I’ve got the same model in my office and don’t have this issue. I used the support app a few weeks ago for an issue with my older model. The CSR did admit they don’t get a ton of Apple TV help requests, but she resolved my issue.So I bought an Apple TV 4K, the newest generation, for my new family room set up.
so far I’m loving it. It’s noticeably faster than my Roku ultra and because the interface is apple it’s pretty easy for my family to pick up.
there is one problem though, I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
My Apple TV remote is synced to my Sony tv. It controls the volume and power. After turning the tv off and then turning it on again, it’s takes yttv and YouTube about 5 minutes before recognizing the internet connection. It’s the only apps that have that problem. Anyone else?
What happens if you try playing in a private window? I'm asking because my half-formed guess is to try clearing your cache and cookies, then logging into HBO Max again.Something of a technical question, but putting it here to start as it pertains to streaming: Every time I open HBO Max on my MacBook Air, I get an error message for any show I try to watch, telling me title can't be played, check internet settings, or try later. This has been happening for 2 days. Yet, it streams perfectly fine on my TV, and on my iPhone. All of them using the same home WiFi network. Is there any easy fix to this that doesn't involve going through 100 effing possibilities? which seems to be the rabbit hole my google search has led me down. Thanks in advance.
Edit: No issues with any other streaming service. FUBO, YouTube, Prime Video, etc.
Just tried it, per your suggestion, and still getting error message. Clearing cache and cookies is good idea generally though. Will do that. Thank you.What happens if you try playing in a private window? I'm asking because my half-formed guess is to try clearing your cache and cookies, then logging into HBO Max again.
Does Mac have backup and recovery? Just reset to 3 days ago?Just tried it, per your suggestion, and still getting error message. Clearing cache and cookies is good idea generally though. Will do that. Thank you.
That's a thought, but to clarify, I started noticing it 2 days ago. Had been at least a week since the last time I went to watch on my Mac. I did just realize I wasn't completely up to date on the OS software. Going to run the update later, and see where that gets me.Does Mac have backup and recovery? Just reset to 3 days ago?
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has no effect on me as well. Perhaps YTTV is able to confirm this is true for most people from the viewership numbers.NBCSN is shutting down. It was announced last year.
I don’t think I’ve watched NECN since the days of Mike Adams having a show. I hadn’t heard of CNBC World.
Disney+ has an awful interface too.Is this the right place to ask for help with the ESPN app? I'm using it on Google TV.
From what I see there's no Continue Watching list. I'm watching "Man in the Arena," the search feature sucks, and when I find my current episode, it defaults to the start.
I love that it has 30 for 30 and UMaine basketball. But, the interface is atrocious. I'm sure I'd find other great stuff, too.
Can't the Disney+ programmers fix ESPN's interface?
It does. It's not as bad as ESPN but it's bad.Disney+ has an awful interface too.
I've never used ESPN, have they at least made some improvements?It does. It's not as bad as ESPN but it's bad.
The continuing watching function should be a slam dunk on every streaming app.
You answered your own question. Go with Fubo.OK. I am an ornery Gen Xer who is ready to cut the cord, or sever the satellite link to my DirecTV sub, if you will. Sunday Ticket was the initial draw. Now it means less since close to 50% of the Patriots games end up being on an accessible broadcast when they are good. When they suck, I probably won't watch as much, or find myself some quasi-legal links to watch games on our beater lap-top.
Anyway which is the better platform? My wife has Fubo as her favorite, but I am not sure if Sling TV or YouTube TV is a better option.
I am in the Chicago Suburbs, so I will likely not get NESN, but a man can dream.You answered your own question. Go with Fubo.
I prefer YouTube.TV. I like the interface and most importantly the picture quality when bandwidth is poor is still great. Fubo is OK. The interface and picture quality are both worse than Fubo, IMO. But Fubo's got NESN, so I'll watch it April through October.
Thanks. Good idea.Or if you use two of your three TVs about equally, install both in parallel, run a 7 day parallel trial on them
If all of your team’s games are out-of-market (I live in DC and root for all the Boston teams), then YTTV is probably your best bet. I need to get the various sports packages to watch the Sox/Pats/Cs/Bruins anyway, so YTTV’s superior interface and non-sports selections made the choice easy for me.I am in the Chicago Suburbs, so I will likely not get NESN, but a man can dream.
