Also, most tvs now have HDMI outlets on the side of the set for easy access.
Maybe a ladder??
I have another question for all you smartie pants. On our smart TV, the YouTube TV icon is allllllllllll the way on the right. So whenever we turn the TV on, we have to scroll alllllll that way. Is it possible to rearrange the icons in some way, so we could move the YouTube TV icon up closer to the front?
If your TV is less than 15 years old it’ll definitely have an HDMI port. The challenge might be that your TV is older and has only 1 (or 2) port(s) that might already be used for something else. If that’s the case let us know what’s connected and we can probably suggest an alternative.
you should be able to drag and drop icons to arrange them how you want on the tv screen
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Sure you can. How to do that will differ depending upon the television, but once you figure that out (drag and drop vs. press and hold on the app tile to bring up a move menu, etc.) just think of your television as a larger smartphone or tablet. You can arrange the app tiles just as you would on your phone in order of frequency of use, convenience, etc.
Since there are several users here learning, perhaps this video will help with some of the settings and navigation basics. Of course there are many other similar videos that may be helpful on the original youtube, not youtube tv 
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It’s less than 5 years. I just went down and it won’t pivot. But I felt around on the sides (the sides slant towards the back) and I could feel it back there. At least I think that’s what it is. Need to ask DH tonight.
I googled it. It’s easy and works. I was actually wondering the same thing. I did it on another app first to make sure I did it right.
Open up you Roku stick, or where all your streaming apps are. Go to an app, then hit the asterisk * button on your remote.
It will say “move app” at the top. Click that, then move the app where you want it, then hit enter. I have my YTTV at the top with my other streaming channels now.
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One other thought. My D & SIL’s new tv hangs on the wall, and when I commented on how “clean” it looked (no wires in & out) they said there’s a separate box that communicates with the tv remotely. So if it’s a tv you haven’t used regularly - is there a separate unit where you connect cable, antenna, hdmi devices, etc?
Is it a Samsung Frame TV that looks like a framed painting when it’s off?
I have one of those and it does have a separate box, but it doesn’t connect remotely - instead it uses a single cable from that box to the TV that’s hidden inside the wall.
That’s probably what it is - I didn’t notice the brand but it does look like a painting. And, yeah, there might have been a single wire - just nothing like the spaghetti that’s behind all my TVs. I thought it looked very cool!
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@pishicaca : Even though the fellow speaks in a really boring monotone, with no intonation at all – even between sentences!! – that video was very helpful. I plan to watch it a few more times.
BTW, nice screenname.
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Was there anything in particular that has not been covered here?
TV #4 is done. DH had put the Vizio remote somewhere. All we’d been using was the Comcast remote to turn it on to cable. It was a bit more confusing than the other basement TV, but it’s also a smartTV. Took about 30 minutes to download all the stuff and set up. He did most of it, but I knew things he didn’t because of all the other TV set up.
So…we are ready to cut the cord. I told him that last night and he just looked at me like I was doing something he doesn’t want. I know he wants to do it. Part of me thinks he just doesn’t want to be blamed if something goes wrong, or maybe the internet goes down during something he really wants to watch. Easier to blame me than accept half of the responsibility.
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You have been the leader of the pack in this effort in your home! Reread the thread and look how far you have come! With all the savings, yes there is still a learning curve, but seems you have tackled the worst of it.
And there are no rules that say you can’t change your mind as some point and go back to cable. Hopefully not but you could do that!
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Thanks abasket! I can’t thank the CCer’s who were willing to help all of us. It’s not the most exciting topic to participate in, but I really couldn’t have done if it weren’t for all of you. It’s also been really nice to have @VeryHappy to go on this journey with me!
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For me, yes, there were some new things, like how to organize the list of channels so you can easily find one if it’s not on your “LIve” feed. It was worth it.
Thanks for your support, @conmama ! Having someone else to do this with made it much easier (and less embarrassing). And thanks to all you CC-ers who helped; I couldn’t have done it without you!!
I’m now on to creating a thread to discuss leaving Verizon, T-Mobile, etc., for Consumer Cellular, Visible, etc. – the low-cost phone service providers. Here is it: Leaving the Major Phone Service Providers for Consumer Cellular, Visible, Etc
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When you add another person, can I do it, or do they have to initially do it with some kind of password?
Right now we are just using me, but if DH had his own, my uderstanding is he could put all his favorite channels in his Library correct? For instance all the sports channels he likes and all the news channels he watches? That way he’s not trying to find them
Yes, you can create a “family group” and invite your husband (and 3 others too, if you wish).
Here’s how (from YTTV help page)
Create a family group
Sign up & create a family group
As the family manager, you’re the only person who can buy and make membership decisions in YouTube TV. You’ll also set the home location and can invite or remove family members from your family group.
To sign up and create a family group:
- Sign in to YouTube TV.
- Select your profile picture
Settings
Family sharing 
. - Select Manage.
- Create a Google family group.
- Agree to the YouTube Paid Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
- Select Cancel or Next.
- Your family members will get an email invitation to join the group, and can use their Google Accounts to sign in.
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I personally find the streaming services ridiculous. Way too many, I have all of them, way too onerous to keep track of them to the point of where it seems like its just the same thing as cable.
I just turned 50 today so probably feeling grumpy. Flame away.
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Thank you! I’ll have to make sure he has a google email thoigh! Another step….
You’re welcome.
Unless something has changed recently, he does not need Google email (Gmail). He only needs a Google account to sign in, which can be created with his existing non-Gmail account.
Use this link to create a non-Gmail Google account and have him use this to sign in to your family group.