Our Motorhome TV Streaming Set Up

[@dawnyWestScotland]

We’ve not had a telly for over four years now. Living here in the Scottish countryside I’m always out with West🐶 being a border collie he’s 24/ 7. I do enjoy watching channels on KZbin, and I think that’s when the telly for me personally became redundant. Also with travelling like you and Jenny do, always different places to explore! Then come evening time I’m watching the back of my eyelids!! But very good information shared, always clearly explained Bob. 🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧡

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, yes probably if I lived in Scotland, there would be less TV viewing.

[@HitchUpAndTow]

We only use a FireStick and hotspot one of our phones, but will say the Netgear Router looks really nice. Thanks for sharing👍Mark & Coral

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It was been really good.

[@kentish_karl8598]

I've got a satellite dish on the roof, M2 router like you and a Firestick, Got the Avtex smart TV that's got all the catch up apps. Got the WeChip W2 Air Mouse Remote to try with the fire stick. Got a 25mtr aerial lead as back up in case of bad signal and the site has TV hook up.

[@jamesskewis573]

We have a home Mi-fi with unlimited data from 3 network, that runs my internet at home.... when we're away in the caravan we take the mi-fi router with us....Just plug the power plug in, and as long as we get a 3 mobile phone signal we have the internet and wifi.... even when it's only had a 1 bar signal, it has worked absolutely fine.... My amazon prime has worked great both at home and on our travels....not had a failure yet, So far so good.... plus our phones connect to it immediately it powers up so wifi calls and internet are available right away....and all for around £24 a month... Interesting informative video... There are so many options out there it can be mind boggling 😳🤔👏🤣

[@anneprowse78]

Another great video, have been trying to find out which is best for my Motorhome for ages, thank you for your clear, user friendly explanation even I could understand!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great to hear!

[@gnarlyboot477]

Hi, we have a suction mounted satellite dish which mounts onto the side of the van. Can be a little tricky to make sure you can aim it OK as it can’t rotate 360 degrees. We’ve also mainly moved over to the Firestick, a single subscription is really good value. I’ve also added a external WiFi antenna, I’ve removed the van TV antenna, bought a replacement mast from the manufacturers and mounted my WiFi antenna on this. This uses the factory fitted roof gland, so no risk to water ingress warranty. Cheers from John & Al

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, that's good idea saves drilling more holes in the roof.

[@HomefromHomewithLinRich]

We don’t watch a lot of tv when out and about. But next year hopefully we’ll be able to go out more so this video may be very useful. Tech scares me a bit but this seems quite manageable. Thank you for sharing and making it look easy. If I can’t get anything to work I’ll be stalking you both lol ~ Lin xx

[@glyndelahay3911]

Thanks Bob ... we sometimes use Now tv for Sky in the caravan.. You can get a now tv box or some smart tv's have Now as an app... that 's another option... I also use a stand alone Sat dish for freesat .

[@martinsadventures3691]

Hi guys enjoyed your vlog tonight 👍 in our van we have a 4 g antenna on the roof it’s got a data sim with my phone contract and I can transfer data to it we then have a Crome cast on our tv seems to work fine 👍last trip away we took 2 grandkids they both have iPads they worked fine as well as tv cheers martin and Jude 😊👍

[@m4ty4shaw]

I have fitted a maxview roam to the van which is great. We used to have a satellite dome but not on the new van. We use roku sticks on the tvs and subscribe to now tv and can stream sky movies and entertainment as packages. Works great for us and definitely the future for camping and caravan entertainment. Interestingly I now use a vixi sim which is excellent value with the endless video element included.

