Index
Symbols
4K format
aspect ratio, 18
HDR (High-Dynamic Range), 9-10, 30
5.1 surround sound, 43, 46, 50
aspect ratio, 18
HDR (High-Dynamic Range), 30
screen size and, 16
16:9 aspect ratio, 18
720p HD format, 5
1080i HD format, 5
1080p HD format, 5
A
ABC app, 240
ABC Family, 109
ABC Localish, 77
ABC News app, 240
accessibility
ACC Network, 265
adjustments for picture quality, 28-30
Admiral, 31
Advanced HDR by Technicolor, 10
Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) standard, 63
Adventure Sports Network, 265
A&E, 108
AFRO, 108
AHC (American Heroes Channel), 108
Al Jazeera, 107
All Arts app, 243
Alt TV, 237
Amazon, 28
Amazon Fire TV, 131
Amazon Prime Video on, 304
comparison with other streaming media players, 151
HBO Max and, 175
remote control/voice command usage, 133-135
Amazon Fire TV Recast, 81-82, 86
classic movies on, 106
content available, 164-165, 274
on Fire TV, 304
pricing, 165
technical specifications, 165
watching videos, 276
AMC, 108
American Heroes Channel (AHC), 108
amplifier power, 55
amplifiers for OTA signals, 69
analog transmission, switch to digital, 62-63
Android TV, 22
Animal Planet, 108
antennas
connecting to TV, 71
Apple iTunes Store, 286
Apple TV, 136
comparison with other streaming media players, 151
remote control/voice command usage, 138-141
Apple TV+, 167
content available, 168
pricing, 168
technical specifications, 168
apps
for Android TV, 22
casting, 300
for children, 308
closing background apps, 307
for streaming video
ARC (Audio Return Channel), 27
aspect ratios, screen size and, 18-20
Aspire, 108
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) standard, 63
AT&T, streaming video services, 174-175
AT&T TV, 216
channels available, 217
cloud recording, 217
as DirecTV alternative, 219
Audio Return Channel (ARC), 27
audio. See sound
B
BabyFirst, 108
background apps, closing, 307
basic plans (cable television), 102
Bell Satellite TV, 122
Best Buy, 28
BET (Black Entertainment Television), 108
BET Her, 108
BET Jams, 108
B&H Photo and Video, 28
Big Sky Conference, 265
Bloomberg Television, 107, 255-256
Blu-ray discs
audio formats available, 57
resolution of, 10
BMA (Black Music America), 108
BNC (Black News Channel), 255, 257
Boomerang, 108
Bounce TV, 77
Bravo, 108
brightness, adjusting, 29
British television. See also UK
where to find, 310
broadcast television. See also local television; OTA (over-the-air) television
audio formats available, 57
resolution of, 11
BroadwayHD, 191
BTN+ app, 269
BT Sport, 271
budget checklist for local television, 92
bundles, reducing cable/satellite costs, 119
BUZZR, 77
bytes, 82
C
cable television
audio formats available, 57
comparison with satellite television, 98-101
explained, 96
local television on, 88
local channels, 106
national news and weather channels, 107
on-demand programming, 116-117
Spanish-language channels, 113
sports channels, 114
reducing monthly costs, 118
bundles, 119
equipment rental, 119-120, 157
negotiating price, 119
skinnier packages, 118
resolution of, 11
in UK, 122
Call2Recycle, 25
Canada
cable/satellite television, 121-122
free streaming video, 211
live sports, 271
live streaming video services, 237
pay channel streaming apps, 250
purchased/rented videos, 288
Star Trek in, 170
streaming media players, 159-160
streaming video services, 194
Canal Once, 113
Cartoon Network, 108
casting, 300
CBS All Access, 118, 169, 175, 240
pricing, 170
technical specifications, 170
CBS News app, 240
CBS Sports Network, 265
CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) displays, 12
cellular connections, improving streaming video, 306
Channel Master Stream+, 82-83, 86, 149
channels (surround sound), number of, 43-45
channels (TV). See programming
checklists
for local television, 92
Cheddar Business, 107
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, 199
children
programs, where to find, 310
streaming video apps for, 308
choosing. See selecting
Cine Latino, 113
Cinemax, 115
