Cut the cord and CANCEL CABLE TV FOR GOOD!!!
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I finally did it. I cut the cord. Got rid of cable TV. I'm streaming only. (OK, mostly.) And I'm saving hundreds of dollars a year. You have to do a little homework. And a little math. And maybe realize that it's not going to be 100 percent as good as cable TV. But for as much as I'm saving, it's good enough.
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I just cancelled Comcast cable. Saving 840 a year! I only use my chrome cast and stream Netflix. Best decision ever. Box is in the car ready for the return tomorrow. Freeeeeeeedom.
I did this a few years back. Didn't even go with a new service. Just a $10 HD antenna, an Apple TV, Netflix and Starz script. Went from $160 a month to $20 a month. The comcast dude gave me a sinsere "WHAT will you do for enetertainment??" When I requested that we drop cable. Told him I could figure something out with an extra $1680 a year. Vacation game is strong now. Haven't looked back.
Exactly ... Just point it in the right direction and ...
I've been considering this same move. Is yours an exterior antenna or interior?
I appreciate that you make it easier for the wider public to enjoy tech without the fear factor.
Thanks, Phil! I cut the cord about a year ago. This is an area that is changing rapidly and becoming so competitive this year. Looking forward to CZcams TV. Keep us posted.
That's probably one of my favorite parts of all this. What I'm using today isn't what I have to be using a year from now. I'm plenty happy with PS Vue. But if one day I'm not, I'll switch! (Already moved rom Sling.)
ModernDad looks like you 1-2 switched. I cut the cord a couple years ago. NFL football was the only hard one to find. glad that PS Vue had local CBS I think.
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Thanks Phil! We have been considering this for a few years. This might be the tipping point.
Really appreciate how you actually tried all these options first hand to give a review for us. Definitely a big help for myself while I'm looking at cutting the cord. Also happy to hear you talking about this on Android Central Podcast!
Thanks for posting! Very helpful
Cut cable well over a year ago. Biggest suggestion or piece of advice I could say would be, it might get frustrating at first, especially with kids, however, after a whole you'll find what works for you. I use PSVue and mainly Netflix on a Roku. It works for us and is a huge savings.
I have been thinking of doing something like this for a long time. thank you for doing all the leg work
Great review and thanks for sharing the $$ part. I'm going for it. I am so tired of these crazy cable tv bills.
TV antenna, frequency VHF, UHF, and FM station. Free over the air TV. Major network channels all FREE! I have about 30 channels on my TV from my antenna.
Great info Phil! a lot of people are cutting the cable these days and others are on the fence this might help others feel more confident cutting the cable! we did a year ago and will never look back.
Tivo ota box with built in apps for OTA tv and DVR, then sling tv on our Sony Android Tv. love it!
Again great video as always!
Thanks!
Awesome video guide for us cord cutters!!!! Been saving $$$ since 2012 and haven't looked back!
Antenna TV since 2013, have not looked back, 30 channels over the air, FREE!
Dude I am LOVING the channel!!! Keep up the kick ass work!!
This is a really helpful video, I learned a lot. Good setup!
I'm just awed by how organized the marketing is, uses all the brand's ads for content and the cool 3 products at the top of the description.
Have you tried the TiVo box? I am interested in having DVR or local OTA channels along with streaming. Thanks
what's an over the area antenna? what does it do? is it actually necessary?
thanks for helping me make the jump - have Cox as well and the experience has been bad!
I already knew most of what you had mentioned but this is an excellent Video. I don't say that lightly either. No bs. Short and to the point with dead-on info.
I absolutely love your videos!
Can you make a video of hooking HD connect up to a synology network hard drive
great explanation of cutting the cable. I hope you don't mind but I'm going to share with friends and family because you do such a better job of explaining everything. thank you!!
My problem that because we stuck in a rental apartment because of signing a contract, and both cable company as Charter and the At&t they coulden't install the best service because as At&t technician told that is the cable running into our apartment has a bad cheap cable! So I bought many indoor/ attic antennas both still we have bad signal ! It is valley and the tower is far for 74-85 miles any advice .
Hey this is gonna b a stupid question for someone with a setup like this but how would u go about watching sports games (NBA, NFL, CFB etc) canit through the Apple TV and if not can it be done through the X Box because I don’t own a Play Station thank you and great video
My only question would be, how do you get your wifi? we want to stop paying the $250 a month for Uverse. What is the best provider? we have the smart tv's with everything integrated just do not know whats the best way about getting wifi
Is your Sonos used for tv audio? If so how
Hey can we get an update of the service you are using now since PlayStation Vue is no longer?
i mean, after all it's said n done yer saving how much per month? i would love to cut cable out but not for sake of cutting it out without a viable solution....like almost paying substantially less than cable.
