Cutting the cord - not the basics - frustrated with add ons, etc.
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Anonymous
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So we cut the cord years ago and don't miss it.
BUT I have one older TV that doesn't upload newer apps so I have been trying to figure out workarounds like we have a Nintendo Switch and it gets Hulu (the real workaround is a newer TV, but I digress) and I just went with the Hulu Disney + ESPN bundle with the HBO MAX add on only to find out that you still need the Disney + app to access any of Disney + AND the HBO Max app to access certain content. If you've been at this awhile what is your gold standard? I hesitate to get a Roku or Firestick for the old TV because it might not support it. Perhaps the only option is a new smart TV? But FYI to anyone that is considering the Hulu bundles/add ons. If you can't get all the apps on your TV, this is not a workaround. |
Anonymous
| A huge high-definition computer monitor connected to a keyboard. Never have to download or update a app to watch Netflix, Hulu, Prime, HBOMax etc |
Anonymous
| I don’t know Op, roku is a pretty old device. There is probably a way for you to look this up and make sure the tv is compatible. |
Anonymous
What is huge in this situation? I am talking like a 43" TV or something near to that. |
Anonymous
Yeah, I figure the stick devices are not going to have any longevity. I am ok with buying a new TV but kind of hate that after 5 years it's ancient and not updatable and it's going in a landfill when we have other options like the Switch, Play Station, etc. |
Anonymous
| Does the switch not have Disney+ and HBO Max as app options? Firesticks are on sale all the time for $20. Not sure how old your tv is, but I have a 10 yo Vizio tv and the latest firestick connected. No issues. While the device can clearly support 4k, the tv cannot. |
Anonymous
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I'm not sure what makes you think your TV wouldn't support a Roku. Does the TV have an HDMI port? If so, it'll work with a Roku.
Though, I'd recommend a Google Chromecast with Google TV. |
Anonymous
55 inches https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-55-4k-conference-room-monitor-c5519q/apd/210-arev/monitors-monitor-accessories |
Anonymous
| Just buy a new tv? You’ve obviously not “cut the cord”. |
Anonymous
OP here - the Switch does not for anyone that is considering that. |
Anonymous
Cutting the cord means getting rid of traditional cable. |
Anonymous
Thanks. |
Anonymous
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We just got a desktop computer without a monitor and hooked it up to our older television. You just need a compatible hook up which in our case was an HDMI cable. We also got a wireless mouse and keyboard that goes in the coffee table. No need to buy an extra large monitor.
Honestly, I prefer it to the smart TV set up because it's a lot easier to navigate this stuff with a browser than using a remote. And it helps if you have older relatives or people who are not tech savvy -- most people can manage a desktop computer at this point, which is what our TV basically is. I recommend also getting a sound bar because there are some fidelity issues with sound sometimes and they were resolved when we added a sound bar to our set up. Also, in addition to streaming, we are able to watch anything that we have downloaded/purchased. This is handy when internet is down, or if we have house guests taxing our internet usage. We just have an external hard drive with all downloaded media on it, and we can plug it straight into the computer. So easy. |
Anonymous
LOL. I was wondering what PP was getting at! |
Anonymous
| TiVo Stream 4K, since it is more open than Amazon/Roku |