What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage?

Oct 10, 18 8:24

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First: All the best and a huge thank you to the team(s) running the Live feeds in Kona. You always do an awesome job and the broadcast is truly appreciated. To all the commentators...I always wonder how you so capably fill a 10+ hour broadcast with what feels like such a compact team.

For the first time in a decade I will be able to watch the race in complete solitude without competing obligations or distractions...what a treat!

Wondering what setups people have...for me it'll be:

Apple TV set up w/ Red Bull Live Coverage (assume this is a go this year again...anyone?). Dropped a few times last year but nothing to complain about.

Laptop setup for Live Tracker Map (this was really cool to follow last year as it was giving more accurate splits than the live feed).

iPad running the live written feed from Ironman.com

Any other suggestions out there with other feeds / options? It's just too bad they couldn't provide a recording / replay of the whole event.

Will try to ride the trainer for a good three hour session to be able to enjoy a few beers in the cold Canadian climate without guilt.

Enjoy everyone!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 8:26

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There is no Red Bull coverage this year. Facebook Live is your only option.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 8:32

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Skyline Chili wrote:

There is no Red Bull coverage this year. Facebook Live is your only option.

NBCSports doesn't run a live feed? Literally just Ironman coverage on their website?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 8:36

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Last year I just watched on TV we can’t do that this year?!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [mbecks2] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 8:43

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mbecks2 wrote:

Last year I just watched on TV we can’t do that this year?!

It will be on NBC Sports in the US still. Everywhere else, the only option is on "Facebook Watch": facebook.com/ironmannow

My setup will be laptop streaming facebook watch (I'm in Canada) while doing my trainer workout; then I'll move to the living room where I'll watch on my TV streaming through my xbox. Tablet will have the Trirating 2018 report handy for reference (if you haven't seen this, check it out at https://www.trirating.com/, amazingly comprehensive report)

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 9:25

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TDOT wrote:

It's just too bad they couldn't provide a recording / replay of the whole event.

Do you have info that the live coverage won't be available for replay on the Ironman now Facebook page? The 70.3 Worlds coverage, among other events, is available to replay there.

I'll be watching the FB feed on my laptop. I rarely ride inside, especially if I wouldn't get wet outside, but I'm seriously considering doing a 3-hour ride on the spin bike in the basement while the pros are on the bike so I don't miss any of the live coverage. I plan to run before the start.

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 9:26

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That's a total bummer...was really convenient last year (and they could conceivably have two sponsored athletes as Champions)!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 9:38

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Anyway to watch via Firestick? Or YouTube Live?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [thatzone] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 10:11

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Streaming to my TV...

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 10:26

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Facebook Watch to the Apple TV - and bring in a backup TV to get the kids their programs on the other side of the room

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 10:51

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Sending the little one to the in-laws for the weekend so we can watch it without hearing, "Daddy I want juice!", "Mommy play with me!" or "Daddy I am bored watching this", etc, etc.

We plan on connecting her laptop to the TV and using Facebook live. I will use my laptop to chat with friends who are watching it and surf the web.

Jason

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [thatzone] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 10:52

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You can put the FB app on your Fire Stick TV and then watch the race coverage on IronMan Now.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 11:29

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Mine: A 2006 Toyota Tacoma with a vehicle pass.

I'll have no clue who won the race until I read it here or in the paper the next day. ;)

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [cmd111183] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 11:59

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cmd111183 wrote:

Skyline Chili wrote:

There is no Red Bull coverage this year. Facebook Live is your only option.

NBCSports doesn't run a live feed? Literally just Ironman coverage on their website?

They run a live feed for 1.5 hrs. between
12:30 -2 pm EST.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 12:37

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I have a Facebook Watch app on my TV and will stream it live all day.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 12:46

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I usually just watch on my MacBook Air, but now you all have me thinking I should plug it into my 60" high def TV. What exactly do I need in the way of cords to do this? Fairly new tv, so it should have the basic jacks, so my computer to a TV cord is what I need? You guys are my Geek Squad...

