DirecTV Now vs Hulu TV 2019 (Honest Review)

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Mike O'Brien

Mike O'Brien

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@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Check out my review of Hulu vs Hulu Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZO9nqWAr8-WqZY
@euroamerican5189
@euroamerican5189 6 жыл бұрын
DirecTV Now just has all the channels. It's not missing one single channel that it should have for their cheapest basic $40 "live a little" package.
@Wonton13-KDE
@Wonton13-KDE 5 жыл бұрын
Signed up for DTVN in the very beginning. Stuck through the first few months of choppiness. It’s great now and I’m grandfathered in to old rate.
@dtnetlurker
@dtnetlurker 5 жыл бұрын
@@shawnjames3533 Yep just got the same email. The service has gotten a bit smoother but it still runs slow at times and locks up sometimes, and I am running very high speed broadband. Now they up it again? Another customer here saying NOPE! Dropping their asses. Anything connected to At&t gets hiked up in price ever other year.
@sandytyner1
@sandytyner1 5 жыл бұрын
Same☝️...Grandfathered in. Keeping my service. And I didn’t loose any channels
@newmoneymarcus
@newmoneymarcus 5 жыл бұрын
Grandfather rate is gone
@mantlecollector
@mantlecollector 5 жыл бұрын
@@sandytyner1 AT&T TV NOW & DIRECTV Could Soon Lose ESPN, Freeform, & The Disney Channel
@StarrdigitalProductions
@StarrdigitalProductions 6 жыл бұрын
I had Directv Now for over a year. I think it’s the best of all options. Great selection of channels. I watch it on my phone, iPad, laptop, and Apple TV.
@shanemcgregor22
@shanemcgregor22 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@NateOBrien
@NateOBrien 6 жыл бұрын
Cable = Roadside Ditch?
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 yeah don't be that guy
@juliofeliciano2209
@juliofeliciano2209 5 жыл бұрын
I received an email 2 days ago saying from DTVN saying they are raising their prices again. I have “Just Right,” which is being eliminated and only two packages will be available for new customers, “Plus” and “Max.” I’m able to keep Just Right, but will be paying an additional $10 a month. That would bring my Monthly Total to $55 where their Max package has way fewer channels for $50. Very disappointing to see my “cable-less” option becoming a cable like purchase.
@waynebrowne1063
@waynebrowne1063 5 жыл бұрын
Julio Feliciano I’m keeping them as long as they continue to let me keep my current package. The day they take that away, I’m jumping ship.
@juliofeliciano2209
@juliofeliciano2209 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m not dropping them, but I’m not happy with the price change. Also, I just got the Apple TV thing. It’s way better than the Fire Stick TV. Not doing a promo for them. It’s noticeably better pic quality and no issues with the app crashing.
@tonyc1393
@tonyc1393 5 жыл бұрын
I have the firestick and I have no issues. If I were you I'd jailbreak that apple TV. It's life changing.
@johnvore
@johnvore 6 жыл бұрын
Not sure about your issue with Directv Now and the Fire Stick. I have no issues at all with my Fire Stick 4k. DTV Now is really fast. Faster than Apple and Roku. The only issue is the audio for the on-demand. Plus Directv Now has all channels in HD 60 frames. Also, most channels are 5.1 audio. The ONLY advantage Hulu has is live local channels. That's it. DTV Now Has more channels in every way. Just pick the package you want. Hulu is missing lots of channels. HBO - Showtime - Cinemax all 5 dollars each or 15 dollars. Plus NFL Sunday Ticket .
@melanielaux279
@melanielaux279 5 жыл бұрын
I thought you got local channels with Directv Now?? Could you explain. I hate to switch thinking im going to get my local news channels, then i dont
@JB3LL89
@JB3LL89 6 жыл бұрын
DirectvNow I have the “Go Big” package and I get a $15 discount because I have an unlimited data plan with AT&T. The only small issue I’ve had is that the channel guide will take a little bit to load at times, but overall I am very pleased with the service
@Marylandbluecrabs
@Marylandbluecrabs 6 жыл бұрын
DirecTV Now, channel selection is better.
@dj-bn1fj
@dj-bn1fj 6 жыл бұрын
Agree that was the main reason I picked DTVN as other providers did not have ID as that was a must have for wife.
@I3igI3adW0lf
@I3igI3adW0lf 6 жыл бұрын
It doesn't seem to work with the starz app though. I tried connecting it to the starz app on my xbox one but DirecTV now wasn't listed as one of the providers.
@dukefree350
@dukefree350 5 жыл бұрын
I pay $25 a month for direct tv now thanks to an AT&T unlimited plan and am very satisfied with it at that price point (:
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah Miles, DTV Now is a great deal for ATT users
@handsoffsnaky
@handsoffsnaky 5 жыл бұрын
Is direct tv now different from direct tv? I pay $150 a month for direct tv. How do you pay $25? I have AT&T for cell phone and internet bundled.
