On Monday, July 1, 2019 at 9:37:52 PM UTC-5, Jinx the Minx wrote:
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> > wrote:
> >
> > Can I get NatGeo, History Channel, A&E, AHC, Turner Classic Movies, Starz,
> > Encore, FXMHD, BBC America, PARHD, and about 4 dozen other channels on
> > it? If so, how much per month? Does it come with a DVR?
> >
>
> For the most part, you cannot stream €œpaid€� cable channels with a
> Chromecast. Chromecast is mostly just an object to stream Netflix or Amazon
> Prime services. Most cable channels that stream verify your identity
> through your cable provider login, so theyre a dead end unless you pay for
> cable (or dish).
>
> That said, you should check out Sling. It has 2 channel lineup packages
> (orange or blue, or both) to choose from and they offer several of the
> channels you list above. The cost is far less than cable or dish. However,
> unless you only want to watch it on your computer you will need a smart TV
> or a device to stream it (Roku, Amazon Fire stick, Chromecast). If your tv
> has an HDMI port thats all you need to use these devices.
>
Ok, I do have HDMI ports on my TV but I think I'll just stick DirecTV and
my 200, or there about, channels and DVR.