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[…]that offers the channels you want. Two lower-cost streaming services that I recommend are Sling TV and Philo TV, the latter being great if you don’t need sports. 2. Use an antenna for live network channels If you use the Streaming TV Service Finder tool above, you might notice that streaming services start to get really expensive when you add live TV channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and so forth. But, if you live in or near a big city, you might be able to get those channels for free using an antenna! Enter your zip code into the Station […]
[…]antenna, but no promises! One caveat is that VHF signals are more difficult to receive (by most HD TV antennas) than UHF signals. So, even if a VHF station is “green”, you might not be able to receive it with an indoor antenna. Another factor you’ll have to consider is whether the TV signals in your area are all coming from the same direction or from different directions. In Los Angeles, all of the TV signals come from Mt. Wilson, so I can use a unidirectional antenna pointed in that direction. If the signals are coming from different directions in […]
[…]most often, especially now that it has AirPlay, allowing me to stream from my iPhone or iPad to my TV. For recording broadcast TV, I use the Tablo. I spend little to nothing on streaming TV services. I watch over-the-air broadcast TV, free video services like YouTube, and some pay services on a temporary basis to binge-watch certain shows, then I cancel them. Read more about my current antenna setup in my blog. Expanding to Cover Internet and Cellular Services As people have shifted away from traditional cable TV, the cost of Internet access has gone up. So, I’m now […]
[…]shows, they offer cloud-based recording for $30/month. Watch ESPN and Local Channels on YouTube TV YouTube TV gives you access to lots of sports cable channels including ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports, and others, plus some local stations, depending on where you live. It also works with the major streaming boxes and mobile phones. Watch Hockey, College Sports, and UFC on ESPN+ ESPN+ is a streaming service that offers archived ESPN content, plus some live sports. But, it definitely does not offer the same live content as ESPN. It doesn’t offer live NFL or NBA games, but it’s good for hockey, […]
[…]require an Internet connection. There are many streaming devices available, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. But the one that I am recommending for most people is Roku. It offers the most channels, voice search across many content providers, and headphone output, all at a reasonable price. Read my full Roku review here, or more about all of the streaming devices I’ve reviewed: Step 3: If You Need Cable Channels, Try These Affordable Streaming TV Services Using an antenna is great for getting your local stations plus the major networks and PBS. But what if you need certain cable TV channels like AMC, ESPN, or HGTV? […]
[…]with an IP address geo-located in your area. So, just something to consider if you stream local TV channels. Personally, I use a TV antenna for local channels so I don’t have this problem, but not everyone can get broadcast TV signals. Reliability vs. Coax Cable Internet Despite the account creation headaches, I still like Verizon’s actual 5G Internet service overall. So far, it’s been fast, reliable, and trouble-free, and it has saved me hundreds of dollars in the first year. I believe that using CATV coax cable to send high-speed data is going to go obsolete, kind of like […]
[…]are cheaper than cable. You Will Need Three Things: 1. A TV that is capable of receiving digital TV (DTV) signals. Most flat screen TV’s made in 2006 or later have this capability. (Old tube-style TV’s will need a converter box.) 2. A length of coax cable. This cable is usually white and the ends look something like this: This cable might already be plugged into your TV. If so, unplug the other end and leave the end plugged into your TV. Unscrew the cable from whatever it is plugged into by rotating the hexagonal cuff counterclockwise. The shorter the better in this […]
[…]remote controls to mess with. All of that so that the manufacturer can save a few bucks on your TV!!!! 2. Watching Cable TV Could Be a Problem Too One reader pointed out that her apartment complex offered complimentary cable distributed via coax cable. Unfortunately, she had a Vizio TV with no coax input, so she would have to buy a cable TV box with HDMI output!! That bites!!! 3. Lower Resale Value Reader Genf113 commented that not having a tuner could also make it harder to sell later. Let’s face it, TV technology is changing so fast that you just […]
[…]that works with your broadcast TV antenna. Plug your antenna in, and watch live and recorded TV on any TV in your home that is connected to a streaming player such as a Roku. It’s kind of like a wireless distribution amplifier. Basically, you hook up your one antenna to Tablo and it streams the signal to all of the Roku boxes in your home. Now, this requires that you have a Roku box or stick for each TV, which you probably want to do anyway. Check out my full review of Tablo Generation 4: The bonus is that Tablo […]
[…]use any of the services that I mention on my site without fear! I personally pay very little for TV and movies, because I use an antenna to get FREE HD-quality broadcast TV, and I watch a lot of YouTube, which has some really great content. I have Amazon Prime and occasionally will pay to rent a movie. And let’s not forget about the fun of watching a movie in the theater once in a while. And, one reader pointed out that if you just wait a little while, you’ll probably be able to borrow the movie that you want to watch […]
[…]channels wasn’t a super high priority with TV manufacturers. I’m glad I was wrong! Newer TVs, especially Samsung TVs, tend to have better TV tuners which bring in more channels than ones made before, say, 2014. This is actually great news for folks who are using an antenna to watch TV but have some marginal stations. A quality new TV might bring those in better than your old TV, especially a Samsung TV. 2. Mirror an iPhone screen (Airplay) Samsung and Apple are huge competitors in mobile phones, so I was shocked to find out that my Samsung TV could […]
[…]Amazon Fire TV Recast is Amazon’s broadcast TV DVR solution which lets you record live TV using your TV antenna. Unlike the Tablo, the Recast has its mass storage included inside the box, making for a cleaner setup – no USB external hard drive to mess with! Recordings can be made or viewed from any TV in your home that is attached to an Amazon Fire TV stick or box, or your smartphone (but not a web browser, unfortunately). It’s a good choice if you already own Amazon Fire TV players, or if you’re really into Alexa. The Package Since […]
[…]out there. Having said that, here’s how I watch TV for zero dollars per month! 1. Free Broadcast TV Using an Antenna I live close enough to the TV transmitters in Los Angeles to get all of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW), local stations, and public stations (PBS and more) for free. Many of these are HD with better picture quality than cable or satellite TV delivers! Here’s the complete list of channels I watch on free broadcast TV. It took a lot of experimentation with antenna position to get all of the networks and local channels. […]
[…]TV channels disappear?” Usually, people think something is wrong with their antenna, but TV antennas are pretty simple devices, just a piece of metal basically (unless it is amplified). Usually, the antenna isn’t broken and it’s some other issue. If your channels disappeared after doing a re-scan, check out this article. 1. The TV Station’s Frequency Changed During the FCC “Re-Pack”. Here’s What to Do. The most likely culprit for losing a channel in 2020’s FCC “re-pack” is that the channel’s broadcast frequency changed. If you suddenly lose a channel, the first thing to try is to re-scan for channels […]
[…]channels and then get a cheaper streaming service. There is a one-week free trial period. YouTube TV YouTubeTV offers a ton of channels, but the cost is almost as expensive as cable TV! Use an antenna to get your local channels plus one of the lower-cost streaming services above. Only use YouTubeTV if you can’t get your local channels using an antenna. On-Demand Subscription Services – Watch, then Cancel These are not live-streaming services like cable or broadcast TV. Rather, these have libraries of movies and TV shows that you can watch any time as a subscriber. These have monthly […]
