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Post by EspadaIII on Dec 12, 2019 22:16:50 GMT
The new house has terrible terrestrial TV reception. My father had Sky for many years but I don't watch enough TV to justify the cost.
I have read bits about Fire sticks, BT TV, Chromecast? and stuff but all I really want is to be able to stick something internet based into an HDMI socket and watch something similar to Freeview.
Suggestions?
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Post by tyrednexited on Dec 12, 2019 22:29:51 GMT
...if you've still got the Sky dish, and a satellite outlet (or outlets) where you need it, then Freesat, either with a TV with a built-in Freesat receiver, or a Freesat "set-top" box (£50 or more depending on any additional functionality) with an existing TV without a Freesat capability, is probably the easiest solution.
Plug-n-play, and roughly similar (but not quite the same) channel selection as Freeview. (a Sky dish will already be aimed at the correct satellite(s))
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Post by EspadaIII on Dec 12, 2019 22:34:57 GMT
Nope. Think the system was removed entirely as part of a total electrical strip and rewire...
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Post by Alanović on Dec 13, 2019 8:29:43 GMT
I pretty much only use my Amazon Firestick now.
We might need a new telly soon, the current one is glitching, and I'll only buy one with built-in Netflix and Amazon Prime now. Might get one in the sales after Christmas.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2019 8:45:34 GMT
If you've got an old laptop or PC laying around plug that in to access various iPlayer type apps for terrestrial channels.
A wireless keyboard lets you sit on the sofa and drive it all.
There are a few one-stop-shop type websites that let you browse a TV channel guide and select to watch.
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Post by EspadaIII on Dec 15, 2019 23:27:01 GMT
Bought a firestick. Seems to work well. Can't seem to get it to mirror what's on my tablet or phone for BT Sport but I can plug my laptop in the that.
Thank you.
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Post by Rob on Dec 15, 2019 23:59:18 GMT
There are people who say side loading the BT Sport App works. Not tried - don't have BT Sport for free any longer to try it out.
What phone are you trying to 'cast' fro BTW?
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Post by bromptonaut on Dec 16, 2019 8:38:16 GMT
Is it just an area of poor reception or could the issue be the aerial?
If you're in Winter Hill's area then IIRC there have been repeated moves of channels for the various Mux and the old fashioned group aerial, which you're Dad didn't use/need may no longer receive all (or any!!) channels.
MAybe you need a wideband aerial. Lot of people say log-periodic designs are better than F-off massive yagis.
Guess first step is to look at neighbours aerials and or speak to them.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jun 15, 2020 10:10:39 GMT
So we went down the Firestick route and it has been fine but I wonder if we are missing some things? Looks like Sky will be putting some of their Premier League games up for free on a Freeview Channel, but without an aerial how do I watch them? I don't have Sky (obvs).
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Post by WDB on Jun 15, 2020 10:45:39 GMT
BT TV? Delivers most of its content over broadband. Hoping we’ll get some cricket by that route next month.
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Post by Humph on Jun 15, 2020 10:53:00 GMT
... Hoping we’ll get some cricket by that route next month. Just get a random still photo of some men playing cricket and prop it up in front of the TV. It'll be just as "interesting and action packed" and you won't need to use any electricity... 😉 |
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