Special K Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 As someone who has to go to a sports bar to see my Bills on Sundays, and knowing that is not going to be an option this year, I am looking to find ways to see as many Bills games as possible from home. I don't have DirecTV, nor do I want it, so that's out. I read in another thread where someone stated that you could use CBS All Access and a VPN to get Bills games from out of market areas. Is this possible?....and if so, I was hoping a more tech savvy person than me could explain what one would have to do to make this work? Any feedback on this would be helpful to the many Bills fans around the country who won't be able to see the Bills as easily as they did prior to Covid-19. Thanks in advance!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Good question. I'm planning on driving two or three hours into the broadcast area and renting a motel room. Gotta be a better way than that. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I mean if VPNs let us see UK Netflix I don't see why they wouldn't work for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 If you have a trustworthy VPN, you can buy NFL Gamepass for $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Special K said: As someone who has to go to a sports bar to see my Bills on Sundays, and knowing that is not going to be an option this year, I am looking to find ways to see as many Bills games as possible from home. I don't have DirecTV, nor do I want it, so that's out. I read in another thread where someone stated that you could use CBS All Access and a VPN to get Bills games from out of market areas. Is this possible?....and if so, I was hoping a more tech savvy person than me could explain what one would have to do to make this work? Any feedback on this would be helpful to the many Bills fans around the country who won't be able to see the Bills as easily as they did prior to Covid-19. Thanks in advance!! Several restaurant chains in central Florida are open with limited seating and show NFL Ticket every Sunday. Try Cody's Roadhouse, RJ Gators, Wing House, or Buffalo Wild Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 you could also consider sling TV for Bills and Sabres games if you have friends or family in Buffalo that would watch the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Special K said: As someone who has to go to a sports bar to see my Bills on Sundays, and knowing that is not going to be an option this year, I am looking to find ways to see as many Bills games as possible from home. I don't have DirecTV, nor do I want it, so that's out. I read in another thread where someone stated that you could use CBS All Access and a VPN to get Bills games from out of market areas. Is this possible?....and if so, I was hoping a more tech savvy person than me could explain what one would have to do to make this work? Any feedback on this would be helpful to the many Bills fans around the country who won't be able to see the Bills as easily as they did prior to Covid-19. Thanks in advance!! If your VPN doesn't bounce you to a Buffalo area server location, you still won't get the "local" Bills games. Scope out how many servers you can link to with a VPN and where first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 If your VPN doesn't bounce you to a Buffalo area server location, you still won't get the "local" Bills games. Scope out how many servers you can link to with a VPN and where first Or Rochester NY or the the market of the opposing team servers Does Toronto TV show Bills games ? Dont think so. Streaming is also an option....check out Dofu sports app from the apple or google store...streams all the major pro and college sports...for do I dare say...for free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 The NFL app shows live Bills games on your phone and I guess a chromebook too. If no chromebook I wonder if there is a way to mirror them to a laptop or tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 57 minutes ago, Special K said: As someone who has to go to a sports bar to see my Bills on Sundays, and knowing that is not going to be an option this year, I am looking to find ways to see as many Bills games as possible from home. I don't have DirecTV, nor do I want it, so that's out. I read in another thread where someone stated that you could use CBS All Access and a VPN to get Bills games from out of market areas. Is this possible?....and if so, I was hoping a more tech savvy person than me could explain what one would have to do to make this work? Any feedback on this would be helpful to the many Bills fans around the country who won't be able to see the Bills as easily as they did prior to Covid-19. Thanks in advance!! 34 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: If your VPN doesn't bounce you to a Buffalo area server location, you still won't get the "local" Bills games. Scope out how many servers you can link to with a VPN and where first. Instead of "reddit" I'm thinking of doing CBS All Access/VPN myself this year. I was told that SlickVPN has Buffalo servers and I checked and they do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, T&C said: The NFL app shows live Bills games on your phone and I guess a chromebook too. If no chromebook I wonder if there is a way to mirror them to a laptop or tv. Wait what's this? Are the games live? Can you cast the NFL app from phone to TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, T&C said: The NFL app shows live Bills games on your phone and I guess a chromebook too. If no chromebook I wonder if there is a way to mirror them to a laptop or tv. They show whatever game is on your local TV. Not all Bills games unless you live in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, saundena said: Wait what's this? Are the games live? Can you cast the NFL app from phone to TV? The games are live but its not just the Bills, its other games too. To me "cast" and "mirror" are the same thing and to be honest I don't know, have never tried it. If we are playing at the same time as say the Jets, sometimes I put their game on my phone if it is a close match. I suppose it will depend on where one lives... I'm in Florida so nowhere near to back home. 