Cord Cutters – are you looking to find out how/where you can stream NFL games? I’ll show you which online tv service providers are the best choice if you’re looking to watch LIVE NFL GAMES on NFL Network and NFL Redzone. Before you switch to DirecTV Now, Fubo, Sling, PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV, or Hulu watch this video for important tips on which providers offer the opportunity to stream NFL Network and NFL RedZone.
Choose the right streaming service and you can watch NFL live streams, Sunday Night Football, NFL Network, NFL Redzone, NFL Live, Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, and Monday Night Football. Ready? Let’s go.
Check out our Complete Guide to Cord Cutting here:
Are you considering making a switch to cut the cord and use PlayStation Vue as your live tv streaming service? If so, this article is for you. We’ll tell you the pro’s and con’s of using PlayStation Vue from a point of view of an actual user.
UPDATE: In November, 2019 Sony announced it’s plans to SHUT DOWN PlayStation Vue in Jan 2020 – effectively killing what was perhaps the best streaming tv app of the bunch. What a shame!
Watch the VIDEO Review of PlayStation Vue
Prefer to see our review of PlayStation via video? Check out this YouTube vid…
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series devoted to helping people cut the cord called “2018 Essential Guide to Cord Cutting” – be sure to read that article for more tips about Direct TV Now as well as other streaming options. That article also has an in-depth video discussion as well. You can watch the video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/t9k6ZkbyabM
Credibility Notice: I am an average consumer just like you. This is an honest review. I am a real life cord cutter not a paid endorser.
This is such a big misconception that it’s actually hurt PlayStation Vue’s chances of survival! Various reports have surfaced that Sony may discontinue PlayStation Vue because of it’s poor sales – that’s a shame because PlayStation Vue really is a good service. Personally I think it’s the best overall service of ANY current live tv streaming service because of all the great features it offers and how easy it is to use. It would be a shame to see PlayStation Vue go away.
What Channel Packages are offered on PlayStation Vue?
PlayStation Vue offers LOTS of variety and there is something for everybody. There are FOUR main plans available:
Access: $40/month for 45-50 local broadcast channels and favorite cable networks like AMC, ESPN, HGTV and more, depending on your area.
Core: $45/month gets you all the Access channels PLUS NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network and more regional sports networks.
Elite: $50/month gets you the Core channels PLUS select ‘movie’ speciality channels like MGM, FXX, Sony Movie Channel, Universal Kids, etc.
Ultra: $75/month gets you the Elite package PLUS premium networks HBO® and SHOWTIME® included. There are over 90+ networks to enjoy on this plan!
To see what’s available in YOUR area you need to look for the box in the upper right hand corner and enter you zip code. See this pic…
Is there a Limit on the Number of Screens I can Watch PlayStation Vue on at one time?
What’s great about PlayStation Vue is that you can watch up to FIVE (5) live tv streams at one time on with any of their plans. That’s the most of any tv streaming service.
You can also watch away from home on up to 3 devices.
BONUS COOL FEATURE: If you do happen to own a PS4™console, you can choose up to three live programs to watch on the SAME screen — you can put any live game, news, TV show, or movie in a split-screen setup to watch two or three live programs at once.
Does PlayStation Vue have a DVR?
Another great feature of the PlayStation Vue Service is there DVR. All plans include a DVR with UNLIMITED Storage of shows for up to 28 days. In most cases you can also fast forward through your DVR recordings – which is NOT always the case with other streaming service providers.
Does PlayStation Vue have On-Demand TV Shows and Movies?
Yes but the content library doesn’t seem to be as robust as other tv streaming services and you can’t fast forward through commercials on most of the on-demand content.
What Local Channels does PlayStation Vue Offer? Can I get Regional Sports Networks too?
It depends on your area. In my area (Tampa, FL) PlayStation Vue is one of the best streaming services available for local channels and regional sports networks. Basically we can get every local channel we want (except for our local NBC which no streaming service offers in our area).
To see the local channels available in YOUR area use the instructions I provided above in the “Channel Packages” section.
Does PlayStation Vue offer Premium Channels like HBO and Showtime?
Yes, PlayStation offers a number of premium channels and combo packages. Check it out…
Does PlayStation Vue offer other channel add-ons?
