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

1. Creating a Library Program
to Assist Users Cutting Cable

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

3. Understand how the cable and
satellite industry works.

4. Philo Farnsworth, invented first all-electronic
television system (1927).
Source: https://goo.gl/7BfMN2

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6. CATV Switch
Source: https://goo.gl/kVqTbe

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9. Source: https://goo.gl/oYHXEi

11. Source: https://goo.gl/cCDAqg
Digital-to-Analog Converter

12. Take the survey!
http://web.spcollege.edu/survey/26638

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2016

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. .

20. Source: https://goo.gl/8ryBXg

21. Cable TV revenue in the United States in 2010 and 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Source: https://goo.gl/zuXCjq

22. Discover various hardware solutions to
gain access to high-quality TV stations.

23. Tons of great info! https://goo.gl/2dWDTh
Choosing the best antenna

24. Check it out! https://goo.gl/uADajo
More info: https://www.sling.com

25. https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html
DTV Reception Maps (FCC), https://goo.gl/UTG6CB

26. Got HDMI ports?

27. Image source: https://goo.gl/vQ1S8b

28. Video: https://goo.gl/WoF2vc
Vintage Apple TV:
HDMI to RCA > RCA to VCR > VCR > Coaxial > Coaxial to Antenna

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

34. https://www.plex.tv

35. Read more at https://goo.gl/nHMCBY

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

37. http://www.freeair.tv

38. Learn the pros and cons of streaming
media services.

39. Internet Speed Tests
http://www.speedtest.net

40. Source: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/306

41. Source: https://goo.gl/FYW96R
Internet speeds for various resolutions

42. 1.1.1.1

43. Read more at: https://goo.gl/zvm8Ks

44. Which Streaming Service to Use?
Image source: https://goo.gl/egqWmq

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

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

49. Now called YouTube Premium
More info at: https://goo.gl/7ZWsXJ

50. Read: https://goo.gl/JJaXiR
The Best Video Streaming Services of 2018

51. https://www.justwatch.com/us

52. http://www.canistream.it

53. https://decider.com

54. Construct a checklist to you prepare
users to successfully cut their cable

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.

57. http://bestbuy.untangle.tv/home

58. Try it today! https://goo.gl/4a9kwQ
Slate’s Cord Cutting Calculator

59. Be the expert!
Schedule Cutting Cable workshops and help your patrons
make money-saving decisions.
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60. http://www.slideshare.net/chadmairn
@cmairn

61. Contact me!