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 12:51

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monty wrote:

I usually just watch on my MacBook Air, but now you all have me thinking I should plug it into my 60" high def TV. What exactly do I need in the way of cords to do this? Fairly new tv, so it should have the basic jacks, so my computer to a TV cord is what I need? You guys are my Geek Squad...

I just plug in an HDMI cable from my TV to my MacBook Air.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [vittorio] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 13:30

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Thanks, and I assume you have to move the tv to the corresponding output channel??

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 14:37

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Will watch it at home on the 27" iMac until about 3p when I have to go to my nephew's birthday party. Then I'll watch as much as I can on my iPad.

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 15:16

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monty wrote:

Thanks, and I assume you have to move the tv to the corresponding output channel??

No you change the TV input to match the laptop.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 16:37

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Yes, just select the HDMIx "channel" in your TV where X is the number of the HDMI in. You'll see that number where you connect the cable in the TV

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [vittorio] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 16:58

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What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 10, 18 19:00

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Whenever it's on TV, I'll set the DVR, skip all the commercials. I can wait. Don't even think I saw last year's coverage at all. I think I've checked in on Ironman Tracker the next day, but the last few years haven't been watching it. Except the winners--it seems like the same show over & over, melodramatic blah blah. Like the Tour de France, I DVR it, watch in fast forward x 3 (or 4), stop when there is a crash or break away.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [vittorio] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:01

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I just plug in an HDMI cable from my TV to my MacBook Air. //

So I looked into the big bin with all my cables, and I was so excited to find an 8ft HDMI cable, only to have my hopes dashed when I could not find a port for it on my MacBook Air. Do you have one on yours, and if so, how old is your computer? Mine is about 3 years old..SO what do I do now?? Do they make an adapter to go from apple to HDMI??

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Jackets] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:03

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Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

It’s the ONLY option to watch it worldwide.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:22

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Skyline Chili wrote:

Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

It’s the ONLY option to watch it worldwide.

I'm not against them showing this on Facebook, infact I'm all for it!

Nothing worse than pay per view sport, its prety much ruined my interest in MMA, Boxing and football as I refuse to get Sky or BT sports....BUT.....

They need to do a better job than they did for 70.3 Worlds, Ali Brownlee was a red pixel at one point!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:22

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monty wrote:

I just plug in an HDMI cable from my TV to my MacBook Air. //

So I looked into the big bin with all my cables, and I was so excited to find an 8ft HDMI cable, only to have my hopes dashed when I could not find a port for it on my MacBook Air. Do you have one on yours, and if so, how old is your computer? Mine is about 3 years old..SO what do I do now?? Do they make an adapter to go from apple to HDMI??

You will need a Thunderbolt adaptor. I use the same on my Mac and it works perfect. About $10.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Jackets] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:29

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Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

5:30pm or thereabouts. Great time to watch for us here!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:38

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Based on my Fios channel guide, there is a 90 minute show on NBCSN beginning at 12:30pm and a 60 recap show beginning at 12am.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:52

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Even in the US?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 13:56

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Yes

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 14:00

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What about the free NBC sports Live app

I just downloaded it

It shows that at Friday at 11:30 PM EST (5:30 AM Hawaii time) they will have live coverage of Hawaii IM.

is that it?

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Triheaven] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 14:03

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Triheaven wrote:

Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

5:30pm or thereabouts. Great time to watch for us here!

Cheers mate.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 14:30

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monty wrote:

I just plug in an HDMI cable from my TV to my MacBook Air. //

So I looked into the big bin with all my cables, and I was so excited to find an 8ft HDMI cable, only to have my hopes dashed when I could not find a port for it on my MacBook Air. Do you have one on yours, and if so, how old is your computer? Mine is about 3 years old..SO what do I do now?? Do they make an adapter to go from apple to HDMI??

