forcing people to rent unnecessary boxes from them, I'm really impressed if they've backed down.

Shouldn't need a new TV, as long as you have HDMI ports on it and your laptop has HDMI. Otherwise, they sell VGA to HDMI adapters. If it's a smart TV, you should just be able to connect via wifi. Are you planning on just receiving OTA broadcasts for the network stations?

I don't really know. I just know I might be interested in doing it in the future.

So they actually backed down from that SDV horsecrap? Last I knew they had gone the other direction and not only do you not still need a tuning adapter with a TiVo, you also now need one (under a different name) just to run cable from the wall to the back of a cable-ready TV. Last time I checked you even need the Mini box if you have the very lowest tier, TV Starter, which Cox has upfront admitted will be free for the first year, then the charges start. Since this decision was made even after they lost a lawsuit in Oklahoma specifically over forcing people to rent unnecessary boxes from them, I'm really impressed if they've backed down.

COX makes you get a tuning adapter still - coax to COX adapter to TIVO to TV. But I don't pay for it. It sits on top of my TIVO. We then use a MoCA network to stream anything that's on the TIVO to other TV's in the house.

We also have AppleTV on 5 of our TV's.

So they actually backed down from that SDV horsecrap? Last I knew they had gone the other direction and not only do you not still need a tuning adapter with a TiVo, you also now need one (under a different name) just to run cable from the wall to the back of a cable-ready TV. Last time I checked you even need the Mini box if you have the very lowest tier, TV Starter, which Cox has upfront admitted will be free for the first year, then the charges start. Since this decision was made even after they lost a lawsuit in Oklahoma specifically over forcing people to rent unnecessary boxes from them, I'm really impressed if they've backed down.

They've not backed down. You have to have a tuning adapter if you use a device based on a cablecard. And when they shut down analog entirely, you'll have to have the $3/mo converter to get anything. It's infuriating. And I've already ranted on the DRM crap. I hope OKC rakes Cox over the coals on their next franchise negotiation.

Bring on Google Fiber.

COX makes you get a tuning adapter still - coax to COX adapter to TIVO to TV. But I don't pay for it. It sits on top of my TIVO. We then use a MoCA network to stream anything that's on the TIVO to other TV's in the house.

We also have AppleTV on 5 of our TV's.

How do you receive the stream from the Tivo? Does that not require another MoCA-enabled Tivo on the other end?

And how much is the Tivo service monthly?

Interesting. I have one of Cox's DVRs which has a CableCARD slot in the back of it but they have said nothing to me about needing a tuning adapter...

How do you receive the stream from the Tivo? Does that not require another MoCA-enabled Tivo on the other end?

And how much is the Tivo service monthly?

You have to have a MoCA adapter on any TV you want to receive a network signal from.

I took advantage of a special and only paid a couple hundred dollars for a lifetime subscription to the TIVO service (so, no monthly bill). Its 10x better than a COX DVR and service IMO.

Interesting. I have one of Cox's DVRs which has a CableCARD slot in the back of it but they have said nothing to me about needing a tuning adapter...

The Cox STB's, I believe, actually have a type of "cablecard" and TA equivalent built into the hardware, so you don't need an external one. I don't think it's exactly the "retail" cablecard you go in and rent for $3/mo, but functionally it either doesn't need or already encompasses the functionality of the TA. I've had the same STB since before Cox implemented SDV, thus necessitating TA's for "external" CableCards, so I'm inferring that what the TA does is artificial and implemented in the STB's firmware (via download).

Getting a TA to work is a royal pain in the tookus.

You have to have a MoCA adapter on any TV you want to receive a network signal from.

I took advantage of a special and only paid a couple hundred dollars for a lifetime subscription to the TIVO service (so, no monthly bill). Its 10x better than a COX DVR and service IMO.

So, presumably, this would be of higher value to someone who doesn't already have Ethernet drops at regular locations, correct? It really is just a bridge to a different physical media.