Circle, 77
Cleo TV, 108
closing background apps, 307
cloud recording with live streaming video services, 214
AT&T TV, 217
fuboTV, 220
Hulu + Live TV, 223
Philo, 226
Sling TV, 228
YouTube TV, 232
CMT, 109
CNBC World, 255
CNN International, 107, 255, 257
cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) displays, 12
color codes for antenna types, 70
color saturation, adjusting, 29
color temperature, adjusting, 30
CombatGO, 265
Comcast streaming video services, 174, 185
Comedy Central, 109
comic books on DC Universe, 193
Common Sense Media, 308
competition programs, where to find, 312
computers
connecting to TVs via HDMI, 305-306
watching streaming video, 297-299
connecting to TVs
sound bars, 42
connections, improving streaming video, 306
contrast, adjusting, 29
Cooking Channel, 109
Costco, 28
costs. See pricing
Country Music Television, 109
The Country Network, 77
Court TV, 77
Court TV Mystery, 77
Cozi TV, 77
Craigslist, 25
Crave, 250
Create, 77
The Criterion Channel, 106, 192-193
Crutchfield, 28
current movies, where to find, 310
current TV programs, where to find, 311
Curtis International, 31
Curtis-Mathes, 31
The CW app, 241
CW Seed, 241
Cycle World, 265
D
DABL, 77
Daystar, 109
DBS (direct broadcast satellite) systems, 97-98
DC Universe, 193
Decades, 77
Destination America, 109
diginets (digital networks)
availability of, 99
on cable, 88
cable versus satellite television, 98
classic movies on, 105
classic TV comedies on, 154
on live streaming video, 215
science fiction, 118
digital format, HD as, 4
digital subchannels, 75-76, 88
Digital Theater Systems (DTS), 47
digital transmission, switch from analog, 62-63
direct broadcast satellite (DBS) systems, 97-98
directional antennas, 68
DirecTV
AT&T TV as alternative, 219
Discovery Channel, 109
Discovery Family, 109
Discovery Life, 109
Discovery Wings Channel, 108
DISH Network, DirectTV versus, 103-105
Disney streaming video services, 174
content available, 172
pricing, 172
technical specifications, 172
Disney Channel, 109
Disney Junior, 109
Disney XD, 109
displays. See screens
DIY Network, 109
Doctor Who, 117
documentaries, where to find, 311
Dolby Digital, 46
Dolby Digital Plus, 46
Dolby Laboratories, 47
Dolby Pro Logic, 46
Dolby TrueHD, 47
Dolby Vision standard, 10
dongles, 146
DTS (Digital Theater Systems), 47
DTS format, 46
DTS-HD format, 46
DTS-HD Master Audio, 47
DTS Neo:6, 46
DVDs
audio formats available, 58
Netflix, 181
resolution of, 11
DVRs
with live streaming video services, 214
AT&T TV, 217
fuboTV, 220
Hulu + Live TV, 223
Philo, 226
Sling TV, 228
YouTube TV, 232
for OTA (over-the-air) recording, 81
comparison of, 86
TiVo Bolt OTA, 85
as streaming media players, 149
dynamic range, 9
E
E!, 109
eBay, 28
e-cycling, 24
edge lighting, 13
EDGE Sport, 265
electronic waste, 24
elevation speakers, 47
El Rey, 109
ePix, 115
equipment rental for cable/satellite television, 119-120, 157
ESPN+, 269
ESPN2, 265
ESPN3, 265
ESPN Bases Loaded, 265
ESPN College Extra, 265
ESPN Deportes, 265
ESPNews, 265
ESPN Goal Line, 265
ESPNU, 265
Ethernet connections, optimizing streaming video playback, 158
e-waste, 24
EWTN (Eternal World Television Network), 109
F
FALD (Full-Array Local Dimming) displays, 13
The Family Channel, 109
FandangoNOW, 277
content available, 277
streaming media player availability, 277
watching videos, 279
Fandor, 106
Fawesome, 199
Field & Stream, 265
Fight, 265
Film Detective, 106
FilmRise, 200
finding streaming video apps, 293-294
Fire TV, 131
Amazon Prime Video on, 304
comparison with other streaming media players, 151
HBO Max and, 175
remote control/voice command usage, 133-135
Flix, 109
Food Network, 109
Football Daily, 265
foreign movies, where to find, 311
FOX Business Network, 255, 257
Fox Deportes, 265
FOX News Channel, 255
FOX NOW app, 241
Fox Sports 1, 265
Fox Sports 2, 265
FOX Sports GO app, 242
Fox Sports regional networks, 265
FreeDive, 201
Freeform, 109
Freesat, 122
Freesat from Sky, 122