@jefffrank8072
@jefffrank8072 6 жыл бұрын
DTVN hands down works great with my Roku In my bedroom but love it even more with my Apple TV
@mxpowers2024
@mxpowers2024 6 жыл бұрын
I'm happy with Directv Now. HBO for $5/month. Showtime & Cinemax come out cheaper too. Can anyone tell me does Hulu give you access to the channel apps like HBO GO? Fox Now? Comes in handy when Directv Now goes down at times. I use both Fire TV and Apple TV and they both run smoothly so far.
@gurlgamer05
@gurlgamer05 6 жыл бұрын
Yes Hulu gives you access to HBO Now and the TV anywhere apps like Fox Now etc.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Are you Team DirecTV Now or Team Hulu? Which do you prefer and why?
@drakken789
@drakken789 6 жыл бұрын
Have both actually. The picture quality and channel lineup and the guide itself is great on directv now. But the VOD that Hulu has is miles better than any other streaming service.
@alalamari
@alalamari 6 жыл бұрын
I had both but cancelled DirecTVNow because of the VOD and similarities with Netflix that Hulu TV offers!
@glenroebuck7427
@glenroebuck7427 6 жыл бұрын
I have had directvnow since beta - grandfathered into the og pricing. You cannot beat hbo for 5 bucks - because it gives you HBOGO. DTVNOW is the only one supported right now on Playon so I stick with it. I have started trying out Philo which is all the channels i need minus Bravo for 17 bucks a month. Free DVR nice guide and app available in android store for android tv (I use a shield). if it had bravo it would be perfect.
@noah3178
@noah3178 6 жыл бұрын
I have Hulu Live. Tried DTVN and you cannot rewind Live TV! On Hulu Live you can. So, if I'm in the other room and the news is on and I hear something that I want to hear again or missed, I can rewind it. Direct TV....NOPE!
@billmarshall2536
@billmarshall2536 6 жыл бұрын
I'm going with DirecTV Now (Go Big package) because I want the NHL Network, which few carry, and HBO ($5). I'll be watching it using Roku Ultra. I do wish AT&T would update the interface and expand the DVR storage amount.
@EngJorgeSantana
@EngJorgeSantana 6 жыл бұрын
I'm using DirecTV Now is the most complete channel listing and since I got in early I pay $40 for the $75 plan. Free data on AT&T is pretty nice also.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
yeah AT&T users really get a nice break on DTV
@ChrisHoopes
@ChrisHoopes 6 жыл бұрын
DirecTv Now for me due to the channel lineup (which does include local channels in my area). I don't have that many issues with buffering, although I do see what you mean about the lag in channel grids. It doesn't take too long, so it really doesn't bother me. I keep hoping KZbin TV will get more channels in their lineup.
@davidcole2337
@davidcole2337 6 жыл бұрын
I have used both and prefer Direct TV Now. It is the closest to regular Satellite and Cable. Also has the most channel options.
@melanielaux279
@melanielaux279 5 жыл бұрын
your local news channels??? I hope thats what your saying
@disguy4083
@disguy4083 5 жыл бұрын
Face-cam is completely unnecessary for this type of review. I wanna see the interface, features, etc.
@tampamax7633
@tampamax7633 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the fact you have to skip the first minute of the video as the OP just blabbers on about nothing we give a shit about
@tubularguynine
@tubularguynine 5 жыл бұрын
Do you still like DTVN since they went to just 2 choices...40 channels for $50 and 50 channels for $70? I dropped them like a bad habit!
@bobarthur2460
@bobarthur2460 5 жыл бұрын
I am a new Hulu +Live TV customer having used DirecTV for a few years. One BIG advantage that Hulu has over DirecTV (Now) is their customer and tech support. My overall experience with DirecTV tech support is that it is horrible for a number of reasons, including their lack of knowledge of the product and the language barrier since the vast majority of the time you don't get a U.S. based rep. Hulu's support is a breath of fresh air as it's U.S. based and the reps I've talked to have all had a high degree of knowledge of the product. So be sure to take into considerable the support you'll get, or won't get, from either product after you sign up.
@cozydarkness8219
@cozydarkness8219 5 жыл бұрын
Easy, Direct TV but it depends on the location of the person too.
@NonstickZebra
@NonstickZebra 5 жыл бұрын
Been using Direct now for a month. Main reason is they have all my local networks and they can be used with cloud DVR . Hulu does not. Ease of use for the wife is CRITICAL!! For example I had to print instructions on how to switch from cable box to DVD and back. Using an antana and separate dvr for local channels is guaranteed to get me sent to the couch. Plus the 60 channel package has every thing we want. At a savings of $70 A month switching from spectrum. And I tell you what. I have broken up with ex girlfriends with less drama and hassle than spectrum. Since I only use fire stick, roku, and Android that browser stuff is not an issue. Roku was the hardest to use but since I recently discovered the remote control app combining the processing power of my phone with the tv and giving it the voice control power of the fire stick plus head phone capability , it may change my attitude.
