The best way to find out everything that you need is to go to their site. They should have information that tells you what is needed. If not, feel free to send them an email to find out.
You should be able to find their contact information on their site. If you really want to watch it, you might have to look for an alternative way to do so. We have other posts on this site that might help. Be sure to check them out! There needs to be a clear distinction between streaming actual local stations those with the W or K in their callsign vs the network they are affiliated.
Their website is focused on their newscenter and only have live streams when they are broadcasting the local news. I also clicked on the network links you had for item 2 Watch Local Channels Online.
For CBS, that brought me to the network website. CBS will let you stream recent episodes of their broadcasted TV shows for free, but only to a PC and only a day later. Nowhere was there a way to stream my local affiliate. And guess what? The subscription is a few dollars a month more expensive on Firestick than through a PC!
So bottom line is that really it seems your only option for getting local channels is with an antenna, and not so much with streaming. If you want to stream, you have to stream it yourself from your antenna. Each option in the article gives a specific breakdown of what is available! However, some people only watch one or two specific channels so just subscribing to that one channel might be the best option for them! I bought a toshiba HD tv with fire stick in it…so, my cable company tells me they only support Roku..
Ok, thanks. I want to just get interest and wifi and only want limited channels 5, 7 and Hallmark. I know there is a way, but I do not know what it is.. Anyone that may be able to help, I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much. We use the hopper with sling. We have the dish coming to our bedroom where we rarely watch, and the living room is connected wirelessly to the bedroom. Before we bought here 4 years ago, it had been a rented place the previous 7 years and I took out hundreds of feet of cable and several dishes.
Are their products available to match my current setup? I think they did away with analog to make the cable companies richer. Any good ideas? I live in Millsap,Texas and I am ready to ditch the satellite dish, as it is fairly expensive.
I am thinking of trying a roku stick service from Amazon or a fire stick. Which is better? It is a rural area and I am searching for the best option for myself and two family members other than a satellite dish or cable. I have internet. I have an old Sony tv which in the ninetees was called HD high definition, a term that has different meaning for the newer tvs. How can I get it to work again just for the local channels without cable?
Do I need to buy a digital converter plus an antenna, or one or the other? Get an HD Antenna 2. Watch Local Channels Online 3. Get Sling TV 4. Download a Mobile App 5. Get Hulu 6. Watch YouTube TV 7. Watch Locast Summary. From electromagnetic and radio frequency interfere. She has been writing about personal finance topics for over six years. Comments Do your homework.. The term is a gimmick. Will you be able to get local channels if your tv is not HD standard?
I hope they are resolved soon. I think… Oooops…???? Most of these do require internet. But, the antennas do not require internet. Maybe you can find an antenna with a farther reach? That stinks. Thanks for your comments and the tips about also using YouTube to watch TV.
Most of the packages probably say how far away they can be. There are basically three Roku models:. Roku Ultra — Double the price of the Streaming Stick. It can stream 4K. Apple TV. Same thing. It streams stuff. I used the Apple TV once at a rental house and nearly smashed the thing with a hammer. A streaming-capable Blu-ray player. Depending on the player, it should have the big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu Plus uploaded out-of-the-box but you may have to download some less popular services.
The plus is that it plays Blu-rays and DVDs. The streaming devices, regardless of the one you use, do not charge any fees yearly or monthly , though if you stream through your gaming device, you may have to pay a monthly or yearly fee. My favorite streaming device is the Roku. Once you have your streaming device figured out, you need to subscribe to one or more streaming services.
These services give you the ability to actually watch movies and shows and all charge a monthly fee. You can cancel your membership at any point without penalty with all of these services. There are tons of back seasons of TV shows, lots of movies, and really good original series. Netflix has no commercials and you can upgrade to be able to stream to more than one device at the same time.
Netflix offers a FREE one-month trial for new accounts. See the three different plans HERE. Hulu is different from Netflix in that they specialize in current network and cable television shows. Hulu also has movies and original series. Some people have fussed at me over having to watch commercials even though they are paying. There are no commercials with Prime Video. You also have the ability to rent just about any movie out there through your Amazon account.
