The reviews show mixed results if it’s not connected to the box with the motor control. They’re figuring that the power to the preamp is also there, which would make sense.
yes you should be able to do that. If the antenna does not come with a amp i would suggest something from Channelmaster. Such as this.
I have an amp I bought when I had cable. I need to give this a try. My problem is getting it up high enough to clear the top of the house. Anything has to be better than the stick on antenna behind the tv that I am using now.
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Nice little added bonus. to not have to open the app to see what is on. For those of you like me that use VUE on Fire TV.
Sony PlayStation Vue channels are now integrated into the Fire TV Home Screen and Channel Guide
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Just saw that a few hours ago myself.
I use Vue on multiple platforms. Have found I prefer it on the Fire TV over the Roku for DVR purposes. When fast forwarding through commercials I can see it on the Fire while Roku is a dark screen.
Biggest issue with DVR on Vue is FFWD depending on the channel or show. I know they do an on demand if the show falls outside of DVR realm, but my wife experiences FFWD issues all the time on ABC related channels. Lots of times you can’t FFWD, and sometimes it crashes and she basically has to watch the entire show again including commercials.
Looking at getting a Fire Recast system if I can get OTA channels where I live. This will help that aspect.
That’s why I went with plex and an antenna for DVRing local channels. Plus, the only limits on what you can record are due to drive space.
I borrowed an indoor antenna from work and tested my connection this weekend. I I wanted to watch ion, home shopping networks (2 of them), or telemundo, I’d be in luck. Otherwise, I think I’d have to mount an antenna on the roof and I’m not doing that. There are better ways I can get free TV.
I suggest you go to your roof and jump off.
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I have Vue but on Apple devices no issues with FFWD but I have noticed certain shows being unavailable despite being on local channels included getting annoying. Anyone else having these issues. I keep updating location but no longer a fix.
Some channels don’t do FFWD regardless. Mainly cause they like to ad revenue. ABC is horrible for this.
I also pay for Hulu commercial free so that is my DVR for ABC and NBC shows.
Amazon Fire TV deals for Black Friday.
When my fire TV shits the bed I am Roku bound I think since the only service I want YoutubeTV isnt offered on Amazon products
You can still get YouTube on fire products. It’s not a dedicated app like it was, but it’s not difficult to get stuff there.
Yeah to bad they tied a lot of Google products to a need for the Google play store being on the device as well. Makes side loading a bitch
Now that football season is over I am going to remove the sports package. Was looking at adding the movie channels and the Vue pricing is weird.
Ultra Includes HBO, Showtime, and Epix hits for $80
But if I stay at Core (49.99) I can add HBO/Cinemax for $20 and Showtime and Epix Hits for $11.50 so basically adding Cinemax for $1.50.
Don’t really care about the other channels added in Core vs Elite/Ultra.
yeah does not seem like much of deal. i guess you can spread it over if you found value in the other channels.
Recently cut off my Playstation Vue account and went to Vontronix. Anybody looking to cut the cord, check them out. I really don’t know how they are getting away with what they are offering. Guy I teach with has had it for 3 months and so far so good. I did the 24 hour free trial and was blown away with all they offer. No contract. Basically $30 a month for 2 televisions at a time for more channels than you can ever watch. Pay per view, porn, you name it.