@melanielaux279
@melanielaux279 5 жыл бұрын
Could you explain cloud DVR? Ease of the hubby is critical as well!!! He likes to keep his recordings for a long time, so this sounds like something i could use, since i been reading there's not alot of storage time and space with Direct Now...which im leaning towards
@JC-bl9bo
@JC-bl9bo 6 жыл бұрын
I pay 48 bucks a month for DTV Now Go Big because of my AT&T plan. Yeah I'm ecstatic. I get free HBO and Showtime as well. The service itself I feel is pretty awesome as well. Works just great for me. A hiccup or 2 but nothing nuts. For 48 a month for all the channels I have I deal with it.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's what I was taking about with the AT&T deals! I think they vary depending on time/location/plan, but there are some really big perks available. Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!!
@JC-bl9bo
@JC-bl9bo 6 жыл бұрын
@@MikeOBrienMedia Yeah it's working out just great for me. All I know is I'm happy with 48 bucks a month and 100 channels, all my sports channels I need.
@MrHominid2U
@MrHominid2U 6 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy with DTVN, HBO for $5/mo YAY
@josephteruel7492
@josephteruel7492 5 жыл бұрын
Yes But only comes with HBO, HBO Latino and HBO Family.
@MrHominid2U
@MrHominid2U 5 жыл бұрын
@@josephteruel7492 but you can also access HBOGO which has all content from HBO on demand.
@MrHominid2U
@MrHominid2U 5 жыл бұрын
Well, spoke too soon. DTVN has screwed everything up. HBO is going to be $15/mo like everywhere else, they raised their minimum package price by $10 and dropped a bunch of channels to boot. It's Philo for me.
@LiquaFoo
@LiquaFoo 5 жыл бұрын
I'm grandfathered in as well but I'm not sure how good of a deal this will end up being in comparison to the Disney+ bundle. I could pay 15.00 for a single month of HBO binge everything I missed then cancel it and it would be cheaper than pay for an entire year of HBO via DTN.
@amandapratt
@amandapratt 5 жыл бұрын
I used Directv Now for a long time on the Apple TV, and they had waaaay too many glitches when it came to recording. I brought it up with them several times, but they said they were still beta testing the recording feature. But after almost a year of having the same recording glitches I was finally fed up. Also I tried to watch the Thanksgiving parade and that morning all of Directv Now was down for hours! My family drove 2 hours to watch the parade and we couldn’t get it. So Directv seems like the better deal, but the glitchiness was honestly way too frustrating for me.
@edwardholmgren8778
@edwardholmgren8778 5 жыл бұрын
I have never used Hulu, but it can't be as glitchy as DTVN. You are the only person here who seems honest. Everyone else is on the DTVN paid to rate.
@PhillipLabossiere
@PhillipLabossiere 5 жыл бұрын
It's hard Im Looking for an alternative to Direct TV Now bc their pricing is going way up and I'm losing channels and Hulu Live doesn't have Comedy Central...what to do 😭😭😭
@pctechjay99
@pctechjay99 6 жыл бұрын
DirecTV Now, as I have AT&T Internet and get no hit against data usage.
@bobknott7299
@bobknott7299 5 жыл бұрын
I use DirectTV Now on an Apple TV 4K and it works great and has all three major networks of,local news which Hulu and KZbin TV do not. So far so good and at $40, per month it’s a good deal.
@MaryLTib
@MaryLTib 5 жыл бұрын
Bob Knott I saw it some where in the news directv is increasingly the price by &10
@bobknott7299
@bobknott7299 5 жыл бұрын
Mary T Not that I know of they just raised it from $35 to $40 this year but I signed up too late to get the $35. Hard to believe they’d go up again so soon.
@bobknott7299
@bobknott7299 5 жыл бұрын
Within a week after your comment I was notified the DTV Now was raising the price $10 as you suggested. I had only been a customer 3 months so I did what everyone should do when this happens.... quit them and move on. I’m now a very happy Hulu live subscriber DTV now leadership are idiots nearly 250,000 subscribers have left! After you quit they offer three more months at the old rate...sorry bye bye DTV Now
@familiatrois3813
@familiatrois3813 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this comparison video! I never realized that I had the ability to watch DirecTV Now via my computer.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you know now. Enjoy!!!
@rickyrozay8534
@rickyrozay8534 5 жыл бұрын
DirecTV Now is fantastic. I work for the company and I appreciate the fact that they don't make DirecTV and UverseTV the only option. I am a cord cutter and I regret nothing. My unlimted plan for cell phone gives me a discount on my DirecTV Now which is even sweeter. AT&T takes care of the customer as I feel I get more bang for my buck!
@ASMR_HWD
@ASMR_HWD 5 жыл бұрын
Direct TV Now also allows me to stream on my phone data-free, since I have an AT&T cellular data plan. I was able watch all the NFL games from my phone which I know KZbinTV did not offer; not sure about HULU TV.
