7 Reasons to Consider Hulu Live Instead of YouTube TV!

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@dlspeiker 6 місяців тому

Thank you Michael for helping all of us wade through this complicated jungle of information. Couldn't do it without you.

@michaelstusiak5902 6 місяців тому

We started YTTV because of your recommendation and we are glad we did. The issues with the library and storage are a bit annoying, but overall we are happy with YTTV.

@stevenlageson1868 6 місяців тому

I have had You Tube TV for a year. Added the NFL package and love streaming 4 games at once. Main gripes, Library ( lack of ability to record how I want and able to delete. Smaller gripe, would like ability to use channel numbers instead of scrolling up or down. Minor inconvenience because placed favorite channels at top in order or use.

@TMK8908 6 місяців тому

Me and my wife have been Hulu live subscribers since June 2022, and we love it. We had the Disney bundle already when we had our spectrum tv subscription but dropped it for financial reasons and replaced it with Hulu live and have no intentions of ever going back to cable

@RFK_71 6 місяців тому

We leave cable tv because of the pricing, but it seems that streaming services like YTTV, etc, are now about as much. You kind of wonder where is the supposed savings? Thanks for the review!

@GeneSavage 6 місяців тому

I like them both for different reasons (as you mentioned). We're not using either currently because it's just gotten too darn expensive.

@jimroscovius 6 місяців тому

Hulu + Live TV saves me $90/mo over cable.

@fredreed2001 6 місяців тому

No matter what service you get If It's cable or a Live TV streaming service It will be expensive. Personally I think Cable Is overrated because of all the hidden fees cable gets you on. You never are told up front what is this fee for or where's this fee going. I would just go with whatever fits best for your budget.

@davew.5199 3 місяці тому

Hi again Michael. Thanks to your review, I resubscribed to YTTV and subscribed to Netflix (about time). To keep streaming costs down, I cancelled UKposts Premium and MGM+. I like my new combo better so far. Although I'm expecting a fiber outage due to the cold weather spell. I'll be using my antenna soon :)

@joebueno5897 4 місяці тому

My phone plan includes a paid Hulu subscription and already have a Disney Plus account as well. How do I go about getting Hulu live tv with Disney plus and Espn? I like Hulu live tv for having both History Channel and Travel Channel. Do I have to cancel my original Disney plus and Hulu accounts first? Thank you.

@joanne9359 6 місяців тому

I always learn something from you! I currently pay for UKposts TV and the Disney Bundle, both of which have gone up in the past year. I had no idea that the Disney Bundle is included with Hulu Live TV. I’m definitely going to check that out. Thank you for the info!

@jimroscovius 6 місяців тому

I have Hulu + Live TV, and love it!! Local channels, a good DVR option, the Disney Bundle which includes ESPN+, etc. To me, there's no comparison.

@TMK8908 6 місяців тому

💯 truth!

@mikejudkins8649 6 місяців тому

. UKposts stays mad at me.hulu plus live tv? Is this easy to use??

@jimroscovius 6 місяців тому

@mikejudkins8649 Yes. I wish the UI was a little better, but it works, has DVR, etc. Plus, you get Disney+ and ESPN+. We have no problems with it.

@Fausto181818 5 місяців тому

how about picture quality

@jimroscovius 5 місяців тому

@@Fausto181818 Picture quality is great. Supports 4K, etc. The DVR could be better, but it's functional.

@spaceghost4474 6 місяців тому

Good video Michael. Personally, I rate these two services very close, but I still prefer UKposts tv. I am however, currently subscribed to Hulu because of their $49.99 for 3 months special price for new and returning customers. After that, I'll unpause my UKposts tv subscription, because Hulu will once again be more expensive. As for customer service, I prefer the UKposts tv call back. It saves me from having to wait on hold forever, and I get to speak to an American. I know you can also get a call back with Hulu, but IMO the UKposts tv agents are better.

@fredreed2001 6 місяців тому

Actually Hulu is raising their price if you choose their no ad deal it will be $89.99 I believe. If you get it with ads it will be $72.99.

@spaceghost4474 6 місяців тому

@@fredreed2001 They are raising their prices, but I subscribed to the special offer they had for new and returning customers. After the 3 months is up, the new higher prices would kick in and it would get more expensive than UKposts tv.