Yes, PlayStation Vue has some great customizable channel add-on packages. This includes the NFL RED ZONE Channel – a network that PlayStation Vue is one of the only streaming service provides to offer. Check it out…
What is the User Interface and Channel Guide like on PlayStation Vue?
While perhaps not as user friendly as a traditional channel guide offered by cable tv providers, the channel guide on PlayStation Vue is at least as good as that offered by other good streaming services such as Direct TV Now, it’s superior to Sling TV, and worlds better than Hulu Plus (which doesn’t even have a channel guide!). Here is a screenshot…
Does PlayStation Vue offer Promotions for New Subscribers?
Yes, the normal offer is a 5-7 day free trial on their website.
I love PlayStation Vue – it had everything I wanted in a streaming tv service. It’s a shame that Sony killed PlayStation Vue.
What other Streaming TV Services are available instead?
Want more tips like this?
If you like helpful tips like this and practical solutions to real life problems, be sure to subscribe to my blog. It’s free and super easy to sign up…
You want to watch tv on Hulu but you’re not sure what’s the difference between regular Hulu, Hulu Plus, or Hulu Live TV? Or perhaps you want to know what channels Hulu offers? Or more about Hulu Original Programming? Or what Hulu’s prices are like? We’ve got you covered on all these questions and more.
In this article and video we’ll discuss Hulu Live TV channel packages, Hulu pricing, Hulu premiums, what local channels you can get on Hulu, how to customize Hulu, HBO on Hulu, the Hulu DVR, how Hulu Live TV compares to other streaming tv providers like Netflix, Sling, Amazon, ATT Now, and so much more. Ready? Let’s go.
Watch our VIDEO Review of Hulu Live TV
Want this content via video? Here’s our YouTube video review of Hulu Live TV…
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series devoted to helping people learn how to stream tv online and get rid of cable. You can get all tips on this page: Best Streaming TV Providers.
Credibility Notice: I am an average consumer just like you. This is an honest review. I am a real life cord cutter not a paid endorser.
You can watch Hulu Live TV on pretty much every streaming device (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, etc), as well as on tablets/phones and computers.
BONUS – You can watch Hulu Live TV outside the home to when you travel on your laptop or mobile device.
What Channels does Hulu Live TV Offer? Are Channel Packages Available on Hulu Plus?
Hulu with Live TV has ONE channel lineup. Here is the current list of channels offered by Hulu with Live TV at this time. The cost for this plan is about $44. Please note that this plan includes BOTH Hulu Basic and Hulu with Live TV – therefore some people refer to this plan as “Hulu Plus.”
As of now Hulu doesn’t really have customizable channel packages like those offered by its competitors at Sling, Direct TV Now, etc. That said, Hulu does offer a couple other options:
You can choose regular Hulu without the ‘live’ tv option as noted here…
Keep in mind that the ‘limited’ commercials option actually means LOTS of commercials and many who choose this option hate it because you can’t skip through the commercials and it’s very annoying.
Also you can choose to have just Hulu Live TV without the rest of Hulu Basic as noted here…
Hulu with Live TV is a relatively new service and the company recognizes that there may be ‘hiccups’ – thus they say it’s still in beta testing mode. That said, I did not notice any mishaps when I used it and I would not let that stop you from choosing Hulu.
Is there a Limit on the Number of Screens I Can Watch Hulu Live TV on simultaneously?
Yes – you can stream Hulu Plus on up to 3 devices at a time under the regular plan.
You can pay an additional $14.99/month and watch Hulu Plus on ‘unlimited’ screens while you are at home and up to 3 devices while you are away from home. Personally I think that’s a steep price to pay for an add-on you will probably not use very often. Learn more about it here: https://help.hulu.com/en-us/overview-unlimited-screens-add-on
Does Hulu with Live TV have a DVR?
Yes, Hulu Plus as a cloud DVR and it’s pretty good. You can record up to 50 hours on your DVR BUT you can’t fast forward through commercials.
You can pay an additional $14.99/month and add the ‘Enhanced Cloud DVR Option’ which gives you up to 200 hours of recorded content AND the ability to fast forward through commercials of your live tv recordings. Learn more here: https://help.hulu.com/en-us/upgrade-cloud-dvr-storage-space
Does Hulu have On-Demand TV Shows and Movies?
Yes. The on-demand library content is essentially the “Hulu Basic” service that is offered for $7.99/month on it’s own but is included in the Hulu Plus package noted above.