@TheDoubleB065
@TheDoubleB065 5 жыл бұрын
Hulu's Originals is a huge plus! Ive used both and Im staying with HULU!
@tararivera1441
@tararivera1441 5 жыл бұрын
Hulu is so much better if you hate commercials. Call me when direct tv now has a REAL DVR. For what they charge I have one thing to say DVR.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is probably the biggest perk of KZbin TV too. No matter what I use, I NEED DVR
@blatnick81
@blatnick81 5 жыл бұрын
Directv now... I get a bonus each timed get a customer to sign up while I'm on a call with them lol. No but in all honesty I prefer the directv now option because its essentially directv without the cords and dish. So you can take it with you on vacation and still enjoy your subscription. It is a bit high on the price point but the branding of directv is a big selling point for people.
@vmeloc
@vmeloc 5 жыл бұрын
I'm still paying 40 bucks promo I got for the go big package for DirecTV Now since it launch
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
DTV has so many promos! It is crazy how cheap some packages are for certain people who have ATT or just found the right deal
@mikelindgren7946
@mikelindgren7946 5 жыл бұрын
I'm paying 40 too... It was 35, and next month it will be 50. So much for the 35 for life.
@JonathanZaczek
@JonathanZaczek 5 жыл бұрын
DirecTVNow has a dedicated channel called Audience Network which would be your comparable to HULU Originals. I do not have HULU TV, so cannot compare the content between the two. One facet that you did not talk about, which for me is the biggest decision to cut the cord, is Sports content. In your future reviews, I would suggest adding this as a segment. For me, DirecTVNow gave me the most of my sports watching channels than any other platform.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@R4troGuru
@R4troGuru 5 жыл бұрын
Mike O'Brien DirecTV Now is on Roku can you review that too I pick DirecTV Now
@hawx00145
@hawx00145 6 жыл бұрын
Btw Directv now on my firestick runs smoothly so I think they fixed what you were talking about....As of 2019, DTVN is the closest thing to cable there is...
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I am not sure why it was so slow on my firestick... strange. Other than that, it is very much like cable
@robv5834
@robv5834 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah mine is unreliable at best
@Dack720
@Dack720 5 жыл бұрын
Direct tv now literally shits on Hulu just a FYI though you don’t have to log into direct tv now every time I’ve only logged in once and it comes up every time perfectly
@shawnjames3533
@shawnjames3533 5 жыл бұрын
Me and my brother signed up for Directv Now dieting the first month of thier launch. We both got the Go Big package for the introductory price of $35 per month. Already last year they raised our supposedly grandfathered price to $40 per month (and lost over 250k subscribers). Now we get an email informing us that or $35 grandfathetef rate is going up to $50 per month by May 2019. So, I've contacted thier lousy chat customer service and informed them that my original contract was for $35 per month and grandfathered and the day that my subscription goes up even a penny that I'm gone!
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Wow that's unfortunate. I hate when services do that
@79jrnygrl
@79jrnygrl 5 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of switching from Directv Now because of the $10 price hike BUT I cannot find Comedy Central on any other streaming service. It’s still available on my grandfathered Directv Now subscription but it’s not offered on the new plans. Any suggestions?
@79jrnygrl
@79jrnygrl 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had DTVN for nearly 2 years and I’m grandfathered into the current channel selection at $40/month. I also pay $5 for HBO. So if I stay I’ll get HBO included...so technically it’s only a $5 increase. BUT I’ll lose channels if I go with the HBO package and one of them is Comedy Central which is a deal breaker for me. I did find out that I can pay an extra $3.99 with my Amazon Prime and get Comedy Central with them. I’m thinking of going with Hulu TV as I already have a Hulu subscription (no commercials) and that would save me money to combine them. I have until May 4Th to make up my mind before they increase the fee, so I have time to decide. Good luck with your search
@rollerg300
@rollerg300 5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Directv now allows using credentials to log into premium channels, such as HBO, SHO, MAX and local providers as well. It’s a huge advantage. The UI looks and feels outdated, they are trying to go for the modern look but still feels like old cable. no pause or rewind live tv.
@randomdude3366
@randomdude3366 5 жыл бұрын
#### I had none of the problems you had, signing in etc with DirecTV Now. I use AppleTV 4K and it is better than than FireTV. Not mentioned, but if you have DirecTV Now, you have access to many individual tv apps, which give you extended capacity.
