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Anybody here have experience with the Watch ESPN app?

Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:24 am
Posted by tom1987
Member since Aug 2011
618 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:24 am
I've got to go to a function for the wife on Saturday night and I plan on taking my iPad and hot-spot so I can watch the game. Any pointers?
Posted by thirdlawson
Nashville
Member since Oct 2011
8614 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:28 am to
Download it, have your cable provider info if you pay your bill online, and rock out.
Posted by Rig
BHM
Member since Aug 2011
41856 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:28 am to
Don't check social media while watching.
Posted by magnumtiger
back in the ATL
Member since Nov 2013
204 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:31 am to
love it and use it a lot. Double down on Saturdays and watch stuff when i'm at work (shhhh) when there is something on. As stated below download the app, make sure your provider supports Watch ESPN and have your email address and password.
Posted by bird35
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
12143 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:32 am to
Works well. About 30 seconds behind the live broadcast.
Posted by tom1987
Member since Aug 2011
618 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:36 am to
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About 30 seconds behind the live broadcast.

Ahh, so I won't be able to listen to Rod and Stan while I watch. bummer.
Posted by Blake R
Member since Jun 2010
1376 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:41 am to
Works great.
Posted by DuncanIdaho
Ouray, CO
Member since Feb 2013
14970 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:51 am to
Have it all ready to go well before the game. Seems like I've had to restart the feed a lot in the past.
Posted by AUNashville
New Haven
Member since Jul 2014
3561 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:59 am to
It works well. I don't have cable in my apartment so I use the app to watch any games of interest. I have chromecast plugged into my tv, so I can 'cast' the game from my iPad to tv.

Yes, the one downside is it lags behind about 1 play or so. If you're checking the game forum on here as the game is unfolding, it's a but nerve racking because you have to guess what's going to happen based on comments.
Posted by FreeWillie
Alabama
Member since Oct 2013
589 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 11:05 am to
quote:

Anybody here have experience with the Watch ESPN app?


Yes, and it blows.
Posted by Blake R
Member since Jun 2010
1376 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 11:26 am to
Same thing I do, except I use an hdmi adapter from my phone.
Posted by tom1987
Member since Aug 2011
618 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:00 pm to
quote:

Yes, and it blows.


How so? If this isn't going to work, I need a plan B.
My concern is my T-Mobile hot spot. If 4G isn't available, it isn't going to work.
Posted by FreeWillie
Alabama
Member since Oct 2013
589 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:04 pm to
It depends on which device I guess. It works fine on my xbox but I figured you wouldn't using that since you mentioned using a tmobile hotspot. I have never gotten it to work on my iPad or laptop.
Posted by Blake R
Member since Jun 2010
1376 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:09 pm to
If you've got 4g or a wifi network, it should work fine.
Posted by AUtigerNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since Apr 2011
17107 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:30 pm to
Use it alot when I'm out. Works great with LTE coverage.
Posted by AUtigerNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since Apr 2011
17107 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

If you've got 4g or a wifi network, it should work fine.


This too.
Posted by lowspark12
nashville, tn
Member since Aug 2009
22365 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:33 pm to
Went to a concert Saturday night and used the app to watch the game... works really well.
Posted by Doldil
The Ham
Member since Jan 2010
6214 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:55 pm to
use it all the time. As someone mentioned before, the game will be behind live broadcast by 30 seconds or so, so make sure you aren't keeping up with game threads or anything like that. I used Watch ESPN on my phone to watch the entire world cup while I was at work. I had zero issues, and really don't think you will either as long as you've got a decent signal.
Posted by Aubbieinyourgrill
Member since Dec 2009
345 posts
Posted on 10/30/14 at 1:36 pm to
I use it all the time and it is great. Buffers fast. Now, the CBS app is a different story. I hate it.
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