Published by Que Publishing (March 31, 2021) © 2021
Michael MillerEasy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.
Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch.
Help when you have specific questions.
Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices—and saving money doing so. Learn how to
- Cut the cable and satellite cord
- Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill
- Watch local TV stations for free
- Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you
- Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku streaming media player
- Watch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Net_ ix, Peacock, and other streaming video services
- Watch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV
- Find where to best watch sporting events
- Get a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDR
- Get better sound with a sound bar or surround
Chapter 1 Choosing the Right TV 3
Bigger, Better, and Sharper: HD and UHD TV..............................4
Different Types of Screens ..............................................................11
Screens of All Shapes and Sizes .........................................15
Getting Smart About Smart TVs ........................................21
Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist .........................25
Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture.......................28
Chapter 2 Getting Better Sound 35
Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions ..........................35
Getting Better Sound from Headphones ....................37
Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar ..................................38
Understanding Surround Sound .................................43
Assembling a Surround Sound System ..........................49
Choosing the Right Options for You ...............................56
Chapter 3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air 61
Understanding Over-the-Air TV ..........................................61
Cutting the Cord for OTA Broadcasts..........................65
Watching Local Digital Networks ............................75
Recording Local Channels ........................81
Comparing OTA DVRs ......................................86
Other Ways to Watch Local Channels .......................88
Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget ............92
Chapter 4 Getting Cable and Satellite TV 95
Understanding Cable and Satellite TV .............96
Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You ..............98
Choosing a Provider and Package ...................101
Watching Cable and Satellite TV ......................106
Reducing Your Monthly Bill ..............................118
Chapter 5 Getting Streaming Media Devices 125
Understanding Internet Streaming Video ...............125
Watching Amazon Fire TV .....................131
Watching Apple TV ................................136
Watching Roku .............................................141
Other Streaming Media Players..........................146
Comparing Streaming Media Players ..........................151
Optimizing Streaming Media Playback ....................................154
Chapter 6 Watching Paid Streaming Video Services 163
Watching Amazon Prime Video .............................................164
Using Amazon Prime Video ..................166
Watching Apple TV+ ......................................167
Watching CBS All Access ...........................169
Watching Disney+ ..................................................171
Watching HBO Max ............................175
Watching Hulu ..................................178
Using Netflix ......................................183
Watching Peacock ................................185
Watching Other Paid Streaming Services .....................188
Chapter 7 Watching Free Streaming Video Services 197
Discovering Free Streaming Content ...................197
Watching YouTube ...............................210
Chapter 8 Watching Live Streaming Video Services 213
Understanding Live Streaming Video Services .....................213
Watching AT&T TV .........................216
Watching fuboTV ................................219
Watching Hulu + Live TV ....................223
Watching Philo ..............................225
Watching Sling TV .........................................227
Watching YouTube TV .....................................231
Comparing Live Streaming Services ........................235
Chapter 9 Watching Broadcast, Cable, and Satellite Channels via Streaming Video 239
Broadcast Networks Online .....................................240
Cable and Satellite Channels Online .....................244
Pay Networks Online ................................248
Chapter 10 Watching News and Sports via Streaming Video 253
Watching Live News .....................................253
Watching Live Weather .......................260
Watching Live Sports ............................................262
Chapter 11 Watching Paid and Rented Programs 273
Shopping at the Amazon Prime Video Store .........................274
Shopping at FandangoNOW ...................................................277
Shopping at Google Play ..............280
Shopping at Vudu ...........................283
Playing Movies Purchased Anywhere with Movies Anywhere.................287
Chapter 12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer 291
Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices ...................................291
Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device ...........................293
Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser ..................297
Sign In .....................................................297
Start Watching .........................................298
Mirroring and Casting to Your TV....................300
Improving Streaming Performance ....................................306
Appendix A What's Playing Where 309
Glossary 313
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