[@denisesavage7558]

Hi Matthew I recently got a maxview roam fitted but as yet haven't figured out how to use it. I was planning to use a Roku stick. If you don't mind me asking how do you get the wifi on the roam .. do you have an unlimited data sim card, sky do a sim card which rolls over up to three years .. various costs per month for say 10GB each month. I'd be really interested to hear how you work the maxview roam .. Bob/Jenny sorry to hijack your blog .. excellent as always .. I am learning so much from you both .. you're brilliant. :)

[@ZerHour]

Looks 👍 I have similar router system actually fitted it in 2011 with rooftop antenna allowing signals in remote places , I did have the chrome cast ,but now all those devices like firestick etc are built in my LG smart tv , I love the ease of use of the webOS operating system in the LG tv just makes browsing everything as simple as just changing channel inc you tube just 1 click and its on ,it also has a freesat recover built in to the tv .👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Sounds great!

[@ZerHour]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Yes recommend the LG smart TV worth a look there's 24" 28" but only 240v ,only use about 25 watts though say 2/3 amps when on .

[@jameslintin8186]

Great insight, thanks. I use a Netgear nighthawk M1 router with a Poynting omnidirectional MiMo antenna for weak signal areas. Which really does make a huge difference in my experience in deepest darkest Wales and the Lake District. I find EE to be the best coverage and speeds having tested all networks. Connected up to a 4k Firestick which gives us everything and more than we need.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, that aerial sounds good.

[@jameslintin8186]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Really is excellent, meant for rural areas. Just need the “SMA to TS9” adapter to fit the nighthawk router. 👍

[@carolinehooper524]

Snap - exactly my setup too and works pretty consistently 👍

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Bob and Jenny, great video, we’ve got a fire stick and find it very good too x

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Thank for sharing like yourselves I just use my now tv stick now.rather than finding a tv signal on site. invested in a smarty date sim unlimted for £20 a month.

[@FergusWSimpson]

Thank you!

[@stephenprickett7584]

Very interesting B&J but also somewhat confusing for an old wrinkly like me so when my van finally arrives in March(it will be a year from ordering!) I think I might stick to old tech like a book. I expect I will be overruled though so will return to this vid later on for instructions.

[@andyjenno]

Great video Bob. I toying with the idea about getting a Chromecast.

[@FPVsimon]

To get the laptop to play on the tv Bob, go into the laptop screen properties and use the tv as a second screen through the network then no cables 👍 That’s of course if it’s a smart tv,

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's not a Smart TV I'm afraid.

[@nickrawsthorne862]

Hi Bob great video .I just use a smart tv and use the mirror connection on the phone to connect to the tv. whatever you can see on the phone you should see on the tv.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes I've used mirroring on our home TV, but the van's TVs aren't Smart.

[@Tom-852]

Looks good Bob!

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Must admit I like your router ...not the first time Aileen & I have found we were still connected to it when parked up next to you ..😂😂😂😂😂

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, and Glyn and Sharon. 😊

[@sarahmackins3814]

Thanks for this new to motorhomes and wanted to stream with Firestick but thought I'd need normal plug socket for Firestick, never thought of running to usb on TV instead. This will be great for watching TV off grid 👍

[@webgibs]

Hi Bob great help thanks wish I could afford that router ...

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's now cheaper than it was. The latest one is nearly £800!

[@billystewart2227]

Wee Billy. Got exactly the same van Bob, first thing I done was moved the teli to above the habitation door where The pegs are. Was so easy to do and can watch from captain chairs. Enjoying your vlogs. Stay safe.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Did you have to take the fridge out? I was a bit worried about banging heads on the TV as we come in.

[@billystewart2227]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo No didn’t need to remove the fridge, all access from the cupboard above the fridge tv aerial points are there and took 12 v power From bedroom 12 v socket. Fitted a smaller tv bracket and didn’t need to remove coat hooks they remain behind teli no problem about entrance obstruction. I can send some photos if it would help Billy.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@billystewart2227 that would be good, can you post on my bobearnshawmoho Facebook page?