Watch anything currently or previously on HBO without a cable or satellite subscription. HBO Now works on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and all of the streaming devices outlined above. Do have a read. All the above info is very enlightening and is helpful as I am also considering cutting the cord. I do a lot of work on the computer many hours a day and absolutely need access to the net for it.
Hi Maureen! Yes, you can! Kayla, Many thanks alot of very informative information. And how to do that tied to an Apple TV? However, because these shows are added as they air or as a whole season you should be able to watch them whenever you want.
I like how you mentioned that there are ways to be able to watch all the good tv shows without having to bundle up an expensive TV plan that has a lot of unnecessary channels included along with it. Or can you get away with a slower speed? We are so ready to cut the cable cord. I got rid of cable tv when I lost my job and sold my home. I found that those paper looking antennas work great. No need for all the cable channels. Do I take the white thick cord and put that into my TV?
Any ideas as to how you can stream Fox News?? This platform is so very helpful. Thank you in advance! You should be able to stream it through Roku, but if not, check Sling or see if you can get your local channels through a TV antenna! See the problem I have is live Sports. I am a huge Lakers fan and can only get them on the Spectrum Sports Net channel and other love sports channels as well. TV shows and items like that I could care less.
I can watch that later on streaming services. Does sling or other services have live sports. I live in the Dallas area….. I office from my house, so I need high speed internet maybe not landline for fax anymore??? With your suggestions and those from others here I am now certain my next course of action is to look into Sling. I too enjoy all the sports and also all kinds of movies esp. Thanks for your suggestions and info. Sling is online so all you have to do is go their website and sign up.
Super easy! After that, you can start watching on demand. Also, if you have a smart TV or if you have something like Google Chromecast, you can connect it to your TV and play it that way as well.
Otherwise it will just be via computer. Since I live in my car, I love the versatility of watching my favorite shows on demand whenever I get off work and settle in for the evening. Most of my homeless, houseless or mobile friends do the same. Really do wish that the History channel and a few other educational and documentary channels were available but in the meantime, I am super thankful for this work around. Check out Sling for those channels!
My wife and I love some of the radio channels on Sirius XM so we are looking to dump dish, get Sirius mc for 20 one car and one device we have Netflix and amazon prime and Philo. I think the only thing extra we want is network tv for the voice and some other network shows. This site has a lot of good content. We happen to be in an area where all the major networks have towers within 30 miles. And all broadcast in high definition. Found it out 10 years ago when I just connected a HD TV to a cable — connected to an antenna on the office roof.
It worked great! Of course engineers were in the building before. I get what everyone claims are network hostage situations might be involved, but who knows what is really true. It will work for a while and save a bundle. And some can use an antenna and do what we always did — watch TV when it came on. There are a lot of options that even the networks will have to get — younger people of which I am not one and older people can see many avenues to get entertainment and information.
They might just ask the newspapers. I use an indoor antenna, get lots of channels, most not worth watching, but I can pick up the major networks.
The library is a great resource! I just need a very good indoor antenna that not to pricey so I can watch local channels without signal failing. Can you recommend a good one. What have you found to be the best indoor antenna, Cheapest and brings in the most channels if you live 60 miles from a large city?
I am unable to put one on my roof? I have Netflix, Hulu, and amazon prime. I need to really check out prime video and use it! Great post! I have an antenna left over from dish service I had long time ago. Will it work as an antenna? If it is, can I us it? Kayla, We have broadcast tv after canceling cable years ago. We get all our local news channels which also includes national news. Their are lots of new regular broadcast tv channels that are running some of our old favorite shows.
However, one channel we really miss is INSP. Is there anyway we can pick this up without paying for it? We have Amazon Prime which we use alot and Netflix not very often, we do have high speed internet thru cable. Any ideas? This is a great article, and with all of the lower cost options, a person would be nuts to stay with corporate cable. My husband and I went free tv with antenna and we are delighted.
Anything we miss from the old cable days, we can watch usually on you tube or daily motion. Just do it. My mother is 79 years old with early stages of dementia.