An HDMI to VGA adapter is not particularly expensive. My current laptop is HDMI-only but I have a VGA monitor I sometimes connect to so it's handy to have the adapter, plus I don't know what else I might be connecting to to make a presentation...

So, presumably, this would be of higher value to someone who doesn't already have Ethernet drops at regular locations, correct? It really is just a bridge to a different physical media.

In short, yes.

My only real desire was simply to transmit anything on my TIVO receiver to any other TV in my house. I'm guessing this is probably the same basis for COX's 'Contour' system. My TIVO has 6 tuners, so we can be watching, streaming and recording lots of things all at once.

TIVO also lets you transmit anything on your TIVO (even live TV) to your tablet or smartphone.

Recently TIVO also launched a website where you can watch and control your TIVO from a desktop or laptop computer.

In short, yes.

My only real desire was simply to transmit anything on my TIVO receiver to any other TV in my house. I'm guessing this is probably the same basis for COX's 'Contour' system. My TIVO has 6 tuners, so we can be watching, streaming and recording lots of things all at once.

TIVO also lets you transmit anything on your TIVO (even live TV) to your tablet or smartphone.

Recently TIVO also launched a website where you can watch and control your TIVO from a desktop or laptop computer.

Now realizing that you can stream whatever you want, under your setup, can remote clients control a particular tuner? That is, could a remote user (from a laptop or whatever) with an HTML5-compliant (presumably) web browser contact the TIVO and tell it to tune to channel XYZ and start watching or recording?

Edit: Re-reading your post, I think that partially is already answered in the last bit - I'm just thinking about in-house users being able to use the TIVO as a complete STB replacement, esp. with *six* tuners...

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That's a good deal. I'd just have a hard time justifying a monthly rate to enhance over the air programming. I'd think the money would be better spent on Hulu or something similar where a DVR is not necessary because you watch on demand. Just thinking out loud.

That's a good deal. I'd just have a hard time justifying a monthly rate to enhance over the air programming. I'd think the money would be better spent on Hulu or something similar where a DVR is not necessary because you watch on demand. Just thinking out loud.

That's very true. With on-demand, everything is available on our own schedules anyway. I remember recording shows on VHS tapes when everybody called it "time shifting." Of course, I also remember when there were basically 3 channels, no recording anything, and if you missed an old movie, you might not have a chance to see it again for a couple of years.

I'm saving money up to purchase a Channel Master DVR+ so I can record my favorite shows or when I can watch LIve sports shows I can record the games and watch at a later date.

I'm saving money up to purchase a Channel Master DVR+ so I can record my favorite shows or when I can watch LIve sports shows I can record the games and watch at a later date.

I looked at that unit. Its nice. I can't get over the limitations of just 2 tuners and the $400 price tag seems a bit steep when you're still gonna have to subscribe to an Internet provider - which means you'd already have access to on-demand programming. No monthly subscription (or lifetime subscription) is nice though.

I just bought my first Roku unit for an extra room and I have to say I'm quite impressed. Very quick loading and menu scrolling and queues up streaming content very quickly.

It looks like the FCC is working on doing away with cable box rental fees, also people can start to bring their own box and companies like Roku will start designing boxes that will accept a cable.

Tom Wheeler fires back at cable lobby, says cable box fees are too high | Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/business/2016/01/tom-wheeler-fires-back-at-cable-lobby-says-cable-box-fees-are-too-high/)

I've got a roku, Apple TV, google chrome cast and Amazon Fire TV. All gifts for one occasion or anther. Roku is my favorite for legal content streaming. It's really slick. The new Apple TV 4 needs some maturing. The google chrome cast is lost on me. I used to think the Amazon Fire TV was the worst of the lot until I discovered I could side load Kodi onto it. Now it's my go to streamer for media that may not be so freely available on the other boxes.

Don't judge me,

It looks like the FCC is working on doing away with cable box rental fees, also people can start to bring their own box and companies like Roku will start designing boxes that will accept a cable.

