I've been looking for a way to view my AirTV device through a browser. If I log into my Sling account through Chrome, it won't let me get past a subscription page for the regular Sling services. Does anybody know if this is possible?
Possible to watch AirTV via browser?
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Is it usually watched with a Android app?
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Usually I watch on a Roku or through my iPhone or iPad, but I just thought it might be nice to be able to access it on by browser at work
I don't think you can easily do that. IF so, somebody likely already has, so you'd only need to find the proper Google search words combo to find out how.
Personally, I'd check here: Networking, Media Servers & Content Streaming - AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
It might be in the SlingTv thread.
Personally, I'd check here: Networking, Media Servers & Content Streaming - AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
It might be in the SlingTv thread.
Psst, hey guy over here, I got this thing called a Tablo. Works great with a browser.
Just kidding, again hoping the AirTV works out for you.
Just kidding, again hoping the AirTV works out for you.
The professional reviews for these devices is really lacking. It is almost like you have to buy them all to try yourself and hope you make the right choice.
I think that's because most of these devices (except the Tivo) don't generate much residual profit beyond the initial STB purchase.
I suspect that it has more to do with relatively low unit sales. Even TiVo's DVR sales are kind of in the dumper (down 50% in dollars versus 2017) and their subscription sales continue to decline fairly substantially (>20% year over year).
While a lot of people drool over what's out there to be had in terms of the numbers of channels and seeing familiar programming from days gone by, it can be a lot harder than most hoped to make it family friendly. After they see how some of the content has been compressed and otherwise compromised (letterboxed and even pillarboxed), a lot of the gloss is scratched off.
I'm not prepared to suggest that OTA is anywhere near FTA in terms of obscurity, but it may be headed that way more than some are willing to admit. If Next Gen TV doesn't explode, OTA ho hum (been there, done that, wish I'd saved my money) may not be all that far away. Bob Denver and Andy Griffith TV shows may live forever, but perhaps only through streaming.
While a lot of people drool over what's out there to be had in terms of the numbers of channels and seeing familiar programming from days gone by, it can be a lot harder than most hoped to make it family friendly. After they see how some of the content has been compressed and otherwise compromised (letterboxed and even pillarboxed), a lot of the gloss is scratched off.
I'm not prepared to suggest that OTA is anywhere near FTA in terms of obscurity, but it may be headed that way more than some are willing to admit. If Next Gen TV doesn't explode, OTA ho hum (been there, done that, wish I'd saved my money) may not be all that far away. Bob Denver and Andy Griffith TV shows may live forever, but perhaps only through streaming.
If they keep auctioning off the TV band like they've done twice already, there won't be much bandwidth available to see any channels OTA. Everything will be available by streaming only. On another note, I agree with OTA being at the point now where it's ATSC 3 or bust. Bandwidth is getting squeezed more and more, more stations are stacking up with each other in different markets, and some stations continue stacking additional channels onto their already crowded bandwidth. If OTA is expected to survive long-term (or until another auction in 5-10 years), then they'll have to migrate to a more efficient system like ATSC 3.
My understanding from wireless engineers I know is that the lower UHF frequencies are not good for "cellular" communications. Even the 600MHz spectrum they just sold isn't that great. It goes a bit farther than 700MHz and goes through walls well, but the majority of new spectrum usage will be at higher frequencies, and everyone is in a hurry to refarm their 850MHz and 1900MHz spectrum as soon as they can. Remaining UHF and VHF spectrum should be safe for some time to come. If/when ATSC 3 ever arrives, it should improve things a bit. Oh, and everyone would like the satellite companies to please give up their spectrum. It would be great for a number of applications.
Well, no. I am not saying it is going to happen, but they are interested:
Ahead of SpaceX Starlink launch, T-Mobile asks FCC to auction satellite spectrum for 5G use
Yeah, I can see why. Essentially the wireless companies think they could solve all the world's problems if they just had access to all the spectrum.
Which is crazy, as wireless spectrum frequencies are made up in the first place. They can put them anywhere they want, or make up new ones from nowhere and cram them in.
Nobody wants to see bandwidth slip away, but a significant percentage, if not an overwhelming majority of members here have little hope of ever getting into C-band.