I like your ideas on how to save money on cable
i really love my new tcl roku tv. as u say it makes it easier when its baked in. & their new remotes have volume & mute controls that work my home theater receiver so i only need one remote.
My husband replaced our old tv with a roku tv. Does that mean we no longer need cable tv services?
My main love is CZcams and roku wants to charge 40! dollars?
Does streaming mean that you don’t pay?
Hey, thanks for the suggestions!!! I'm thinking of implementing some of your ideas to see if I can survive without cable tv. From one modern dad to the ModernDad, thanks :)
Definitely a good video that has made me really consider cutting the cord. I will definitely use this to help convince my wife to ditch cable.
Give it a try! The free trials make it easy ... If it doesn't work out, no harm, no foul.
What’s the best option if you have 7 TVs in one house?
I did this about 2-3 months ago. My wife and kids were a little confused but they now have gotten use to it. Saving about $40 a month compared to Comcast. Bought my own modem, had 3 Chromecast and a Roku. Definitely worth it
But do I have to have internet to run Riki too
Where are you getting your internet connection? Cable is no longer a problem, I need to know how to cut the internet provider itself. Can you advise on this?
Thanks so much so far I really liked this Review the best.Appreciate it Deb
Thanks!
Jesus, $65/mo for Vue? What's the point in 'cutting cable' if you're basically just relocating that money to another video provider?
Because that's still a LOT less than I was paying for cable TV. ... YMMV, but then again so will your math.
Dan John I was wondering the same thing I pay 74 bucks a month for DirecTV so to go PlayStation for 65 doesn't seem worth it add to the fact I pay 74 bucks for cable internet it would be a wash for me
Dan John I was wondering the same thing I pay 74 bucks a month for DirecTV so to go PlayStation for 65 doesn't seem worth it add to the fact I pay 74 bucks for cable internet it would be a wash for me
There are different plans starting at 30$ a month I found that we only watch the channels in the 45$ a month is all we watch. Also 65$ is the most expensive you can go.
donald lewis Which plan do you have for only $74? Did you haggle for a lower price?
What is that small accent light on your bookshelf at 0:50? The one washing the wall. I’ve seen it in a few videos but can’t find it when searching online.
Philips Hue Bloom. moderndad.com/szy6
So we have cable in our house and basically only 2 out of 5 people watch tv and not even a lot at that. Usually it's always sports related stuff, what's the best option for sports channels like fox, fox sports, espn and all that stuff?
DirecTV Now!!!!!!!!
I'm really enjoying the channel. Useful
Information presented in plain English. Thanks.
Thanks!
this is a great video, we cut the cord last year and use a combo of roku's, an invida shield, and a fire tv. with antennas.
There are SO MANY ways to do it. That's good and bad, though, as there's not a single box that'll do everything.
For what it's worth, I use a FireTV, which has PS Vue, Sling and DirecTV Now. In addition, there are aps for Fire TV which don't appear in the apps list "out of the box" but which can be sent to the box upon purchase (that's how it worked for me with the Vue ap). When and if the cheaper Sling adds the channels I need that they're missing, such as Fox News, and/or when and if DirecTV Now adds the DVR function that I need, I'm all set with FireTV and will be able to switch immediately. Don't know if Fire TV will run the CZcams TV ap, the Hulu Plus ap, or the rumored-soon-to-be Amazon ap, but Fire TV seems to be very aggressive about collecting and running the various aps, so I wouldn't be surprised if Fire TV winds up offering those three services as well.
We cut the cord about 8 years ago and never looked back. Bought an OTA antenna and was rocking that forever. The last 3-4 years it has gotten so much easier to be a cord cutter. Been thinking about PS VUE but if I do that I feel like a quitter because then I am still basically paying for TV. Great video sir, great advice for someone wanting to take that leap
lol. I don't mind paying for things that I use a lot. Give the free trial a shot, at least.
Would a 50/50 Mbps Internet support this in a small household with a few PCs and tablets?
