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[…]channel 5.1 this time. I had control over my TV again! Of course, he said I’d have to delete channel 5.1 from my channels, or else the problem would happen again. But, that was a small price to pay to get my TV working!! I figure what happened is that there is some firmware bug in the TV that is triggered by the digital signal coming from channel 5.1, which is KTLA in my city. (Since first writing this article, KTLA fixed the problem for a while, but it’s back to misbehaving now. I’m leaving channel 5.1 out of my […]
[…]heatsink of sorts). But, it’s another thing to keep an eye out for. 2. Use a Long Male-to-Female HDMI Extender Cable A less “hacky” solution is to get a long HDMI extender cable (like six or ten feet) and use that to plug your Stick into your TV. That will allow you to place it far away from your antenna. You will need to experiment with position until the interference goes away. Folks in the forums have reported that this works as well, and there’s less chance of causing problems with your Wi-Fi or remote with this method. Here are […]
[…]ideal for surfing, but much better! You also have the channel guide. Most of the time, I don’t channel surf by going from one channel to the next but rather I step through the guide and only watch things that look interesting. Recording Scheduling a recording is super easy. Just click on a show, movie, or sporting event in any of the grids, then choose which episodes (if there are several) to record. If you are subscribing to their channel guide service, you can easily record the entire season of a show (also known as a “season pass” feature), so […]
[…]a major city, you should be able to get free broadcast TV to see sports on the networks and local channels. ESPN (along with other channels) is available on Sling TV❯❯ for $30/month. Here’s more info on how to get sports without cable TV. Q: How can I watch (insert your channel here) without cable or satellite TV? A: My Streaming Service Finder will show you which streaming services you should get based on the channels you want. Q: Can I record broadcast TV? A: Yes, there are several options! See my recommended solutions for recording broadcast TV. Q: Can I record video from […]
[…]quality! HD channels looked crisp and colorful. The unit was also pretty quick when changing channels. Time to change channels was about the same as my Sony. The Weak Link: The Remote Control The one annoying thing I noticed was that you have to point the remote control right at the unit. If your aim is off by a bit, it won’t register. It’s not the end of the world, but it can be annoying. If you read the reviews for other low-cost converter boxes, the remote control seems to be the weak link in most of them. Other units […]
[…]Hands down, the TiVo was the fastest DVR that I’ve tested, taking only 2-3 seconds to tune a new channel after selecting it in the channel guide. Nice! I was able to pause live TV, then fast forward to the current time with no problems. I also love the remote control. It’s pretty chunky, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The buttons feel great, with a tactile click when you press them, as opposed to most other remotes that have buttons that feel like mush. Most other DVRs do not come with a remote; they rely on the set-top […]
[…]is a bit more challenging to set up than, say, a Roku. Chromecast plugs directly into an HDMI port on your TV, so you will need a modern TV to use it (i.e., it won’t work with an old tube-type of TV without an expensive converter). You can power it using the included AC adapter, or plug the power cable into a USB port on your TV. Although slightly less convenient, you might get better results when using the AC adapter, since the power coming out of many TV’s is poor quality. For my testing, I used the AC adapter. […]
[…]like Samsung for instance, are known to have better quality tuners (i.e., they bring in more channels). Depending on what brand of TV you have, a DVR might bring in more channels. I’ve found the best tuners in the AirTV 2, HDHomeRun, and TiVo Edge DVRs. 6. Watching TV on Other Devices at Home A DVR lets you watch TV shows on other devices such as a computer screen with a web browser. After getting a DVR, I discovered that I enjoyed watching shows on my computer, sometimes in a small window in the corner of my screen, while doing […]
[…]unlimited recordings to your computer. You install the software on your computer and choose from channels to record from. Current channels include Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, HBO, Disney+, and many network and cable TV websites, but not all (it doesn’t work with Sling TV for example). I personally have not tried it, but several readers recommended it. Let me know what you think! The Bottom Line: Which DVR Should I Get? My number one pick for most users is Tablo Gen 4 because of its free channel guide and ease of use. Most existing Tablo users should probably not upgrade though […]
[…]TV, had moved and had an RF channel of 34. Well, I know that modern TVs have the ability to map a channel’s physical RF channel to a different tuner channel on your TV to make it so the channel number you know and love never changes, even if the physical frequency changes. So, theoretically, I should have been able to see KCBS on channel 2.1, but for the heck of it, I tried tuning to its physical RF channel, 31.1, and voila!! KCBS was there!! I actually talked to the head of engineering at KCBS and he told me […]
