Are you receiving questions about cutting cable? Are you working on a program to help users get on board with this growing trend? Cutting cable is one of the biggest consumer trends of 2017 and often libraries are faced with helping users navigate this seemingly complex and daunting task. During this webinar, we will help you create a toolbox to help users:
- Understand how the cable and satellite industry works.
- Discover various hardware solutions to gain access to high-quality TV stations.
- Learn the pros and cons of streaming media services.
- Construct a checklist to you prepare users to successfully cut their cable
Audio with slides: https://goo.gl/CzskBr
2. Agenda:
• Understand how the cable and satellite industry works.
• Discover various hardware solutions to gain access to high-quality TV
stations.
• Learn the pros and cons of streaming media services.
• Construct a checklist to you prepare users to successfully cut their
cable
19. *Price is $21.99/mo. for yrs. 1-2; standard rates after yr. 2. Spectrum Premium Pack: Price is $15/mo. for yrs. 1-2; standard rates apply after yr. 2.
Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. .
29. Amazon Fire TV
• Amazon Fire Stick, $39.99, HDTV, Alexa voice remote
• Amazon Fire TV $69.99, 4K HDR* support, Alexa voice remote
• Amazon Fire TV + HD Antenna, $74.99
• Plugs into HDMI port, connects to Wi-Fi
• Amazon Prime $99 annual membership
• Plays streaming digital media content (Hulu, Netflix, etc.)
• Check out the new Amazon Fire TV Cube, https://goo.gl/zmoS51
30. Apple TV
• Apple TV (4th Gen.), HDTV 32GB $149
• Apple TV 4K (5th Gen.), 4K, 32GB $179 or 64GB $199
• AirPlay and streaming apps and games (from App Store)
• Connections: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Blue Tooth
• Plugs into HDMI port
• Siri powered voice remote
• Apple TV Remote app
• Plays streaming digital media content (Hulu, Netflix, etc.)
31. Google Chromecast
• Chromecast, $35, HDTV support
• Chromecast Ultra, $69.99, 4K Ultra/HDR support
• Use Google Cast app, uses HDMI port
• Streaming from various devices using Wi-Fi (same network)
• Can mirror your android device, or Google Chrome Browser
• Pair with any Google home device
• Use mobile device for the remote
• Plays streaming digital media content (Hulu, Netflix, etc.)
32. Roku
• Roku Express, $29.99, HDTV, connects via Wi-Fi
• Roku Express+, $39.99, HDTV, Wi-Fi, HDMI or composite
• Roku Streaming Stick, $49.99, HDTV, Wi-Fi, wireless remote w/ voice control
• Roku Streaming Stick+, $69.99, 4K Ultra HD, HDR, Wi-Fi, wireless voice remote (good range)
• Roku Ultra, $99.99, 4K Ultra, HDR, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, wireless voice remote w/ headphones
• Roku TV is available
• Control and Voice search through Roku mobile app
• Roku Channel gives access to all free content
• Plays streaming digital media content (Hulu, Netflix, etc.)
33. Other devices: PlayStation, Smart TVs, X-Box etc.
Xiaomi Mi Box
NVIDIA SHIELD TV
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Raspberry Pi Smart TV
36. Digital Video Recorders
• No need to DVR on-demand programs (Netflix, Hulu)
• SlingTV, Hulu, and others offer cloud DVR options
• Can record local channels received through Sling etc., but not using an OTA antenna
• YouTubeTV, watch 40+ live TV channels and unlimited cloud
• DVR storage, $35 a month
45. + Hulu Live
• Offers 7 day free trial
• Hulu with limited commercials, $7.99 per month
• Hulu with no commercials (few exceptions), $11.99 per month
• Hulu Live with limited commercials, $39.99 (50 hrs cloud DVR)
• Hulu Live with no commercials (few exceptions), $43.99
• iOS & Android apps – mobile watching
• Great for TV fans who want to cut cable
• Unlimited stream option
• Original programming
• Add-ons: Showtime, HBO, Cinemax
46.
47. • Blue $20, Orange $25, Blue + Orange = $40 per month
• Orange offers 20 channels: AMC, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, ESPN, HGTV, History Channel, IFC,
Lifetime,TBS, and more, stream 1 channel
• Blue offers 45 channels: AMC, BET, Bravo, CNN, Comedy Central, Fox, Fox Sports 2, FXX, HGTV, History
Channel, IFC, NBC, Nick Jr., Lifetime, NFL Network, TBS, USA and more, 3 streams
• Live TV streaming or on-demand
• Requires 4th or 5th Gen Apple TV, FireStick etc.
• Can add 50 hrs. DVR @ $5 per month
• Designed for cord cutters
48. • $7.99 (SD, single screen), $9.99 (HD, 2 screens), $11.99 (4K, 4screens)
• No ads, no live TV, includes Netflix originals
• DVR not required, all programming on-demand
• Price increase coming
• Best for fans of original programming
• Android, iOS and web access
• Offers 30 day free trial
55. Making the Decision to Cut Cable
What channels do you
usually watch?
What channels can you
live without?
Are you willing to change
your viewing habits? A
channel surfer?
Is your Internet connection
fast enough? Net Neutrality?
Do you have your own logins?
Do you have the necessary
hardware? Can you set it up?
Will you actually save
money?
56. Pay close attention when cancelling cable!
There may be hidden cancellation fees etc.