in Canada and UK, 211
Fawesome, 199
FilmRise, 200
IMDb TV, 201
at libraries, 209
Plex, 202
Pluto TV, 203
Popcornflix, 204
Roku Channel, 205
Stirr, 206
Tubi, 207
Vudu, 208
Freeview HD, 93
Frndly TV, 227
FTF TV, 265
fubo Sports Network, 265
channels available, 220
cloud recording, 220
live news, 255
pricing, 220
full-array backlighting, 13
Full-Array Local Dimming (FALD) displays, 13
full HD format, 5
Fuse, 109
Future Today, 199
FX, 109
FXM, 109
FXX, 109
FYI, 110
G
GAC (Great American Country), 110
Galavision, 113
Game Show Network (GSN), 110
game shows, where to find, 311
gateways, rebooting, 307
GB (gigabytes), 82
General Electric, 31
Genie, 104
gigabytes (GB), 82
golf on live streaming video, 267
Google Chromecast, 146-147, 151, 300
Google Play, 280
Android TV apps, 22
content available, 280
watching videos, 282
Great American Country (GAC), 110
GSN (Game Show Network), 110
H
Hallmark Channel, 110
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 110
Hallmark Movies Now, 110
Hard Knocks, 266
Haystack TV, 259
HBO Max, 105, 153, 174-175, 248
pricing, 176
technical specifications, 176
HD (high-definition)
aspect ratio, 18
comparison of formats, 8
HDR (High-Dynamic Range), 9-10, 30
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface), 127
HDMI input connections, 305-306
for A/V receiver, 54
for TVs, 26
HDR+ technology, 10
HDR10 standard, 10
HD-ready format, 5
HDR (High-Dynamic Range), 9-10, 30
HGTV (Home and Garden Television), 110
Hisense, 31
History Channel, 110
history programs, where to find, 312
Hitachi, 31
HLN, 107
Home and Garden Television (HGTV), 110
Home Premiere video rentals (FandangoNOW), 278
Home Shopping Network (HSN), 110
Hoopla, 209
Hopper, 104
how-to programs, where to find, 311
HSN (Home Shopping Network), 110
pricing, 179
technical specifications, 179
channels available, 223
cloud recording, 223
pricing, 223
I
ID (Investigation Discovery), 110
IFC, 110
IMDb TV, 201
Impact Network, 110
Impact! Wrestling, 266
improving streaming video performance, 306-307
Independent Film Channel, 110
independent movies, where to find, 311
IndiePlex, 110
indoor antennas, 67
input/output connections for TVs, 26
Insignia, 32
installation, cable versus satellite television, 99
interlaced scan lines, 5
internal speakers, turning off, 42
international news broadcasts, as streaming video, 254-257
Internet connections, optimizing streaming video playback, 154-156
Internet Protocol television (IPTV), 126
Internet streaming video. See streaming video
Investigation Discovery (ID), 110
Ion Plus, 77
Ion Television, 77
IPTV (Internet Protocol television), 126
iTunes Store, 286
J–K–L
JTV (Jewelry Television), 110
Justice Network, 77
JustWatch, 244
JVC, 31
Kanopy, 209
Laff, 77
Latino channels in cable/satellite programming packages, 113
LCD (liquid crystal device) displays, 12-13
LED (light emitting diode) displays, 12-13
The Learning Channel, 112
letterboxing, 19
LFE (low-frequency effects) channel, 44
LG Electronics, 31
libraries, free streaming video services, 209
Lifetime, 110
Lifetime Movies (LMN), 110
Lifetime Real Women (LRW), 110
LIGHTtv, 78
live streaming video, 213
AT&T TV, 216
channels available, 217
cloud recording, 217
as DirecTV alternative, 219
in Canada and UK, 237
comparison of services, 235-237
Frndly TV, 227
fuboTV, 219
channels available, 220
cloud recording, 220
pricing, 220
channels available, 223
cloud recording, 223
pricing, 223
news broadcasts, 253
national and international news, 254-257
on-demand programming and cloud recording, 214
Philo, 225
channels available, 225
cloud recording, 226
pricing, 226
pricing, 216
Sling TV, 227
channels available, 228
cloud recording, 228
in Canada and UK, 271
golf channels, 267
technical specifications, 235
Xfinity Flex and, 150
channels available, 232
cloud recording, 232
pricing, 232
LMN (Lifetime Movies), 110
local dimming, 13
local news, as streaming video, 257-260
local television, 61. See also broadcast television; OTA (over-the-air) television