@davidr2715 3 місяці тому

@@fredreed2001 The no ads refers to the streaming content, not to live tv or to dvr.

@asifmohamed9249 4 місяці тому

Thanks for the great videos Michael. I have been researching streaming services and I was going to go with Fubo until I read that their live TV only streams in 720 and they don't have surround sound. I need it to stream in 1080 (and would prefer surround sound). Do you know if Hulu TV or UKposts TV have these features? Thanks

@MichaelSaves 4 місяці тому

It really depends on the network, but YTTV has 1080p and surround sound for some networks.

@skydancerforever 3 місяці тому

@@MichaelSaves this depends on what streaming device your using for YTTV. some it does, some it doesn't.

@reginacoker4120 6 місяців тому

We have YTTV, because it has PBS. Hulu Live doesn’t. We supplement with Frndly to get the History channel.

@ChrisJones-cn1ew 4 місяці тому

The limit to 2 live streams is a deal breaker for me. That’s insane.

@vancecost 6 місяців тому

@MicharlSaves I wish UKposts would fix their guide so that you can mash your remote button and go faster to a time and or day. You have to continuously mash the button just to see the next to coming up hours. It’s driving me crazy. I’ve never had Hulu. Is it the same way? Good video, Thanks!

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

With Hulu, you can try clicking FF while in the guide, which forwards ahead faster. At least that's what I remember from testing with a Roku.

@vancecost 6 місяців тому

@@MichaelSaves thank you

@thegracepreacher321 6 місяців тому

I appreciate it Michael!

@michaelryahoo1 5 місяців тому

I’ve been enjoying UKposts tv for a few months, but yesterday my local CBS and CW channels got stuck at yesterday at 4:26pm. If I got to those channels, it’s stuck replaying a 1 minute loop from yesterday and then freezing. 40 minutes on the phone with support resulted in them telling me they’ll look in to it and get back with me. Still no response today. Frustrating

@debhufnagel5912 6 місяців тому

Do either services off a way to adjust how much data is used?

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

You could try playing around with the video quality settings to adjust it down

@heatherlynn8184 6 місяців тому

I like both, but currently have hulu live

@helenejaillet2656 6 місяців тому

My problem is the broadcast channels: abc, nbc, cbs. YTTV is the only one that will give me cbs so I’m stuck. Antenna isn’t an option for me . Thx for your videos; always informative!

@MarkJones-fu5kb 6 місяців тому

Paramount streams CBS football games. Give it a try,the $5 plan

@MarkJones-fu5kb 6 місяців тому

And Peacock does the Sunday prime time game. Also the $5 plan

@helenejaillet2656 6 місяців тому

Thx but we don’t watch any sports…@@MarkJones-fu5kb

@dschott 4 місяці тому

YTTV I can pause a show then start it back up and most of the time skip the ads. Hulu won’t allow it regardless.

@connietucker3512 18 днів тому

Just signed up for Hulu Live. I do not see the Disney on the channel listing. Do I also need to load the Disney + app?

@MichaelSaves 18 днів тому

Yes

@kevinstoker2046 6 місяців тому

I went with UKposts TV because Hulu recordings were still showing ads that I couldn’t FFWD thru even though I paid for no ads. Really annoying. Anyone else have that issue with Hulu Live?

@wafwot7769 6 місяців тому

Same here. I hate having to deal with the ads that hulu embeds in their programs, especially after paying for no ads.

@pirateslifeforme 4 місяці тому

That’s literally the reason why I switched from hulu to UKposts. I mainly recorded basketball and Hulu would NOT let me fast forward through commercials even though we were paying for the “no ads”. UKposts lets me fast forward through everything lol. I will say though I don’t like UKposts’s format. I preferred hulu.

@DonH9992 6 місяців тому

Point of order: You made the statement that YTTV doesn't carry regional sports networks. That's not the case, at least in the Philadelphia area. We do get NBC Philadelphia Sports Network here which carries regular-season Phillies games as well as additional local sports content.

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

I'm aware and I actually did not say YTTV doesn't have any regional sports networks. I said if you're looking for those, the service may not be right for you (because Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM offer more RSNs, specifically the Bally ones.)

