A&E Network Group Streaming

[D. Manley]

Correct. They gave away free rokus durning the amc dispute so fans could still watch their amc. Lose less customers that way.

True and I think they've used Roku as a promotional incentive for DishWorld as well. I still don't see why they'd approve the other devices to the exclusion of Roku. Or, maybe the hangup is A&E? I know about what it's worth but, Dish online forum staffers say it's coming but no idea when. I guess if it happens, it happens & if not, oh well. I'm still waiting on AFTV to get off their butts & update the WatchEspn app that everybody else got weeks ago.

 

[ChadT41]

Matt did say that it's possible that Roku was not included in the deal, for A&E streaming. Truth is, they do not know, as the contracts are confidential.

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Re: A&E Network Group Streaming
by peggyrh » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:41 pm

Is it possible that the agreement did not include Roku streaming?
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Re: A&E Network Group Streaming
by Matt G » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:46 pm

peggyrh wrote:Is it possible that the agreement did not include Roku streaming?

It is possible but any agreements are confidential so we do not know.
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[D. Manley]

It would be nice if either Dish or A&E would just simply say one way or the other. I've had no need for the Apple device but it's the same price as Roku 3 or AFTV so, not a huge deal.

On a side note, I've been checking the approved list daily while waiting on this to resolve. For several days last week, Dish also showed up approved for AFTV. I checked and while Amazon does offer some A&E group content, they have never actually had the channels - only a few cherry-picked shows & mostly for a charge even with Prime. After several days, AFTV is nowhere to be found, only Roku, X-Box 360 & Apple TV. Strange stuff.

 

[ChadT41]

I'm betting they won't say one way or the other because the contracts are confidential.

 

[D. Manley]

Being the persistent sort, I dug around for the corporate contact information and fired off an email to Dish office yesterday. Reply was instant but the respondent (who's name I won't mention) had some initial confusion as to exactly what the problem was. After exchanging a few emails back & forth until he understood what precisely I was asking he then said he'd determine the status and get back to me.

He just did so today and said Roku users will have A&E group access via Dish login by the end of the month. I'll take him at his word at least, he was definte in response to the question which is more than anyone else so far.

 

[Teehar]

Well, I'm not sure how, but a&e streaming via roku has been working for at least a week for me.Used dish as my provider, using roku3.

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[D. Manley]

Well, I'm not sure how, but a&e streaming via roku has been working for at least a week for me.Used dish as my provider, using roku3.

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Interesting. How did you manage to choose Dish to log in, it doesn't appear for others in the A&E provider list for Roku.

 

[mattv]

Dish shows as a valid login partner on AETV.com today.

 

[dare2be]

Don't see anything of interest for me. Just mostly reality crap.

 

[D. Manley]

Don't see anything of interest for me. Just mostly reality crap.

True but the History channels are included as well and occasionally have a few good shows & mini series.

 

[D. Manley]

Dish shows as a valid login partner on AETV.com today.

For what device? Shows up for Apple TV & XBox 360 but not Roku.

 

[cpdretired]

I have a Roku 3. There is no Dish logo on the AETV site to activate Roku.
http://www.aetv.com/authorize

 

[mattv]

For what device? Shows up for Apple TV & XBox 360 but not Roku.

Shows up in browser....that's what i was referencing.

 

[ChadT41]

Out of curiousity. What is "around the farm"?

 

[D. Manley]

Shows up in browser....that's what i was referencing.

That's a different thing altogether. You can login via a browser or mobile app as well as other streaming boxes with the exception of Roku.

 

[Bobby]

and that's what we're waiting for!

 

[Teehar]

Danged if I remember how I did it, but its still working as of this morning.Charter hsi and Dish sat service, on roku3.

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[D. Manley]

Danged if I remember how I did it, but its still working as of this morning.Charter hsi and Dish sat service, on roku3.

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Well, all I can say is I'd love to know how, I don't get it.

 

[Bobby]

Maybe through Charter?

 

[D. Manley]

Maybe through Charter?

That's what I thought - he says through Dish though?