Hulu says live TV service will launch with cloud DVR, real-time alerts
Hulu this week updated the teaser page for its upcoming live TV service, revealing some of its planned features -- most notably cloud DVR support, which should be ready from the beginning.

The update to experiencehulu.com promises that people will be able to "save anything to watch later," an option so far reserved for Sony's PlayStation Vue. DVR functions will eventually come to rivals Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Some other promised items include the ability to pause and resume streams, and get "real-time alerts for live events and TV moments that matter to you." Plans will support multiple profiles -- including guest accounts -- as well as streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.
Viewers will also have access to all of Hulu's on-demand content, and indeed the live service appears to be positioned as an add-on.
Hulu is currently accepting applications for a public beta test. In a mandatory survey, the company identifies iOS, Android, Xbox, and the fourth-generation Apple TV as supporting platforms.
More platforms are likely to be compatible at launch however, since the on-demand version of Hulu works with Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, and some smart TVs and Blu-ray players, among other choices.
The website update suggests that a launch may happen in the next few months. Hulu has so far been vague about an exact date.

The update to experiencehulu.com promises that people will be able to "save anything to watch later," an option so far reserved for Sony's PlayStation Vue. DVR functions will eventually come to rivals Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Some other promised items include the ability to pause and resume streams, and get "real-time alerts for live events and TV moments that matter to you." Plans will support multiple profiles -- including guest accounts -- as well as streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.
Viewers will also have access to all of Hulu's on-demand content, and indeed the live service appears to be positioned as an add-on.
Hulu is currently accepting applications for a public beta test. In a mandatory survey, the company identifies iOS, Android, Xbox, and the fourth-generation Apple TV as supporting platforms.
More platforms are likely to be compatible at launch however, since the on-demand version of Hulu works with Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, and some smart TVs and Blu-ray players, among other choices.
The website update suggests that a launch may happen in the next few months. Hulu has so far been vague about an exact date.
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Right now I pay $12/month for Hulu no commercials, and $6/month (Sept-Jan) for CBS (with commercials because I only care about live NFL games). Adding CBS, my other local channels live, and DVR? It may be the perfect package for me. So I pay $18/month now. I am happy to double that for live TV for any channel (locals specifically).
At best, you will be able to bundle each conglomerate's offerings at reduced prices, which is what Fox did for Sling and PS Vue.
A la carte is no panacea.
And the NBA League Pass service is absolutely worthless (despite being expensive) BECAUSE I CAN'T WATCH ANY GAMES PLAYED BY MY HOME TEAM!!! Blackout rules? More like blackmail rules.
Absolutely mind boggling. Someone needs to hit these media companies and sports leagues with racketeering charges for the way they strong-arm the distribution of live sports.
So I ditched my stupid DirecTV Now service (but thanks for the free Apple TV!). I ditched their absurdly-overpriced satellite service over a year ago. (Inexpensive at first, then they jack up the price over time hoping you won't notice.) What a joke. I guess the NBA doesn't want me as a customer.
I also love how some sports apps will only allow you to watch certain broadcasts only the iPad, or only on the iPhone, but not via their Apple TV app. AS IF YOU CAN'T JUST SEND THE VIDEO DIRECTLY FROM YOUR IPHONE TO THE APPLE TV ANYWAY!
Idiots.
Agreed, but give me (the consumer) the ability to create my own bundles for that bulk pricing. Don't force me to take 4 chocolate donuts with butterscotch frosting and cinnamon sprinkles just to get the dozen-donut price.