@joek1978atyahoo 6 місяців тому

UKposts TV is the way to go

@latinqueen4987 4 місяці тому

With cable xfinity I can record up to 5 tv shows, can hula and UKposts do that

@MichaelSaves 4 місяці тому

There are no limits on your recordings

@bh-6 6 місяців тому

I still like UKposts tv. The channels missing doesn't bother me that much. You can always get friendly for those missing channels. The recordings can be a headache if you use them. I wish UKposts tv had bally sports. Only thing missing for me. No start from begining option on DVR movies which I don't like , but UKposts tvs guide is great!

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

Good point about Frndly for those missing YTTV channels!

@brotherjohnwaynecausey 6 місяців тому

UKposts tv and hulu live tv might get bally sports back

@fredreed2001 3 місяці тому

Is the picture quality better on UKposts tv then on Hulu live tv? Please let me ASAP

@MichaelSaves 3 місяці тому

There’s a 4K add-on with YTTV. You can try it out free for 30 days usually. No 4K option with Hulu Live. Without the add-on, I’d say they’re about the same picture quality.

@MRSTEEL15 5 місяців тому

Get both

@tennillewalker5621 6 місяців тому

I, for one, don't care about sports and prefer UKposts TV bcuz of the pricing even though I have to use Philo for the channels it doesn't have.

@eleanorkappe2270 6 місяців тому

Hulu Live TV does not let you pause Live TV and the skip through the adds, so I like UKposts TV better

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

You can skip the ads if you set a recording for a live TV channel. It didn’t used to be that way. You’ll still see ads for the on-demand Hulu unless you pay extra to stop them

@pirateslifeforme 4 місяці тому

@@MichaelSavesdoes it really? I had hulu live about a year ago and I would record nba games. It would not let me fast forward through the commercials! I was so pissed when I found that out the first day of having it. I kept it for the 1 month and switched to UKposts tv and been with them since.

@pirateslifeforme 4 місяці тому

I mainly watch nba and some nfl. UKposts literally has all the channels I need. I’m in the Sacramento area so they have my Kings channel (nbc sports California), nba tv, tnt, & espn. lol I literally don’t use any other channels. When the season is over I just pause my subscription.

@kimbrey65 6 місяців тому

I like Hulu's guide better than UKposts TV.

@pirateslifeforme 4 місяці тому

Same!

@abetoledo9829 20 днів тому

I was thinking about getting Hulu live TV, but I have Verizon Internet..🤔 I didn't know that Hulu streaming won't work on Verizon is that correct?

@MichaelSaves 20 днів тому

Correct. More here ukposts.info/have/v-deo/spd2iadqjoletWQ.htmlsi=ajWHv3huaeZdauxv

@onehitsword6800 6 місяців тому

No matter what live service people get, They gotta accept none of them have everything u want

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

That's the truth

@sportsMike87 5 місяців тому

UKposts tv has everything I want in a live tv service

@onehitsword6800 5 місяців тому

@@sportsMike87 If u like paying more for less yeah 👍.

@skydancerforever 3 місяці тому

@@sportsMike87 except a good DVR!

@Matsi990 11 днів тому

@@skydancerforeverwhy u say that? what’s the problem with the DVR?

@billj5645 3 місяці тому

The average user is going to want to know how well the service matches the traditional cable tv look. Do they have the same channel guide? Do they have an easy way to go to the different channels you want to watch or do you have to scroll through endless icons on the screen? The average user will also want to know the quality of the service. Does it buffer, is there a spinning arrow on the screen, does the sound stutter? We all have experience with the quality problems of youtube where it stutters, freezes, buffers, etc. Are the other streaming services any better? Also what about the ease of signing up? I tried signing up to youtube free trial and could not do it, the website would just freeze when I tried to submit. In a situation like this is there a customer service that is easy to access?

@abetoledo9829 20 днів тому

Exactly. I would like to know how the quality is on both streaming services.

@kfb5583 2 місяці тому

Is it my understanding Hulu+ can’t be downloaded on 3rd generation Apple TV? Well, 4th generation isn’t out yet. Am I missing something?