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: They show whatever game is on your local TV. Not all Bills games unless you live in WNY. No sir, I've had a choice between 6-7 different games on the app. Edited August 24, 2020 by T&C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) You can pay to stream the games through a PlayStation or Xbox. It was like 280 for the entire season last year. I’d bet you could download the app and stream it directly through some TVs. Goodluck. Edited August 24, 2020 by CommonCents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I wouldn't lock into a contract, just in case it technically falls apart on you. Maybe CBS is month to month.. I know my VPN is spotty with streaming services. Sometimes it works, sometimes you want to pull your hair out. Also.. I suspect VPN IP addresses are known to security professionals and are blocked. I know I can't online bank through the VPN, I have to shut it down before the bank allows me to connect (yes, that kind of defeats the reason to have a VPN, oui?). Maybe CBS blocks VPNs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I get the NFL Season Ticket on Roku. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I get the NFL Season Ticket on Roku. I have a Roku tv... had no Idea. How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Special K said: As someone who has to go to a sports bar to see my Bills on Sundays, and knowing that is not going to be an option this year, I am looking to find ways to see as many Bills games as possible from home. I don't have DirecTV, nor do I want it, so that's out. I read in another thread where someone stated that you could use CBS All Access and a VPN to get Bills games from out of market areas. Is this possible?....and if so, I was hoping a more tech savvy person than me could explain what one would have to do to make this work? Any feedback on this would be helpful to the many Bills fans around the country who won't be able to see the Bills as easily as they did prior to Covid-19. Thanks in advance!! Not if people keep making threads about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, T&C said: I have a Roku tv... had no Idea. How much is it? I'm not really sure (my wife writes all the checks), but I believe it's the same price as it is on DirectTV. Not cheap, but reliable. I think there are also different options available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I truly can't wait until this is behind us. Us out of towners desperately need a la carte or "follow your team" legitimate/legal/reliable streaming option... with a good frame rate so it doesn't look like streaming. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I'm not really sure (my wife writes all the checks), but I believe it's the same price as it is on DirectTV. Not cheap, but reliable. I think there are also different options available. Thanks for that, going to go investigate this right now. I always have a way to watch Bills games but "reliable" works here in this bizarre year. Edit: $400... not worth it to me when I can get them elsewhere. Thanks though. Edited August 24, 2020 by T&C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Does anyone remember or have a link to the YouTube user who always posts the games soon after they're over? I believe he is overseas with the military or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 NordVPN has a Buffalo server. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I truly can't wait until this is behind us. Us out of towners desperately need a la carte or "follow your team" legitimate/legal/reliable streaming option... with a good frame rate so it doesn't look like streaming. There was an article i read, although i'm unsure how reliable, that AT&T/Directv is opening the Sunday Ticket streaming option up to some individuals who don't match their previous requirements (College Student or apartment building where dish access is unavailable). This was mostly in urban areas where Satellite TV is losing their customer base. Below is the link to give it a shot. https://nflst.directv.com/ 5 minutes ago, eball said: NordVPN has a Buffalo server. I think i'm going to attempt NordVPN and get YoutubeTV to attempt the VPN route this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Dude, I reddit somewhere that you can get all games for free! 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Lots of good options....thanks for the responses, everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 56 minutes ago, boater said: I wouldn't lock into a contract, just in case it technically falls apart on you. Maybe CBS is month to month.. I know my VPN is spotty with streaming services. Sometimes it works, sometimes you want to pull your hair out. Also.. I suspect VPN IP addresses are known to security professionals and are blocked. I know I can't online bank through the VPN, I have to shut it down before the bank allows me to connect (yes, that kind of defeats the reason to have a VPN, oui?). Maybe CBS blocks VPNs. All great points boater and that's what I'm checking into now. I got a good friend who is very knowledgeable about all these things. I'm going to test it all out in about a week or so. 1. CBS has a "free trial period" right now for 2 months. 2. SlickVPN (with Buffalo servers) has a 1 month $10.00 price. 3. Yes, some VPNs do mess with your stream but a lot of variables go into it. 4. CBS All Access does look to block VPN addresses (mainly overseas ones) and sometimes you have to switch to another address. It's a game of cat and mouse. Talking to my friend I'm planning on setting CBS up with the VPN and then turning it off. I'll only turn it on for Sunday football. 