Cord-Cutting Service (Antenna & Streaming Device)
- General
- Product Name: Cord-Cutting Service (Antenna & Streaming Device)
- Brand: Geek Squad®
- Other
- UPC: 400058091034
Sit back and let a Geek Squad Agent setup your indoor TV antenna and online streaming device, so you can watch broadcast television anywhere.
After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778). Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
- Before we begin: When we arrive at the site, we'll discuss the scope of work to ensure that services purchased meet your needs and expectations. If they don't, we'll recommend solutions.
- Getting started: We’ll unbox and connect 1 indoor TV antenna and 1 online streaming device (like Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more). Then, we’ll correctly aim the antenna at the nearest TV tower and scan for over-the-air TV channels.
- Connecting to your network: We’ll ensure that the online streaming device is in a prime spot for internet signal and connect it to your existing network.
- Configuring the device: We’ll perform software and firmware with the online streaming device as needed. We’ll also configure up to 2 online streaming services at your request (like Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, and more).
- Final steps: We can download and configure 1 OS or Android app for content sharing or mirroring. We’ll also demonstrate how to use the new system and components, and let you know how to contact us for future support.
A: Typically, most homes have a cable splitter in the attic (or where the main coaxial cable comes into the house) that distributes a signal thought the house to all the rooms that are wired for cable. The main cable comes into the house and is connected to a box that has various coaxial cables going out to each room. You can connect an outdoor quality antenna to this box in place of the main cable input and it will send the antenna signal to all your TVs. Your new antenna becomes the main signal in at this point replacing the cable company. Each TV has it's own tuner so separate programming is no problem. All you have to do is run an "auto scan" from your individual tv's set-up menu and that's it. If you want an streaming option like FireTV or Apple TV or Roku, etc., you'll need a separate device for each tv and a decent wifi signal.
A: I've been researching "cutting the cord." My son is a techie but he's 2000 miles away. A media-streaming device-like Roku, Apple TV, Firestick etc--needs to access the internet to get the programs. Usually folks buy a subscription like Amazon's Firestick is hooked up with DISH, Roku has DirectTV, etc. There's a few other "media boxes" like Epic's ATVB with their own "maintenance" or subscription services. None of these "allow" DVR recordings, but the latter have USB ports for external drives, so a DVR or recording for personal use can be possible. Most say, you don't need it, as the programming is "stored in the cloud" and all you need to do is say, "I want 2006 Program X" or any movie, and bring up the series. I haven't tried this yet but think I've understood it. My brilliant son uses "Raspberry Pi", which is a low-cost streaming device without any subscription where you get all this for free.
A: I used Geek squad to install my fire stick and rabbit ears after discussion with Best Buy sales person about the best equipment. The Geek squad guy took care of everything about the installation. I am quite happy with the equipment and installation.
Q: Do you have to have a smart tv for this service?
A: No you do not. There are many smart devices that can be connected to a non-smart HDTV to access apps.
A: Thanks, Bill. Yes, that's probably what is required--researching all the individual sites of the streaming services. It would be great if there was some clearinghouse site that puts it all together with updated information (since all this is very much in constant flux). There was an article in Washington Post a while back that allowed you to input information about channels desired, and it would make recommendations. But I tried it, and the info turned out to be inaccurate once I tried to verify on the individual provider sites in question. If anyone else knows of another option, do chime in, please!
Q: Do you guys install outdoor antennas?
A: No, outdoor antenna installation is NOT included
