Many Movistar customers are wondering if they can continue watching football in their second home. or during weekend getaways. The answer depends on both the type of device you use and the contract you have with the carrier. Restrictions and alternatives for accessing football channels can vary, and it's important to know them before planning how you'll watch your team away from home.
Movistar has a wide range of national and European football on its schedule, including LaLiga EA Sports and Hypermotion (Second Division) matches, but there are technical and contractual limitations when you want to watch matches on big screens outside your usual home. Here we explain the current standards, real alternatives and some useful tips so you don't miss any games even if you leave your main house.
Why can't you watch football on multiple Smart TVs outside your home?
Movistar's policy is clear: You can only watch football channels on a large screen, usually the one in your main home.If you try to stream matches on a different Smart TV, using the app or taking the decoder with you, it won't work. This is because reasons for emission rights and agreements with competition owners.
Therefore, if you are planning to go away for a weekend to your second home, You won't be able to watch football channels on the living room TV.The Movistar app on your Smart TV when you're away from home simply won't show football channels, even if you have a valid username and password.
The exception? If you hire the specific service. “Internet Second Residence”, you will be able to access football on another TV, but only if at that time No one is watching the same content on the main screenThis means that simultaneous streaming on two different Smart TVs is NOT supported. You'll need to be organized.
Alternatives for watching football away from home
Movistar understands that many customers may want to watch matches from second homes, hotels, or friends' houses. Therefore, allows you to watch all football on mobile phones, tablets and computers anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. Of course, you won't be able to send the image to a big screen (for example, using Chromecast or AirPlay), as this feature is limited to prevent multi-home sharing abuse.
This option is practical if you travel little or only see games occasionally away from home. Remember, however, that if you don't have unlimited data plan, it is best to connect to a local WiFi network to avoid any problems with your gigabyte consumption.
What does the Second Home Internet service include?
If you are one of those who spend long periods in a second home, Movistar offers a specific Internet package for second homes This service allows you to install fiber optics and, therefore, connect an additional decoder to watch TV, including soccer. This service, however, is subject to conditions: You cannot watch football matches simultaneously on two large screens., so you have to coordinate between the people who are in the main home and those who are in the second home.
The price depends on the contracted speed, and there are currently promotional options to start this connection at a reduced cost, including 300Mb, 600Mb and 1GbpsAlways check if the offer is still valid and meets your needs for quality TV viewing.
What matches can I watch and on what channels?
Movistar Plus+ broadcasts LaLiga EA Sports and Liga Hypermotion (Second) matches every week., in addition to European tournaments and other competitions. For example, during the regular football season you can watch:
- A key First Division match every week on the Movistar Plus+ channel.
- Two or three Second Division (Hypermotion League) matches per matchday.
- Individual Champions League and Europa League matches, depending on the package purchased.
- International football coverage (Bundesliga, Serie A, etc.) in premium packages.
To access all these matches, it is essential to have subscribed to the corresponding packageIf you only have the basic Movistar Plus+ plan (9,99 euros), you'll have access to a single top-tier match per matchday. To watch the entire league or the entire Second Division, you need the full football package.
Can I share my Movistar football account with other people?
At present, Movistar Plus+ allows you to play content simultaneously on two devices., even in different locations, but only on mobile phones, tablets or computers, not on two Smart TVs at the same time. There is no option to add extra subscribers. As with other platforms (like Netflix), but you can create multiple profiles to personalize content and control viewing history.
Furthermore, it is not necessary for both devices to be in the same house: you and a family member can enjoy football if you share the bill, but always from allowed devices and never on two decoders or two Smart TVs simultaneously.
Other options for booking football if you travel or move frequently
In case you need more flexibility, There are other operators (such as Orange or DAZN) that other football packages may offer. However, most of these platforms also apply restrictive policies for streaming on multiple large screens at the same time outside the main home. Always check the terms and conditions of the competitions and broadcast rights to ensure you know how and where you can watch matches according to your needs.
Access to Watching Movistar football outside your main home on another Smart TV has real limitations due to copyright issues. and techniques. The best alternative is mobile devices or the Second Residence Internet service, but be careful not to watch games simultaneously in two locations. Always stay informed about new promotions and tailor your subscription to what you really need so you don't miss your team's favorites wherever they play.