analog to digital transmission, 62-63
cable versus satellite television, 98
connecting antenna to TV, 71
cost-saving checklist, 92
diginets
on live streaming video services, 215, 236
OTA transmissions explained, 62
recording, 81
comparison of OTA DVRs, 86
TiVo Bolt OTA, 85
on satellite, 89
on streaming video services, 90-91
troubleshooting reception problems, 74-75
in UK, 93
watching on TV, 73
where to find, 311
Logo, 111
Longhorn Network, 266
low-frequency effects (LFE) channel, 44
LRW (Lifetime Real Women), 110
M
Magnavox, 31
matrixed sound, 46
MB (megabytes), 82
measuring screen size, 15
media conglomerates, streaming video and, 174-175
megapixels, 5
MGM HD, 111
Military Channel, 108
Mitsubishi, 31
MLB app, 270
MLB Network, 266
MLS, 266
MMA Junkie, 266
mobile devices
screen mirroring, 300
screen size/orientation, 296
watching streaming video, 293-296
web browsers on, 297
modems, rebooting, 307
motion smoothing, adjusting, 30
Motorola, 31
MotorTrend, 266
mounting kits, 27
The Movie Channel, 115
MoviePlex, 111
movies, classic, 105-106. See also streaming video services
moving routers/streaming players, 157-158
MSG, 266
MTV, 111
MTV Classic, 111
MTV Live, 111
MTV Tres (Tr3s), 111
multidirectional antennas, 68
music channels, DISH Network versus DirecTV, 104
MyNetworkTV, 78
N
Nat Geo Music, 111
Nat Geo People, 111
Nat Geo Wild, 111
National Geographic, 111
national news and weather channels
in cable/satellite programming packages, 107
National Television Systems Committee (NTSC) standard, 63
nature programs, where to find, 312
NBA app, 270
NBA League Pass, 266
NBA TV, 266
NBC
app, 242
streaming video services, 185
NBC News app, 242
NBC News Now, 255
NBCSN, 266
NBCSN regional networks, 266
NBC Sports Network, 114
NBC Sports Scores ap, 242
negotiating price for cable/satellite television, 119
DVD Plan, 181
pricing, 182
technical specifications, 183
news broadcasts
as live streaming video, 253
national and international news, 254-257
where to find, 312
news channels, in cable/satellite programming packages, 107
NewsON, 259
NFL app, 270
NFL Network, 266
NHL app, 271
NHL Network, 266
Nickelodeon (NICK), 111
Nick Jr., 111
NickMusic, 111
Nicktoons, 111
Nitro Circus, 266
NOW TV Smart Stick, 159
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) standard, 63
O
OANN (One America News Network), 255, 257
OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays, 14-15
Olympic Channel, 266
on-demand programming
in cable/satellite programming packages, 116-117
with live streaming video services, 214
online video. See streaming video
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), 111
optical digital audio cables, 42
optical digital audio input connections for A/V receiver, 54
optical digital audio output connections for TVs, 26
optimizing streaming video playback, 154
Ethernet connections, 158
Internet connection speed, 154-156
matching player with TV, 158
moving router/streaming player, 157-158
on Smart TVs, 159
ordering
from Amazon Prime Video Store, 275-276
from iTunes Store, 286
organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays, 14-15
orientation for mobile devices, 296
OTA (over-the-air) television, 61. See also broadcast television; local television
analog to digital transmission, 62-63
connecting antenna to TV, 71
cost-saving checklist, 92
diginets
explained, 62
recording, 81
comparison of OTA DVRs, 86
TiVo Bolt OTA, 85
troubleshooting reception problems, 74-75
in UK, 93
watching on TV, 73
OTT (over the top) services, 214
Outdoor America, 266
Outside TV+, 266
ownership rights to purchased streaming videos, 277
OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), 111
Oxygen, 111
P
Pac-12 Networks, 266
pan and scan, 19
Panasonic, 31
Paramount Network, 111
passive speakers, 50
pay channels
apps for, 248
in Canada and UK, 250
HBO, 248
in cable/satellite programming packages, 107-108, 113
PBS app, 243
content available, 185
pricing, 185