She lives in a condo and is not allowed a rooftop antenna or a satellite dish. She has an indoor antenna but only gets 3 channels sometimes , crafts, shopping and weather. She has no internet so what is she supposed to do?
With all the alternatives available the only chance cable tv has to survive is to lower their outrageous prices. Self inflicted downfall. I am still a little confused. I have a smart TV. Therefore I do not need the stick is what I understand. So I pay Hulu or whoever and the programs automatically come on my TV.
I have internet service and get cable thru that. Use Roku box to get Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. Please reply. I tried 2 different antennas and could not pick up any local channels.
Since I am at the bottom of a large hill surrounded by trees, I think that is the problem,,,. Hello my name is Iris. I live in a basement in NJ and the Wifi connection is weak.
I do have the Firestick. What can I do to boost the reception? Thank you for all the information you are giving. Great article. Thank You for all the info.
We just cut the cord this last week. Is there a way to watch TLC and travel station. We have tons of movies but nothing opens these two channels. I do have internet. And its free, I love it! My grandkids also have it on their tablets. We also have Netflix so between the both we always have something to watch, be it the shows we love or something new.
I clicked on one of your recommended indoor antennas Bestrillion and it looks that the product may have been discontinued at least from Amazon stock. Worth updating that! I want local service if I cut the cord with my cable. I live over miles as the crow flies from our local stations that transmits the channels.
So how can I get an antenna that will pick up a signal from that far away? Most indoor devices say it picks up a signal 25 to 30 miles away? Is there one that strong that can get that service for free? I want to watch local channels, sports , cooking, and movies …what do I need…cannot get cable too far out in country…we have dish now and it cost us dollars a month…need to cut cost…we are seniors and on fixed incomes. Too complex. I just want to steal every channel for free like I used to do with the old analog black boxes.
I need a 1 stop way of doing this. Thank You for This Information. I like how you explained that some streaming services have local news channels but you can also just get a TV antenna. I just want to watch the local news along with my favorite shows. We cut the cord and we have Amazon Prime and Netflix. Can you help? Hi Debbie! Might be worth logging in to your account to see when your free trial is up, or if you can get an extension on that free trial to see if you like it!
I read this article and its comments with a lot of interest. I enjoy bounce but its like the same movies over and over.
I want to know if I purchase an Amazon fire sick will I be able to use sling. I only have basic cable and an antenna on my second smart which works good for me.
Tired of those internet bills. I should have a car by now as much as I spent on cable lol thanks for info in advance. Hi, Michele! I think you are able to use Sling on an Amazon Fire Stick! Does anyone else know if this is true? I am in the Birmingham al market and want all local channels, hallmark channels, hgtv and SEC sports. I have to have a land line phone for my alarm system and I have one tv that I an able to move outdoors, etc for watching.
Need suggestions on how to get these things cheaper. Hi Sharon! Thanks for reading this post. Can anyone else help Sharon out?
Any options out there? You make a really good point! Is there anyone else that can help Joe out on this question about HD quality? Thanks for the info! Does Hulu? Maybe someone else here will be able to answer that question for you! Let us know what you find out! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
April 7, Kayla Comments. Hulu or Hulu with Live TV 2. Sling TV 3. Amazon Prime Video 4. Netflix 5. Why Is Cable So Expensive? Should You Cut the Cord? What TV shows and channels do I like to watch? When do I want to watch TV? How do I want to watch TV? Will this actually save me money? Wireless remote controller. Fill out the form to watch my free webclass and get started today. In addition to the Netflixes and Hulus of the world, we found 11 free streaming services that let you watch movies and TV without paying a dime.
Most rely on ads to keep the lights on, but others, like Kanopy and Hoopla, work with your local library to bring you an impressive streaming catalogue of movies.
Just about every TV streaming service out there allows you to have at least two simultaneous streams going at once, and some, such as PlayStation Vue, go all the way up to five. Most cable channels also have standalone apps that can be accessed via a cable account. At the time of writing, Netflix only has 49 movies and TV shows that were released before The library can be a great resource for these classic movies you might struggle to find through streaming services.
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