@MichaelSaves 2 місяці тому

Hulu says it supports Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (4th generation). When did you buy yours? Any chance it’s a 4K model?

@Urlacher2354 4 місяці тому

No Sunday Ticket 🎫 🏈 though! 😂

@davidr2715 3 місяці тому

I disagree with a comment in the video. I don't see the ability with Hulu live tv to fast forward through ads with a DVR recording of live tv. At least when using a Roku device. In fact, per two customer support reps (live phone conversations) this is not possible, despite at least two current web pages this month (January 2024) Hulu says that you can ff through dvr ads. Also in fact, I was told by the reps that the ads (these appear as yellow blocks in the timeline of the dvr recording) are injected by Hulu. The web pages do not mention that there are Hulu injected ads, but makes a point to claim that ads (in general) can be ff'd -- no exceptions for injected ads were mentioned. Interestingly, when viewing the dvr recording using a web browser the ads are skipped, but marked. Maybe an adblocker is doing that. Are there any streaming devices that can do this too, like the web browsers?

@MichaelSaves 3 місяці тому

If it’s from the live TV service (cable and local networks) and you recorded it, you can skip the ads by fast forwarding. I have been reviewing these services since 2016. Hulu Live used to have a restriction, but lifted it and I even made a video when they did!

@pateldeepen1985 6 місяців тому

Hulu for me

@brotherjohnwaynecausey 6 місяців тому

Still l think youtube tv is my #1 streaming service because they off nfl Sunday ticket

@jimroscovius 6 місяців тому

Yeah, for a ton of extra money. Forget it!!

@kraggman 5 місяців тому

I have YTTV and will stick with it for now. The fact that they raised the price and also lost MLBTV was a big pisser for me. Hulu does not have MLBTV, if they did I might switch.

@douglasdever6134 6 місяців тому

Just cancelled youtube tv due to I could not find out how to get someone to call me. they have a runaround system where you put in your need for service and you end up back at the same place so I finally just canceled their 15 day free with two days left. At least I was able to call and talk with someone at Hulu. UKposts does NOT have my local NBC even though Fubo and Hulu both have it. That might have been resolved with a call, no call, no youtubeTV. Even considering going back to Dish....

@Lyn777 4 місяці тому

😮 Both are too expensive!

@donnasheaffer8926 6 місяців тому

Hulu live tv is great but I don’t like paying for Disney and ESPN… we don’t use those channels. I wish they had a package without them

@amazingeric97 6 місяців тому

Sling Blue for $40 does not have Disney or ESPN. It does have FX & National Geographic which are now owned by Disney.

@redbyrd9241 2 дні тому

two reasons we cancelled YTTV and got Hulu. 1. no History Channel my favorite. 2. live in N. Arkansas and instead of getting Little Rock,Ark locals YTTV puts us on Springfield, Mo locals. we want all news,politics, Ark State information about Arkansas and not Missouri, don't even go up there.

@firstname2022 5 місяців тому

After Directv stream’s latest price hike, I’m done. Hulu I’m coming home baby!

@MSDOGS1976 4 місяці тому

If you have a 2nd home Hulu will not work there with the same subscription whereas YTTV does. So Hulu is out for me.

@pirateslifeforme 4 місяці тому

That’s good to know! I did not know this.

@jordasch 3 місяці тому

Just wanted to chime in to say that my customer service experience with UKposts TV was absolutely atrocious: there have been at least 4 big-ish persistent bugs that I noticed starting when I got the service back in 2020, and they failed to fix a single one. Essentially, their customer service policy is to tell you nothing is wrong, then to throw redundant troubleshooting stuff at you, then to tell you that they’re working on the issue, and then two weeks later send you an email indicating someone else has taken over your case. That person, of course, begins the process anew. Essentially, they give the appearance that they’re very helpful but never actually fix anything. It was enough to make me quit UKposts TV altogether - ended up, going with fubo because of the feature set and sports options.

@MichaelSaves 3 місяці тому

Regular UKposts’s support is like this as well. Sorry to hear.