Tom Wheeler fires back at cable lobby, says cable box fees are too high | Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/business/2016/01/tom-wheeler-fires-back-at-cable-lobby-says-cable-box-fees-are-too-high/)

While there are actually a lot of moving pieces to this, certainly this is one huge component. What's really being pushed is the delivery of content to devices such as XBox Ones and PS4's as a de-facto replaement for STB's. IT is a bit disingneuous for the FCC to act indignant at this pont, when they could have acted years ago to stop the closed-loop nonsense that the cable cos have built.

IT is a bit disingneuous for the FCC to act indignant at this pont, when they could have acted years ago to stop the closed-loop nonsense that the cable cos have built.

It could be argued that they did try. Several times. Cable boxes used to be literally required. Your TV simply had no ability to tune the channels. So then we got cable-ready TVs. Cable companies tried to charge extra for each outlet, they were smacked down. Then they switched to charging a 'digital access fee'. They started requiring cable boxes again, giving various excuses why. Thanks largely to companies like TiVo, we got the CableCard, which the cable companies did everything in their power to make it worthless before it ever left the drawing board. Then when that came out, they just flat out refused to support it, telling people that it was an 'untested' technology that rarely worked, so the FCC said you know what? Eat your own dog food time, use the CableCard in your own boxes as well. Now, miracle of all miracles, they work perfectly! In the cable box. The same card in your TiVo? Untested, tetchy technology. People started figuring out the lie there, so then came the tuning adapter...which really WAS an untested, tetchy technology, and it gave the cable company an out. It's not THEIR fault the service you're paying ever-higher costs for doesn't work, it's that tuning adapter! Since they didn't make the tuning adapter (just gave the exact specs to the company that did make it, and then forced you to use it) it isn't THEIR fault!

I've got a roku, Apple TV, google chrome cast and Amazon Fire TV. All gifts for one occasion or anther. Roku is my favorite for legal content streaming. It's really slick. The new Apple TV 4 needs some maturing. The google chrome cast is lost on me. I used to think the Amazon Fire TV was the worst of the lot until I discovered I could side load Kodi onto it. Now it's my go to streamer for media that may not be so freely available on the other boxes.

Don't judge me,
I wont judge.. I love Kodi! Kodi and Netflix cover me for anything I want to see.

It could be argued that they did try. Several times. Cable boxes used to be literally required. Your TV simply had no ability to tune the channels. So then we got cable-ready TVs. Cable companies tried to charge extra for each outlet, they were smacked down. Then they switched to charging a 'digital access fee'. They started requiring cable boxes again, giving various excuses why. Thanks largely to companies like TiVo, we got the CableCard, which the cable companies did everything in their power to make it worthless before it ever left the drawing board. Then when that came out, they just flat out refused to support it, telling people that it was an 'untested' technology that rarely worked, so the FCC said you know what? Eat your own dog food time, use the CableCard in your own boxes as well. Now, miracle of all miracles, they work perfectly! In the cable box. The same card in your TiVo? Untested, tetchy technology. People started figuring out the lie there, so then came the tuning adapter...which really WAS an untested, tetchy technology, and it gave the cable company an out. It's not THEIR fault the service you're paying ever-higher costs for doesn't work, it's that tuning adapter! Since they didn't make the tuning adapter (just gave the exact specs to the company that did make it, and then forced you to use it) it isn't THEIR fault!

I get where you're coming from, but I think the pattern there is that the FCC was reactive to many things that they really knew (or had reason to believe) were on the way and could have pre-empted had they been marginally more consumer-oriented.

