OT: Outdoor TV non-cable options

[goindhoo]

Looking to put a TV outside. I have comcast cable and internet but I don't want to have to run a cable wire, buy/rent a cable box, etc. The TV will be mounted in an area that running cable would be very difficult.

So, if i buy a Smart TV and hook it up to wifi, will I be able to watch all college football games? NFL? Can you just access the comcast infinity app and stream tv through it like an iPad?

Other than a smart tv, i thought i could buy a apple tv, dowload xfinity app, and stream any channel on iPad and view through apple tv.

any suggestions?

 

[rynodawg]

I was pondering that too, after reading the outdoor TV thread. I have directv and also don't want to run a line or have a receiver outside. Wouldn't use it enough to justify a monthly expense.

I think the Apple TV outside would work well, as long as the wifi signal is strong enough. It's small enough to temporarily move outside without tons of hassle. An antenna would work fine for local channels, and Apple TV, watchespn/ directv apps would cover the rest.

I'm interested if others have a better permanent setup for HD channels.

 

[WrapItDog]

Google "Reddit Every Game Stream" will get you to some info on how to stream w links to the NFL Network, Red Zone Channel, & every NFL game this season.

 

[OleMissLogo]

Xfinity app doesn't allow AirPlay

 

[dawgstudent]

Buy a Google chromestick

 

[dickiedawg]

Just did this, following instructions to create a Roku channel. Did so and am now watching the browns and bills on NFL network.
I am floored by this.

 

[msudawg12]

why not use a sling and just mirror your main tv?

 

[WrapItDog]

following instructions to create a Roku channel

Which Roku channel?

 

[dawgatUSM]

I just did this last weekend. Ran about 30 foot of HDMI cable from my upstairs TV. They also sell a remote extender at best by for about $30. So I can change the channels from outside without having to get a new box.

 

[biguglyjoe]

If someone had Direct, would the Genie set-up make this possible?

 

[Alphadog]

Looking to put a TV outside. I have comcast cable and internet but I don't want to have to run a cable wire, buy/rent a cable box, etc. The TV will be mounted in an area that running cable would be very difficult.

So, if i buy a Smart TV and hook it up to wifi, will I be able to watch all college football games? NFL? Can you just access the comcast infinity app and stream tv through it like an iPad?

Other than a smart tv, i thought i could buy a apple tv, dowload xfinity app, and stream any channel on iPad and view through apple tv.

any suggestions?

I am setting up a projector outside and trying to decide between Apple TV, Roku, or other options. What is the best way to watch games?

 

[J-Dawg]

My Uverse receiver is wireless and I just bring the receiver from the guest bedroom to my patio TV whenever we want to use it outside.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

This. Wireless cable box or chrome/fire stick/roku/whatever

 

[dickiedawg]

It's a channel I made following the instructions on reddit. Not much to it, but it has feeds for red zone, NFL network and the first 8 regular season Eagles games.

Edit: NFL has apparently shut down the streams, turning it into a game of "find the url" that I'm not interested in playing every week.