ChevyVanMiller Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well, I am on Long Island, so i am happy with nyc local news. going to try modbro. do i get that through kodi? Just follow the directions on this page. You're going to love this app. https://mobdroforpcappdownload.com/install-mobdro-on-fire-stick-tv-es-file-explorer-without-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think we will be cutting the cord soon. Would like to do it before summer. Our TV is a projection Mitsubishi 2000. It has never been apart to be cleaned. Would like to get a 55-60"tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Just follow the directions on this page. You're going to love this app. https://mobdroforpcappdownload.com/install-mobdro-on-fire-stick-tv-es-file-explorer-without-pc/ So far so good! it took a few tries, but i have it loaded, hope to see how it works over the next few days. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) I already have kodi on my firestick, is modbro an add-on that you can add to the Kodi program? I suppose i could just as easily google it, but that just seems like waaaaay too much effort here are good instructions on the lower half of the page https://kodicommunity.com/how-to-install-mobdro-on-kodi/ Just follow the directions on this page. You're going to love this app.https://mobdroforpcappdownload.com/install-mobdro-on-fire-stick-tv-es-file-explorer-without-pc/ Edited March 20, 2017 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I already have kodi on my firestick, is modbro an add-on that you can add to the Kodi program? I suppose i could just as easily google it, but that just seems like waaaaay too much effort here are good instructions on the lower half of the page https://kodicommunity.com/how-to-install-mobdro-on-kodi/ Modboro is a separate app that has to be side loaded like when you installed kodi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 you can add it to the kodi app...it gives pretty easy instructions. gonna try it tonight Modboro is a separate app that has to be side loaded like when you installed kodi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 you can add it to the kodi app...it gives pretty easy instructions. gonna try it tonight I have mine loaded separately, but if you can fold it into Kodi, all the better. Either way, it is the last piece needed to cord cut all the way. Has almost all of the major US cable channels, but lots more from around the world that are really cool. My only complaint is that the ESPN feed is always slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I'll take a slow feed over $170/month I have mine loaded separately, but if you can fold it into Kodi, all the better. Either way, it is the last piece needed to cord cut all the way. Has almost all of the major US cable channels, but lots more from around the world that are really cool. My only complaint is that the ESPN feed is always slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 ok, got modbro loaded...bit confused....i went to shows and clicked on always sunny, it started playing some random episode, same thing for rick and morty...was hoping it gave a list of the seasons and episodes, but it seems to play a random episode. same thing with movies, clicked on movies 24/7, was expecting to see a list of available movies to watch, it started playing some random movie....also pissed i can't get a live feed of the underwater bear stream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) ok, got modbro loaded...bit confused....i went to shows and clicked on always sunny, it started playing some random episode, same thing for rick and morty...was hoping it gave a list of the seasons and episodes, but it seems to play a random episode. same thing with movies, clicked on movies 24/7, was expecting to see a list of available movies to watch, it started playing some random movie....also pissed i can't get a live feed of the underwater bear stream.... Yeah, the shows are just a constant stream. Everything on Modbro is. I don't really use it for that. I use Channel 1 to watch shows. There you can choose by season and episode. Modbro is best for the live streaming channels, only place I've found to replicate what you pay to get from a cable or satellite provider. Edited March 21, 2017 by ChevyVanMiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I love when people will say, "Omg have you seen this show? You haven't?! You have to watch it!" "I don't have cable." "Oh." /conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkreed Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I love when people will say, "Omg have you seen this show? You haven't?! You have to watch it!" "I don't have cable." "Oh." /conversation This happens a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks to all for this info. I have used Kodi for 3 years but I have not heard of Mobdro, so I will have to try that. If you haven't loaded it you should try "Bob." Some folks left Phoenix and started Bob. Between Bob and Exodus I don't use much else. If it is listed as a program, the odds are high it is actually there. Check out Blues Place. Also, when the Bills are not on locally, Syracuse, I have not had any luck finding the games on any Kodi channel. Once I managed to get the game in Spanish but the video was terrible. Anyone have any luck with this and if so, what channel. Edited March 21, 2017 by Greybeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 is Bob and addon you can search for or like modbro, do you need to sideload it. Thanks to all for this info. I have used Kodi for 3 years but I have not heard of Modbro, so I will have to try that. If you haven't loaded it you should try "Bob." Some folks left Phoenix and started Bob. Between Bob and Exodus I don't use much else. If it is listed as a program, the odds are high it is actually there. Check out Blues Place. Also, when the Bills are not on locally, Syracuse, I have not had any luck finding the games on any Kodi channel. Once I managed to get the game in Spanish but the video was terrible. Anyone have any luck with this and if so, what channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 is Bob and addon you can search for or like modbro, do you need to sideload it. It is a Kodi channel. So you have to install it under Kodi. I am not sure if it is better to go to youtube and watch and install or go just to a google search and follow text. I just tried to install Mobdro under Kodi using one of the links above and my version of Kodi was different enough to get me lost. Ended up installing it as APP. Sorting through what you can do with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 i did the same thing, sideloaded the APK. I'll check out youtube for bob. Thanks. It is a Kodi channel. So you have to install it under Kodi. I am not sure if it is better to go to youtube and watch and install or go just to a google search and follow text. I just tried to install Mobdro under Kodi using one of the links above and my version of Kodi was different enough to get me lost. Ended up installing it as APP. Sorting through what you can do with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 One more time I will tell you to download modbro on the firestick. No local news, unless you're in NYC, but all of the networks and top cable channels in real time. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Also, when the Bills are not on locally, Syracuse, I have not had any luck finding the games on any Kodi channel. Once I managed to get the game in Spanish but the video was terrible. Anyone have any luck with this and if so, what channel. Have you tried SportsDevil? I'm still under contract with DirecTV but have been comparing my Kodi options along side what I'm getting with DTV and didn't have any problems finding Bills or Steelers streams along side of Sunday Ticket's offerings. Video quality wasn't always on par and there was a delay between the stream and DTV but it was available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Have you tried SportsDevil? I'm still under contract with DirecTV but have been comparing my Kodi options along side what I'm getting with DTV and didn't have any problems finding Bills or Steelers streams along side of Sunday Ticket's offerings. Video quality wasn't always on par and there was a delay between the stream and DTV but it was available There were only two games I tried to find. When Fox is covering the game instead of CBS and the Giants are on at the same time, there is no Bills coverage in Syracuse. So during both those games, I did an internet search for possible channels for NFL games and tried those, some in Sportsdevil, some not. Must have tried over 30 different channels with no luck. Glad to hear you enjoyed Connections. There is actually a Connections 2 and a Connections 3. I haven't watched the two newer ones because when I get the urge I am happy to go re-watch the original. If /dev/null means your a programmer, I assume you especially enjoyed the episode where he goes from self playing pianos, to programmed patterns on looms, to Ellis Island to IBM punch cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Paying close to $200 a month for cable, internet, and phone. Time to drop the land line. Put that number on a Walmart phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 i am having zero luck with Bob, tried to watch some psych episodes, keep saying unplayable stream, tried to watch live sports using acestream, nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Paying close to $200 a month for cable, internet, and phone. Time to drop the land line. Put that number on a Walmart phone. If you want to cut the Land Line without losing home phone service, look into Google Voice and pick up an Obihai. Google Voice is free VOIP. If you have a cell number you want to port, it's $10 fee. If you have a land line, it gets a little more complicated because you have to port it to a burner cell phone (for whatever the phone costs and the cell carrier's port fee) and then to Google Voice for their $10 Or if you're not tied to an existing number, Google will provide one for free The Obihai adapter is $50. Plug in your phone and Ethernet. Or if you want to run it over Wifi, there is USB Wifi adapter for another $20 After that it's free. Only drawbacks I've seen after 2 years or so is no 911, but I have a cell phone anyway. If Internet goes down, so does phone. But then again if you have land line service thru the cable company that happens too. Have to occasionally bounce the Obihai. If you change your Google password, the Obihai will stop working until you update the password I love the voice mail service. If you miss a call (or screen them like I do) Google transcribes the voice to text and it shows up in your GMail Edited March 22, 2017 by /dev/null Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 So far so good! it took a few tries, but i have it loaded, hope to see how it works over the next few days. Thanks!! Well, We tried to watch network TV last night, it was "muddy" and we froze up 3 times watching a half hour show, in each case we had to back out of Modbro completely and start again. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 i am having zero luck with Bob, tried to watch some psych episodes, keep saying unplayable stream, tried to watch live sports using acestream, nothing I am not home at the moment but when I get back I will try the psych episodes. What group were they under? I assume a tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 sitcoms or whatever that category is called I am not home at the moment but when I get back I will try the psych episodes. What group were they under? I assume a tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well, We tried to watch network TV last night, it was "muddy" and we froze up 3 times watching a half hour show, in each case we had to back out of Modbro completely and start again. Any other suggestions? What sort of internet speed do you have? I have Fios and don't have that issue at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 What sort of internet speed do you have? I have Fios and don't have that issue at all. We have FIOS 50/50. I was hoping to watch the South Carolina game tonight on TNT, Checked it last night and it was still pretty sketchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We have FIOS 50/50. I was hoping to watch the South Carolina game tonight on TNT, Checked it last night and it was still pretty sketchy. How are you doing with stations that aren't showing sports? Are they streaming okay? As I mentioned earlier, ESPN seems to run slow on this app. I tend to do better with sports on the Sportsdevil app on Kodi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We have FIOS 50/50. I was hoping to watch the South Carolina game tonight on TNT, Checked it last night and it was still pretty sketchy. Get Sling, the $20 package (Sling Orange) includes TNT, and you can cancel at the end of the month. https://www.sling.