7 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Dude, I reddit somewhere that you can get all games for free! Works great but I do hate the delay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 32 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: Does anyone remember or have a link to the YouTube user who always posts the games soon after they're over? I believe he is overseas with the military or something? Are you talking about Timekills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 minute ago, T&C said: Are you talking about Timekills? No idea... 3 minutes ago, T&C said: Are you talking about Timekills? I searched for that name on YouTube and don't see any games... I wonder if it is a slightly different username? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, CommonCents said: You can pay to stream the games through a PlayStation or Xbox. It was like 280 for the entire season last year. I’d bet you could download the app and stream it directly through some TVs. Goodluck. There is an app on my smart TV that says “PlayStation Video”....Is that the app you’re talking about?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Dude, I reddit somewhere that you can get all games for free! Yes, I will greatly enjoy ripiping off the NFL this year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsdad Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Rocky Landing said: I'm not really sure (my wife writes all the checks), but I believe it's the same price as it is on DirectTV. Not cheap, but reliable. I think there are also different options available. I think if you can get direct tv satelite installed you cant get sunday ticket through direct tv. am i wrong? 59 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: All great points boater and that's what I'm checking into now. I got a good friend who is very knowledgeable about all these things. I'm going to test it all out in about a week or so. 1. CBS has a "free trial period" right now for 2 months. 2. SlickVPN (with Buffalo servers) has a 1 month $10.00 price. 3. Yes, some VPNs do mess with your stream but a lot of variables go into it. 4. CBS All Access does look to block VPN addresses (mainly overseas ones) and sometimes you have to switch to another address. It's a game of cat and mouse. Talking to my friend I'm planning on setting CBS up with the VPN and then turning it off. I'll only turn it on for Sunday football. Works great but I do hate the delay. what is the delay? using third part streaming sites, like rediit, have been spotty for me, with grainy video at times. is that just my experience or is that common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, mykidsdad said: I think if you can get direct tv satelite installed you cant get sunday ticket through direct tv. am i wrong? what is the delay? using third part streaming sites, like rediit, have been spotty for me, with grainy video at times. is that just my experience or is that common? The delay is due to going thru other servers etc. I've timed it to sometimes almost 2 minutes. I have to silence my cell phone cuz my brothers will be texting about a great play before I get to see it! LOL. Yes they can be grainy. It depends on the stream. Some are much better than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsdad Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: The delay is due to going thru other servers etc. I've timed it to sometimes almost 2 minutes. I have to silence my cell phone cuz my brothers will be texting about a great play before I get to see it! LOL. Yes they can be grainy. It depends on the stream. Some are much better than others. Thank you for the feedback. That delay part makes sense. As far as the ROKU Direct tv/Sunday ticket thing. Can someone buy that with just a ROKU? or is it denied if you arent a direct tv satelite subscriber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Just now, mykidsdad said: Thank you for the feedback. That delay part makes sense. As far as the ROKU Direct tv/Sunday ticket thing. Can someone buy that with just a ROKU? or is it denied if you arent a direct tv satelite subscriber? I got Roku too. You can turn on ST if you are approved for streaming thru DTV only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I truly can't wait until this is behind us. Us out of towners desperately need a la carte or "follow your team" legitimate/legal/reliable streaming option... with a good frame rate so it doesn't look like streaming. At some point someone will finally outbid DirecTV for the rights to ST. Hopefully it will be Verizon and I can get it on FIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loedward22 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Logic said: If you have a trustworthy VPN, you can buy NFL Gamepass for $200. Actually you can get it for $100 - put your location to India and it's $100. At least that was the case last year. Edited August 24, 2020 by loedward22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said: At some point someone will finally outbid DirecTV for the rights to ST. Hopefully it will be Verizon and I can get it on FIOS. The NFL is crazy not to do what the NHL is doing with Center Ice. I can sign up for Center Ice @NHL.com and turn on the app on my Roku. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Rico said: Yes, I will greatly enjoy ripiping off the NFL this year. Me as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: Does anyone remember or have a link to the YouTube user who always posts the games soon after they're over? I believe he is overseas with the military or something? https://news.timekills.info/buffalo-bills-video/ It does have lot of ads/spam on the site. It works though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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