Are you looking to cut down on needless cable and satellite expenses, live TV
streaming could be your best option as its getting more popular with the Millennials and
is considered the best alternative for satellite and cable TV broadcasts.
There are lots of huge similarities between these two broadcasting communication; Live
TV streams work almost like traditional TV in your homes with traditional channels, DVD
functions, and guides to make easy navigation for users. Also, both traditional TV
broadcasts and live TV streaming can air their content live at a specific time on a
defined channel. However, Live TV streaming brings entertainment to you via the
internet while the traditional TV broadcast uses cable and satellite dishes.
So instead of downloading files to your PC or device, Live streaming allows users to
watch or listen to favorite programs in "real-time" therefore, with internet webcasts of
live events happening around the world, there is no file to download as the content is
streamed through continuous usage of the data.
Today, many people are seriously considering opting to cancel their cable service
subscription as they considered it a bit expensive when compared to watching their
favorite programs being streamed via the internet.
And with the growing numbers of TV streaming service, and the 'unlimited channels' at
your disposal you tend to wonder if switching to watching live streams on your computer
is better off on the long run or whether you are saving money or you might end up
paying more than necessary to watch your channels stream live on your computer.
On face value, TV streaming over the internet looks cheaper especially when
considering services from an organization like Netflix when compared to traditional
cable and satellite broadcast, but the reality is that you may end up paying more than
what you bargained for if your entertainment need is very selective.
What does it mean to stream live TV?
Live TV streaming is quite a relatively new concept. Live streaming means sending
video or audio information to users over a private network to your computer. How it
works is that the streams are recorded inside a hard drive and transmitted over the
internet to your PC.
However, it is just not about recorded streams, you can also do “live stream” content
just the same time the event is happening. With live TV streaming, it doesn’t matter
where you are located, people anywhere around the world can watch live streaming
programs on their computer if they wish to.
Stream shows can be watched on smart TVs as well as regular TV attached to your
smart device like Apple TV, Roku, etc.
How does live streaming of TV channels work?
Live TV streaming works in different ways with lots of options for users. If you are
looking for satellite or cable TV experience, services like DirecTV NOW, YouTube, Hulu,
or sling are some good options and there are still lots of them out there. With a quick
Google search, you can uncover many other options that will serve you better.
Considering your location, you can also have the OTA (Over The Air) TV that can offer
a couple of stations. If you live anywhere close to Memphis, you can a OTA of close to
50 channels with crystal clear signal. Also, some local vendors offer apps with options
for buying monthly subscriptions.
What do I need to stream to my TV?
Here are some ways you can easily stream you live Tv to your audience
Set up Boxes / Streaming Sticks – This requires a simple plugin into your TV
through HDMI with hundreds of streaming apps available for download. Amazon
TV, Roku, and AppleTV are some brands that offer this type of TV streaming.
SmartTV – you need to have the apps installed on your device or you download
the app to enjoy the crystal clear streaming experience directly on your TV – this
does not require any streaming device to work.
Gaming Console – you can download Xbox and PlayStation apps to enjoy the
streaming experience.
Screen Mirroring – This format broadcast content from your smartphone, laptop,
or tablet to a TV through a screen device.
The hidden costs of Live TV Streaming
You Cant Add with Other Services
Live TV streams cannot be bundled with other services. However, while it seems the
running cost of maintaining a satellite or cable might seem expensive, you can easily
maintain the subscription and make it cheaper when you add your cable/satellite
subscription with other services like with internet or phone services.
Most people do not realize the potential benefits of bundling deals when it comes to
subscribing to traditional TV broadcasts.
TV Streaming Cost
Watching movies and TV shows require that you invest in some other devices that can
connect you to the internet. These devices make it possible for you to watch your
favorite TV broadcast or watch live events as its happening.
Devices like AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku can cost anywhere between $40 to $100.
Data Limit
Streaming hard quality (HD) contents can gobble up between 1GB to 2GB of data per
hour. So if you want to enjoy streaming broadcast on your smart TV or your computer,
you should consider having an average of 150GB of data every month for a single
viewer, while subscribing for unlimited plans with decent upload and download speed
tend to be more expensive.
Multiple Service For Multiple Streams
It could get more expensive if you desire to have access to watching TV and movies
including able to stream live sports programs as you will need to subscribe to multiple
services like Netflix and ESPN+
In conclusion, switching over to using Live TV streaming over cable or satellite
broadcasting might looks easy and cheap to maintain, however, if you are the type who
wants lots of options with your streaming channels, you could at the long run be paying
more in expenses compared to subscribing for the traditional cable or satellite
broadcast.