My wife and I are fed up with COX, the slow internet, terrible service and now that they have gone all digital, I have to order a cable box in our bedroom for about 15 channels. I am seriously considering cancelling once Google Fiber comes around. We have Netflix, would get HBO Go and Hulu and would probably pay less than our bill right now. My biggest issue is sporting events. Is there a way to stream OU and Thunder games through something so I don't have to get Fox Sports SW? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My wife and I are fed up with COX, the slow internet, terrible service and now that they have gone all digital, I have to order a cable box in our bedroom for about 15 channels. I am seriously considering cancelling once Google Fiber comes around. We have Netflix, would get HBO Go and Hulu and would probably pay less than our bill right now. My biggest issue is sporting events. Is there a way to stream OU and Thunder games through something so I don't have to get Fox Sports SW? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You can get ESPN and several other channels using Sling TV. UI cut the cord and get everything I need OTA, Sling and Roku.

You can get ESPN and several other channels using Sling TV. UI cut the cord and get everything I need OTA, Sling and Roku.

Mind you he would still need Cox internet plus boxes (one time purchase) for each TV. They have Roku, FireTV, or Apple TV. I would say also to check out PlaystationVue. New service like SlingTV that people are loving right now.

For streaming live TV you would probably need a decent internet speed and wireless router if they are wireless devices.

You can get ESPN and several other channels using Sling TV. UI cut the cord and get everything I need OTA, Sling and Roku.

Didn't they announce cutting ESPN, but including fox sports?

My wife and I are fed up with COX, the slow internet, terrible service and now that they have gone all digital, I have to order a cable box in our bedroom for about 15 channels. I am seriously considering cancelling once Google Fiber comes around. We have Netflix, would get HBO Go and Hulu and would probably pay less than our bill right now. My biggest issue is sporting events. Is there a way to stream OU and Thunder games through something so I don't have to get Fox Sports SW? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sportsdevil add on to Kodi works like a charm.

The best option i found is PS Vue.
They have 3 package. 30, 35, 45 dollars no tax.
Now sure you are going to say "I don't own a PlayStation."
You don't need to own a PlayStation to use the service.
The ps vue app is only available on Amazon fire tv and sticks and also PlayStation 3 or 4 units.
If you don't want to purchase additional equipment.
You can sign up. And simply use the individual channel app and sign in with your ps vue login
on your computer, tablet or cell phone.
I'm signed up on the 30 dollar plan. It comes with fox sports 1 and 2, espn 1 and 2, nbc sports and 50 other channels
Includes a cloud base dvr. Its not perfect but for 30 bucks . It by far beats sling.

The best option i found is PS Vue.
They have 3 package. 30, 35, 45 dollars no tax.
Now sure you are going to say "I don't own a PlayStation."
You don't need to own a PlayStation to use the service.
The ps vue app is only available on Amazon fire tv and sticks and also PlayStation 3 or 4 units.
If you don't want to purchase additional equipment.
You can sign up. And simply use the individual channel app and sign in with your ps vue login
on your computer, tablet or cell phone.
I'm signed up on the 30 dollar plan. It comes with fox sports 1 and 2, espn 1 and 2, nbc sports and 50 other channels
Includes a cloud base dvr. Its not perfect but for 30 bucks . It by far beats sling.

Sling and PSVue are prime examples of how third-party providers are trying to race ahead of the Cable set-top box model. About a year or so ago, I read that the broader content market was pushing toward devices like consoles (such as the PS4 or XBox) as the de-facto next-generation STB's, essentially orphaning the "traditional" box model the CATV oligarchy has imposed. The primary reason we haven't seen even more rapid development in this area is the difficulty of implementing digital rights management (DRM) (to say nothing of the expense of certification), which is actually a $100 way of saying "make it tougher for legitimate customers to record content they've paid for."

A 4K XBoxOne console is on the way, too. All this, combined with direct view of video in HTML5 and you can see at least the general notion of a a non-CATV future. Its still a little fuzzy and clunky, but it's getting closer to reality.