Monty, I'm not an Apple guy but I'm pretty sure they don't have HDMI ports. They have a different port and you need an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/...8W0WQ81KH80PDNAMK5DH

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [CyclingClyde] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 14:33

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Thanks Clyde, someone mentioned this adapter. Too late to risk amazon, so bite the bullet and pay full retail at the apple store I guess. Small price for Kona on the big screen though!!!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 14:34

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haha yes! it will be worth it!

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 16:02

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RBR wrote:

What about the free NBC sports Live app

I just downloaded it

It shows that at Friday at 11:30 PM EST (5:30 AM Hawaii time) they will have live coverage of Hawaii IM.

is that it?

Those time zone references and days are incorrect. EST is 6 hours ahead of HST. Not behind. Nothing on Friday. So Sat. at 5:30 am HST is Sat. 12:30 pm EST.

I looked at the NBCSN streaming lineup. It’s states coverage starts on Sat. at 12:30pm EST. No run or end time is listed. So I’m not sure if it’s just the start and/or highlights throughout the day or full blown coverage. But good find if it’s full coverage since this is option two for non FB users.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 16:07

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Yes. It’s called a mini display port to HDMI cable.
It basically takes your computer screen and mirrors it onto your tv. Just switch tv input to whatever HDMI port you are in.
I use this for my Zwift so I’m biking on the 65” screen not the 13” lol.
I’ll try to attach a pic or website for it.

https://www.google.ca/...xU98KHZi9AFUQgjYIyQQ

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 16:12

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Skyline Chili wrote:

RBR wrote:

What about the free NBC sports Live app

I just downloaded it

It shows that at Friday at 11:30 PM EST (5:30 AM Hawaii time) they will have live coverage of Hawaii IM.

is that it?

Those time zone references and days are incorrect. EST is 6 hours ahead of HST. Not behind. Nothing on Friday. So Sat. at 5:30 am HST is Sat. 12:30 pm EST.

I looked at the NBCSN streaming lineup. It’s states coverage starts on Sat. at 12:30pm EST. No run or end time is listed. So I’m not sure if it’s just the start and/or highlights throughout the day or full blown coverage. But good find if it’s full coverage since this is option two for non FB users.

Good catch. I should have said sat not Friday

So do you think that will be the actual live coverage?

I found the link to the app on the official IM website

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 17:09

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ok help me out. I should have everything I need but have never watched it live on the big screen before.
I have an iMac with adapters and cables to hook it up to the TV.
On the TV I also have a PS3, all the cable channels available, Amazon Prime video etc.

So where do I find the live coverage and what is the best option to view it?
Tech help please.

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 18:02

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RBR wrote:

Skyline Chili wrote:

RBR wrote:

What about the free NBC sports Live app

I just downloaded it

It shows that at Friday at 11:30 PM EST (5:30 AM Hawaii time) they will have live coverage of Hawaii IM.

is that it?

Those time zone references and days are incorrect. EST is 6 hours ahead of HST. Not behind. Nothing on Friday. So Sat. at 5:30 am HST is Sat. 12:30 pm EST.

I looked at the NBCSN streaming lineup. It’s states coverage starts on Sat. at 12:30pm EST. No run or end time is listed. So I’m not sure if it’s just the start and/or highlights throughout the day or full blown coverage. But good find if it’s full coverage since this is option two for non FB users.

Good catch. I should have said sat not Friday

So do you think that will be the actual live coverage?

I found the link to the app on the official IM website

Yes if it’s on the IM site that’s a safe bet. IM must have just added it. Up this now they stated that FB was the only full coverage option.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 18:41

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I’m at a hotel for work over the weekend so I went out and bought a Fire Stick.

Just tested it. Added the FaceBook Watch app, logged in, added IronMan Now to my favorites and watched a couple of Quest episodes.

Works well and they’ve already set up a ‘bookmark’ for live coverage.

Will be nice to watch on a regular TV.