technical specifications, 185
performance of streaming video, improving, 306-307
personal media files, casting to Roku, 302
Philco, 31
Philo, 225
channels available, 225
cloud recording, 226
live news, 255
pricing, 226
picture quality adjustments, 28-30
pillarboxing, 19
plasma displays, 13
Plex, 202
Pluto Sports, 266
sports channels, 265
Pop TV, 111
premium channels in cable/satellite programming packages, 114-116
presets for picture quality, 29
pricing
Acorn TV, 189
Alt TV, 237
Amazon Fire TV, 131
Amazon Prime Video, 165
Apple TV, 136
Apple TV+, 168
BritBox, 190
BroadwayHD, 192
Canadian cable/satellite television, 122
CBS All Access, 170
Crave, 250
The Criterion Channel, 193
DC Universe, 193
Disney+, 172
Frndly TV, 227
fuboTV, 220
Google Chromecast, 146
HBO Max, 176
Hulu, 179
Hulu + Live TV, 223
Internet connections, 155
live streaming video, 216, 235
local television, cost-saving checklist, 92
Netflix, 182
Netflix DVD Plan, 181
NVIDIA Shield TV, 148
on-demand programming, 117
Peacock, 185
Philo, 226
purchased/rented videos
Amazon Prime Video Store, 274
FandangoNOW, 277
Google Play, 280
iTunes Store, 286
Vudu, 283
reducing cable/satellite bill, 118
bundles, 119
equipment rental, 119-120, 157
negotiating price, 119
skinnier packages, 118
satellite television, 100-101, 104-105
sports channels, 114
Starz, 250
streaming media players, 128
streaming video, 131, 159, 187-188
TiVo Stream 4K, 149
TVPlayer, 237
TVs, 25
UK cable/satellite television, 122
Xfinity Flex, 150
YouTube Premium, 211
Prime Video, 164
pricing, 165
technical specifications, 165
programming
cable television packages, 101-103
cable versus satellite television, 98
guide to availability, 309-312
live streaming video channels, 214-215
AT&T TV, 217
fuboTV, 220
Hulu + Live TV, 223
Philo, 225
Sling TV, 228
YouTube TV, 232
local channels, 106
national news and weather channels, 107
on-demand programming, 116-117
reducing costs, 118
satellite television packages, 103-105
science fiction programming, 117-118
Spanish-language channels, 113
sports channels, 114
streaming video content, 130-131
Acorn TV, 189
Apple TV+, 168
BritBox, 190
Disney+, 172
media conglomerates and, 174-175
Peacock, 185
progressively displayed scan lines, 5
purchased videos, 273
Amazon Prime Video Store, 274-276
in Canada and UK, 288
iTunes Store, 286
Movies Anywhere app, watching, 287-288
ownership rights, 277
Q–R
QLED (quantum light emitting diode) displays, 15
Qubo, 78
Quest, 78
QVC, 111
RCA, 31
reality programs, where to find, 312
rebooting router/modem, 307
receiving
OTA (over-the-air) signals, 65-67
reception problems, troubleshooting, 74-75
recording local television, 81
comparison of OTA DVRs, 86
TiVo Bolt OTA, 85
recycling TVs, 24
Red Bull TV, 266
reducing costs
cable/satellite bill, 118
bundles, 119
equipment rental, 119-120, 157
negotiating price, 119
skinnier packages, 118
Reelgood, 244
Reelz, 111
reliability, cable versus satellite television, 100
remote controls
Android TV, 22
A/V receivers, 55
streaming media players, 129
TVs, 27
rented videos, 273
Amazon Prime Video Store, 274-276
in Canada and UK, 288
iTunes Store, 286
Movies Anywhere app, watching, 287-288
resolution, 26
comparison of formats, 8
SD format, 5
Retro TV, 78
RevRn, 78
Revolt, 112
Roku, 141
closed captioning, 36
comparison with other streaming media players, 151
HBO Max and, 175
ordering videos from FandangoNOW, 278-279
routers, rebooting, 307
routers. See Wi-Fi routers
S
Sam’s Club, 28
Samsung, 31
satellite channel apps, 244-247
satellite television
audio formats available, 57
comparison with cable television, 98-101
installation, 99
programming, 98
reliability, 100
DISH Network versus DirecTV, 103-105
local television on, 89
programming packages
local channels, 106
national news and weather channels, 107
on-demand programming, 116-117
Spanish-language channels, 113
sports channels, 114
reducing monthly costs, 118
bundles, 119
equipment rental, 119-120, 157
negotiating price, 119