[@Bob-thenomad]

We take the sky + box in the dish is small maxeview automatic dish on the motorhome I won't pay for any more services than I need. A scart to 3 way phono connect to front and from the 3way phono to the back TV .ps I have modefied the front monitor with a small audio amplifier and a pear of mini speakers so the headset can be switched off as it is big drain on the battery. This keeps hear self happy with the sopes 👌😂

[@lynnmic1417]

We had a satellite dish on our last van and when we changed the dealer offered to move it over for free,we declined as we thought it was a waste of money having not had a lot of use out of it due to the tree issue(if we had a tree within a mile of the van it wouldn’t work 🤔🤔😂). The only thing we got moved over was our aircon.

[@colinmew7139]

Bob would it be nice as we did in 1950s getting side and talking to your next door vans

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Sorry, don't remember that. I started motorhoming in 2003. 😁

[@carol_campervanner]

I use 4K Firestick at home only had it a month! I need to try it out in the van next. At the moment just using a little aerial with a magnet that sticks to the roof, or stick to inside door of van and get good Freeview on the van tv. So the WiFi on the campsites isn't good enough to stream programs via Firestick to TV? Also it's handy to download the Fire TV app to your mobile phone and then use your mobile as a remote., handy if the remote is not nearby.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I think some sites WiFi actually prevent streaming TV.

[@carol_campervanner]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo 😲

[@christinegibbins6105]

Amazing tech, but I don't use a TV, just take my iPad, which has a sim card, Really enjoy reading books on the Kindle app and doing some game apps, crosswords, sudoku.

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Bob ,Jenny,and Poppy...keep the videos coming and keep us sain .please...love from Mark ,Ann & Rossi the giant ginger tom...

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I will, thanks.

[@jamespatel3030]

Would you do a video about the Up! Like a review of your thoughts on the car over normal daily use? That would be interesting .

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, that would be a good idea.

[@nw637]

Never found SkyGo flakey Bob, probably better than plugging your laptop into the TV is to download the SkyGo app to your firestick

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, didn't know you could get Sky Go on the Fire TV.

[@richardspeight9520]

We run a router, with a shark fin aerial on roof. Runs on 4g Sim , I think this is the norm for most but obviously system struggles off piste. Soon be set free

[@richardspeight9520]

Just catching up with your vids, been busy , which is not a good sign. Keep washing those hands , said it a lot but it's very important now.

[@ShiresMatt]

That 4G router is a nice bit of kit, but pricey for me though.

[@HoodedMerganser1]

Nice video, good information. With your Sky subscription some content can be downloaded to watch later on Phone or Tablet, keep the videos coming, anything with Poppy is good too👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes I saw you can do that in SkyGo.

[@k9caravanning313]

Looks good. we use Apple TV and download films to our phones just in case of poor signal, we can then stream to the Apple TV without Internet signal. Have you looked at Now Tv? It’s basically sky buy in a streaming app form.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, I'd also forgotten we can download films with Sky Go.

[@amydickerson4348]

I use a Netgear AC790S router. On the roof is a Poynting XPOL-0001 mounted horizontally to reduce wind resistance. Thanks for the tip of using the USB port on the tv. This not only frees up an USB port but makes operating the firestick much easier. After 30 years there is still time to learn something new. Had a thought about gas bottle scarcity. They are still in short supply. There is a place in Preston called Rhino Installs that will fit a refillable lpg system. You can find out where to refill using an app LPGeu.com.

[@paulfallon45]

Hi Bob & Jenny I have just added a sniper satellite dish and a Humax free sat box to my MH don’t think it was essential as I already do the fire stick thing and that works great most of the time but we have been up in Scotland and lost the signal A few times so thought we should have an alternative , In what part of the country have you found that the 4G signal has failed and you have needed to rely on satellite instead

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

In Ashwell in Hertfordshire, hardly any mobile signal! I didn't bother fitting a sat dish to this motorhome as we don't watch that much TV, we'll I don't - too busy editing.