Funny how it’s going to be easy to watch with all screens except for the big one you’d want to watch it on. An actual television.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [alexanderzlenz] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 19:13

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alexanderzlenz wrote:

I’m at a hotel for work over the weekend so I went out and bought a Fire Stick.

Just tested it. Added the FaceBook Watch app, logged in, added IronMan Now to my favorites and watched a couple of Quest episodes.

Works well and they’ve already set up a ‘bookmark’ for live coverage.

Will be nice to watch on a regular TV.

Funny how it’s going to be easy to watch with all screens except for the big one you’d want to watch it on. An actual television.

What country are you in?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 19:28

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U.S.

Texas to be specific.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [alexanderzlenz] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 19:39

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alexanderzlenz wrote:

U.S.

Texas to be specific.

What about the free NBC sports Live app

I just downloaded it

It shows that at Saturday at 11:30 PM EST (5:30 AM Hawaii time) they will have live coverage of Hawaii IM.

http://m.ironman.com/...onship&year=2018

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [CyclingClyde] [ In reply to ]

Oct 11, 18 20:00

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CyclingClyde wrote:

Monty, I'm not an Apple guy but I'm pretty sure they don't have HDMI ports.

Some Macs do have an HDMI port, but many of the newer, smaller ones do not and require the Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 13:30

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Are the Ironman folks trying to keep viewership low? Figuring out how to watch couldn't be anymore confusing. If I had not read it here, I would not have figured out the coverage is on Facebook. Even the Facebook page doesn't say when coverage starts Saturday or even that there IS coverage. Right? What am I missing?

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [geoffreydean] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 13:59

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geoffreydean wrote:

Are the Ironman folks trying to keep viewership low? Figuring out how to watch couldn't be anymore confusing. If I had not read it here, I would not have figured out the coverage is on Facebook. Even the Facebook page doesn't say when coverage starts Saturday or even that there IS coverage. Right? What am I missing?

You can also get it on the app and then use that to put it on your TV

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 14:06

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I'm gonna hook up my laptop to my TV in the living room. I have a 3 hour ride planned, so I'm putting Zwift on the laptop screen and the race on the TV.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 14:15

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Facebook Live & chromecast.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [nchristi] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 14:41

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I mean the NBC app not Facebook

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Stelvio] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 15:12

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Some Macs do have an HDMI port, but many of the newer, smaller ones do not and require the Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter. //

SO I got my adapter and tried it out on the tv and it works!!! Cost twice as much at target as amazon, but since I waited so long, amazon was not an option. SO for anyone with a Mac without an HDMI port, it is 20 bucks at target..

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 17:06

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I'm going in work for Overtime tommorow night, so I will quite literally be being paid time and a half to sit there and watch Kona live all night.

Double when its 00:00 as it hits Sunday morning...

Anyway being paid to watch it?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Jackets] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 17:15

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Firestick with Facebook app on big tv. May switch to laptop if college football games are good. IM tracker on phone, and slowtwitch thread on iPad.

Let food be thy medicine...

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [JackStraw13] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 18:44

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No Facebook yuck!

NBC sports free app

iPhone mirroring

3 year old Apple TV device

70” TV

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Jackets] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 18:56

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Anyway being paid to watch it? //

Does collecting a pension and SSI count as pay? I do hope to make a nice little profit on the actual race, so I will let you know how my bets go, that will definitely be getting paid..(-;

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

ChrisBorgerding

Oct 12, 18 19:52

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I'll be watching with my best setup yet! On Ali'i drive! Was able to parlay my honeymoon into a trip to watch the big race.

“The answer is hard work. What are you doing on Christmas Eve? Are you riding your bike? January 1st – are you riding your bike?”- Lance Armstrong

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Skyline Chili] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 22:58

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Skyline Chili wrote:

Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

It’s the ONLY option to watch it worldwide.

That sucks. I'm not on Facebook, don't intent to be on Facebook, so I guess I'm not watching Kona this year.