Can I watch Local Channels on Hulu Plus? What Regional Sports Networks are offered?
It depends on your area. In my area (Tampa) it’s very good. Basically we can get every local channel we want (except for our local NBC which no streaming service offers in our area).
To see what’s offered in YOUR area here’s what you do:
Use this link: https://www.hulu.com/live-tv
Look for the “VIEW ALL CHANNELS IN YOUR AREA” link below the Channel Icons as shown here…
Enter your ZIP Code in the popup window
See ALL the channels offered by Hulu with Live TV in your area – including the all important local channels and regional sports networks.
What Premium Channels does Hulu Plus Offer?
You can get HBO for 14.99/month, Cinemax for $9.99/month, or Showtime for $8.99/month.
What Promotions does Hulu Plus offer for New Subscribers?
Not a lot. You can basically get a 7-day free trial unless you have one of their not very often promo codes.
What is the User Interface like on Hulu? Does Hulu offer a Channel Guide?
This is the major problem with Hulu with Live TV at this time – their channel guide sucks because they don’t actually have a traditional tv guide. If you always know what you want to watch then this may not be a problem for you, but if you are used to watching cable tv and you like to use a traditional channel guide to browse what’s on, you can’t do that with Hulu. It’s so hard to actually find anything and it became such a problem for us that we canceled our Hulu with Live TV subscription.
Hulu Plus does have Amazon Alexa Voice Control but we found that it only worked successfully about 1/3 of the time so it didn’t help.
Here are some screenshots of the Hulu UI:
Hulu Live TV – What’s the Bottom Line?
Because of the lack of some of the channels we wanted (Nick Jr) and the lack of the channel guide we had to cancel with Hulu Plus. I did like the service overall but not as much as Direct TV Now (our current primary streaming service).
That said, we do still have the “No Commercials” version of Hulu Basic and still enjoy watching their on-demand content and original shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
What to read next?
Check out the other streaming tv service provides and learn the best ways to cut the cord by watching our new video about the best streaming tv services…
Want more tips like this?
If you like helpful tips like this and practical solutions to real life problems, be sure to subscribe to my blog. It’s free and super easy to sign up…
Cord Cutters – do you want to watch local news online? I’ll show you which online tv streaming service providers will give you the best local channels and local news coverage in your area. This is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of cord cutting – learn how to get your local channels so you can stream local news WITHOUT having to use an antennae. Pick the right online streaming tv service provider and you can watch your live local news online, pick the wrong one and you’ll be frustrated.
I’ll show you how to get the Fox News Live Stream, watch ABC News Live, get Breaking News, and more.
Check out our Complete Guide to Cord Cutting here:
Cord Cutters -do you want to be able to stream local sports? I’ll show you which online tv service providers will give you the best access to LOCAL Sports and Regional Sports Networks. You can live stream sports (including your LOCAL teams) and watch sports online with your favorite local teams BUT ONLY if you choose the right streaming service providers.
Did you know that not every online streaming tv service provider gives you LOCAL channels? In this video we’ll review DirecTV Now, Hulu Plus Live TV, Fubu, Philo, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and YouTube TV and I’ll show you how to check to see if they offer LOCAL sports in YOUR area. Ready? Let’s go.
Cord Cutters with Kids – do you want to watch Nick Jr online? I’ll show you which online streaming tv service providers will let you watch Nick Jr shows so you can watch Nick Jr Live with your kids. We’ll talk about DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu, Philo and more. NOT EVERY SERVICE gives you the ability to stream NICK JR live — I’ll show you which ones do so you can watch your favorite Nick Jr shows online.
Cord Cutters – in this video I’ll show you which online streaming tv service providers have the best kids channels like Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Disney channels, Nick Jr and more. We’ll review Direct TV Now, Hulu Plus, Philo, PlayStation Vue, Sling, and YouTube TV and talk about ways to save money while still being able to watch your favorite kids channels.
Who should watch this video?
If you’re looking to cut the cord and your kids “need” to be able to watch Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Disney channels, Nick Jr and other Nick channels, then this video is for you.
Editor’s Note: This video is part of our Cord Cutters SERIES of articles.
Be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Cord Cutting here…
1. Essential Guide to Cord Cutting VIDEO on YouTube:
That Helpful Dad 