BTN2Go now available for Roku, Chromecast
I don't know if this has been posted previously, but this month the Big Ten Network released BTN2Go apps for Roku and Chromecast.
You may now watch Michigan's obliteration of UNLV in all its streaming glory!
Details: http://btn.com/2015/09/03/btn2go-app-now-available-on-roku-google-chromecast/
September 18th, 2015 at 5:10 PM ^
WAHOO! Thanks for the heads up! Have an upvote!
September 19th, 2015 at 2:33 PM ^
This made a huge difference for me today. Thanks a bunch for the head's-up!
September 18th, 2015 at 5:11 PM ^
I'm a big Roku advocate. I cut the cord back in February, but lack of sports content is one of the drawbacks that required me to reactivate Comcast for football season. That may change now.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:32 PM ^
to get football games without a cable or satellite subscription to log in under?
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September 18th, 2015 at 9:31 PM ^
There must be something the standalone service offers. Otherwise, there would be not point to it at all.
September 19th, 2015 at 7:23 AM ^
September 18th, 2015 at 5:12 PM ^
If only it were available for Firestick...
September 18th, 2015 at 5:37 PM ^
Kodi - formerly XBMC, is a huge saviour for me when it comes to cutting the chord. You can install it on Firestick. Xfinity also has an app for firestick (many providers let you watch some live tv through their app, Time Warner does as well). Look into NaviX for live sports through Kodi if you're really stuck. There are a slew of Youtube videos and pages to help through install, but you can always hmu.
September 19th, 2015 at 10:48 AM ^
Thanks for the info.
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September 18th, 2015 at 11:47 PM ^
What's wrong with this "cutting the cord" ethos is the self-righteousness in it all, like it's some badge of honor or something. Truly getting rid of cable is not the same as "I only use my buddy's password to watch sports...all day Saturday...and Sunday...and Thursday night." It's like the guy who always takes a free beer when his friends buy a round, but never buys a round for anyone else, then talks about how he doesn't waste money on booze.
You're not "free of cable," you're just not paying for it. That's not anymore "cutting the cord" than one of those guys in the 80s who had the shady friend-of-a-friend connect a wire to the telephone pole without paying.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:16 PM ^
Based on the link and what I know of BTN, I don't think it is stand alone. You still need to be tethered to cable to stream BTN2GO.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:19 PM ^
for providing accurate information that I did not want to hear. LA LA LA! NOT LISTENING!!!!!
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BTW, if you were to go to channelpear, you may or may not be able to subscribe to a Roku channel that may or may not enable you to stream BTN2Go.
September 18th, 2015 at 6:22 PM ^
September 19th, 2015 at 6:37 AM ^
channelpear is a private roku channel that allows you to stream different feeds. You go to the website on the interwebs, create an account, add the private channel to your roku from the website, pair it with your roku via a code and select up to five feeds to your library. When you reenter channelpear on roku your feeds are available to stream. No charge for up to five feeds and two devices.
September 19th, 2015 at 1:50 PM ^
Had no idea this even existed. Thank you
September 18th, 2015 at 6:27 PM ^
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. It is running on my Roku currently! Muchas Gracias!
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September 19th, 2015 at 1:04 AM ^
Thank you. Old Roku 2 successfully paired with channelpear - probably the most productive 10 minutes of my week.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:18 PM ^
BTN+ is included. Success.
I no longer have to hook my laptop up to the back of my TV to watch Michigan Basketball/Hockey/Softball/Soccer etc games that are on BTN+ on my TV.
I have no idea what Roku is. From what I understand it's just a thing you plug into your HDMI port on your TV and all the content is on the little stick? I know a remote comes with it.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:21 PM ^
My vague understanding is that it basically turns your television into a smart TV. They also sell Roku TVs, or at least TVs with Roku built-in.
September 18th, 2015 at 5:38 PM ^
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September 18th, 2015 at 6:12 PM ^
I couldn't agree with you more. I started with a chromecast and then went to the Roku 2. The difference in responsiveness was so great and the surfing experience so much better I bought a 3 as well and went all in on the cable cutting. The small box is definately worth the extra $50. With Sling (upgraded with the Sports extra package during FB season) there is almost no reason to have cable for sports now. The sports extra package is an extra $5 a month and gives you ESPN2, ESPN News ESPNU and GoalLine. If you have a Paul Finebaum hankering SEC Network is included too.
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September 18th, 2015 at 6:29 PM ^
Primer on Cable/Cable-less sports
BTN/BTN2GO is only available to cable/satellite subscribers. If you download an APP for BTN to use on your phone, tablet, or streaming device (Roku, FireTV, Chrome stick, etc) it will NOT work unless you are a customer of their approved cable satellite subscriber.
BTN does NOT have a stand alone subscription you can buy to stream via these apps. Same goes with Fox Sports Network.
Roku is a 4"x4" box that you can plug an ethernet cable from your cable modem/router directly into (best option) or will use your wireless signal off router (lots of stuttering). Roku has apps (like android phone or iphone) that are channels. Some channels are free some are pay. Some require you to have a cable / satellite subscription to access content.
Fore those with NO SUBSCRIPTION....
HD antenna to pickup local games off channel 2, 7, 4, etc in metro Detroit
Sports events can be viewed illegally off various internet sites for free if you want the risk
ESPN/ESPN2/TNT is available via streaming device from Sling TV. It costs $20/month and delivers these channels over the internet without having a subscription to Comcast, etc. Quality sometimes is good...sometimes is not so good which I suspect Sling hardware isn't up to demand yet. Sling is owned by Dish Network.
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September 18th, 2015 at 9:33 PM ^
The only live TV I have interest in watching is certain sporting events, including Michigan football. I wish I could pay $2.99 or whatever for each instance instead of needing to subscribe to something I don't use 99.554% of the year.
September 18th, 2015 at 10:17 PM ^