Video on I-pad/I-phone

[UNIdad]

On Saturday, I was at the Swim/Dive meet, but wanted to watch the football game, so I subscribed to Panther Inside Access. I could pay my fee on my I-pad! . . . but couldn't get the video/audio on my I-pad or I-phone. It said something about not being supported for my device. Is there something obvious that I am missing? For instance, is there an I-pad/I-phone app that I can use? Or can I only use my subscription on my laptop? It would be very disappointing to not be able to use my I-pad and I-phone for watching the remainder of this season.

P.S. I was able to listen to free audio from the SIU site!

[Geno4UNI]

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You could have watched the game for free on Watch ESPN app or on ESPN3. The Panther Inside Access will work on a laptop but does not work on any portable device that I am aware of.

[Luther_Heggs]

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You could have watched the game for free on Watch ESPN app or on ESPN3. The Panther Inside Access will work on a laptop but does not work on any portable device that I am aware of.

I've watched quite a few games on that app this year. I am not certain that app will work if you are not connected to your home wireless. I think there are agreements between ESPN and a few internet providers (e.g. Verizon).

[sivert]

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You can do ESPN3 without being at your home wireless. BUT first you must register and sign up for remote access while you are on your home internet connection.
At least that was it previously. I was on vacation last year and I had to get the guy housesitting to sign on with my account in order to watch there.
Then you just click "Cedar Falls Utilities" (or your ISP) when WatchESPN asks for it, sign into your CFU account and go.
But I would get an ESPN login and and sign up for remote before going on vacation.

[Trapped in California]

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The neulion website is all based on flash, which is a heresy at Apple.

[otter]

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Did they even stream the SIU game via Panther Inside Access? I thought it was audio only which is usually the case for most away games.

I had the basketball game streaming via the computer to the tv through Panther Inside Access (I couldn't see where they showed the running score of the game though) and then I streamed the football game via the WatchESPN app on the ipad.

[UNIdad]

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Thanks for the info. Silly me assuming that a subscription would work on a very common device. Seems like a disclaimer would have been appropriate. Oh well, I don't mind making a contribution to the future of UNI broadcasting.

So, I'm still wondering if I have any options for next week since I will be traveling with an I-pad but not my laptop.

[Trapped in California]

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It was audio only last weekend. How, the audio video was readily available on ESPN3, and various pirate sports sites HQ'ed in North Korea, Russia, etc.

[ronfitch]

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The neulion website is all based on flash, which is a heresy at Apple.

Not HTML5? That's too bad.

[UNIdad]

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It was audio only last weekend. How, the audio video was readily available on ESPN3, and various pirate sports sites HQ'ed in North Korea, Russia, etc.

Still not sure how I get ESPN3 on my I-Pad away from home. Isn't that linked to Mediacom and I need to be using my home wifi?

And not particularly interested in the pirate sites.

[panther-state]

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Is anyone able to get the WatchESPN app as DirectTV subscriber? If I remember right I see it listed anytime I try to use the app or ESPN3 yet even entering in my account information does not seem to work.

Is there DirectTV internet streaming that I'm not aware of and that's what it's meant for? Perhaps I'm just that dumb. It wouldn't be news.

[UNIdad]

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Is anyone able to get the WatchESPN app as DirectTV subscriber? If I remember right I see it listed anytime I try to use the app or ESPN3 yet even entering in my account information does not seem to work.

Is there DirectTV internet streaming that I'm not aware of and that's what it's meant for? Perhaps I'm just that dumb. It wouldn't be news.

OK, I got "WatchESPN" to work on my i-Pad and i-Phone. However, I'm in Ames where we are served by Mediacom. Will it work if I leave Mediacom territory?

[Geno4UNI]

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Yes, you just have to give your Cable Provider info and the password that you use to log into your Cable Provider's website. At least that's how I do it on my cell phone and laptop Charter Cable. I have used it in Minnesota, Iowa and Florida so I don't think it matters where you are as long you log in correctly. Yes it can be a pain to get set up.

[otter]

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If you have it up and working then it should work no matter where you go.

[UNIdad]

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Alright. I'll give it a test drive this weekend in Chicago. UNI divers are at an invitational hosted by Northwestern, but I want to watch the football game also.