ROKU & English Premier League
Aug 6th 2015, 4:49 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
I was using cable as a generic for paid TV, I see that caused some confusion.
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Aug 6th 2015, 4:55 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
I assume that you need a cable account to get the games to play in the app on the Roku. It wouldn't just play the games for free would it? Although there seems to be no advantage to have it play on Roku, rather than just regular cable TV. Can we have some clarification Mr Lansbury?
I can get the games on DirecTV which show the live extra feed on separate channels for each game. The advantage is I can record on DirecTV which saves me having to get up at 4am (PDT) for the midday UK kick offs. No extra charge on DirecTV for the EPL channels comes with the packages which get NBC Sports Network, which is most of the basic packages.
For those that don't have cable or satellite and watched Live Extra on a computer a ROKU would enable them to watch on their TV a bit easier.
Being a staunch Watford fan for over 50 years the fact they are back in the top flight, for however short a time, means I get to see every game in a season for the first time since 2005.
Aug 6th 2015, 5:06 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
It is NBC Live Extra which is normally free over the internet, and as far as I could tell is a free channel on the ROKU. I downloaded it to my ROKU for free.
I can get the games on DirecTV which show the live extra feed on separate channels for each game. The advantage is I can record on DirecTV which saves me having to get up at 4am (PDT) for the midday UK kick offs. No extra charge on DirecTV for the EPL channels comes with the packages which get NBC Sports Network, which is most of the basic packages.
For those that don't have cable or satellite and watched Live Extra on a computer a ROKU would enable them to watch on their TV a bit easier.
Being a staunch Watford fan for over 50 years the fact they are back in the top flight, for however short a time, means I get to see every game in a season for the first time since 2005.
I can get the games on DirecTV which show the live extra feed on separate channels for each game. The advantage is I can record on DirecTV which saves me having to get up at 4am (PDT) for the midday UK kick offs. No extra charge on DirecTV for the EPL channels comes with the packages which get NBC Sports Network, which is most of the basic packages.
For those that don't have cable or satellite and watched Live Extra on a computer a ROKU would enable them to watch on their TV a bit easier.
Being a staunch Watford fan for over 50 years the fact they are back in the top flight, for however short a time, means I get to see every game in a season for the first time since 2005.
When I have looked at NBC Live Extra on the internet, it lets me watch some shows, and asks me to sign in for others. I have no cable TV account.
*Is there NBC Sports Live Extra content available without a cable, satellite or telco TV subscription?
Yes, you can continue to visit www.nbcsports.com to access event clips, highlights, and expert commentary without a Pay TV subscription.
Yes, you can continue to visit www.nbcsports.com to access event clips, highlights, and expert commentary without a Pay TV subscription.
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Aug 6th 2015, 5:09 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
It seems to be the same as espn, it is free as long as you have an authenticated cable account.
NBC Sports
I assume it is the same with the roku.
NBC Sports
Q: What is required for access to view "Live Streaming" video content?
A: You can access live streams of EVERY NBCSports event on NBC & NBCSN by authenticating with a cable, satellite or telco TV subscription that includes NBCSN. There is no additional charge for this service, simply login to NBCSports Live Extra using the Username and Password you use on your providers website.
If you do not have, or do not know your Login information contact your service provider.
A: You can access live streams of EVERY NBCSports event on NBC & NBCSN by authenticating with a cable, satellite or telco TV subscription that includes NBCSN. There is no additional charge for this service, simply login to NBCSports Live Extra using the Username and Password you use on your providers website.
If you do not have, or do not know your Login information contact your service provider.
Aug 6th 2015, 11:44 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
roku have no customer support. I had their radio player when the company just started. When i needed a new remote i was told the company had moved on and sorry.
Aug 7th 2015, 3:59 am
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
Interesting news if you don't have cable, NBC will be airing live matches on the USA Network channel as well as on NBC: USA Network to air weekly Premier League matches starting Saturday - Planet Futbol - SI.com
Aug 7th 2015, 3:59 am
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Aug 7th 2015, 12:46 pm
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Thanks OP for this Roku info
Aug 8th 2015, 4:02 pm
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Re: ROKU & English Premier League
Yes you do I had to validate my DirecTV account before I could actually watch a game. A shame as it's not as useful as it appeared it would be.
Aug 8th 2015, 4:14 pm
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Hmm. Just wrestled the remote off him. The app is showing highlights no live games, surely Chelsea are playing right now?
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Aug 8th 2015, 6:37 pm
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It's the Live Extra feed on the app. Chelsea were on the main NBC channel.
Aug 8th 2015, 6:39 pm
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I got to watch the mighty Villa destroy Bournemouth (sort of....... well not really)'on my TV rather than my iPad. Finally, Roku has some use rather than just being some sort of weird ornament.
Aug 8th 2015, 10:22 pm
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Argh!
So the young sir is napping and I finally have the TV to myself.
It looks like there is a problem. I can log in with my Cox id and it shows me highlights etc. I can log in with my DirectTv id and I can watch full games.
Damn you big media!
So the young sir is napping and I finally have the TV to myself.
It looks like there is a problem. I can log in with my Cox id and it shows me highlights etc. I can log in with my DirectTv id and I can watch full games.
Damn you big media!
Aug 10th 2015, 12:04 am
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I love my Roku.Currently enjoying George Gently. I had no idea about this series. It is my new evening entertainment.