@BarQsRB1966
@BarQsRB1966 6 жыл бұрын
What Chromebook do you use? Thanks.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
I actually typically use an HP Envy, but I bought a chromebook for traveling and mobility. Chromebooks are so nice because I literally paid $120 for mine, the battery easily lasts 15+ hrs, and they are extremely light. I reviewed mine in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYe9hYKrq5aYr7c
@wolfbrian2
@wolfbrian2 5 жыл бұрын
I still have the directv early adoption rate and I just signed up for a free trial of Hulu live and I have to say I think I’m switching to Hulu Tv. I like how it integrates with Hulu. One less streaming app and as you said the UI is so much better. I have the beta directv box and that’s pretty good but you can tell that the DTV app is more geared for a tv remote. On Apple TV do you realize how long it takes to scroll through guid?! The DTV box has channel numbers.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
I haven't really used Apple TV much, but I agree that buying the upgraded Hulu service and consolidating the TV/movie streaming services is very convenient
@Dan_D_Man1985
@Dan_D_Man1985 5 жыл бұрын
Currently trying hulu while already using Directv Now. I like almost everything about hulu, except, no AMC and no BET. I like how hulu plays on my smart TV (Samsung) and firestick TV, still getting used to the interface. Costs pretty much the same except I upgraded to unlimited streams and 200hr DVR for the total same cost as DTV DVR and only 3 streams at a time. Thanks for your review. So far hulu is pulling ahead. We shall see.
@markc2643
@markc2643 6 жыл бұрын
DirectTV Now plus HBO costs me $16.05/month since I have ATT unlimited family plan.
@Stick_official1
@Stick_official1 4 жыл бұрын
1:12 Esk Esk Esk And I Oop SAVE THE SEATURTLES
@toddrobertson1398
@toddrobertson1398 5 жыл бұрын
We cut the chord about a year a go.. I got sling and didn’t like it. Then got directv now and actually love it. Excellent picture.. consistent stream and the dvr service works well
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Sounds like plus one vote for DTV. Thanks for watching!!
@johnniestephen
@johnniestephen 5 жыл бұрын
I did free trials DIRECTVNOW HULU & youtubetv. I prefer DIRECTVNOW. Channel selection is better than HULU. KZbintv seemed to have frequent issues in picture quality with live sports programming.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, John! That is a good point
@jpaart8342
@jpaart8342 6 жыл бұрын
are all channels in hd on directv now
@willsgotskill5030
@willsgotskill5030 6 жыл бұрын
Yes
@lisarobinson9966
@lisarobinson9966 6 жыл бұрын
Have the classic Hulu with no commercials. I also have DirecTV Now as part of my AT&T Unlimited plan. The cost for both of them and CBS All access is less than traditional cable TV or any of the plans you have mentioned. I use Roku for a player on my TV for all and while I agree that DTVN has slow guide interface, I mostly use the DVR to record stuff.
@leev1128
@leev1128 6 жыл бұрын
I hate Hulu's Geo restrictions.
@hawx00145
@hawx00145 6 жыл бұрын
Directv Now... The channel selection is worth it....
@MetaFoxx278
@MetaFoxx278 5 жыл бұрын
DirecTV Now is my go to along with Spectrum TV. I’m paying $68 a month for DTVN which is at a $15 discount with my AT&T Wireless plan that includes HBO for free (I’m also paying for STARZ). Well worth every penny. Haven’t tried Hulu’s service yet, but as of right now, I’ve no desire to. I’m quite happy with what I have.
@jamesellis4899
@jamesellis4899 5 жыл бұрын
For money DTNOW is best we also have Hulu sub for original content-use Aapl tv -much cheaper than conventional box even with Netflix and lots of tv
@jpaart8342
@jpaart8342 6 жыл бұрын
DIRECTV now all the channels in hd?
@peckwhite
@peckwhite 6 жыл бұрын
My experience is that yes, they are HD.
@rickyrozay8534
@rickyrozay8534 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I work for AT&T and that's 100% correct.
@DCBIGOSO
@DCBIGOSO 5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually team both. I have the basic on-demand with Hulu. And the just right package with Direct TV now. The reason I lean a little bit more to Direct TV now is it has more of my local channels than Hulu. Hulu's interface is better than Direct TV now, but Direct TV now is just better for me at this moment.
@maryvillagomez4244
@maryvillagomez4244 5 жыл бұрын
I watch Direct tv now on my smart tv and don't have to sign in every time, plus hulu doesn't have AMC Which is a must for me.
@ShadowGuard516
@ShadowGuard516 6 жыл бұрын
There are no towers that broadcast in 4K. I’ve noticed you mention it before in another video.
@Denvernate
@Denvernate 5 жыл бұрын
DTVN actually has originals - it's called the Audience network. Only available on ATT/DTVN/DTV
@popojoe8684
@popojoe8684 5 жыл бұрын
I use DirecTV Now and it’s pretty good. I did have Hulu Plus for sometime and it’s much more user friendly and faster. But when it comes down to it DirecTV now offers more for a better price. Plus I have AT&T for my home internet and now I get unlimited data. DirecTV is still playing catch up to Hulu which has been around for a long time so I’m hoping DirecTV gets better over time.
