YTTV vs DTV Stream

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packgrad
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No Bally Sports is driving me to consider leaving YTTV. We've been pleased with YTTV for years, but missing so many games (baseball, basketball) is getting frustrating. Anybody have DTV stream?
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My parents made the switch before NHL season started so my mom could watch Canes games and also get the DIY newtork, i benefit also i get to use their account to stream tv through my computer, and my apple TV,

it works but the user interface is not as friendly as Youtube TV, also only 10GB of DVR unless you pay an additonal 10 bucks a month,

one problem i noticed on their browser based platform is that several times during a game the screen will just go black for no reason, im no IT tech but im sure they dont have the Server farm Youtube has access too and this may be a reason.

if it wasnt for my mom wanting to watch canes games they would still be with Youtube TV, its a much better platform, but bally is just being bally
packgrad
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I had DTV Now when I first dropped corded DTV. Switched over to YTTV and never looked back... until Sinclair had to frick everything up. I used free trials in the past for games, and have been able to use others' accounts. Now pretty much everyone I know is on YTTV so I have no resource to catch any regional coverage.

Frustrating.

I know Bally said they were going to come out with an app next baseball season, but from what I've read it doesn't look like that will be a good financial decision. So it probably wont happen.

packofwolves
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I have DTV streaming. The Apple TV box app is not as user friendly as YTTV. App is very basic. Once in a while they do an app update that breaks something, but surprisingly they are quick to fix it after reported.

I really have no complaints. Bally Sports and History channel were a must for us, which YTTV doesn't carry.
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packgrad said:

I had DTV Now when I first dropped corded DTV. Switched over to YTTV and never looked back... until Sinclair had to frick everything up. I used free trials in the past for games, and have been able to use others' accounts. Now pretty much everyone I know is on YTTV so I have no resource to catch any regional coverage.

Frustrating.

I know Bally said they were going to come out with an app next baseball season, but from what I've read it doesn't look like that will be a good financial decision. So it probably wont happen.


Were you wanting Bally for baseball? I purchase MLB.TV every year for Braves and love it. Then just use a VPN when they are playing the Nationals (stupid blackouts).

packgrad
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metcalfmafia said:

packgrad said:

I had DTV Now when I first dropped corded DTV. Switched over to YTTV and never looked back... until Sinclair had to frick everything up. I used free trials in the past for games, and have been able to use others' accounts. Now pretty much everyone I know is on YTTV so I have no resource to catch any regional coverage.

Frustrating.

I know Bally said they were going to come out with an app next baseball season, but from what I've read it doesn't look like that will be a good financial decision. So it probably wont happen.


Were you wanting Bally for baseball? I purchase MLB.TV every year for Braves and love it. Then just use a VPN when they are playing the Nationals (stupid blackouts).


Yes, primarily. Braves and the Rays. That and the few regional network basketball and football games we play. I need to figure out a VPN. That's foreign to me.
PackBacker07
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I had YTTV for a while and did the trial for DTV for the Hornets. Everything about it was basically crappier, sans having Bally. So I'm back with YTTV and stream Hornets games via my Xbox and Reddit (sorry FBI, if you're reading this).
Y'all means ALL.
89_Grad
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How do I find a stream for Hurricanes? I too am a frustrated YTTV subscriber. Is streaming really such an insignificant part of total eyes watching sports that Bally has continued to sit on their streaming rights going on two full years now? What don't I understand about the economics of those regional sports networks?
packgrad
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So being an idiot that is not familiar with VPN, is this how I would watch MLB from my setup?

Nest wifi. Apple TV. YTTV.

1. Subscribe to express vpn
2. Subscribe to MLBNetwork
3. Login MLBN from city out of market on macbook.
4. Airplay from Macbook to Appletv to watch Rays or Braves on MLBN


How hard is using VPN for Netflix on AppleTv, Roku, or Firestick? Main room is AppleTV. Master is Firestick. 2 Rokus.
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caryking
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Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
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caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
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caryking
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hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
hokiewolf
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
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caryking
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hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
packgrad
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?


Yes
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metcalfmafia
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It sucks that Youtube TV doesn't really have an equal contender. Have a feeling that they know their value and will keep increasing pricing.