I'm just curious since they limit us to 1TB. How far does that really go for a husband who plays games online and a wife that goes to school and does homework at home and a son that would watch his cartoons. Including cell phone wifi connection
Bane I think you'll be alright. It took my daughter watching two or three seasons of Gossip Girl (22 episodes per season, *gasps*) in one week to put us over the 1TB limit, but now she's back in school, LOL! Fortunately Comcast allows you to go over two times before they apply an overage fee. The trick will be to watch content over the air as much as possible to minimize Internet usage. I might try out the HD Homerun and then record shows to network storage.
When are we going to see the video on the harmony remotes?
Also, how are you running all the sound to the bar? I have multiple items and am trying to figure how best to get the video to the projector and the sound to the bar.
That TV has an HDMI/ARC connection. hometheaterreview.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-arc-audio-return-channel/
Man I'm glad Mr. Mobile sent me your way. Your videos are great. (and no, this isn't an obligatory nice comment for his contest)
Hey Phil great video my name is Gerardo and I love your videos they are really cool and the animations are excellent and make the video better I subscribed to your channel because of Mr Mobile and I loved your videos I had seen almost every one and this is one of my favorites I had used your tips and they really worked also I like your shirt thank you for making videos and I cant wait to see another one
i tried getting my father to do this a long time ago it sadly won't happen for him till it's as easy as cable even though he always complains why is my bill so high! every month..
I’m really considering cutting my U-verse TV, but I know when I do my internet would go up since it’s not bundled & AT&T is the only good internet provider where I live
Can you do mirror link with rouko
We rarely watch TV live anymore; our DVR is heavily used. Does your setup allow for storing of shows to watch later?
It can, but it's definitely clunky. ... We've relied more on on-demand stuff instead.
I have the ps vue Along with the Amazon firestick.Its working out pretty well for me.Not to mention I’m saving about 80 bucks a month.
I Just purchased two outdoor antennas. One for my parent's home and one for my home. Can't wait to cut the cord on Directv!
Woot!
For a DVR for over Air Antenna is a Tablo device and a USB external!
Great video and kudos on the weight loss. Looking great.
Thanks so much!
What about recording shows with any of this? How, with what? The only plus with cable is the dvr box. What about a family box? Come across may post from people looking for one too.
PS Vue has an interesting mix of "DVR" and on-demand stuff. And while they say one comes back at better quality than the other, I haven't noticed. Is there really an difference in the end, though? Cloud recording is essentially the same as a local recording. And I haven't really been able to tell one from the other. (OK, I guess one big difference is commercials. Can't always skip 'em.)
i got a *modified* satellite box and the subscription to keep it going costs less per year than one months satellite service
This should be a new series, love how you broke down the setups.
What would you like to see next?
ModernDad it's getting warm so I'd say the best indoor to outdoor sound setup, spring break it up!
The fact that you have to pay for cable AND watch commercials is a straight up slap in the face. Cutting the cord on principle is worth it even if you're paying the same amount.
Love Psvue but there dvr sucks it works when it wants to and it needs to be expanded by a couple minutes cause it cuts off end of shows when dvred
long time enjoying watching your videos, today came from out and i saw my kids also watching you, wtf lol
TVTAP app?
We went with PS Vue. We're saving $120 a month.
BOOM.
ModernDad what's the best OTA DVR for HDTV without subscription in 2017/2018 sir? I ain't paying so much in cable bills.
*THAT'S 1,440 A YEAR. A MONTHS RENT OR 3 MONTHS OF CAR AND INSURANCE, DEPENDING ON RENT OR CAR PAYMENT AMOUNT OF COURSE.*
Great video. Just curious... If you have PS Vue for the TV channels, what have the antenna? Also, what are you using to watch OTA TV? Just a plug-in to your TV? Thanks.
Because PS Vue doesn't do over-the-air. ... Local channels. Local news, broadcast sports, etc.
ModernDad I think that depends on the city? Here in Phoenix, I can get most local channels except for ABC. That’s on demand. So, what do you use to watch local channels? Just direct to your TV? Do you use something to record?
Really digging the new channel Phil. You deserve many more subscribers than you've gotten so far.
Go forth and tell ALL THE PEOPLE!!!
Which TV box has the best parental controls?
Whichever one I'm in the room with. :)
we recently cut the cord we have roku tv and hd antena and are using free pluto tv which rocks
I cut the cords and I am so happy!! Clicking my heels!! 😆
OTA antennas are underrated and I'm amazed how many ppl (even the elderly who should remember "the ole rabbit ears") don't know about it. I actually had a mail man accuse me of pirating cable via my antenna.
I've got more of that coming up soon. ... I think I underestimated them, too.
