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Streaming live TV and Hulu
I cut the cord about a year ago and signed up for DirecTV Now. It worked well and I enjoyed live TV at home and on our 4 month trip on our RV.
When we got home I switched to Hulu live TV which includes movies and TV series. I liked the idea of having the movies and TV series and it cost a little less than DirecTV Now. Hulu has a pretty good selection of live channels but not quite as many as DirecTV Now but with the added movies and TV shows it's a pretty good deal.
But there's one big drawback I didn't know about with Hulu. You can't stream Hulu to a TV at locations other than the location you register at. So basically you can't use it on an RV and travel. You can however use a mobile device to receive Hulu live TV and cast to any TV. Chromcast is OK but just adds another layer of complications.
I might switch back to DirecTV Now.
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Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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12-07-2018, 07:53 AM
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I'm surprised I'm not getting any comments. Am I the only one who didn't know Hulu doesn't allow streaming to a TV not at the location you registered at.
I like it enough that I might try using Chromcast. I don't understand why Hulu applied this restriction. DirecTV Now doesn't, but I'm not sure about other streaming services.
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Tim
Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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12-07-2018, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by timjet
I'm surprised I'm not getting any comments. Am I the only one who didn't know Hulu doesn't allow streaming to a TV not at the location you registered at.
I like it enough that I might try using Chromcast. I don't understand why Hulu applied this restriction. DirecTV Now doesn't, but I'm not sure about other streaming services.
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I was not aware of that, but using a vpn should fix the problem. I tried several streaming services and for me Sling is the best as it has a better interface. I signed up for 3 months of Direct at $10 a month but only used 1 month and left because they don't give an opportunity to adjust the stream rate. I used it at home and blew through a terabyte in less than a month and I have a cap.
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04-28-2019, 09:19 AM
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Location: Prosper, TX
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I also signed up for Hulu and was surprised that it wouldn't work while traveling in our RV. Has anyone found a way to get it to work while traveling? Would a VPN work?
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04-28-2019, 09:58 AM
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This from HULU, just now:
I’m getting an error stating I’m not at Home
Whether you’re actually at Home or not, there are a few scenarios where you may find yourself running into such an error message.
You’re connected to a mobile hotspot: Mobile hotspots cannot be used to set your Home Location. You’ll need to set your Home using a residential, non-mobile network.
You’ve recently moved: If you’ve recently moved, you’ll need update your Home network — using one of your four available Home changes per year — in order to access Hulu again.
You’re actually not at Home: No-brainer. Since Hulu + Live TV subscriptions are intended for single household use, you’ll need to be connected to your Home in order to stream on most devices. When you’re on-the-go, you can use a mobile device to stream — just make sure you open the mobile app at Home once every 30 days.
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Nam vet '66-'67
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04-28-2019, 10:12 AM
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Note that this applies only to Hulu Live.
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04-28-2019, 10:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cpl Ed
This from HULU, just now:
I’m getting an error stating I’m not at Home
Whether you’re actually at Home or not, there are a few scenarios where you may find yourself running into such an error message.
You’re connected to a mobile hotspot: Mobile hotspots cannot be used to set your Home Location. You’ll need to set your Home using a residential, non-mobile network.
You’ve recently moved: If you’ve recently moved, you’ll need update your Home network — using one of your four available Home changes per year — in order to access Hulu again.
You’re actually not at Home: No-brainer. Since Hulu + Live TV subscriptions are intended for single household use, you’ll need to be connected to your Home in order to stream on most devices. When you’re on-the-go, you can use a mobile device to stream — just make sure you open the mobile app at Home once every 30 days.
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Thanks for the info Cpl Ed, we're going full time in June so we won't have a "home" location except for our RV.
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04-28-2019, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cpl Ed
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When you’re on-the-go, you can use a mobile device to stream — just make sure you open the mobile app at Home once every 30 days.
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I was not aware you must log onto Hulu at least once a month from your registered home address.
We're going on our summer trip soon, so I guess we'll be looking for another streaming service.
Suggestions?
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Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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04-28-2019, 12:13 PM
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YouTube TV is what you need. Live TV anywhere you go. We've had it for 6-7 months and it's worked everywhere.
Stop live TV, record for later and uses a TV guide style "live" page. Love it.
It's all we use at home and on the road.
I tried HULU but it did not compare to YouTubeTV.
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2020 Grand Design 337RLS
2018 Chevy 2500HD
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04-28-2019, 12:40 PM
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Can you pick up Fox News on You Tube?
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04-28-2019, 01:56 PM
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I signed up for you tube tv. Looks promising.
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Tim
Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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04-28-2019, 02:21 PM
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Location: Prescott, Arizona
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I cut the cord too and installed a Channel Master DVR. I now have 3 CM DVRs. I record at home and play the recording on the road. I don't get National News which I see as another benefit.
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04-28-2019, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlatsixV2
Can you pick up Fox News on You Tube?
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I can on mine
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Tim
Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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04-28-2019, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2rad4u
YouTube TV is what you need. Live TV anywhere you go. We've had it for 6-7 months and it's worked everywhere.
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I would love to switch from DTVN to YTTV but they are still missing several channels that the old DTVN "Live a Little" package had.
The old packages DTVN are no longer available to new customers and they are missing several channels. The new DTVN packages do include HBO, no extra charge.
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