Kayo v Foxtel Now

[Nashy]

I’ve been a long term Foxtel subscriber (just the basic package to get sport) but have been eying Kayo for a while.
Have a couple questions for those who have Kayo.. firstly, I gather that you download an app, how do you then play / stream through your television?
secondly, how reliable is the service? I used to see quite a bit of whinging on twitter from folks about Kayo not working or dropping out etc.
thanks

I use their website on my computer, and an Android TV box on my TV. If you have Android TV, and Android TV box, or a Chromecast, you can get it running through an app.

What TV do you have?

 

[Bull Shark]

I use their website on my computer, and an Android TV box on my TV. If you have Android TV, and Android TV box, or a Chromecast, you can get it running through an app.

What TV do you have?

Thanks Nashy, I have a Samsung smart tv, I think .. bought it in 2015

 

[Nashy]

Thanks Nashy, I have a Samsung smart tv, I think .. bought it in 2015

Are you able to get us a model, just to see what's going to be the best way for you?

 

[Kimlo]

Get a $99 Google TV. Best way to watch Kayo.

 

[Bull Shark]

Are you able to get us a model, just to see what's going to be the best way for you?

This ?

 

[Nashy]

This ?

I think you would need a TV Box or Chromecast for the best experience. @Kimlo might take a look and see something though. It supports Airplay if you run an iPhone, but I don't know much about that side of the fence.

Samsung UA48H6400 48" 122cm Full HD Smart 3D LED LCD TV | Appliances Online

 

[Kimlo]

I think it only officially supports 2017 and later Samsung TVs so that's a no go. Chromecast is the budget way to do it. Google TV is the best way to do it.

 

[Bull Shark]

I think you would need a TV Box or Chromecast for the best experience. @Kimlo might take a look and see something though. It supports Airplay if you run an iPhone, but I don't know much about that side of the fence.

Samsung UA48H6400 48" 122cm Full HD Smart 3D LED LCD TV | Appliances Online

Righty oh.. thanks for your help @Nashy, I really appreciate it

 

[Bull Shark]

I think it only officially supports 2017 and later Samsung TVs so that's a no go. Chromecast is the budget way to do it. Google TV is the best way to do it.

Thanks Kimlo

 

[Nashy]

Thanks Kimlo

Beelink GT-King Android 9.0 TV Box Amlogic S922X 4G 64G 4K H.265 2.4&5.8G Wifi 6 | eBay

This is the Android box I have. But the below is excellent. If I only wanted one for tele, I'd be using this: Xiaomi Mi Box S 4K Ultra HD Smart Set TV Box Android8.1 Google Assistant EU PLUG | eBay

 

[Bull Shark]

Awesome, thanks again for that !
Hey one more question that just came to mind, how do streaming services like Kayo, Stan et al affect your internet in terms of monthly download?

 

[Nashy]

Awesome, thanks again for that !
Hey one more question that just came to mind, how do streaming services like Kayo, Stan et al affect your internet in terms of monthly download?

If you've got a fixed broadband/NBN connection, the data allowances are usually well beyond anything you would even need to consider worrying about.

 

[BroncsFan]

Awesome, thanks again for that !
Hey one more question that just came to mind, how do streaming services like Kayo, Stan et al affect your internet in terms of monthly download?

Most plans are unlimited nowadays so no impact

If you're on a data plan then it's basically 1GB per hr... so if you're planning to do a lot of streaming then unlimited is a must have.

Say you were watching 8 games of footy each weekend on Kayo, it would be about 16GB per week... or ~64GB per month or so.

 

[john1420]

I just hooked up a PC to my TV and stream away :)

 

[mitch222]

If your a Telstra customer via the nrl app they have a Kayo offer of $5 a month for the first 12 months

 

[Sproj]

If your a Telstra customer via the nrl app they have a Kayo offer of $5 a month for the first 12 months

Well worth it and welcome back!

 

[Foordy]

the question i have is whose coverage/commentary is better Nine or Kayo for the FTA games?

 

[Sproj]

the question i have is whose coverage/commentary is better Nine or Kayo for the FTA games?

Kayo, hands down. You don't have to listen to Gould or Johns. The Fox team aren't that much better but they are not those two, so it makes it worthwhile.