@jordasch 3 місяці тому

@@MichaelSaves Yeah, the straw that broke the camels back was that the video quality was having serious issues. I was getting really bad judder every time I open the app, and then I had to restart every single time. Incredibly annoying. And they spent the first month telling me they couldn’t see the issue in the videos that I sent them. Just condescending, a huge insult to my intelligence. It’s made me wary of every Google app.

@chrisrus1965 3 місяці тому

Only UKposts TV has PBS WMHT. Last time I checked, anyway. Does Hulu?

@MichaelSaves 3 місяці тому

Hulu has added PBS stations to the live TV plan! Plus, you can always stream PBS with the PBS app!

@abetoledo9829 20 днів тому

Michael is steaming live TV really worth it? Or is just getting a one or two subscription with your ones favorite network or movies a cheaper option? I am looking for best alternative.

@MichaelSaves 20 днів тому

@@abetoledo9829 Live TV services are for people who want sports, cable news and can’t get locals with an antenna. For the most part, everyone else is better off without expensive bundles.

@abetoledo9829 20 днів тому

@@MichaelSaves thanks you.

@johns3517 Місяць тому

I’m 😊thinking of switching to Hulu live now that they’ve added the mlb network. I miss that channel on UKposts tv.

@MichaelSaves Місяць тому

Good call!

@Nylgk 6 місяців тому

As someone who likes Turner Classic Movies, UKpostsTV seems to be the better choice. I believe Hulu Live offers TCM, but for an additional cost, is that correct?

@spaceghost4474 6 місяців тому

TCM is included in the basic live service. No added charge.

@Nylgk 6 місяців тому

@@spaceghost4474 thanks for letting me know, I might give them a shot.👍🏼

@joen335 6 місяців тому

I love youtube tv better been with them since 2019

@robertfousch2703 3 місяці тому

No one ever addresses picture quality

@mikemondzak 6 місяців тому

Had them both, like UKposts TV far better. I prefer recording a show once, and not having to worry about it.

@wideglide03fxdwg 4 місяці тому

That's because that's all it let's you do! 😂

@edgarvale8178 6 місяців тому

UKposts tv is my favorite.

@WallStreetIceCream 6 місяців тому

How about Hulu Live vs MAX ?

@abetoledo9829 20 днів тому

Exactly 👍. I still waiting

@mpgsix 6 місяців тому

I didn't want to fund Disney+ through Hulu. In addition Hulu did not have the Fox News Channel. That was the deal breaker right there.

@MichaelSaves 6 місяців тому

Hulu Live does have Fox News. It has to in order to carry the rest of the FOX networks.

@captainatheist440 6 місяців тому

Not having faux news would actually attract me to the service.

@bdm8960 6 місяців тому

So not having to listen to lies is something you’d miss?

@lancegolfs 6 місяців тому

Total LIB!@@captainatheist440

@knightone57 6 місяців тому

They are both to much like cable and satellite,they have to many stations I will never watch but am paying for.

@karinski58 4 місяці тому

YTTV not having A&E is the deal breaker for me.

@gatornationforlife2001 4 місяці тому

Same I watch so much history channel kinda stinks cause I really like UKposts tv

@karinski58 4 місяці тому

@@gatornationforlife2001 I do too but I like my true crime more 🤣🤣

@tommymarr927 6 місяців тому

We don't pay at all why do u

@MRSTEEL15 5 місяців тому

They get you in cheap then the raise your fees overtime

@phildirt3 Місяць тому

Buffering, oops, channel selection, hulu blows and they keep raising the price

@MasonDaniels-ef6mf 6 місяців тому

Hulu is 100x better than UKposts TV I tried yt this week just to see how it was but Hulu is better for the money

@chuckdagostin9161 6 місяців тому

UKposts tv way better Mike. I’ve tried them all. The best cable replacement to me is Directv Stream but way over priced. UKposts tv I’ve had great customer service experience and now with the edition of the Sunday Ticket it’s the best service and the overall price reasonable

@fredreed2001 6 місяців тому

Are you kidding me UKposts TV has great customer service support not at all to me. Their customer service support is terrible. I would only go back to them if they improved their customer service support. It’s completely unacceptable and ridiculous. The agents they have are nasty and rude to you. I couldn’t even get a straight answer from them.

@wafwot7769 6 місяців тому

Their fight with NextStar caused so much damage to Direct TV!