@NoCaping
@NoCaping 5 жыл бұрын
DirectvNow i been a customer since they came out 2 or 3 years ago now so i was grandfathered at 35 a month for go big then it went up 5 bucks a couple months ago now its going up again 10 dollars a month but ill still keep it for 50 a month
@robv5834
@robv5834 5 жыл бұрын
Directv now would be amazing if the app was reliable. Damn thing never wants to open. Have to open/close typically 5 or so times before it actually works. And sometimes it doesnt work at all. Once its stable and reliable (and the DVR is out of beta) it should be great.
@jimmycarver7163
@jimmycarver7163 5 жыл бұрын
Direct TV now has double their price on all their packages it is more money to get direct now then it is to get direct tv I’m think more on Hulu live
@miketalley505
@miketalley505 5 жыл бұрын
Can you get Sunday Ticket on DTVN ?
@cherylpaul3779
@cherylpaul3779 5 жыл бұрын
Like directtvnow but increased 38% in 8 months from original fee.
@ThomasBaird
@ThomasBaird 5 жыл бұрын
Directv Now based on picture quality and sound. Using Apple TV 4k and tried Directv Now, KZbin TV, and PlayStation Vue. Loved the unlimited DVR on KZbin TV and live tv pause and rewind. Hoping Directv Now gets live tv pause and rewind, that would make it the all around choice. And sound played a part since many shows are broadcast in 5.1, turns out not every streaming platform let it thru.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! That is a really good point
@Perfectly_imperfect1
@Perfectly_imperfect1 5 жыл бұрын
Direct tv now over Hulu. Better channel selection. I have all my local stations to watch the local news and works extremely smooth on old and new Roku. Love being able to watch tv on any device I have iPads and phones.
@DoritosResidue
@DoritosResidue 6 жыл бұрын
I been a direct TV for a couple years now. I had ps vue, and sling before that. I just got the trial for KZbin TV. The interface and UX is better on KZbin TV. But I have to go with direct TV now just because of the channel line up for the price I pay.
@philipfricke7996
@philipfricke7996 5 жыл бұрын
Very important issue for any household in which two or more people are watching different content steams on different devices--I watch footfall in one room, my wife watches a movie in another. Seems that Hulu provides only one stream vs Direc TV which can provide two steams to two different devices. The whole question of multiple streams to multiple devices was never mentioned, and I would argue that for any household in which two or more people watch different content on different devices this would be the single most critical issue in selecting a service. One content stream is an automatic deal killer for me.
@tim9301
@tim9301 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the information in the video. I just bought me a 2018 Samsung Smart tv and cut the cord with Dish. I started with DirecTV NOW and the DVR service on the app does not work. I think there is a problem with the app and my new tv. Because the app works fine on my fire stick. The other issue that I have is the lack of a good technical support for DirecTV NOW. You can't call a number and talk to someone. the only support is thru a chat session with someone. So I am on my 7 day trial with HULU. I had the pay service ($7.99) with HULU a long time ago and was happy with but just stopped using it. Anyway I think HULU is going to be my TV service.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tim! That is a real bummer that DTV isn't working on your new TV. Maybe there is a bug in their "Beta" DVR or maybe it just needs an update. Luckily there are lots of other options for live streaming TV
@ralphedds1
@ralphedds1 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a samsung smart tv in 2016, it has a hulu app but can't update it, going to get a roku so I can get hulu live.
@sandor866
@sandor866 5 жыл бұрын
DirectvNow does not have originals but Directv does on the audience channel and DirecTV now comes with. One being Mr. Mercedes
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
This is true^^
@sweetcup6694
@sweetcup6694 5 жыл бұрын
Some people don't get good reception with antennas. This is a big hangup for me as to which streaming service to use.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is a really good point. I am fortunate enough to be near Philadelphia. For local channels, you might also want to check out KZbin TV
@S.E.C-R
@S.E.C-R 6 жыл бұрын
Did you mention Hulu's price increases coming on Feb 26, 2019 to their live tv plans with and without commercials or did I miss it?? I am also getting a $2 discount until Jan 2020 using their cheapest $7.99 base plan, I am currently paying $5.99, not sure if its available to new subscribers or if you've had to be a subscriber for a certain period of time or why they're giving it, it just showed up in my account a while back.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
You're right! I think I mentioned that in my previous "Hulu vs. YTTV" video but I forgot to mention the price jump in this video. That is coming soon!
@Flyboy2003
@Flyboy2003 5 жыл бұрын
I like the channel lineup with Directv. The downside is that it is very unreliable. I have had a ton of issues with it not working properly, videos not loading, saying my DVR is empty when it is not, unable to chromecast recordings, and my personal favorite is recording random shows that I am not trying to record. Every time I go to them with issues I get, DVR is currently in Beta....
@TXAmber
@TXAmber 5 жыл бұрын
Can you rewind and fast forward on directv now? Directv now has mtv, but Hulu doesn’t, right?
@hectorrauda
@hectorrauda 6 жыл бұрын
Can you watch east coast time like dtv and sling ?
