Tech Question - streaming SEC+

[Bulldog from Birth]

I want to buy a device that lets me stream SEC+ to my tv so I can watch MSU baseball this year. My set up is the following: TV provider is UVerse. My tv is an older model Sony LCD. It does not have any built in network but I do have an open HDMI port. My home does have a wireless router that would give me an Internet connection.

1. What device should I get? It sounds like Amazon Firestick or a Google Chromecast would work. Is this true? Is there a better option than these?

2. Is the SEC+ feed free once I buy the device itself? There's no monthly charge right since I am already a UVerse subscriber, right?

 

[dawgstudent]

1. Chromecast or Firestick should work. You can get a chromecast for $30 on Amazon. I have Chromecast in my bedroom and Apple TV in my den. If you are just wanting to use the WatchESPN app - get the chromecast. If you already use apple products (iPad or iPhone) - get the apple tv. Everything works so seamlessly. You can stream your videos on your phone to your TV wirelessly. We watch a lot of videos of our kids that way.

2. Yes, it's free as long as your Cable/ISP allows it. I think SEC Network + is based on your internet provider only.

 

[seshomoru]

Roku has the WatchESPN app as well.

Along with the standard PBS (for Downton fans), Netflix, Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, Disney, etc. I use roku in our bedroom and the living room and put the chromecast in my kids room.

 

[Rog.sixpack]

Thing about Chromecast: You have to push the video from your smartphone.

It can be a pain to have to use your phone to push content to the Chromecast. But you really can't go wrong with Fire stick, chrome cast or Apple TV

1. Chromecast or Firestick should work. You can get a chromecast for $30 on Amazon. I have Chromecast in my bedroom and Apple TV in my den. If you are just wanting to use the WatchESPN app - get the chromecast. If you already use apple products (iPad or iPhone) - get the apple tv. Everything works so seamlessly. You can stream your videos on your phone to your TV wirelessly. We watch a lot of videos of our kids that way.

2. Yes, it's free as long as your Cable/ISP allows it. I think SEC Network + is based on your internet provider only.

 

[dawgstudent]

I know you keep your phone on your belt clip so it shouldn't be that much of an issue for you.

 

[uptowndawg]

What happens when your pushing the game from your phone to the chromecast and someone calls you in the 9th inning?

 

[Bulldog from Birth]

From your phone?

None of these devices can take their feed from a wireless router?

 

[seshomoru]

You ignore the person calling because it's the ninth inning.

Or if you need to answer it, you answer it, and the game continues on your TV. You can use your phone while casting something to your TV.

 

[dawgstudent]

On Chromecast, you would pull up the game on your phone and then say "send to chromecast" and after that - you are free to use your phone how you wish.

On AppleTV, Roku, and Amazon Fire - they have preinstalled apps where you don't have to push from your phone. I think the Amazon Firestick you have to "push" the streaming video from your phone like you do on chromecast.

 

[The Peeper]

Roku 3 fan here using WatchESPN app w/ relatives login, no outside device needed to cast, earbuds that plug into the remote, over 2,000 free "channels" to choose from, no monthly fee and Woot had the remanufactured ones w/ full warranty yesterday for $69

 

[dickiedawg]

I've been an Apple TV fan for a long while. I hate the chromecast.
I recently got a tv with an integrated Roku streaming stick and it is very good. I would recommend Apple TV or Roku without hesitation. If you have an iPhone or use iPad or MacBook the Apple TV gives you the added benefit of mirroring what's on your device which can be useful.

Don't have any experience with the Amazon products.

 

[Rog.sixpack]

Apple TV for $80, free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-TV-MD...efaultDomain_0&hash=item2edd3bc215&rmvSB=true

 

[Dawgg]

I think the Amazon Firestick you have to "push" the streaming video from your phone like you do on chromecast.

Nah, you can just hook it up. It comes with a remote. I bought one for my parents for Christmas.

Just hook it up and log into your Amazon account and then whatever apps you want to use.

 

[dawgstudent]

That's easier then. Sounds like the Firestick is the way to go if you want to go the cheaper option.

 

[121Josey]

Apple TV $68 & Free shipping

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Use coupon code BEMINE

 

[yjnkdawg]

1. Chromecast or Firestick should work. You can get a chromecast for $30 on Amazon. I have Chromecast in my bedroom and Apple TV in my den. If you are just wanting to use the WatchESPN app - get the chromecast. If you already use apple products (iPad or iPhone) - get the apple tv. Everything works so seamlessly. You can stream your videos on your phone to your TV wirelessly. We watch a lot of videos of our kids that way.

2. Yes, it's free as long as your Cable/ISP allows it. I think SEC Network + is based on your internet provider only.

SECN+ and Watch ESPN are based on your tv provider. Still waiting for Directv to get it in service.

 

[Badon]

SECN+ and Watch ESPN are based on your tv provider. Still waiting for Directv to get it in service.

When's this supposed to happen?

 

[Philly Dawg]

If you can watch it on your phone, you can buy an adapter to allow you to plug an iPhone into an HDMI port. It works well if you have WiFi and wouldn't be using massive amounts of data.

 

[mstateglfr]

Roku 3 fan here using WatchESPN app w/ relatives login, no outside device needed to cast, earbuds that plug into the remote, over 2,000 free "channels" to choose from, no monthly fee

Yup, almost a year ago we dropped cable/sat and went with a Roku3 and a TIVO DVR. WATCHESPN is a relative's login, HBOGO is a relative's login, TIVO is $15/month and Netflix is a whopping $7/month.
For $22 per month, we have more content and its better content overall, but for $100+ less than what we used to pay. All live network shows can be DVRd, anything on the ESPN family of networks streams perfectly, and I cant think of a show that I actually miss out on.

Its all because of having family pay for the ability to get WATCHESPN and HBOGO(we rarely use it though).



Basically all that I 'miss' is not getting to watch the freak-show A&E/History 'reality' shows that just follow scripted hill billys.

 

[randystewart]

I got the Amazon Firestick about a month ago and love it. My kids watch all of their shows from Amazon prime, and I use it for SECN+ and will also use it for MLB.TV.