Swim. Overbike. Walk.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TulkasTri] [ In reply to ]

Oct 12, 18 23:26

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TulkasTri wrote:

I'm gonna hook up my laptop to my TV in the living room. I have a 3 hour ride planned, so I'm putting Zwift on the laptop screen and the race on the TV.

Same here - have the Zwift Kona Mission waiting for me.

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Oct 13, 18 0:05

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [monty] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 5:26

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I don't have any bank cards at the moment so can't bet online, see if they've put it on in any shops today.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Anna s] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 6:09

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Anna s wrote:

Skyline Chili wrote:

Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

It’s the ONLY option to watch it worldwide.

No it's not, the German television channel ZDF have a live stream from 18:25 CET and then show the race on television from midnight. I think it's the only television channel worlwide to show this race live, has been for years. So, as I'm in Germany this is my set up :-)

A German channel is not a worldwide option.
FB and the NBC Spotts App is.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [GrimOopNorth] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 6:33

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GrimOopNorth wrote:

Skyline Chili wrote:

Jackets wrote:

What time does this start UK time? Facebook is my only option to watch this in the UK?

It’s the ONLY option to watch it worldwide.

That sucks. I'm not on Facebook, don't intent to be on Facebook, so I guess I'm not watching Kona this year.

How did you watch it last year?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [RBR] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 9:58

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I usually watch it via ironman.com, either via the laptop to tv or just on the laptop. I don't think I watched it last year as I was travelling with work.

Swim. Overbike. Walk.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [Timtek] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 10:18

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Timtek wrote:

Will watch it at home on the 27" iMac until about 3p when I have to go to my nephew's birthday party. Then I'll watch as much as I can on my iPad.

When I tried to get on my ipad, it said I need Adobe Flash Player. Then when I tried downloading that, it said ipads don't support adobe flash player. Is there a way around this?

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [THRILLHO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 10:31

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I just tested mine successfully. Facebook app, iOS 12, Ironman Now fb page.

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Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 16:52

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I'm watching the Facebook feed on Ironman Now... on the home media PC, so on our main TV. Family has abandoned me for non-triathlon entertainment. My dog Tinley is still watching with me.

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 19:04

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This broadcast proves
1. Most people are old on this forum
2. Can’t internet
3. Have really crappy routers/configurations/service

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [TDOT] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 20:51

Post #69 of 72 Views: 835

Unable to stream from ironman on the US VPN so facebook the only option - which means NO TIME SHIFT. I'd have got up at 3am if I'd known in advance, but since I didn't a very frustrating day, fcking facebook really took the pleasure out of some otherwise excellent racing (we won't dwell on the commentary...)

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [surroundhound] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 21:07

Post #70 of 72 Views: 832

FB Live worked well for most part. The cutover from part 1 to part 2 of the broadcast resulted in the feed not working for anyone for a few mins and towards the end of the race the live feed would visibly cutout but the commentary would be still audible. All in all, this worked well.

Oh yeah and a huge fuck you to NBC for cutting the broadcast out after 2 hours and showing an antique car/tractor competition instead. What in the actual shit...

Next races on the schedule: none at the moment

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [alex_korr] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 21:12

Post #71 of 72 Views: 831

I watched it successfully for a while, then had a huge fail when I tried watching it while riding Zwift. I was getting in my last 26 out of 112 miles to be in the drawing for that Shiv. It simply wouldn't run both at the same time. It was early in the marathon, so I got my Zwift miles done and then got back on the facebooks when I finished. Anybody else finally get both running at the same time?

Last edited by: ZenTriBrett: Oct 13, 18 21:14

Re: What's your setup for watching live Kona coverage? [alex_korr] [ In reply to ]

Oct 13, 18 21:19

Post #72 of 72 Views: 824

So, the Facebook live feed peaked I think at 60k...which is crazy when I think about it. How do those numbers not get you at least 4 hours on a network? That's sellable.

Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.

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