skinnier packages, 118
resolution of, 11
in UK, 122
saturation, adjusting, 29
SBN (SonLife Broadcasting Network), 112
scan lines, 5
Science Channel, 112
science fiction programming, 117-118
science programs, where to find, 312
screen mirroring, 300, 303-304
screens, 11
plasma displays, 13
QLED, 15
resolution, 26
types of, 25
screen size, 25
4K versus 8K format, 9
measuring, 15
for mobile devices, 296
pixels and, 15
SD (standard definition)
aspect ratio, 18
resolution, 5
searching streaming video content, 243-244
SEC Network, 266
selecting
streaming media players, 152-153
streaming video services, 187-188
setting up streaming media players, 128-129
sharing streaming video accounts across devices, 291-293
sharpness, adjusting, 29
Shaw Direct, 122
shopping checklist for TV, 25-27
Shout! Factory TV, 106, 153, 205-206
signal amplifiers, 69
signal splitters, 69
signing in to streaming video accounts, 297-298
Sinclair Broadcasting, 206
Sirius XM on DISH Network, 104
Sky Sports, 271
Sky TV, 122
Sling TV, 227
channels available, 228
cloud recording, 228
live news, 255
Smart TVs, 21
with Amazon Fire TV, 133
Android TV, 22
Fire TV Edition and Roku TV, 22-24
with Roku, 144
streaming media devices and, 22
Smithsonian Channel, 112
soap opera effect, 30
SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN), 112
Sony, 31
sound
digital audio output connections for TVs, 26
internal speakers, turning off, 42
sound bars
additional features, 41
connecting, 42
surround sound, 43
A/V (audio/video) receivers, 53-55
number of audio channels, 43-45
sound bars
additional features, 41
connecting, 42
Spanish-language channels in cable/satellite programming packages, 113
speakers
internal, turning off, 42
surround sound, 43
number of audio channels, 43-45
Spectrum SportsNet, 266
Spike TV, 111
splitters for OTA signals, 69
sports
as live streaming video, 262-265, 268-269
in Canada and UK, 271
golf channels, 267
where to find, 312
SportsGrid, 266
Sports Illustrated, 266
Sportsnet, 271
SportsNet New York, 267
SportsTime Ohio, 267
standard definition (SD)
aspect ratio, 18
resolution, 5
Start TV, 78
Starz Encore, 112
Starz Encore Action, 112
Starz Encore Black, 112
Starz Encore Classic, 112
Starz Encore Family, 112
Starz Encore Suspense, 112
Starz Encore Westerns, 80, 112
streaming media players, 125
Amazon Fire TV, 131
remote control/voice command usage, 133-135
Apple TV, 136
remote control/voice command usage, 138-141
comparison of, 151
DVRs as, 149
FandangoNOW availability on, 277
Google Chromecast, 146-147, 300
matching with TVs, 158
moving to optimize playback, 157-158
Roku, 141
closed captioning, 36
Smart TVs and, 22
TiVo Stream 4K, 149
Xfinity Flex, 150
streaming video services, 21, 125
Amazon Prime Video, 164
pricing, 165
technical specifications, 165
Apple TV+, 167
content available, 168
pricing, 168
technical specifications, 168
audio formats available, 57
broadcast network apps, 240-243
BroadwayHD, 191
cable/satellite channel apps, 244-247
in Canada, 194
casting, 300
to Roku, 301
pricing, 170
technical specifications, 170
for children, 308
closed captioning, 36
The Criterion Channel, 192-193
DC Universe, 193
content available, 172
pricing, 172
technical specifications, 172
in Canada and UK, 211
Fawesome, 199
FilmRise, 200
IMDb TV, 201
at libraries, 209
Plex, 202
Pluto TV, 203
Popcornflix, 204
Roku Channel, 205
Stirr, 206
Tubi, 207
Vudu, 208
pricing, 176
technical specifications, 176
Hulu, 178
pricing, 179
technical specifications, 179
improving performance, 306-307
live streaming video, 213
in Canada and UK, 237
comparison of services, 235-237
Frndly TV, 227
on-demand programming and cloud recording, 214
pricing, 216
technical specifications, 235
media conglomerates and, 174-175
Netflix, 181
pricing, 182
technical specifications, 183
optimizing playback, 154
Ethernet connections, 158
Internet connection speed, 154-156
matching player with TV, 158
moving router/streaming player, 157-158
