How things have changed

[Mr Tony]

and again my posts were in reference to posts 484 & 486 about 2 members who were looking at possibly a streaming service for their parents. My responses were to those for the next half dozen posts or what not since I have DIrectv stream (well via the apt compound) and have 2 receivers for it instead of streaming via a Roku.

Heck my dad I try to move him to streaming and off of Dish since he watches most programs on network TV (well his GF does...he watches a few shows OTA) and the few other shows he watches are old black and white reruns that are on streaming for free. But he refuses to learn "something new" (streaming). He has to call me every month to explain to him how to switch inputs on his TV to "Peacock" for the WWE "premium live event" (formerly known as PPV).

 

[Mr Tony]

For example, I still watch a few CBS shows, including Paramount+ originals.

Why pay twice, once to a Paid Live TV service, then I still need P+ for the originals.

You do know if you have a provider with CBS included, Paramount Plus is FREE??? So you're not "paying twice"
For gits and shiggles I just logged into it and it asked me what provider, I told it Directv stream and boom. Logged in.

 

[Bruce]

You do know if you have a provider with CBS included, Paramount Plus is FREE??? So you're not "paying twice"
For gits and shiggles I just logged into it and it asked me what provider, I told it Directv stream and boom. Logged in.

That is only supposed to be with Showtime, you pay for that, get P+, but all providers do not allow that, Dish is one example.

 

[Mr Tony]

That is only supposed to be with Showtime, you pay for that, get P+, but all providers do not allow that, Dish is one example.

no Showtime here at the compound. They give us Entertainment package with HBO & Cinemax

 

[Bruce]

no Showtime here at the compound. They give us Entertainment package with HBO & Cinemax

Even here, says you have to subscribe to receive it, have you tried and play a show?

https://www.directv.com/support/article/000101909

 

[Mr Tony]

plays shows no issues. I tried a handful of shows and they all played properly.
I don't know what to say. I logged in and it worked. Only Showtime I ever see on Directv Stream is when there is a freeview.

 

[KAB]

Off subject, but my $89.99 annual P+Showtime (no ads) started today. Remember, I was on a 50% off from last summer, declined to go full boat, then received a 30% offer.