How to Watch Local Channels Without Cable!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Reason Why Local Channels Aren't Always Free
0:56 The Best and Cheapest Way to Watch Broadcast TV
1:39 Live TV Streaming Options With Local Channels
2:45 How to Watch CBS Without Cable or an Antenna
3:16 Peacock (UPDATE: Premium Plus Includes Live NBC Feed)
3:44 Network Shows on Hulu: Not a Good Deal Anymore?
5:00 The One Network App That's Worth Downloading
5:44 Free Places to Stream Local and National News
6:37 What Is Puffer and Is It Worth Trying?
7:08 Key Takeaways for Watching Locals Without Cable

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FOLLOW MICHAEL SAVES:

[AntennaMan]

Thanks so much for mentioning my channel in your video!

[olschool]

Short answer, get an antenna. The problem is that some people are used to watching channel X no matter what. Say you have an older person who everyday has to turn on channel x to watch the news. Trying to get them to navigate through an app can be nearly impossible.

[raymondmartin]

Yes, we've done it for years. Works well
here on a hill about 30 miles from Boston,
just over the NH border.

[ghostnote-]

For a makeshift antenna, you can just cut the end off of a coaxial cable, then strip about 6-7 inches off, leaving the exposed copper wire. Place it somewhere high (I've got mine secured up near the top of a window) and plug the other end into the cable input in the back of your TV. Only one of my TV's has an actual store-bought antenna. The rest of them have these coax cable antennas and get just as good reception.

[mjhonsun]

This is a great breakdown. Only one other caveat I can think of with replacing cable locals, but not going with expensive services like YouTube TV, is the lack of DVR.

[ShirlBussman]

Thanks Michael. I cut the cord and I don't miss anything on TV. My wi-fi is my biggest
cost. I get more than I can possibly watch now. 😊🤗

[greghull]

We use an indoor OTA and went from 10 channels to 35 channels by replacing a defective TV. TV tuners do make a difference. The OTA channels are all coming in crystal clear without any pixelation. With our current Sling subscription, we are pretty well set on live tv content.

[jujubs]

Im glad you mention puffer cus I actually have used it for a bit it's ok but the thing that got me bum out that I couldn't cast it thing be perfect if it was able to cast to tv

[christhompson]

OTA doesn't work without direct line of site to a tower. if you're in a valley or separated by hills forget it. this was a big thing in the early 2000, s before cable companies broadcasted 720 or 1080

[musicman]

Cw, fox6, abc and 17 through antenna. Cbs through Paramount. Nbc news through a free news app on my firestick. The money you save dropping cable is worth a few workarounds. Of couse I rarely watch anything but news on locals anyway. Great FM reception on the antenna also btw😂

[aleidabianchi]

Right now I am watching online on CinemaVariety and I am satisfied :)

[kensmith]

For most people, an antenna is a great answer. The video quality the broadcast is less compressed than most streams will give you and better than any cable system.

[carolinacorrea]

WOW!!! this was so helpful and very clearly explained.

[josephregallis]

Why should people pay $20/month for local channels when they also run ads that pay for the programming! Why pay them twice!

[RFK_]

My City utilities are going up so something has to be cut. And that will probably be cable, but not internet of course. I have a medium tall exterior antenna so will be using it. Just have to figure out how to get the HD viewing of some of my local channels. Thanks for your information.

[AlanYT]

The CW is another good network app. Has new shows the day after they are originally broadcast.

[LostWorld]

I am pretty sure it's actually a requirement for TVs to pick up local channels with out a service. However, your video has nothing to do with really getting local channels but streaming services.

Honestly, when it's all said and done. Local channels should be provided by antenna or if you have a internet service, it should be included in that. Especially seeing how we can't use our old tvs any more.

[Theresabrown]

Have viewers lost free to air to air television in the usa? The only way to watch TV is to pay?

[garrettbaudioandvideo]

One of the devices that I use, is the called Tablo, you can stream local channels to any streaming device, one you have it set up with your antenna and with your home network.

[buffylife]

I can’t get OTA signals so I’ve been doing exactly what you’ve reviewed here after Locast was sued. I use $20 grandfathered in price Philo, $0.99 basic Hulu for Fox and ABC prime time shows, grandfathered in price $5.99 Paramount + for CBS, Free Peacock Premium (through Xfinity for NBC). I pay less than $80/month for all my streaming services and internet combined. I haven’t missed a beat on television.