Anyone using Sling.TV? - Blu-ray Forum

BlakkMajik3000 · 03-26-2015, 04:48 PM

So on a whim, I decided to try this thing out. Signed up, downloaded the app to my Android Phone and my Xbox One.

Seems to work well enough. And I have to admit, as an NBA fan, it's nice to have ESPN and TNT back, especially with playoffs coming up.

I'd definitely prefer some Chromecast integration, but at least it's on the X1 in the media room and I have a Roku 2 I can dust off and hook up in the bedroom to have it in there if needed.

Anyone else have experience with it?

jbloggs · 03-26-2015, 05:48 PM

Remember there is also an associated deal...

Sling TV w/ 3 Months of Service: Free Amazon Fire TV Stick or $50 Off Fire TV $60 (New Customers Only)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...cId=1002997141

jasonmiles2014 · 03-26-2015, 06:40 PM

Use it on Roku 3. Love it. And quality wise, blows my old Dish service away.

BlakkMajik3000 · 03-26-2015, 09:23 PM

According to this news, they've added a few more channels as of today:
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/sling-t...ming-offering/

Pretty stoked that they added History. I am a Pawn Stars fanatic.

huskerbear · 03-26-2015, 11:51 PM

With even more channels now they are making it a great deal. I have it, but haven't used it much. I just don't consume tv that way anymore.

jc480 · 03-27-2015, 12:42 PM

Good thread...this is a service I'm interested in so I appreciate hearing experiences.

Does Sling stream commercials over and above the commercials on the broadcast channel? I thought I heard something about this which is a turn off. The main reason I don't subscribe to Hulu Plus is the commercials...paying for streaming content and having to endure commercials is nuts

I'm going to go with a Roku 4 which should be coming out here soon I think!

jdmac29 · 07-03-2015, 02:38 AM

You can use watchespn with the base $20 package but you can't use the slingtv at the same time

03-26-2015, 04:48 PM	#1
BlakkMajik3000 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:479 via 318 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:481 DVD collection:89 MA collection:1004 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:418 Trading Score:97	Anyone using Sling.TV? So on a whim, I decided to try this thing out. Signed up, downloaded the app to my Android Phone and my Xbox One. Seems to work well enough. And I have to admit, as an NBA fan, it's nice to have ESPN and TNT back, especially with playoffs coming up. I'd definitely prefer some Chromecast integration, but at least it's on the X1 in the media room and I have a Roku 2 I can dust off and hook up in the bedroom to have it in there if needed. Anyone else have experience with it?

03-26-2015, 05:48 PM	#2
jbloggs Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2014 Digital collection:10 Trading Score:1035	Remember there is also an associated deal... Sling TV w/ 3 Months of Service: Free Amazon Fire TV Stick or $50 Off Fire TV $60 (New Customers Only) https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...cId=1002997141

03-26-2015, 06:40 PM	#3
jasonmiles2014 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Far, far away Trading Score:974	Use it on Roku 3. Love it. And quality wise, blows my old Dish service away.

03-26-2015, 09:23 PM	#4
BlakkMajik3000 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:479 via 318 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:481 DVD collection:89 MA collection:1004 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:418 Trading Score:97	According to this news, they've added a few more channels as of today: http://www.geekwire.com/2015/sling-t...ming-offering/ Pretty stoked that they added History. I am a Pawn Stars fanatic.

03-26-2015, 11:51 PM	#5
huskerbear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:84	With even more channels now they are making it a great deal. I have it, but haven't used it much. I just don't consume tv that way anymore.

03-27-2015, 12:42 PM	#6
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	Good thread...this is a service I'm interested in so I appreciate hearing experiences. Does Sling stream commercials over and above the commercials on the broadcast channel? I thought I heard something about this which is a turn off. The main reason I don't subscribe to Hulu Plus is the commercials...paying for streaming content and having to endure commercials is nuts I'm going to go with a Roku 4 which should be coming out here soon I think!

07-03-2015, 02:38 AM	#7
jdmac29 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:36	You can use watchespn with the base $20 package but you can't use the slingtv at the same time

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