Go | New | Find | Notify | Tools | Reply | |
The Unmanned Writer |
Let's say for a moment I choose to get cable but I want to be able to view channels in locations which do not have the wiring. Are there [economical] options out there for transmitting (like a private WiFi) to locations in my house to watch any content which is in the signal's range or, would i need to add coax? Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | ||
|
always with a hat or sunscreen |
Used to use a Link WaveCom Sr 2.4GHz Wireless RF AV relay to share the cable feeds from a lower level to an upstairs bedroom. Worked pretty good. Don't know if they're still around. Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
|
Optimistic Cynic |
It depends. How is your cable box connected to your TV? If via an HDMI cable, an HDMI wireless "extender" is probably your most economical opyion, this takes the HDMI signal from the back of your cable box, and broadcasts it to a receiver connected to a TV/monitor somewhere else. This takes care of video and audio, but if you want to be able to change channels remotely, you are out of luck. There are IR and RF extenders for remotes as well, but far less standardized. | |||
|
Member |
Depending on the provider some offer wireless receiver options. Both big satellite companies have the availability, however I’m unsure if any cable company has that available. Most providers will run the cable to any room you want service though free of charge. | |||
|
| The Unmanned Writer |
No cable box (yet?). When I had cable six or seven years ago, did not need a box. Had a t-fitting where one end went to the tv and the other to a cable modem. Previous owner(s?) had extensions routed under carpet and outside the house - none did it the "right" way - and cables were connected into the tv. Since getting rid of cable, the old carpet has been removed and holes patched. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
|
| Raised Hands Surround Us Three Nails To Protect Us  |
Been quite awhile since boxes aren’t needed. I dumped cable for a few reasons main being a box required for every TV adding at least $2 a TV a month. The days of just plugging the coax to the TV met away from pretty much all the cable companies I am aware of. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
|
| Not as lean, not as mean, Still a Marine  |
I'm on Spectrum Cable, and it's 100% digital now so a box is required. That said, they do have a streaming app, and I have Samsung TVs that have that app native to their "smart" options. For TVs without that, I use a roku device. It's not a flawless system, but it beats running cables and paying 6 bucks a month per box. Look into your provider's offerings to see if they have a streaming service available. I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. | |||
|
Member |
The solution for me was simple. 1. Cut cord 2. Have cable company install ethernet cable into my home 3. Connect one of three Google WiFi access points to the ethernet and create mesh WiFi 4. Connect all electronics wirelessly to the Google WiFi access points 5. Donate all Cat6 and coax cables to the nearby thrift store ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
|
| Powered by Social Strata |
 | Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |
|
© SIGforum 2024