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 i am having zero luck with Bob, tried to watch some psych episodes, keep saying unplayable stream, tried to watch live sports using acestream, nothing Looks like Psych is an unplayable stream. If I do a search for something, I think Exodus is better but if I look through the available list I still think Bob/Blue is better. I looked at acestreams and it says at the top of the display it will require Plexus to watch those links. Did you install Plexus? I have not and am not in the mood at the moment but there are other sports options. The condensed NHL playbacks looked good. Will have to try the live NHL games at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 ok good to know, wasn't sure if the streams had something to do with my setup. I tried installing plexus, but again, it was hard to tell if it was installed correctly and couldn't open any of the games, so my guess is it wasn't installed correctly. Might be a weekend task Looks like Psych is an unplayable stream. If I do a search for something, I think Exodus is better but if I look through the available list I still think Bob/Blue is better. I looked at acestreams and it says at the top of the display it will require Plexus to watch those links. Did you install Plexus? I have not and am not in the mood at the moment but there are other sports options. The condensed NHL playbacks looked good. Will have to try the live NHL games at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 ok good to know, wasn't sure if the streams had something to do with my setup. I tried installing plexus, but again, it was hard to tell if it was installed correctly and couldn't open any of the games, so my guess is it wasn't installed correctly. Might be a weekend task I went into their music TV area after and they had some links at the very bottom with acestreams. They gave the same message. I will have to see if I can install plexus this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 We have FIOS 50/50. I was hoping to watch the South Carolina game tonight on TNT, Checked it last night and it was still pretty sketchy. Making any progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/playstation-vue-vs-sling-tv-vs-directv-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Kodi shut down? or some cruel April fools gag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Kodi shut down? or some cruel April fools gag?I recently updated to Kodi 17.1 and it's working just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 ok good to know, wasn't sure if the streams had something to do with my setup. I tried installing plexus, but again, it was hard to tell if it was installed correctly and couldn't open any of the games, so my guess is it wasn't installed correctly. Might be a weekend task I finally installed Acestreams. I never saw what device you are using but I am using a Firebox. In the end I had to download Acestreams on my computer, put it on a stick and install it to the firebox from the USB stick. It is not installed under Kodi but it is installed as an app. I have to make sure I run Acestreams before I go to Kodi. If you don't start acestreams before going into Kodi, you get the old warning and nothing. So it looks like you need Plexus and Acestreams. So I no longer get the acesteams not there warning. If a stream is out there it works pretty good. Lots on NBA games and Soccer. I tried a lot of sites which said they had NHL games but only two actually let me watch NHL games. Can't remember which two. I also have a firestick. Not sure how I get the program loaded on the firestick to install. A lot of Youtube install video's brush over getting it. Never found a decent one for direct install into the firebox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Anyone tried DirecTV Now yet? I've been thinking of dropping DirecTV at the end of my contract and maybe replacing it with DTV Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We're in the process of moving houses and I'm month-to-month with directv now. I was sold through Spectrum on getting VoIP phone with my internet when I switched addresses. Seriously considering dumping DTV and bundling cable to reduce overall costs. The only drawback is the streaming service and Bills games. I can stream through my dad's account or set up my sling box at the casa de buffalo, so that's just a minor detail. I wish I could cut the cord all together, but I'll more than likely give cable a try and see how it works out this year. Can do streaming only down the road in a few months if no directv works out. Been a directv customer since the mid 2000's, so it will definitely be a bit different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Looks like Spectrum is offering a good deal to it's internet subscribers called Spectrum TV Stream http://info.spectrum.com/H/2/v40000015cf014e4ee9257fcf4bbe5cfc0/d2dad661-f3cb-4f18-b2fc-57166655d860/HTML that can get streaming feeds on iphones, androids, Roku, Xbox or Samsung smart tvs of 25 stations including all locals, A&E, AMC, History, USA, History TBS and TNT at $19.95 and then can add ESPN, NBC Sports and a few more for $12.00 and a nice deal on premiums at $15.00 for three years. Edited June 29, 2017 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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