“can you tell me exactly what does this do, and what channels does it allow and not allow into your home WITHOUT THE USE OF OPTIMUM OR VERIZON. , how much could you save on an average on your monthly bill if you had a "gold package"from optimum”
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This device is primarily used to stream Internet-based media to a television (smart-tv's already have this functionality built-in). This device does not receive Internet access on its own. Internet access would still need to be provided separately via your cable company, telephone company, etc. This device would then use Wi-Fi (or Ethernet cable via the purchase of a separate adapter, approx. $15) to access the Internet. With Internet access, this device will allow you to install apps to Subscription-based Internet services such as Netflix, Hulu, SlingTV, HBO Go, etc. A valid subscription would be required for each service. If you have an Amazon Prime membership (also subscription based), you would have instant access to Amazon Prime media without having to install any apps (this being an Amazon product and all, wink). Whether or not you have a subscription to any Internet-based media services, you can of coarse always buy or rent media from Amazon! This device can be used in addition to a cable subscription, or replace it. Some people already subscribe to Internet-based services and simply use this device to access those services. Some are able to use this device in-place of a cable box(es) to save on monthly equipment charges. Some use this device in conjunction with an antenna to supplant a cable subscription altogether. The amount you can potentially save compared to a cable subscription would depend on your individual entertainment needs. You can google "Amazon Fire TV apps" to find a list of available apps. There's over 6,000 total apps, with roughly 500 related to Movies/TV. Checking into a few of the featured apps would quickly give an idea of what content and channels can potentially be provided. From there you can tally any potential subscription costs and compare to your current cable subscription. With an honest assessment of your entertainment needs and viewing tendencies, you may be surprised by the comparison. There are other options to potentially add third-party Internet-based media access to this device, but beware of piracy laws! Good luck, perhaps you'll be able to join the vastly growing cord-cutting community, or maybe even find a happy medium!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It does not display any actual Channels. You can only stream Wifi type apps from providers like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, CBS, Kodi, etc etc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I cut the cable. You need to sidelong something like KODI to get movie and sport chanels. Look up utube and there is a guy called reviewdork. That's who I learned from. I save 140 a month.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You have to have wifi to use it.
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