On this page, I’ve curated links to popular free legal video on the Internet, including the network websites, free movie sites, and other streaming video sites. This is your free Internet “Remote Control”!
Note, many of these are blocked on tablets and mobile devices, so use this site on a desktop computer for best results.
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Broadcast Networks
Many of the shows on these sites require cable TV login, but there are still some free shows available.
My Recommended Free TV and Movie Sites
Classics
Original Content
Cable/Streaming Networks and Shows
Note, many of the shows on these sites require cable TV login, but there are still some free shows available.
Documentaries/Science/Tech
News/Financial/Politics
Didn’t notice any Sports Channels (Detroit Sports) on Roku LE. Any Suggestions?
Brian,
the Vizio model is D40f-j09
I did an auto scan and have 11 ota channels that i’ve scanned but how do I watch them, I dont see a place on the tv screen that shows them. Do I just use the remote to channel them?
Hi Len,
See my answer in the comments on this page:
https://www.disablemycable.com/troubleshooting/
Best,
Brian
My husband and I both have Smart TVs they are approximately 56 years old I am trying to find a way to do without cable I’m paying a lot of money for cable and my husband watches Gunsmoke and I watch very few channels we don’t need all these cable channels don’t even want them I need help
Hi Pat,
It looks like Gunsmoke is on the INSP channel; you can confirm here:
https://www.insp.com/shows/gunsmoke/
I used my Streaming Service Finder to see that INSP is on these services:
– frndly TV – only $6.99/month!
– Philo TV – $25/month
Note, your smart TV may not have apps for these services. So, you may need to buy a Roku, but they are cheap:
https://www.disablemycable.com/roku/
For other channels, you can see if you can use an indoor antenna to get free TV:
https://www.disablemycable.com/station-finder/
Hope this helps!
Best,
Brian
Hey Brian, new 50in samsung, thinking of buying a channelmaster 60, outside, with filter, transmitters about 25 miles out, do you think i also need an amplifier with this model, no cable for me.. it also has hulu
Hi Candace,
I live 29 miles from my transmitters and an amplifier did not help my reception. If you only have one TV you probably don’t need an amplifier unless your cable run is super long. If you’re going to multiple TVs, you probably should get a distribution amplifier; see this article: https://www.disablemycable.com/blog/need-separate-antenna-tv/
Best,
Brian
Do I need to buy a indoor antenna for my new Roku Tv if I’m using wifi
Hi James,
No, Roku has nothing to do with broadcast TV antennas. The Roku gets its content from the Internet, not an antenna. More info on Roku here:
https://www.disablemycable.com/roku/
Best,
Brian
I just got a TCL ROKU 55″ TV HDR 4K
If I unhook my cable , how many channels can I get if I’m still using wifi
Hi James,
The Roku has access to lots of free channels such as Pluto TV, YouTube, and so on. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of these. These are not the same as cable TV channels such as the History Channel, CNN, etc. though. You probably won’t get the latest shows but there’s still a lot of good free stuff on Roku.
Best,
Brian
Twitter’s periscope.tv or pscp.tv is a site of many free live worldwide videos…
Hi AVN,
Thanks for post these! I’ll check them out!
Best,
Brian
perk.tv and viggle.tv allow users to watch free videos to earn points towards gift cards (Rewards TV)…