@onelooseah
@onelooseah 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been with directv now for almost one year. I’ve cut Spectrum as pricing gone through the roof. I’ve gotta have it with Showtime and max with free HBO and save over a 1/3 in price compare to Spectrum. Never had any other streaming program so can’t compare it to that
@kimmcmillan4654
@kimmcmillan4654 5 жыл бұрын
This lag time with the guide that you're talkin about, does this occur if you have the Amazon fire stick and you use the "Alexa" command
@fraliexb
@fraliexb 5 жыл бұрын
I've had subscriptions to PS Vue, KZbin TV, DirecTV Now and Hulu TV (in that order). Biggest complaint with them all is local network availability in my area. PSVue was nice but expensive for what channels came with it. KZbin TV I liked especially with my Mock GPS location app during NFL season. DirecTV Now sucked with the DVR not being able to Chromecast, annoying since it is 2019. Hulu Live is super new but I'm liking it so far, and is a upgrade to DirecTV Now, in my opinion.
@selftyd2401
@selftyd2401 5 жыл бұрын
It depends on whether you use a device or not...my android, Roku stick or fire stick don't require me to login everytime for Directvnow or Nexflix. But I did have issues with Hulu Tv....I will say lication. Location..location and Mbp's
@fawkkyutuu8851
@fawkkyutuu8851 6 жыл бұрын
Limited recording and notorious buffering complaints make it a no go for me. What good is having the most channels if you can't comfortably watch them? A DVR that lasts forever , or a long enough time is key for me. 20 hours isn't enough. KZbinTV still seems like the best option for me overall , it's smooth on tablets/phones/PC. KZbinTV + Philo that's only $56.00 for nearly the same channel line up as the $75 DTVN i think. The $5- $8 premium options is the best feature DTVNow has going for it imo along with most channels , but until they offer most DVR and fix most buffering nah.. i'm happy with YTTV.
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
Never had an issue with buffering on directv now. The dvr works fine for me but the other services do have better dvr with way more space. Directv now is the only one that has all the channels I want and I get discounts so it's hard for me to say no to that.
@a1930ford
@a1930ford 5 жыл бұрын
I liked your dead cat on your microphone, but found the pip of you as you spoke, too distracting to watch the complete video. Info is probably good, but who wants to see your face as you speak and interrupt what you are showing on the screen?
@twofeetsoffury
@twofeetsoffury 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you talk too fast.....I'm from the south.......y'all
@joelduffy1
@joelduffy1 5 жыл бұрын
After about 5 seconds I immediately wrote him off as a used car salesman.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Joel Duffy, If I was a used car salesman, would you buy from me?
@AntonioGonzalez-wq9re
@AntonioGonzalez-wq9re 6 жыл бұрын
Directv now 💪☝️
@TheJmommyandus
@TheJmommyandus 5 жыл бұрын
Directvnow has its own content on Audience channel.
@ATCM914
@ATCM914 6 жыл бұрын
I left cable for DirectvNow for about 2 months now. But I really miss NBATV, MSG, & the YES network.. Any suggestions?
@blinkzvidz
@blinkzvidz 6 жыл бұрын
Brian Munroe Directv Now has NBATV. Not sure if they have MSG. FuboTV has MSG I know for a fact.
@bobihooton1596
@bobihooton1596 5 жыл бұрын
NBA Channel is in the $75 package with DirecTV Now
@timoreilly795
@timoreilly795 5 жыл бұрын
They have the yes network as well
@ATCM914
@ATCM914 5 жыл бұрын
Tim O'Reilly yea, I realize that now, but going from the $40 option to the $75 option just for 3-4 more channels that I really want, kinda sucks
@arun5096
@arun5096 5 жыл бұрын
Does either one has subtitles?
@DTA_Crypto
@DTA_Crypto 6 жыл бұрын
which one offers 5.1 sound?
@mikepowers7829
@mikepowers7829 5 жыл бұрын
Does DIRECTV work with Amazon fire stick can you stream with it or ChromecastThanks Mike P
@Loto00-16
@Loto00-16 5 жыл бұрын
I have direct Tv Now and I can confirm it DOES work with Fire stick
@jamaalharris5339
@jamaalharris5339 5 жыл бұрын
You completely forgot that direct tv now cant cast recorded shows to my tv...it sucks. But i have it because its cheapest.
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jamaal! Sorry I must have missed that! I try to cram a lot into a short-ish video but sometimes I miss things. Thank you for pointing that out! Have you tried others like Sling? Sling is pretty cheap too
@joelgonzalez1249
@joelgonzalez1249 5 жыл бұрын
You can cast with chromecast, I prefer the roku streaming stick because of the remote. When I turn off my TV it also turns off the stick since the stick gets powered thru the TV's usb outlet.
