WiredWest does not offer TV but because you have a very fast internet connection you can stream all of the TV that you want over your internet connection.
- Streaming is the continuous transmission of data and video. When you listen to the radio or receive TV signals over the air with a TV antenna or from a satellite dish the signal that you receive is being streamed to you.
- Streaming transmissions can also be received over the internet.
- Yes, Dish offers Dish Anywhere and DirectTV has a downloadable app to view their programming on any device.
- Yes and more, with a fast Internet connection, you aren’t tied to subscribing to a satellite television provider; you can pick and choose and create the television experience that you want at a price you can afford.
- There are literally hundreds perhaps thousands of streaming services that will allow you to watch movies on demand, live TV broadcasts, prerecorded TV broadcasts and sports from most countries in the world. Some of these streaming services are free and others have a monthly fee. Most of the services that charge a monthly fee offer the first month free with no annual contracts so you can try them out to see which ones suit your viewing needs with no cost and no risk.
- The choices can be overwhelming. There are several websites that can help guide you through the process of selecting the best streaming provider for you.
- http://www.npr.org/2019/11/01/772064221/how-to-pick-the-streaming-tv-services-you-actually-want
- http://www.consumerreports.org/streaming-media-devices/guide-to-subscription-streaming-video-services/
- http://www.pcmag.com/roundup/336650/the-best-video-streaming-services
- http://www.suppose.tv/tv this service lets you plug in what programs you currently watch to help you determine which streaming services may be right for you.
- You will need a device that can translate the internet signal to a video/audio signal to be displayed on a screen and played through your speakers.
- You can watch streaming content on your computer, laptop, phone, notebook or other computer devices with no additional devices
- You can watch streaming content on your smart TV with no additional devices. A smart TV is one that can connect directly to the internet either through a Wi-Fi connection or an Ethernet cable connected to your router.
- You can watch streaming content using your gaming console such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, or Nintendo Wii connected to the internet either through a Wi-Fi connection or an Ethernet cable connected your router.
- If you have a recent TV that is not a smart TV you will need to purchase a device that will connect the internet to your TV. There are several devices on the market with varying prices and capabilities. Some of these are Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Nvidia Shield.
- Do an internet search for “TV streaming devices” to find the device that work best for you.
See “What you need to stream TV: A beginner’s guide” for instructions on how to set up streaming.