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Just picked up my first smart TV the other day. WiFi connected, preinstalled apps seem to be working well. Still learning how to use the remote to control video (pause, fast forward, etc). Now the big question. How can I get the NBCSportsGold app onto the TV? Do I need to go through a server app like Amazon, Netflix, Xumo, Vudu (those are the pre installed apps.)? If so, do I need to pay a subscription? I’m on a steep learning curve here and want to have all this stuff set up and ready for A1. Throw an old dog a bone here boys. Thanks in advance.
My failsafe here is that I still have the desktop connected to the TV and can run the app through the computer, but there has to be a more streamlined way.
My failsafe here is that I still have the desktop connected to the TV and can run the app through the computer, but there has to be a more streamlined way.
Does the TV have a Screen Share option? If so, and your phone or computer does as well, you can link the two up and stream the signal to your TV through a wireless connection. I do this with my phone. It runs good at 720p but 1080p will lag sometimes.even with the phone right next to the TV (charging the phone while streaming also effects it). If you screen share just make sure to keep the devices as close as possible.
I have the regular $30 roku in my bedroom and the $40 4k roku in my living room. I suggest getting the 4K one. The remote for the 4K controls the tv as well as the roku. For $10 more its worth not having to use 2 remotes. The $40 one also has voice control.
As far as setup, you plug it into your HDMI port on your tv. Since your tv is new, you should have a USB port on it. Youll use the USB port to power your roku.
Best bet is to go into your app screen once it fires up, and search for the NBCSN app.
If it’s not an option, then you’ll have to go the route of getting it on your phone and projecting it to your TV through screen mirroring or a HDMI adaptor, or getting a roku or fire stick.
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Im also currently paying $130/month for DishTv, so that’s about to come to a screeching halt. Just got Fontier to upgrade my internet from 1.5 Mbps to 15 Mbps, so now streaming has become an option.
Assuming your phone is set up and connected to your home wifi, simply open the NBC sports gold app on the phone, touch the cast icon (top right):
It should bring up your casting options:
What is listed on my phone is another option for you, chromecast is just a little device that allows you to cast to any tv with a hdmi port. The chromecast happens to be in garage on a older tv. I also have fire sticks on other tvs which allows you to download the gold app directly. Good luck.
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