USTVnow is a site for American citizens living in foreign countries. You can register for free and watch TV shows as they are airing (on your computer). This seems much easier than using Hulu and having to get a web proxy to be able to view it. You won't be shut out because you don't live in the U.S. Unfortunately there isn't a download option so you can view it later, but there is something to do with DVR. I haven't checked this feature yet.
If you have a wireless network, you can hook your laptop to the TV and watch shows in comfort on a bigger screen.
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You can also get USTVNow through Roku. It's probably easier to use that way, however, you can't use this method with the free version. After 45 days, you have to subscribe, minimum $29/month (no DVR).
Thanks Judy, but what is Roku? I keep seeing that over and over and have no clue what that is. My preference, of course, would be to be able to watch on my TV instead of a computer or tablet and I guess there is a way to connect a smart TV to your computer to get that done and that we can figure out, but don't know about Roku and the other things mentioned on the USTVNow website.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ARoku
I have a Roku, but rarely use it as all the USTVNow functions are not available to use there. I have a large computer monitor and have found that I can watch it here at my desk just fine and then be able to delete the program immediately and I can also program from the computer for the DVR which is the only way I view the programming. That way I can watch at my convenience.
You would have to research the different Roku models, I have the Roku 3.
The main reason it's supposedly available only to US citizens living out of country is it was originally for the military stationed overseas so they could watch US television in English. But as long as your IP address is outside the US you're golden no matter your nationality. They don't check.
Roku connects wirelessly from your computer to your television, and you also can access the DVR function (and probably other functions) from your television.
So, is it like a router or a modem then?
Look it up on Google. There is a whole explanation on the Roku web page. It is too much to explain here except that it is a device for streaming TV shows, music, and movies.
Will do. Thanks a million for your help.
I did the one month of free, then the paid $29 month for 3 months with DVR, at which time it went to $39 with DVR. I'm not interested in Showtime or HBO type programming as there is more than I can watch without them.
You can record as many as you want, they last for 1 month and will drop off. On recordings menu it will show you the date you recorded it and the date it will be deleted. I have USTVNow for about 8-9 months now. Yes, sometimes there is a glitch, you may not get something recorded or there is a ballgame runs into overtime and you end up missing 1/2 of what you wanted to watch. I'm just so happy to be able to #1 watch all my shows in English and #2 THIS SEASON, not last season or all re-runs like on Cable Onda or SKY TV which are more and more going to all Spanish.
Under schedules you can turn on recording to the DVR a program for every time it comes on, or just when it comes on at a certain time on certain channel for 10-15 programs, don't remember exactly.
Their rate chart is below:
All Channel Plans without DVR (digital video recorder)
All Channel Plan with DVR (digital video recorder)
You can cancel or switch plans at any time. Monthly plans automatically renew but you can cancel anytime in order not to be billed again when your current 30 day period has expired.
Note, you must first sign up for our free plan and then you can upgrade to a paid plan.
Channels included in USTVNow paid plans:
ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, PBS, My9, A&E, Animal Planet, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNBC, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, ESPN, FX, Fox News, History, Lifetime, National Geographic, Nickelodeon, Spike, Syfy, TBS, TNT, USA
For more channels including HBO and SHOWTIME, see our Premium Plans with up to 200 channels and HD which start at $99. These plans use a different system. Click Here for more info.
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