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by ollie87 2386 days ago
Yeah, I've got subscriptions to multiple services now (Amazon, Disney, Netflix, and I have a satellite TV subscription too). I used to run a very slick seedbox that would auto download all the stuff I wanted and then stream it with Plex, I had accounts with all the top private trackers.

It's getting to the point now where I'm sick of paying so much money and the idea of that seedbox is far more appealing. It's not just the money, it's having to dart about several different applications and remotes to try and find what you want to watch, drives me mad.

I wanted to stream The Force Awakens the other day, I couldn't find it any where.
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alistairSH 2386 days ago
AppleTV (the device, not the service) does a decent job of searching across streaming services with a single remote.

Currently, I use Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and periodically subscribe to HBO Now for a month or two to catch up (then cancel for 10 months).

Edit: As noted below, The Force Awakens is on Disney+ now. You can rent it on iTunes.

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TheHypnotist 2386 days ago
If Apple (or anyone for that matter) could managed to search through a larger variety of subs, that would be incredible. That's what this streaming market needs.
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alistairSH 2386 days ago
Here's a list of services Apple TV's Universal Search knows about (pretty sure it also searches Amazon Video, which isn't listed here, and I haven't found an official list)...

https://www.lifewire.com/what-channels-support-universal-sea...

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ollie87 2385 days ago
Disney+ isn't in the market where I live. It's called Disney Life and it's utter crap.
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alistairSH 2385 days ago
That's one problem I wish the content companies (production and distribution) would fix. I hate having most streaming options in the US, but having different options when I travel. Weird things like books I bought for Kindle won't download in the UK because they were purchased in the US store. So annoying.
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fjabre 2384 days ago
We have lawyers and industry execs to thank for that. They want to squeeze every less penny out of their content across the globe forever. It's ridiculous.
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heartbreak 2386 days ago
The Force Awakens is on Disney+, for what it’s worth. All of Disney’s released content is either on D+ or running out a contract on Netflix.
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ollie87 2385 days ago
Disney+ doesn't launch until next year in my market. We are stuck with Disney Life which is utter crap.
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