[@paulfallon45]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Keep up the good work Bob ! should imagine all that editing would keep you busy at the rate you put your videos out, we were up in Keswick last weekend, our first time out in the MH since lockdown and thankfully we were able to watch a bit of telly when we got back to the van as the satellite signal was good but the 4G was pretty much non-existent ‘ I don’t think I would’ve bothered too much about the satellite system myself either but the sniper was brand-new and an offer to go to refuse so I decided to give it a go and fitt it

[@gordonmackie]

I have given up on my Remora satellite dish as I can never get a pitch that works, we take the Apple TV box from home every trip and use site Wifi or my phone...handy for mirroring ipads to tv as well

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, I came to the same conclusion, Jenny says it's all the rain making the trees grow!

[@gordonmackie]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo yes, I always seem to be 4 degrees off but dish is hitting the side :-) Apple tv box is great and gives us all channels, netflix etc

[@wiltonlewis5369]

Upgrade to the latest Chromecast with Google TV. You don't need to cast from your phone then.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, this video was made in Nov 2020, how things move on!

[@andrewcole851]

the thing with sky is they have now tv which comes as an app on smart tvs or as a stick which is usb powered and you have to subscribe to individual packages for cinema entertainment and sports the good thing is they are not contract so its like payg do it a month at a time but the sports sub is expensive at £33 a month

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, we looked at NOWTV and it seems get expensive as you add packages

[@kimdeabill8540]

We've just bought a Google Chromecast waiting for the postie for one if the non smart TVs at home. We run a Three mifi dongle on unlimited data and have just signed up for Netflix. Our Sky Go app has worked beautifully for when we don't have a satellite signal either because the dish is popped down due to foul weather or we're just spending the night somewhere. We have a smart Samsung TV in the motorhome and use one of our Sky HD boxes.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, I do wonder sometimes if we are missing the Satellite set up, When we had the satellite we didn't use the Chromecast or Firestick, but they are a useful backup.

[@kimdeabill8540]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo HRH likes his telly so we try to cover all bases. There are those "too many tree" moments too. 😀

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Cheers. Good info 👍💙❤️

[@Dec2011boatrace]

Hi Bob and Jenny Can I ask how does the net gear router perform versus a mobile phone? Me and Mrs P both have unlimited data packages on our mobiles, occasionally we don’t get a 4g signal would a dedicated router improve things and also is there a an antenna connected to the router if so could we somehow connect a mobile phone to an antenna.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I find the router much quicker to upload videos than using a mobile. It can also deal with multiple devices easier than a phone, I connect our phones, laptops, TVs and streaming sticks all to the MiFi. I tend to leave it on and forget about it. Much more like a domestic router. You can connect an additional aerial to it and maybe make things even quicker, but I haven't really felt the need yet.

[@robertricherby5947]

Hi Bob & Jenny A bit late to the party on this one, but after finally getting a motorhome, we are investigating TV options. We are going with the streaming option, but areas where we can’t get a signal, and not having an aerial fitted, thought about a portable aerial? After you reviewed the Avtex aerial, you said you would follow up with how you got on with it. I haven’t seen any further content on this, so is it any good? Keep up the great content Robert

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I haven't really used it in our van, bought it to use in a borrowed van that didn't have an aerial. I do use it at home in the second bedroom and it works reasonably well, even though our digital TV signal isn't the best.

[@davidrobertson6085]

Hi Bob - interesting and useful video.Do you use your set up abroad or just in the UK ?Thanks

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Last time we went abroad in 2018 we still had a satellite system, so not tried it abroad.

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Nice insight to options Bob. Always good to have a couple of backups . Must agree the Netgear is a good router. I'm trialing the Puck 2 4G light Antenna ?? What antenna due you have or would recommend. ATB to you both x Stay Safe Stephen x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Not using an antenna for the Netgear router, found that the little aerials make no difference. Maybe I'd be better off with a roof mounted one.

