MSNBC

Name: MSNBC
Rating: 4.02039 (15791 reviews)

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MSNBC

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User Reviews for MSNBC

Almost perfect, except for....

I watch MSNBC every day, sometimes I have it on all day, and the app lets me watch it while I’m away from home. App works very well EXCEPT that it freezes frequently and usually I can’t get it to unfreeze. Sometimes, after several minutes, it will begin to play again on its own but usually it stays stuck. I then have to go back to the MSNBC Home page, select Live TV and hope it will play correctly. In the meantime I’ll have missed part of the program. And sometimes, when a live program has frozen, it won’t let me go back to the MSNBC Home page at all and I actually have to turn my device off, then back on, select the MSNBC app... and start all over. This is very annoying and such a pain that I often just quit watching - which is certainly not what I want to do! But when a live program has frozen twice, or more, during a single viewing, it is just too aggravating and frustrating to go through the process of trying to get it to unfreeze and restart. Grrrrrrr!

ccjnc1, Sep 26, 2020

Do Better

MSNBC’s evening line-up is excellent reporting. I refuse, however, to watch the daytime shows because they constantly focus on the Biden administration’s and Democrats’ “failures”. Rather than boosting the overwhelmingly good to great accomplishments they have done for the country. I realize that progressive Democrats expect more but MSNBC should be pointing out the huge number of challenges thrust upon the POTUS administration as a result of the prior administration, the pandemic & world events. MSNBC should be explaining to its viewers the operations of government and how the Democrats hands are tied and the need to elect more in order to accomplish wha5 progressives want. Focus on what’s happening good nut the bad. Democracy is hanging on by a thread and MSNBC should be helping Americans understand that especially since under an authoritarian rule, the media will be first to go. Do better!

CherokeeNative33, Jul 12, 2022

Apple TV app just got worse. Just watch the live channel.

There’s always been times when the app freezes, there’s never been a rewind feature, there’s been several times when the app flat out crashes, and while it’s the only app with which I have those issues with, I still use it because it’s still slightly more convenient when switching between streaming services to choose what to watch. But this new redesign DOES NOTHING to fix those issues, and then tags on a forced “highlights” feature that automatically kicks in after an hour or so and switches from live broadcast to short clips of earlier programming. There’s no way to disable this function that’s been added for seemingly no reason, and with all the other issues it makes the app not worth using over the regular cable tv channel. (I leave this here because it’s not possible through the Apple TV. ) Más for the iPhone and iPad apps, they’ve taken away the screen in screen functions, you can no longer watch the news while working on something else, keeping you from multitasking. You would think with as good as their advertising revenue is they would have a better app/streaming budget and would be working on making things better, but instead the apps just keep getting worse, like their app developer secretly works for Fox.

Eddie Štolen, Aug 07, 2021

Consistently poor preforming app.

Update: this app has finally achieved perfection in freezing. It now NEVER plays video and has made me question msnbc on a whole. Do they not know millions get their news on smart devices?! , with apps that work. It’s a shame. It’s been a year of this and I give up. I don’t like the competition, but their apps work. Enough is enough, msnbc your app is beyond a joke.For months I thought it was my Apple TV, my iPad or maybe my internet. I adjusted and fine tuned..everything. Conclusion the msnbc app is just shamefully poor to the point of being useless. It’s main feature is to freeze constantly, Period! You will not be disappointed there, that’s 100% guaranteed.. You never get to relax and just get the news or watch shows in one cohesive flow. Now, I love msnbc and their channel, this is not on them, it’s just this terrible app! My local channels live news apps are better and other national competitors work just fine. I wish they would put some effort and thus show respect to the viewers and their own journalists by getting this right.

Howie Digital, Sep 12, 2018

Working OK for me... Why??

All the excoriating negative reviews here left me confused, as I'm not experiencing any of the problems described. After giving this a bit of thought, I've come up with a couple ideas that might explain it. 1) Maybe my ISP is faster or more consistent than most. I'm going through Xfinity with a measured downstream in excess of 100Mbps. Don't remember what it's advertised as, but that's what I'm getting.2) Maybe my TV provider (Dish) is better than most. Maybe their interface with MSNBC is better than most? I never even have to sign in at MSNBC anymore because the app remembers my Dish account and apparently verifies it in background. (Using the iPhone app.)3) Speaking of which... Maybe the iPhone app was separately developed from the apps directed at other devices and is just better. In short, I don't get crashes, freezes, logging in over and over... Just doesn't happen. So, if so many others are experiencing these things, but NOT with other networks' apps... that does kinda go to the idea that this app is maybe coded inefficiently or in some way poorly. You shouldn't have to have an A-list TV/internet setup to watch a news feed. I hate to see MSNBC take these hits on their website; they're one of the few entities holding this country together against the rising tide of lies and deceit. They need to be worthy of our support.

javabean505, Feb 28, 2019

Good customer service

I keep getting requests to rate this app and usually don’t because I am either annoyed at it when it’s not working or just want to watch my show when it is. The things that regularly annoy me are the sign in when it tells me “this show is not included with your subscription (it is!) check with your provider” or they don’t get shows uploaded in a timely manner. I generally watch the previous evening shows while I’m getting ready in the morning. It’s annoying when they aren’t uploaded. Also, I find it annoying that the app doesn’t always remember where I am in the show. I shouldn’t have to make a mental note that I’m 29 minutes in and then fast forward and watch MORE commercials to get there.Having said all that, I’m writing because I got so frustrated with the sign in problem that I emailed the help folks never expecting a response. I was pleasantly surprised to hear back from them really quickly and they were incredibly polite and fixed the problem. Since then, I still have to sign in more often than I’d like, but at least it accepts my sign in attempt each time. Also, when I was searching for help I found the live stream that I hadn’t known was there. That’s also a nice feature. So, your customer service earns an extra star. Make sure they know.