I have an over the air TV antenna and internet for streaming. Still want my Netflix.
An outdoor antenna is good if you have multiple tvs and already existing cable plugin jacks
Yep. That's exactly what I did.
Hey Phil! Im a long time AC Podcast listener and I was tuly sad when you left BUT YOU CAME BACK! MODERN DAD FTW! This was my FAVE video you did because you made the switch! Im asked all the time about that #imaphonewizard. Now I can tell people how and what to get and do and recomend best options. Ide love to see a video of how Modern Dad does a backup and restore! What are your best practices? And is there any benefit to wiping before and after major software updates? (that one makes my brain hurt lol)
Hoping to see this one in the future and many a return to AcPodcast!
Why would waste 65 dollars on play station vue bundles. When i can watch anything i want for free using a tiger stream box. I Admit the buy in cost is high but to me its worth it.
Have you tried Fubo yet?
I really enjoy your videos Sir. Keep it up the GREAT work.
PS Vue is really a great choice.
Thanks!
Great video I am still trying. if I cut the cord Verizon Fios will go from $161. to $85. for just internet. Then if I add PlayStation Vue now we are up to $150. so I only save $132. a year got to be a better way.
@Mdrndad hey what about the MI Box is Android TV box too
Don't buy it. Software updates are lagging behind, and it can barely do 4K.
all the cable companies will do when more people cut TV is increas the price of the internet significantly.
Maybe so - but that's their prerogative, and IMHO not a reason to not pick and choose your own services as you see fit.
Yeah,it wouldn't be so bad if you could just switch providers and then theres competition on price,But here in the UK there is only a few (decent) isp,s to choose from.
I subbed to your channel btw too. :)
Yea, however they will have to triple internet charge to get even steven...still saving till they get there. Of course they could slap a usage cap....ugg
Nevakonaza - they already have
Nevakonaza - you got that right. I have the same level of Internet for years. It was $60 now I pay $90 . Sucks . It's cheaper to have cable if you don't need Internet
What I'm still not seeing is a good OTA (over-the-air) DVR from anyone. One that can record just like a VCR, but with HDTV content NOT OVER CABLE or FIBER OPTIC from an internet provider. I don't want to pay monthly fees, I just want to record the free digital signal that's available.
Any recommendations? I bought and tried one terrible offering that Apple reviewer Andy Ihnatko recommended from a Chinese supplier off of Amazon and it was a painful to use disaster.
You have a couple of "free" options. One is setting up a Windows 7 PC running media centre. This (sadly) is by far the best DVR out there and I still use it in our home. The other option is if you run Plex. The latest Plex server has a DVR functionality built in and has a good guide and organizes your shows too. This all works though if you have an HD Homerun to pull in your OTA signals.
I'll investigate further. Thanks for the info.
how far are you from your OTA channel transmitters? Also, any problems with multiple people streaming at once?
Depends on the transmitter. Direction is super-important, too, though. ... And I've been able to stream two TVs and lord knows what my kids are doing at the same time. :p
Thanks, Phil. Do you have a feeling on average? 20 miles? 30? I think I am 40+ miles from most station transmitters in my area. I would probably have to go with an outdoor antenna. Problem is, I don't want to shell out all that $ to try it only to find out it sucks. Btw, good A.C. podcast. I listened to it on my commute this morning.
I also think a person has to sit down and think about what shows and networks they like to watch and then figure out which services and hardware they'll need. Did your internet bill go up? We have Xfinity cable and internet and I know if we cancelled the cable, the internet would go up. We also have an LG 4k SMART TV which has Netflix, Amazon and CZcams as well as other services on it. It has web os on it. Not sure which version. Would there still be a need to get a Roku?
That's exactly what we did. Made a quick spreadsheet with the costs, looked at the different plans, and went from there. ... Our internet bill hasn't gone up yet, and I haven't needed to increase the speed yet. (I would love to get out from under the 1TB cap though.)
Absolutely you have to look at those things!!! That's the whole point! ... My bill hasn't gone up. Still staying under the 1TB cap (for now). ... Not sure about the webOS TVs. But if it has the services you need, then it has the services you need, right?
My wife and I have 4 teenagers at home. We stream everything, no cable tv. We just went over the 1TB cap with Comcast in Colorado, so my bill just went up $50/month for the unlimited. Now I'm trying to figure out how to lower the usage but teenage habits are hard to break.