[@countryvanlifeuk]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Ill let you know how I get on with my roof Puck x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@countryvanlifeuk Subscribed, I'll watch out for that!

[@rabfraser1234]

hi guys i have the teleco sat system full auto select and seems to work good ,,if i know where i am going i plan the pitch i want on satellite finder app and i ask the wardens if they could recommend a pitch thats good for signal works well for me ,,i think you should convert to refillable gas system ,,would be a good interesting video i installed mine myself very easy ,,i could lend you the cutters if you fancy doing it or get todds to do it and the might let you film it ,,

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, we always used to ask the wardens about satellite friendly pitches, just got fed up with having to think about it all the time. We've not decided to get refillable yet, but yes that's a possible.

[@daniel0541]

You cant get KZbin on a fire stick can you?, have you tried a roku stick, probably the best all rounder

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We watch KZbin all the time on a Firestick.

[@daniel0541]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo didnt realise, their used to be a disagreement so it wasnt on, must of fixed it now

[@TinasOutdoorAdventures]

I have Roco box so I can get Netflix and KZbin and lots more channels. With a huawei wifi box, for my internet with a giffgaff sim

[@jackmoore4609]

Would you advise to get the Netgear rather than go to the trouble of fitting the Ariel on the roof ? Have you found the Netgear was able to get you a signal everywhere you have been? Thanks for the vlog.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

There have been one or two places with no signal and I'm not convinced an aerial would have helped. Maybe it improves the speed.

[@suejones2071]

Thank you, whats the best one for tv on a laptop dont have room for a tele in my r10

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

For a Laptop you might want a Freeview TV stick like the August USB Freeview TV tuner stick. Haven't tried myself but here's the link amzn.to/3fzMWOi

[@suejones2071]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you I will take a look

[@suejones2071]

Just brought one, 16-00 cheaper for same product on amazon too looks like just what I need thank you 😀

[@marionirvine999]

Great helpful video Bob, like Jenny I enjoy the footy. Who do you support?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Jenny supports the red team from somewhere near Manchester and I support Manchester City.

[@marionirvine999]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo great footy nights together then, lol. I support the Red team from Liverpool.

[@gilbertbarlow6473]

Hi Bob,I have just purchased the same router from Netgear my question is do you keep it permanently plugged into the mains power as and when possible,or do you just charge it up as and when required... have enjoyed your vids for the last 2 years... many thanks.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I tend to leave it powered up, it does go into a battery saving mode.

[@lesbrewster2375]

Check out streaming news on you tube for help putting more channels on your fire stick

[@sallynewton306]

Very interesting Bob, but can I ask which unlimited data you use and the cost, if you don’t mind saying. We have internet via our EE mifi , but pay monthly as we don’t use it every month.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

For the MiFi I use an unlimited Vodafone Sim, it is £30 a month.

[@sallynewton306]

Thank you Bob and Jenny. Take care 🙋🙋🏻‍♂️🐶👋🏼🚍

[@stejones429]

Would you do Vlogmas Bob?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Is that where you do a video every day in December, if so, no, it's really tough to do that, especially at the moment where we aren't going anywhere.

[@stejones429]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo It is yes

[@VHogg5432]

To be honest I dumped sky because they force you to watch adverts even though your paying for a subscription....

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

True, we always skip the ads.

[@VHogg5432]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo yeah but I still felt like that practise was a slippery slope and that they'd all jump on it. To be honest as well Netflix is far superior for my taste. Take care great vids. Keep them coming .

[@jamiewilson1881]

I enjoyed your video! I just didn’t enjoy the part with John & Mandy on the screen!

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Netflix is well worth subscribing ...much more quality...I called sky and negotiated My account ...paid £20 to get sky q in ....and if you go for the premium HD you get subscription to top level Netflix I use sky go and ordinary tv when away but love to record programmes to watch on return

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Think I will have to get you as my chief negotiator fir the Skyexit talks...