[…]you do need a browser to access all of the settings of this product. Tuner Quality Judging by the channels my unit found, the HDHomeRun tuner quality is excellent. It found all of the channels that I watch normally, including some that my other DVRs failed to find. Other reviewers online have also praised the HDHomeRun tuner. Picture quality was great: as good as or better than the other network-attached DVRs that I’ve tested. Of course, a DVR that you plug directly into your TV via HDMI (like the TiVo Edge for Antenna) will have better picture quality though. Watching […]
[…]is on-demand rather than live, so it’s like renting from a video rental store. Roku has a ton of channels with free content. Here are some free channels that I would recommend: Pluto TV features over two hundred specialized channels of TV and movie content. While many of the other services are on-demand, Pluto resembles cable or broadcast TV in that the content is always streaming and you just watch what’s playing at the moment. Just like cable and broadcast, there are commercials, but it’s one of the best sources of free video online. Crackle offers a few “B-level” and mostly “C-level” […]
[…]to navigate around using the four-way directional buttons on the remote, once you get used to it. Channels There are all of the standard pay channels that you would expect, including Netflix, Hulu, and so forth. However, Amazon content always has priority on the Fire Stick, something which some folks have complained about. I love free channels, so I found many of the ones I like such as Tubi TV, Crackle, and Pluto TV. I’m also really into YouTube, but due to the feud between Amazon and Google, the YouTube app has been pulled off of the Amazon Fire TV […]
[…]back in and scan again. Sometimes that helps clear your TV’s memory so it can acquire the new channel. If the channel is still not showing up, and you have an older TV (like my Sony Bravia from 2008), you might have to tune using the station’s real RF channel. On modern TVs, you won’t need to do this, but my old Sony doesn’t support how to map displayed channels to real channels. To find the station’s real physical channel, go to the Station Finder and click the button to launch it. Enter your zip code. When you see the […]
[…]notice any differences in setup. Now if you use an external antenna to watch free local channels, you will need to get a separate tuner adapter to connect your antenna to your display. Everything they say here is true, but this statement is buried way down on their site. If you look on Amazon, it’s really hard to tell that this “TV” has no tuner! Plus, few people will know to look for this. Ever since TVs first came out, they included a tuner that allowed you to connect antennas to them. Now suddenly, some don’t! Heck, I bet most people […]
[…]Fire TV is one of the most popular streaming players today. It has all of the standard pay channels like Netflix, Hulu, and so forth, plus channels with free video such as Crackle and Pluto TV. Due to the competition between Amazon and Google, Fire TV didn’t have YouTube for a while, but it has it now. Read my full review of the Amazon Fire TV here. The regular Fire TV Stick is $39.99, but I’d recommend spending the extra ten dollars to get the Fire TV Stick 4K for just $10 more. The Fire TV Cube basically has a built-in Amazon […]
[…]the picture quality was still good. So, while the Apple TV itself doesn’t have the hundreds of channels that Roku does, it basically allows you to view any app that will run on your iPad, which kind of makes up for the lack of native Apple TV channels. Note that really old iPhones, iPads first-gen, and Macs made before 2011 don’t support Airplay. But all recent Apple devices do. Overall, Airplay is a killer feature, and it’s the one reason that I still use my Apple TV, even though I usually use a Roku. The Verdict I recommend Apple TV if you […]
[…]power outlet can help. If the offending piece of equipment is connected to your TV via HDMI, for example, you can get an HDMI cable with ferrite cores (or add them separately) to try to block the interference. 9. Unplug Your Amazon Fire TV Stick This is really a subset of the previous item, eliminating electronic interference, but this has happened to so many people that it deserves its own line item. Apparently, some Amazon Fire TV Sticks emit a lot of electromagnetic interference. While the Stick is on, try tuning into a troublesome channel and remove the Stick or put […]
[…]a dedicated YouTube channel for the History Channel, which has some cool full episodes. Discovery Channel also has a YouTube channel, but it’s mostly clips. For full Discovery Channel episodes, just search for the name of the show. I love the old Discovery Channel “Wings” documentaries and there are tons of full episodes available on YouTube! There are many other military documentaries to choose from. Fan Commentary Whatever your interest, you’ll find someone with a YouTube channel willing to talk about it. For me, that’s Star Wars or Star Trek. Oh, and I’ve been into videos that talk about the […]
[…]to buy a digital TV converter box for your tube TV, I recommend this one: These feature analog and HDMI outputs, and DVR recording capability to a USB storage device (but if you do a lot of recording, I would recommend more refined DVR solutions). Check out my full review of the Mediasonic HOMEWORX converter box. Antennas Once you have the converter box, you’ll need a broadcast TV antenna. Before buying anything, enter your zip code into the Station Finder and make sure there are signals in your area. If there are, here are some low-cost indoor antennas that I recommend. Can You Use a […]