Really need another service to step it up. I don't think DTV Stream is there yet. Playstation Vue used to be the best.
Packchem91
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
caryking
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Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
Packchem91
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caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
caryking
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Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
That's good. I watch a lot YouTube videos.. do they have an option, with YouTube tv subscription, that removes all commercials?
hokiewolf
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caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
That's good. I watch a lot YouTube videos.. do they have an option, with YouTube tv subscription, that removes all commercials?
I feel like I'm having a conversation with my dad!

YouTube commercial removal - yes
YouTubeTV commercial removal - no

Two different products, same login
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caryking
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hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
That's good. I watch a lot YouTube videos.. do they have an option, with YouTube tv subscription, that removes all commercials?
I feel like I'm having a conversation with my dad!

YouTube commercial removal - yes
YouTubeTV commercial removal - no

Two different products, same login
Son, I appreciate your help…
caryking
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hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
That's good. I watch a lot YouTube videos.. do they have an option, with YouTube tv subscription, that removes all commercials?
I feel like I'm having a conversation with my dad!

YouTube commercial removal - yes
YouTubeTV commercial removal - no

Two different products, same login
Hokie, I literally am laughing my ass off…
caryking
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

Packchem91 said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

caryking said:

Has anybody heard any updates on the Bally app they've talked about? I really want to leave Spectrum, but not getting Bally Sports South has me holding out…

Plus, I have both ATT and Google fiber outside my house. Anybody using either one?
Cary, I've got Google Fiber and have no issues with speeds. It's a lot easier to set up than AT&T and you don't have to negotiate every year or two with Google.
That sounds like the choice for anyone I've spoken to. Now, it's time to figure out the streaming service. Everyone I know has gone to YouTube tv. DirectTV Stream is the only service with Bally Sports. I watched a video, last night, showing the interface. I really don't have an issue with their interface, at all.

What I'm hoping for is to have one streaming service and use it for my homes in Cary and Pine Knoll Shores. Basically, have it be portable..
you can do that with YTTV, not sure about DTV stream
Hokie, what if my wife is at the beach and I come home to work? Can we use YoutubeTV at the same time?
Yes you can. I logged into my account from a hotel recently while my wife was watching back at home. I think its up to 4 simultaneous sessions (and it will drop one if you get to that number)
Do yu have to use a different gmail address for signing in?
No -- one account
That's good. I watch a lot YouTube videos.. do they have an option, with YouTube tv subscription, that removes all commercials?
I feel like I'm having a conversation with my dad!

YouTube commercial removal - yes
YouTubeTV commercial removal - no

Two different products, same login
Hokie, I literally am laughing my ass off…
Hokie, where do you watch games that are on Bally Sports? I have ESPN+, does that show them?
hokiewolf
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I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
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caryking
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hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?
TheStorm
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This is the only reason why I still have Spectrum...
caryking
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TheStorm said:

This is the only reason why I still have Spectrum...
Yep... I despise Spectrum and would be willing to throw away a few games per year, to get away... Funny, I've been saying that for several years now...
packgrad
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?


You can't watch. Espn+ blacks out any games on regional coverage. No Braves, Rays, Canes, or State games that are on Bally.
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hokiewolf
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caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?
Woody's or I go to the game
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packgrad said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?


You can't watch. Espn+ blacks out any games on regional coverage. No Braves, Rays, Canes, or State games that are on Bally.
I can't speak to Braves, Rays or Canes games...but you absolutely can watch State games that are on Bally's. Use a VPN to get out-of-market --> watch State game on ACC Network Extra.
Log off. Go outside.
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packgrad said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?


You can't watch. Espn+ blacks out any games on regional coverage. No Braves, Rays, Canes, or State games that are on Bally.
VPN's are cheap
packgrad
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FlossyDFlynt said:

packgrad said:

caryking said:

hokiewolf said:

I don't do Bally. For Canes games I follow along on Twitter and catch them when they were on ESPN or TNT.
How about the few times State is on this channel?


You can't watch. Espn+ blacks out any games on regional coverage. No Braves, Rays, Canes, or State games that are on Bally.
VPN's are cheap
Yeah. I'm VPigNorant. I have no idea about how to set it up. More importantly, I would need to know how to teach my wife who is more technologically ignorant than I am.
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caryking
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So, I use a Roku device to access ESPN+. How would that work? BTW, I'm not VPN ignorant, well, not completely…
metcalfmafia
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caryking said:

So, I use a Roku device to access ESPN+. How would that work? BTW, I'm not VPN ignorant, well, not completely…


Roku devices cannot use VPNs to my knowledge.
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