Livestreaming TV services go all-in on replicating the familiar look and feel of cable TV while also maintaining the ease and convenience of streaming. They’re also mostly cheaper than cable or satellite. That got your attention, didn’t it?
Livestreaming TV is simply television carried over the internet instead of using traditional cable or satellite connections. It’s the same programming that’s happening live right now on your favorite networks, just delivered through different wires. You could call it “internet TV,” but livestreaming just sounds cooler.
A couple more ways that livestreaming TV is different from cable and satellite:
- The channel grids look mostly the same as those of cable and satellite, but livestreaming TV providers simply use an app on a streaming device (like Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV) instead of a physical receiver or DVR box. One less piece of equipment on the shelf is a definite plus.
- Also, except for local TV stations, there are also no channel numbers in livestreaming. Initially, that’s the weirdest difference when cutting the cord in favor of streaming, but you get over it. TNT is still TNT, numbered or not.
I would like to request the integration of the above Live streaming TV Services into Plex. If i move somewhere that has a monopoly indicating that i must choose a specific cable TV provider, I want the ability to be able to watch LIVE streaming TV services (TV channels) in Plex via a subscription to those services. Bottom line, I want the best value for my money when choosing live TV providers to watch in my home.
Don’t get me wrong, I have purchased and have a slew of multiple HD Homerun devices. However, most of those devices require a cable card and hence a cable TV subscription to view them in plex.
By allowing the integration of Plex LIVE streaming TV Services into plex, You will be offering flexibility and value to your already wide customer base.
Simply put, Plex with Live streaming TV services integration won’t be able to be beat in the marketplace. If you add this integration, I think Plex will become the TV app of choice for thousands of households across the world!
