I actually don't really like the software of the Samsung TVs even though it has tons of apps mostly bc they are trying to push Samsung TV Plus live tv on you and you can't disable it or avoid it. It's kind of like Bixby on Samsung phones where it's annoying.#2 doesn't make much sense. Sling is just cable tv too. Just a slimmer package with worse features for less money. I do agree though that cable in general have less to offer these days.
btw, you didn't even to buy a streaming box for that tv.
I still don't get the Sling works for you because you recorded 100 movies part. to me the only advantage of sling is if want fewer channels in the slimmer packages they have in exchange for a cheaper price and next to no dvr space plus if you don't want networks or get them via OTA and don't mind having extra equipment/storage for those.I actually don't really like the software of the Samsung TVs even though it has tons of apps mostly bc they are trying to push Samsung TV Plus live tv on you and you can't disable it or avoid it. It's kind of like Bixby on Samsung phones where it's annoying.
Also, prior to me moving I recorded the 100 or so movies that cable tv plays over and over and it did not seem to change much over a year or two. Converted them into MP4 video files which I can watch at anytime on my tv so it's one reason that SlingTV with it's sucky software works for me. The TV Stream does improve the Sling TV experience though with the Guide and Live TV buttons on the remote.
Not to put words in the OP's mouth, but I think he means that the inferior Sling TV service is fine with him because all of cable is just a lot of re-runs anyway. So bigger, better Youtube TV would just be overkill. Kind of a stretch to turn a negative into a positive.I still don't get the Sling works for you because you recorded 100 movies part. to me the only advantage of sling is if want fewer channels in the slimmer packages they have in exchange for a cheaper price and next to no dvr space plus if you don't want networks or get them via OTA and don't mind having extra equipment/storage for those.
The 100 move part I dn't get where that comes into play.
For #1, I think there is, it's called "Custom", from the drop down. The Default, and Custom. I am only on trial with Sling, courtesy of TiVo Stream 4K.
'What I don't understand with Sling is how it's not possible to reorder the channels, like with YTTV. That alone to me is a huge negative
I'd say all of this is valid and yes my take on cable after spending time reviewing everything is that it's mostly re-runs. I personally spend more time watching YouTube at this point or I'll just pick a movie that is well reviewed on a streaming service and watch that. Why I've decided to just get the basic SlingTv service and the multiple other streaming services.Not to put words in the OP's mouth, but I think he means that the inferior Sling TV service is fine with him because all of cable is just a lot of re-runs anyway. So bigger, better Youtube TV would just be overkill. Kind of a stretch to turn a negative into a positive.
The second part of #2, that a whole slew of streaming services gives him more variety, of course is true by definition. But he could have also gotten all of those without a Tivo Stream 4K. Nobody could really list that as an advantage.
#3 is a real problem on many TVs and one that doesn't exist on many other Android TVs. The fact that the OP doesn't really notice the problem is also difficult to call an advantage. Another negative attribute that's been turned into a positive because it's not applicable to the OP's situation.
I strongly disagree.I think the OP means, and I agree, is that Sling with DVR is $35. I can add HBO and now it's $50, still less than YouTube. Sling and HBO is a better product than stand alone You Tube TV.
I don't think Sling has any real advantage over YouTubeTV lol, and if Tivo ever integrates with YouTubeTV I'd switch. However for now I'm good with the Tivo Stream 4K and SlingTv.I strongly disagree.
YTTV has many more channels (including locals/PBS), infinitely more DVR space, TV everywhere logins, flawless, precise trickplay, better picture quality, better reliability.
I can subscribe to HBO one month out of every year and see everything there is to see. No need to spend $180/year.
The only advantage Sling has is its a la carte structure.
You missed my point as did omlet. I said Combined HBO and Sling is better than just stand alone YouTube because they are still less than YouTube.I strongly disagree.
YTTV has many more channels (including locals/PBS), infinitely more DVR space, TV everywhere logins, flawless, precise trickplay, better picture quality, better reliability.
I can subscribe to HBO one month out of every year and see everything there is to see. No need to spend $180/year.
The only advantage Sling has is its a la carte structure.
You're saying that 1 bad thing plus 1 ok thing for $50 is better than 1 great thing for $50. You missed my point saying that they are not because they are worse and the same price as YouTube. You get a lot more for that $50 with Youtube than you get with Sling + HBO. Would Philo + Acorn not beat Sling + HBO? How about Pluto + Tubi? Those are also far cheaper, but one could certainly argue that it's not better.You missed my point as did omlet. I said Combined HBO and Sling is better than just stand alone YouTube because they are still less than YouTube.
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In my personal opinion YouTubeTv is better than SlingTv and HBO combined. SlingTv is very basic and HBO alright but after having it for years it's just one channel/streaming service of many. I watch Netflix more than HBO.You missed my point as did omlet. I said Combined HBO and Sling is better than just stand alone YouTube because they are still less than YouTube.
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Yes. That's the only DVR I know that is integrated with TIVO Stream. If there is another one I'd love to try it.
