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[eddy]

for those that have 2022 LGs, you can download the new beta webos through end of the month

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/lg-is-giv ... n-the-list

[NTP66]

for those that have 2022 LGs, you can download the new beta webos through end of the month

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/lg-is-giv ... n-the-list

I'm installing this now on the C2 in my master bedroom, but you may want to hold off if you use your C2 for gaming. There are a few bugs related to Game Optimizer.

[eddy]

for those that have 2022 LGs, you can download the new beta webos through end of the month

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/lg-is-giv ... n-the-list

I'm installing this now on the C2 in my master bedroom, but you may want to hold off if you use your C2 for gaming. There are a few bugs related to Game Optimizer.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll wait

[nocera]

Hmmm yeah I'm not into beta testing on high use things. I'll let some other dummy work out the kinks first.

[NTP66]

The ESPN app is now available in LG webOS. **** yeah!

[eddy]

That's nice. I think I'm losing Hulu with ESPN because of password crackdown in March. I still have all the ESPN channels through Xfinity package, I wonder if I can log into ESPN through Xfinity credentials?

[nocera]

That's nice. I think I'm losing Hulu with ESPN because of password crackdown in March. I still have all the ESPN channels through Xfinity package, I wonder if I can log into ESPN through Xfinity credentials?

You can. You'll just be able to access what's on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 though. None of the ESPN+ stuff.

[NTP66]

Starting March 11, 2024, the price of Ring Protect Basic will change from $39.99/year to $49.99/year per device (plus applicable taxes).

https://ring.com/support/articles/odtb0 ... -March2024

Not a fan of this.

[skullman80]

Price incresases suck but that's like less than a dollar a month or so... I can live with that for as invested in the ring ecosystem as we are and how well everything works.

[nocera]

$40 feels like a deal. $50 doesn't. It sucks but it could be much worse.

[NTP66]

The ESPN app is now available in LG webOS. **** yeah!

To clarify, ESPN is now available on the current webOS; you don’t need the beta OS.

@meow
@LITT

[skullman80]

I didn't hate the LG WebOS by any means, but ever since swapping to an Apple TV box ...couldn't imagine going back to it.

[NTP66]

I will only be using the OS for ESPN. The remote has buttons for Prime and Disney+ (and Netflix, if you subscribe), so I never have to go into it. YouTube for me is all cast from my iPhone, too.

[eddy]

I use WebOS for just about all my streaming needs, never had an issue. Have a Roku ultra and chrome ultra as backup, but rarely use them. I'll be purchasing the new Apple TV box when it comes out this year.

[NTP66]

I bought a new chromecast 4k a few months ago, and that will be going into a box now.

[AuthorTony]

I love my Apple TV.

[meow]

The ESPN app is now available in LG webOS. **** yeah!

To clarify, ESPN is now available on the current webOS; you don’t need the beta OS.

@meow
@LITT

Nice. I can ditch the fire stick in the living room now

[NTP66]

[NTP66]

Re: Ring, I think I'm going to give serious consideration to a Eufy video doorbell now. All on-prem storage, no subscriptions.

https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Do ... B0CD7NT4Y9

[nocera]

No subscriptions.... for now.

[NTP66]

The lack of continuous recording is a big one for me to ignore, unfortunately.

[tifosi77]

Cost is a reasonable justification for not subscribing. It is not a reasonable justification for piracy.

[Beveridge]

Arrrr, that's the definition of piracy, matey.

[NTP66]

Source of the post It is not a reasonable justification for piracy.

I'm going to download all popular Netflix and Disney content just to seed it for others now.

[tifosi77]

You don't want to pay for it, don't watch it. It's not a difficult concept.