@NonstickZebra
@NonstickZebra 5 жыл бұрын
My son just showed me I can cast to fire stick just like Chromecast
@jeffsandgren1329
@jeffsandgren1329 5 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried Hulu yet but did have DirectTV Now, currently using Sling and will go KZbin TV shortly. I was never a fan of DTVN interface, it was slow and not user friendly. Their DVR sometimes worked, but was buggy and the sound wasn't very good. Overall, DTVN wsa buggy and would go down often and would be down for several hours. Even on it's best days, I'd get some connection error. I like Sling for their user interface and I very rarely have streaming issues and when they do happen, they recover very quickly. They don't have a big of a channel selection (and they say they have FXX, but it's only ondemand, not live TV), but my biggest issue is with the audio. The sound seems to be compressed and has what sounds like clipping distortion. DTVN now has some 5.1 support while Sling is just 2 channel Stereo
@adibsayegh6566
@adibsayegh6566 5 жыл бұрын
Hulu + live TV has my local channels included where DirecTV now does not.
@tinybubbles263
@tinybubbles263 4 жыл бұрын
How do I toggle from local channel from antenna back from hulu
@MrMeenr
@MrMeenr 6 жыл бұрын
I tried them all for their free trials and went with Directtv Now. Been with them since they started and couldn't be happier. The even sent me their beta streaming box which is better than using a firestick. I especially like how close it is to having cable that it made the switch that much easier.
@M10xCM
@M10xCM 5 жыл бұрын
How do you get the beta streaming box from dvtnow ?
@MrMeenr
@MrMeenr 5 жыл бұрын
@@M10xCM If I remember right they sent me an email asking me if I would like to participate.
@randomdude3366
@randomdude3366 5 жыл бұрын
##### DirectTV is much better, local affiliate ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX affiliates, nice picture. Tried Hulu trial, doesn’t like my VPN - so that was a deal breaker.
@shawnjames3533
@shawnjames3533 5 жыл бұрын
VPNs don't get along with Directv Now either
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Well that's bad news. I always use a VPN when I travel and I'm in hotels or airports
@mjordan233
@mjordan233 6 жыл бұрын
This showed everything except what we all actually wanna see.. The buffer time as soon as u change channel. Which service has a faster buffer time
@damonmiller9431
@damonmiller9431 6 жыл бұрын
hulu
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
Depends on internet speed more so than the actual service
@mjordan233
@mjordan233 5 жыл бұрын
@@KennyakaTI no, actually depends on the TV service. I have verizon fios with 900 mbps. so slow speed is out of question. Sling tv loads in a second. whereas directv now takes around 4-5 seconds. that means the stream is delayed by 4-5 seconds.
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
@@mjordan233it's not always about the mbps although the more the better. its the internet service and the servers used. Area also makes a difference. I have directv now and watch it with no issues at my home. It doesn't take 4 to 5 seconds to load. When I log into directv now at my parents home it buffers. We have the same internet provider but their location effects the quality of their service. Kinda crazy because we live in two different towns but they are only 20 minutes away from me.
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
@@mjordan233 also how long it takes to load doesn't effect the live tv delay. Internet tv is always delayed regardless of which service you're using just like how cable will always be delayed compared to broadcast/antenna tv.
@nestorrivera8635
@nestorrivera8635 5 жыл бұрын
I watch 99% of streaming TV on a television - either FireTV or native smart TV. I've used DTN for over 2 years and, while it's not perfect, it's pretty good. The DTN DVR interface is terrible! I used HULU Live TV for a month and liked the interface and the DVR interface. However, the big HULU deal killer for me is: I have a primary residence and a weekend lake house. I am able to use DTN at both homes normally. HULU does not allow me to view at two location on the TV app (FireTV or native smart TV app). I would have to purchase a second subscription!!!
@cablemanxxx2109
@cablemanxxx2109 6 жыл бұрын
KZbin tv is the best by far
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 6 жыл бұрын
I review that in another video
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
Only have used directv now but youtube tv is missing a lot of channels I would watch. The dvr for youtube tv sounds great but at the end of the day it's about the channels for me so directv now it is.
@cablemanxxx2109
@cablemanxxx2109 5 жыл бұрын
@@KennyakaTI I use KZbin tv plus Philo tv for the channels KZbin tv don't have both offer unlimited DVR recording no restrictions on fast forwarding
@KennyakaTI
@KennyakaTI 5 жыл бұрын
@@cablemanxxx2109 unfortunately even with phillo and youtube tv it still doesn't have all the channels I have with my direct tv now package and I get a 15 dollar discount so I pay 50 dollars a month and get free HBO and Showtime. Hard for me to say no to that and service works good for me. I'm glad that you get everything you need though. The more competition the better as I think it will benefit the consumers.
@tictacs4
@tictacs4 5 жыл бұрын
KZbin is still building up their HD streaming, but the 4 users and the permanent DVR are both very compelling.
@GreatWhiteRodeo
@GreatWhiteRodeo 5 жыл бұрын
The GoBig, which is now $75 a month for those who were already subscribers, is now $125 for new subscribers......$125!!?? Outrageous. This is traditional cable cost. In addition, their DVR blows, it can't even pause live TV. Hulu may not have all the channel options that DirectvNOW does but they're cheaper and more polished.
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