Lburg Lady, Feb 11, 2019

Frustrated

I love MSNBC, and I have my favorite shows. However, I don’t have time to sit in front of the TV, which has made this app perfect for me. I can start my show on my app, grab my earphones, and listen as I go about my chores. While there have been times when the app would quit (as stated in at least one user’s review), it still worked well enough that I didn’t feel the need to complain. However, yesterday it quit working at all with live programs. I finally deleted the app and reloaded it—twice—hoping that would fix it. It didn’t. While it still works great with day-after viewing, I really would love to listen to real-time programing. I don’t think it’s my device that’s broken because all my other apps still work fine. Please check on the app and fix it. I would greatly appreciate that. 😊

Love Woody!, Dec 08, 2020

I'm so glad this app exists!

We spend much time in areas we can't get satellite, so we rely on streaming when we are in the RV. App support was very helpful when I couldn't watch live on my iPad, and they made it possible. My only complaint is how long it takes to get episodes up on the app. Since we are on the west coast, Morning Joe is over by the time we get up, so we can't watch live. We can stream on you tube, each hour is available almost as soon as it has finished playing. I'd love if MSNBC would break the program up into hour-long blocks and make all available on the app sooner. I don't know why the whole show isn't available, instead of just a fraction. I always (mostly) enjoy the variety of speakers in the program and you are short changing the viewers by not having the whole show availability. I'd much rather watch the whole thing on MSNBC than some random Chinese channel on you tube.

MyGirlz#1Mom, Sep 23, 2019

Great Programming, but what’s up with Spanish commercials?

I watch MSNBC on app practically all day, from Way Too Early to the 11th Hour. But lately most of the commercials are in Spanish. Is bilingual TV programming hip these days?? There are some people who might be highly offended by this, however I am not one of them. To be honest, when I’m ready to buy something I’m going to do all of my homework not just believe what is loaded into my brain in between Morning Joe and Dealine White House. So the fact that I can’t understand them helps me to ignore them even more. I’m sure Verizon and Honda don’t want to hear that. The only English commercials I hear anymore are about cancer, sleep apnea and bowel problems. It would be better if you could just choose what language you want to hear programming in, to be fair all around. Otherwise please make all the commercials in Spanish, Cantonese, or any other language so I don’t have to pay any attention to any of them.

SIRJOH, Dec 27, 2020

Like it but frustrated

I like the app but am absolutely frustrated with it now. Did the update yesterday and now cannot watch it “live”. I haven’t updated on my iPad because I don’t know what the problem is and it Is difficult for me to find where to get help. Tired of all of the freezing (used cellular data to bypass this from searching for connectivity), tired of message saying can’t view and need to use cellular data (which I already do), tired of the repetitiveness of the commercials (if I’m already signed in with my paid provider, why so many commercial?) and the same commercial can play back to back up to 5 times, tired of the freezing (buffering screen) I have to close out the app, swipe up to remove as prior viewed and restart. By the time I do this then I miss what I was watching. Like watching morning joe on my way to work and deadline whitehouse on my way home. I can no longer watch this due to the new update. Hopefully I’ll be able to get someone to address otherwise I have to find a new channel to watch. Thanks.

ugh really frustrated, Dec 02, 2020

Description

The MSNBC app is your destination to get the latest breaking news and in-depth analysis through commentary and informed perspectives – anytime and anywhere. Watch live or catch up with full episodes of your favorite MSNBC shows the day after they air, including: • The Rachel Maddow Show • Morning Joe • Hardball with Chris Matthews • All In with Chris Hayes • The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell • The 11th Hour with Brian Williams • Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace • MTP Daily with Chuck Todd • The Beat with Ari Melber • AM Joy with Joy Reid • PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite or digital).

The MSNBC app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T, and Verizon. Sign up for an NBCUniversal profile within the app using your Facebook, Google, or email account to sync your favorite shows across our family of apps and to continue watching progress across all your devices. You’ll also receive three credits to watch episodes for free before signing in with your TV provider. APP FEATURES: Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new MSNBC shows the day after they air on TV. • Livestream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. • Chromecast and AirPlay compatible. Start episodes in the app and stream to your TV. • Can't finish an episode in one sitting? The app saves your place so that you can resume watching later. • Mark shows as your Favorites for quick access to the latest episodes. Explore NBCUniversal Content • Access to VOD and Live content across all of the NBC family of networks (NBC, CNBC, Bravo, • Oxygen, USA, Syfy, E!, Universal Kids, Telemundo and NBC Universo). • New Full episodes available the day after air. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when authenticated (does not include UniKids, Telemundo, or Universo). • Substantial catalog of recent favorites and throwback favorites available to watch without authenticating. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD & Live content. NBCUniversal Profile • Create an NBCUniversal Profile to favorite and save shows across all your devices. • Resume watching your favorite shows where you left off on any device. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. Privacy Policy: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=MSNBC&intake=MSNBC Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/notrtoo?brandA=MSNBC&intake=MSNBC CA Notice: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act?intake=MSNBC This app features Nielsen proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings.