bdbradshaw Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I just had Control4 installed last week. Tonight, Spectrum couldn't reach a deal with Tribune and I couldn't watch the Cowboys/Seahawks game. When I called to complain, they also stated my bill was going up in 20 days. I need to find a streaming option and I'm looking at the Playstation Vue but as far I know, Playstation doesn't work well with others. Is there a way that my installer could program my remote to automatically open the app or go through my Playstation 4 and control it? If not, what other streaming options do I have that I could use my remote on. I hate to go back to multiple remotes, especially after spending this much to fix that problem. I appreciate any help and realize I know very little about Control4 as of now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I recommend Roku for best integration with Control4. You can directly open apps (Netflix, Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube, etc) from within the Control4 Watch menu. I use SlingTV for live TV, I'm happy with it and it only runs me $25 a month. Control4 controls the Roku over the network, so you just need to put it on the network and Control4 can easily find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I agree with @chopedogg88 Roku is the best hardware option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf1096 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I run the Roku and Hulu. You can program colored buttons or dvr is what I use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 If I could only get my local team (Colorado Rockies) without an enhanced cable package, I’d drop cable in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 If I could only get my local team (Colorado Rockies) without an enhanced cable package, I’d drop cable in a heartbeat.Mlb at bat?Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Mlb at bat? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Local team is blacked out except for some markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I got Rangers on Fox Sports SW on Sling TV. I’ve been streaming only for 3 years (with Google Fiber) and wouldn’t go back. No go with Rockies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, Luke said: I got Rangers on Fox Sports SW on Sling TV. I’ve been streaming only for 3 years (with Google Fiber) and wouldn’t go back. No go with Rockies? Nope. AT&T Sportsnet has a deal with MLB but doesn’t apply if you are served by Comcast, at least in the Denver market. I’m sure it will eventually change but the cable companies will not go quietly. Wish I could get Google fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 You often can get around these blackouts with VPNs. You just have to fool them so that they think you are ABD - Anywhere But Denver. But that adds to the complexity and will likely cost at least a few $ per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreinardy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 12:32 AM, chopedogg88 said: I recommend Roku for best integration with Control4. You can directly open apps (Netflix, Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube, etc) from within the Control4 Watch menu. I use SlingTV for live TV, I'm happy with it and it only runs me $25 a month. Control4 controls the Roku over the network, so you just need to put it on the network and Control4 can easily find it. I agree with the comment above and would add that Playstation Vue is also available on Roku and works very well in my experience. I dropped Spectrum about a month ago and picked up PS Vue. I bought Roku's for all 3 of my TV's. The C4 integration is actually better than the Roku by itself because you can program mini drivers to take you directly into the streaming services without going through the Roku home screen. Highly recommend both services. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, zaphod said: You often can get around these blackouts with VPNs. You just have to fool them so that they think you are ABD - Anywhere But Denver. But that adds to the complexity and will likely cost at least a few $ per month. I have done this in the past and it was ok for a while. At one point MLBTV stopped working through the VPN and I didn’t pursue other providers when online discussions indicated that MLB changed authentication based on credit card billing address and not just IP address. That was a couple years ago so maybe it works again (though it clearly violates the terms of service). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbradshaw Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 46 minutes ago, jreinardy said: I agree with the comment above and would add that Playstation Vue is also available on Roku and works very well in my experience. I dropped Spectrum about a month ago and picked up PS Vue. I bought Roku's for all 3 of my TV's. The C4 integration is actually better than the Roku by itself because you can program mini drivers to take you directly into the streaming services without going through the Roku home screen. Highly recommend both services. Jim My installer came today and got everything set up on my living room tv. I asked him if there was a driver to take me directly to the Vue app and he looked and said there wasn't. I asked him if there was a way to build one and he said that it had to be verified by Control4. How can I get this added as it will make things so much better and faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 There is a Playstation Vue mini driver. It just needs to be added/connected. Maybe your installer didn't realize that this became available not too long ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkoos Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 If you're in the Apple ecosystem, an Apple TV 4K is great. I also cut the cord and am paying $40/month for YouTube TV - works great with Control4, though there are no mini drivers like there are for Roku. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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