on Smart TVs, 159
pay channel apps, 248
in Canada and UK, 250
HBO, 248
content available, 185
pricing, 185
technical specifications, 185
programming available, 130-131
purchased/rented programs, 273
Amazon Prime Video Store, 274-276
in Canada and UK, 288
iTunes Store, 286
ownership rights, 277
reducing costs, 159
resolution of, 11
sharing accounts across devices, 291-293
in UK, 194
watching
subscriptions. See pricing
Sundance TV, 112
Surf, 267
A/V (audio/video) receivers, 53-55
number of audio channels, 43-45
Sylvania, 31
T
Target, 28
TBD, 78
TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), 113
TBS, 112
TB (terabytes), 82
TCL, 31
TCM (Turner Classic Movies), 105, 113
Technicolor, 31
Technicolor SA, 31
technology, cable versus satellite television, 99-100
TeenNick, 112
Telemundo, 113
televisions. See TVs
Tennis Channel, 267
terabytes (TB), 82
Thomson Consumer Electronics, 31
three-dimensional surround sound, 47-49
tint control, adjusting, 29
TiVo Bolt, 149
TLC, 112
TNT, 112
Toshiba, 31
Tr3s (MTV Tres), 111
Travel Channel, 112
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), 113
troubleshooting reception problems, 74-75
Tru TV, 113
TSN, 271
Tubi, 207
Turner Classic Movies (TCM), 105, 113
turning off internal speakers, 42
TV Land, 113
TV One, 113
TVPlayer, 237
TVs
adjusting for picture quality, 28-30
casting, 300
connecting antennas to, 71
connecting computers via HDMI, 305-306
HD (high-definition)
comparison of formats, 8
HDR (High-Dynamic Range), 9-10, 30
internal speakers, turning off, 42
matching streaming media players with, 158
programming for local stations, 71-72
screen mirroring, 300
screens, 11
plasma displays, 13
QLED, 15
resolution, 26
types of, 25
screen size, 25
measuring, 15
pixels and, 15
Smart TVs, 21
with Amazon Fire TV, 133
Android TV, 22
Fire TV Edition and Roku TV, 22-24
with Roku, 144
streaming media devices and, 22
sound bar connections, 42
troubleshooting reception problems, 74-75
watching local stations, 73
where to buy, 28
TV Season Pass (Amazon), 274
U
UHD (Ultra High Definition), 8
UHF (Ultra High Frequency), 86-87
UK (United Kingdom). See also British television
cable/satellite television, 122
free streaming video, 211
live sports, 271
live streaming video services, 237
local television in, 93
pay channel streaming apps, 250
purchased/rented videos, 288
streaming media players, 159-160
streaming video services, 194
Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, resolution of, 10
Universal Kids, 113
Univision, 113
upscaling, 6
UP TV (Uplifting Entertainment), 113
USA, 113
USA Today SportsWire, 267
USGA, 267
V
Velocity, 113
VESA Interface Mounting Standard, 27
VH1, 113
VHF (Very High Frequency), 86-87
VHS tapes
audio formats available, 58
resolution of, 11
ViacomCBS
Pluto TV, 203
streaming video services, 175
Viceland, 113
Video On Demand (VOD), 214
videos. See streaming video services
viewing
local stations on TV, 73
videos
from Amazon Prime Video Store, 276
from FandangoNOW, 279
from Google Play, 282
from iTunes, 286
with Movies Anywhere app, 287-288
Westerns, 80
viewing angle, screen size and, 18
viewing distance, screen size and, 16-17
Virgin Media, 122
Vizio, 32
VOD (Video On Demand), 214
voice commands
content available, 283
W
Walmart, 28
watching. See viewing
Waypoint TV, 267
weather, where to find, 312
Weather4Us, 262
The Weather Channel, 107, 260-261
weather information
in cable/satellite programming packages, 107
as live streaming video, 260-262
The Weather Network, 262
web browsers, watching streaming video, 297-299
Westerns, watching, 80
WE TV, 113
WGN, 113
Wi-Fi
optimizing streaming video playback, 156-158, 306
requirements for mirroring and casting, 300
World, 78
World Poker Tour, 267
World Surf League, 267
X–Y–Z
X-Ray feature (Amazon Prime Video), 167
live news, 255
sports channels, 265
YES Network, 267
Yidio, 244
YouTube Premium, 211
channels available, 232
cloud recording, 232
pricing, 232
YTA, 78
Zenith, 31