We just got yet ANOTHER notification from Cox Communication indicating that we've not yet done anything to become part of the New! Improved!! All-Digital Universe they can provide. This one reminded us that it was our "Last Chance" to get onboard. So, here's the question: Since we already have a DVR (FROM COXCOM), what exactly is it they are expecting us to do? Continue to ignore their push to acquire whatever that box is they want people to buy? Or what? (this was probably covered several pages ago on this thread, but I simply can't go back and mine for the answer.)

RadMod, I *think* it's only for any of your TVs where you don't have a box. If your TVs all have boxes already, then you can probably ignore it. We have all our TVs on boxes and still get the junk mail from them about the new boxes. And we toss them in the trash.

I'm so sick of Cox. Can't wait for Google Fiber!

FYI - Pay for a month of Sling and get a FREE ROKU! Sweet......

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Has anyone used the Amazon Firestick and downloaded KODI?

I just got one last night and installed it. Not sure how to watch all the movies and livestream tv/sports. I heard Exodus was good, just don't know how to download it...

Has anyone used the Amazon Firestick and downloaded KODI?

I just got one last night and installed it. Not sure how to watch all the movies and livestream tv/sports. I heard Exodus was good, just don't know how to download it...

Keep in mind that Exodus serves up primarily content of questionable legality. The developers behind Kodi are getting aggressive at fighting the association that Kodi is just a pirate stream content server, pursuing trademark infringement against sellers/promoters of Kodi-named boxes that have such additional stream sources "baked in." Many developers have threatened to quit Kodi development entirely for this one issue. KODI development on Android seems to have stalled out, as the primary (lone?) developer behind it has started his own fork of the code branch to continue working on it apparently in a degree of defiance against current Kodi leadership.

My take: Kodi is a great tool, and there are lots of ways to use it legally. Be careful about what add-ons are providing legit content.

Most Kodi builds come with a repository. Replace the word "apps" in the mobile world with "add ons" and should be good to go.

I'll stay connected to Direct TV for sports and current TV shows but bought a Firestick, and loaded Kodi on it to watch some old shows and a few movies that don't come around much on TB anymore. (1940s movies were the best!)
Going to program the Nephews Firestick when he brings it over so they can cut to the Cox TV off their plan.

Any long time Sling users here? I'm doing a month right now and I'm not really sold on this product/service.

I've noticed several times I loose connection - even happened during the OU game. Some searching online showed that can be a common issue. It's also happened a few times while watching programs - get the circling buffer thing for about 20 seconds. Really kills the momentum of a movie. I've never experienced this while streaming HBO, Showtime or Netflix on their independent apps.

Also, I guess I'm too used to services like Netflix and my DVR. I was hoping Sling would have more on demand programing. I find very little. I also hate that the live streams most often will not let you pause or rewind.

Right now its not feeling like a good tradeoff from COX Cable with TIVO.

Anyone else experience the lost connections with Sling?

*I'm currently streaming on a Apple TV 4th generation.

Any long time Sling users here? I'm doing a month right now and I'm not really sold on this product/service.

I've noticed several times I loose connection - even happened during the OU game. Some searching online showed that can be a common issue. It's also happened a few times while watching programs - get the circling buffer thing for about 20 seconds. Really kills the momentum of a movie. I've never experienced this while streaming HBO, Showtime or Netflix on their independent apps.

Also, I guess I'm too used to services like Netflix and my DVR. I was hoping Sling would have more on demand programing. I find very little. I also hate that the live streams most often will not let you pause or rewind.

Right now its not feeling like a good tradeoff from COX Cable with TIVO.

Anyone else experience the lost connections with Sling?

*I'm currently streaming on a Apple TV 4th generation.

I've had Sling since September. I signed up for it solely to watch Thunder / NFL Red Zone and I have experienced connection problems almost every time I use it. It may work for a majority of the game, but there will be at least one time per game I will have to restart the app. Like you said, with a tv show that's not a big deal but with live sports it is frustrating. I am streaming through a Firestick.

Have a friend that used Sling and he had the same complaints... He's switched over to the Sony streaming service... Think it's called PS Vue... and he's been pretty happy with it.