Yes, I’d consider switching. You’d need to invest in roku/chrome casts (for tvs that don’t have an internet connection) but you can stream 3 devices simultaneously (they advertise 6 users per household and 3 simultaneous streams). And you can also watch on tablets, phones, laptops…Between two houses we have 12 TVs and pay close to $600 a month in cable and internet bills. We also tend to heavily use Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max. Am I being a total moron for not switching from cable to YouTubeTV, which could be shared between the two houses? Does YTTV have a limit on the number of TVs that can be using the service? I'm wondering if we should be only moving forward with internet + YTTV, along with a few extra apps. Is there a downside I'm missing? I assume we'd need to ensure each TV could get YTTV, but other than that is there something I should be checking? Goal is to watch live sports, record some shows we'd typically watch on cable TV, but that's about it.
DVR is unlimited I believe?YouTube TV allows up to 3 streams at a time. DVR space is good, I believe a few hundred hours. The potential issue with two homes sharing is their requirement for a device to log in from the billing zip code at times. I used it to watch sports on my tablet after traveling for work all day, and needed to remember to login from tablet occasionally while home.
Yes, you should probably switch. Two possible constraints:Between two houses we have 12 TVs and pay close to $600 a month in cable and internet bills. We also tend to heavily use Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max. Am I being a total moron for not switching from cable to YouTubeTV, which could be shared between the two houses? Does YTTV have a limit on the number of TVs that can be using the service? I'm wondering if we should be only moving forward with internet + YTTV, along with a few extra apps. Is there a downside I'm missing? I assume we'd need to ensure each TV could get YTTV, but other than that is there something I should be checking? Goal is to watch live sports, record some shows we'd typically watch on cable TV, but that's about it.
Supposedly if you get the HD version of YTTV for $19 more/month, you get unlimited streams on the home network plus 3 external streams.1. How many people watching different TVs at a time? YouTube.TV allows for 3. Other streaming services let you pay more for more simultaneous users. YouTube.TV does not.
Looks like this is correct.Supposedly if you get the HD version of YTTV for $19 more/month, you get unlimited streams on the home network plus 3 external streams.
As someone with two houses and two different spectrum accounts, (similar bill) switching to Youtube TV will be great but it will limit your screens in your home that isn't your main home.(assuming you do the 4K plan) I also use Youtube TV because I have screens everywhere and use it all the time, in conjunction with cable. For me it's perfect because then I'm never locked out of anything. But you pay for it.Between two houses we have 12 TVs and pay close to $600 a month in cable and internet bills. We also tend to heavily use Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max. Am I being a total moron for not switching from cable to YouTubeTV, which could be shared between the two houses? Does YTTV have a limit on the number of TVs that can be using the service? I'm wondering if we should be only moving forward with internet + YTTV, along with a few extra apps. Is there a downside I'm missing? I assume we'd need to ensure each TV could get YTTV, but other than that is there something I should be checking? Goal is to watch live sports, record some shows we'd typically watch on cable TV, but that's about it.
On a Rokue or a FireTV, it doesn't matter, it doesn't geotag.(even the newest ones, it will always be your main channel lineup)How does the zip code YTTV thing work if you're on a boat (that's not anchored)?
On my Roku it does find my current location now. The first 2-3 years I used the Roku it never did, but now all of them do (my old and new ones). Not sure about FireTV though.On a Rokue or a FireTV, it doesn't matter, it doesn't geotag.(even the newest ones, it will always be your main channel lineup)
On an iPad or phone, it does geotag and it will always default to where you are no matter what your home base is. I don't know about a boat but it would work and just use your main channels. It's not like being on a boat would lock you out.
Yes, I was able to watch the Patriots recently in Chicago and northern VT. The only issue I had was at Jay Peak when I could only watch the Bills/Pats game live. After the game finished, I could access the DVR recording. My usual mode is to start watching the DVR recording 1-2 hours after the game has started and catch up at the end. That wasn't possible in VT.Patriots are on network TV, which YTTV carries (it also has the ESPNs, NFL Network, etc), so no issues there.
If you travel outside your home area you get whatever the local broadcast networks are where you are watching from, but the RSNs are "sticky" so if your home network was Boston and you were visiting LA, you'd still get NBC Sports Boston etc. At least that's been my experience.This support article implies that the primary function of home area is to determine how much to tax you on your subscription, and where you can record. You're always able to watch whatever is available wherever you are, but some recordings may only be allowed or watchable in your home area. There's no recording the Pats game on local CBS if you're outside of New England, but if the Pats game is broadcast nationwide you can watch it anywhere. If it's an SNF or MNF game nationally, you can probably record it nationally.