Here is a tip just in case you are just not ready yet to cut the cable line. Call your cable company and talk to the department that handles DISCONNECTIONS. Dont try it with customer service because they will not have the flexibility like their Disconnection department to offer deals. This department is the last line of defense for the cable company to keep you as a customer and will try their best to keep you on. You probably will get a significant cut on your bill and probably get offered better services. The reason for this is because no matter what that cable will always be at your home. They would rather get something for it then nothing.
Juan Winner This is so true. It is exactly what is happening to me now. Aftet I finally made up my mind to cut cable and switch to a streaming cable service, I called my cable company to ask a couple of questions about the adjustments I was planning to make when my contract expires in a couple of weeks. When I did that, they ended up offering me a cable and internet package for $104 per month. That is about $40 cheaper than my current monthly bill.
If I cut cable and just keep internet, I will pay $60 per month. When you add any of the streaming cable services to that, it adds almost up to what I was offered. Now, the only way it really makes sense to cut cable and subscribe to one of the streaming cable services is to share streaming cable with someone else. Even then, the savings will not be tremendous from the offer on the table now, maybe $20 to $25 per month.
I am now seriously considering doing what was unthinkable even a month ago, which is keeping the cable and internet bundle I have now.
Thank you
What do you use to record and playback antenna tv shows?
I don't. Almost everything we watch is available for streaming anyway, so NBD.
An Amazon Fire Stick is what I use and I can watch shows that aired an hour ago or back in 1940 or earlier
I have the LeEco X3-55 Pro. I got it before LeEco had their big US launch because my friends dad is actually the guy in charge of the US operations. Mine runs the Chinese software though unfortunately so I bought the Xiaomi Mi Box and it's a great little TV box. Runs Android TV and supports 4K HDR for about $70. I love my set up.
have u try Kodi at all
I haven't. ...
Quick question: Many people have been complaining that play station vue is not good for people with internet that has data caps. Have you ever reached the data cap using playstation vue? Since I have a data cap of 1TB and I want to cut the cord but the data cap is what we are worried about.
I've got a 1TB cap, too. ... Haven't hit it yet. (But, yeah. I'm also a little more likely to not just leave the TV on in the background anymore.)
ModernDad oh okay thank you.
I would say that your HD antenna recommendation is lacking. A small indoor antenna cannot pick up VHF waves (in the Panhandle the major VHF station is Fox). You need a bigger attic mounted antenna to catch all of the signals.
I would agree 100 percent, though I am able to get Fox if the antenna is actually facing west.
I just cut the cord last week and I don’t miss it at all
I live in Dubai - I bought a TV one year AFTER I moved here (about 5 years ago), and never got a cable connection - only internet, and a HDMI cable. always streaming from CZcams, and netflix. A year or so ago, I got an Intel Compute Stick - now I don't need the HDMI cable except for when I play with the XB1. Life is sorted.
I need to record tv off the air. I need the simplest, dumbed down steps to accomplish this. Thanks.
That shirt is great! Great video, too
Thanks, and thanks!
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Ya, I'll subscribe.
Great video! We cut for good about a year ago (ish). Haven't looked back since. My biggest hangup was live sports, but once we figured that out there was no question. Currently using a combination of Netflix, Hulu, DirecTV Now and Amazon. All on Amazon Fire TV boxes. Loving our setup and the fact that we can change services (or even drop everything) whenever we want with no hangups. Looking forward to new hardware down the road, as well as what new services pop up in the coming months.
Really interested to see the new CZcams TV ...
Me too! But I got in early on DirecTV Now and have a ton of channels for $35/month, so unless something crazy comes along I don't see myself switching away anytime soon. Got a free year of HBO too.
Hi Phil thanks for your take on cutting the cord! We did the same about 5 years ago. at the time TiVo was the most wife friendly option available. We still like it as Amazon and Netflix both have apps in the box which provides a lot of great kids programing.
Over the years we've added a few "sticks" to our collection including Chromecast and Fire Stick.
in cutting the cord I was able to get her off of "the bundle" and with HBO Now available she doesn't even as to go back to cable anymore. As soon as there is a viable option for March Madness the last complaints will be solved (and our bar bill will go down!)
Love Modern Dad, please keep it going!
Good advice! (And thanks, we're still chugging along!)
I was informed the Playstation Vue guide is not available on a Roku. But I do see that you have the guide on the other TV in your living room, because you are not using the Roku here, correct?
Correct. That was through Android TV.
yes it is on roku
What about free iptv?
External Antennas might be better for your over the air!