I have been into streaming for the past couple of years and I started out using the Direct TV Now app along with the Channels App for some of my local channels.
Well, I decided to try a few other streaming apps because the industry is rapidly changing and their is some serious competition as far as what TV apps are currently available.
I decided to try a couple of apps to see if I would consider changing from my current Direct TV plan to another carrier. I downloaded the YouTube TV and the Pluto TV apps and here are my first impressions:
Pluto TV: This is a free TV app and has a crude interface compared to other TV apps out there, but I like the selections it offers and the Weather Nation is a great alternative to the weather channel.
There are some great programs being offered on Pluto TV and in my opinion this app is a no brainer and well worth downloading if your looking for a nice alternative TV app.
No it’s doesn’t offer local and sports channels. But it does have some great movies and programs like cold case files, Investigative ID and other documentary shows I used to love to watch.
YouTube TV: This I downloaded because it’s 35 dollars a month cheaper then Direct TV and basically offers the same great channels, local and sports channels that Direct TV Now had for less money.
It doesn’t have the weather channel, but the weather nation on the Pluto TV app is a great replacement. It has some add on networks like Starz, HBO and Showtime for an additional monthly fee.
The interface is nice and I find myself liking it better then Direct TV Now. The setup is not as easy as the other TV apps and you have to do a couple of extra setup steps to get it working properly.
But, considering it’s 35 dollars cheaper a month and being I am on a fixed income now that I am semi-retired. It looks like YouTube TV might be my new primary live TV app. Just thought I would pass it long.
Well, I decided to try a few other streaming apps because the industry is rapidly changing and their is some serious competition as far as what TV apps are currently available.
I decided to try a couple of apps to see if I would consider changing from my current Direct TV plan to another carrier. I downloaded the YouTube TV and the Pluto TV apps and here are my first impressions:
Pluto TV: This is a free TV app and has a crude interface compared to other TV apps out there, but I like the selections it offers and the Weather Nation is a great alternative to the weather channel.
There are some great programs being offered on Pluto TV and in my opinion this app is a no brainer and well worth downloading if your looking for a nice alternative TV app.
No it’s doesn’t offer local and sports channels. But it does have some great movies and programs like cold case files, Investigative ID and other documentary shows I used to love to watch.
YouTube TV: This I downloaded because it’s 35 dollars a month cheaper then Direct TV and basically offers the same great channels, local and sports channels that Direct TV Now had for less money.
It doesn’t have the weather channel, but the weather nation on the Pluto TV app is a great replacement. It has some add on networks like Starz, HBO and Showtime for an additional monthly fee.
The interface is nice and I find myself liking it better then Direct TV Now. The setup is not as easy as the other TV apps and you have to do a couple of extra setup steps to get it working properly.
But, considering it’s 35 dollars cheaper a month and being I am on a fixed income now that I am semi-retired. It looks like YouTube TV might be my new primary live TV app. Just thought I would pass it long.
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