How Watching Local Channels Without Cable Is Changing in 2024!
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- If you want to watch your local stations without cable, your two main options have been hooking up an antenna or subscribing to a live TV streaming service. But things are changing and I've got all the updates in today's video. Compare live TV streaming options: michaelsaves.com/streaming/be...
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Nobody should pay for local brodcast channels
Thank you for giving this small UA-cam creator (Antenna Man) a shout out. Hopefully, he blows up like you do.
Haha.
Antenna Man PA is awesome
I came to this channel ironically enough due to Antenna Man giving this channel a shoutout due to the partial demonetization video.
Tyler the Antenna Man knows his stuff!!
We traveled in our RV fulltime for 12 years and gave up DirecTV after 3 years (took our old single knob dish from the old house & used it) due to the cost increases. Went to antennas only & never looked back. Now we've resettled into a regular house again and we only use an antenna to get all local channels & the sub channels they provide. We don't care for the current cable or streaming stuff, so we happy with getting out local channels for especially weather related issues and watching the channels like story, defy, grit, outlaw, laff,.... Along with a extensive DVD collection - we're happy paying nothing!
And if you consider your home state as South Dakota, you'll pay nothing in state income taxes too!
Have you considered reusing the satellite dish for watching open Ku-band video signals? Ku-band LNBs are readily available, with the biggest trouble being mounting them.
Broadcasters may drop networks at any time (I should know, KMAX-TV dropped Laff and Nosey programming is currently streamed in where Laff had been served) or 2+ channels may affiliate with the same network (Sacramento has *three Grit affiliated* channels, two ShopLC stations [one's an MPEG-4 test] and two QVC2s [again, one's an MPEG-4 test]).
I already cut the cord. The only thing I am paying for is my Internet bill. I'm at peace with my decision. Thank you for sharing.
What do you do for entertainment?
I never signed up for cable. What I do for entertainment is I have some services:
Crunchyroll (anime): about $8 a month
HiDive (anime) : about $4 a month (terrible UI and may not be worth it with its poor library but has some good exclusives)
I also have Nebula and Curiousity Stream that was bundled for $16 a year and I did it to support a UA-cam channel. I barely use the service, but it is also the cheapest non-free service by far.
UA-cam: I watch videos for "free" (has the cost of watching ads)
Then I also read some Mangas. It is easy to find uploaded Mangas ... I mean you can officially read each chapter of a manga once for free with at least one manga company (manga plus app)
Then there are videogames. I got a refurbished computer and a refurbished gpu that I installed Linux on. With that I played steam games (like The Witcher 3) and free open source games from the Linux app repository (like SuperTuxKart). I also eventually got a Steam Deck to play games on and played some smaller titles, then I made a Batocera OS hard drive to boot into to play retro games so I do that too.
I wanna make a server, so at some point I will have Jellyfin which will allow me to be a self hosted steaming service for my family. I also wanna put ebooks on there and get digital copies of all my physical books so that we can read on the go for entertainment (and maybe find audiobook options so that I can "read" while I am doing other things like cooking or washing dishes).
I don't listen to music as much as I would like too so I want to put some music up on my server to share with my family too when I get around to it.
Me too. We get several stations with the antenna that we got from Walmart. And other than paying the one time for those, it's all free! This includes the local staions as well.(And many others.)
@@janetwoodville3643they probably do like we do - subscribe to 2-3 streaming services and binge-out for a while, then change to other services.
Good for you. I did the same earlier this year. Also at peace as well. Programming has declined in my opinion along with rising costs.
I really don't understand why more Americans don't have antennas to get free local stations. In the 1950s and 60s, 100% percent of TV households had at least one antenna. But today, many people act as though antennas are some sort of impossible technology to figure out or that an antenna won't work at their home. Antennas may not work for a small number of households, i.e. homes in the mountains or too far away from the broadcast location. But the overwhelming majority of US households can get their locals with an antenna.
If you spend no more than an hour researching what type of antenna you need for your home and no more than an hour installing the antenna you should be all set. I told this to a co-worker of mine and he said, "I don't have that kind of time." And I said, "Then how do you have time to watch TV?" He couldn't answer that question. Plus there are DVRs you can buy to record over the air channels. This is ultimately way less expensive for your locals than a live TV streaming service.
True but not everybody is comfortable climbing up on a high rooftop and doing the installation and running the coaxial cable, drilling holes, mounting the outdoor antenna, sealing up the work properly etc. It’s actually a skill to do it right. Hiring a professional isn’t cheap either so for many installing a good outdoor antenna is definitely an investment. With costs going up on streaming services probably a good one to consider though.
I think antennas are becoming more popular. However, not everyone is in a location where they can get reception with an antenna.
Then there are indoor antennas, although when you go that route you won't get channels as reliably.@@kingtrance307
Also, the typical American home construction makes it ideal to put a full fledged antenna... inside the attic space!!! You don't even need an eyesore that can be blown off by a storm on the roof of your house.
I've done it in two homes over the years and it works great.
@@nospamallowed4890 Good point. Makes you wonder why antennas were mounted on rooftops back in the day.
Sounds like I'm very lucky to live in a condo, and in high density development that has negotiating power.
Just up the road from Miami in Broward,
Hotwire's fiber internet (300+ Mbps up and down) and TV combo is about $100 monthly,
two boxes included, $8 monthly for each additional.
Thanks for your great information! Love Tyler the Antenna man! We used his recommendation for an in-house antenna. We put it in the highest corner of our garage closest to the tower we were trying to get. Then we hooked up the cable from the antenna to our old cable wiring which means we can plug any tv in our house up to the old cable input and they all get network tv from the one antenna!
I did that too. I have 2 sets of wires that reach all the rooms in my house. One is the cable feed and the other was for satellite. Both feeds are joined in my house box and I connected my antenna to the mast, that used to hold the satellite dish. The satellite feed goes the into a splitter, which feeds the satellite line outlets and a cable amp, which outputs to the cable outlets (4-5).
The outlet in my LR goes to a splitter amp, supplied from the TV antenna and it goes to a Tablo Quad DVR and my TV. With a streaming stick, smart TV or computer, I can watch the Tablo live TV or DVR recordings, anywhere in the house. The other 2 TV's have live tuner signals in case the Tablo stops working. It's been good for almost 2 years so far.
I bought a Channel Master 100 mile directional antenna and I get all my local channels except PBS. I use their app to get their programming. I tried to find an antenna installer back then but could not find one in my area. I installed the antenna myself and it works great. I live in Florida and we get Hurricanes so I put in some 18 gauge cables to help support the 25' mast that I used. It is working fine and I've had no issues with the setup. The only thing I may do in the future is get a box that would give me the ATSC 3.0 signals that they are now broadcasting in my area. I don't need it since all my stations come in strong except CBS 12 which has a VHF signal! Hopefully in the future they do what NBC 5 did and add a UHF channel in their lineup! I talked to a Senior Engineer at Ch. 12 and they may do this in the future.
I take it your antenna is UHF only? Chances are - depending on distance - if you had a VHF/UHF antenna, you'd probably pick up that channel. The VHF elements on most combo antennas are only designed for "high-VHF" (channels 7 - 13).
Mine is a VHF/UHF antenna. @@brwilkie5856
Thank you, Michael! You are a wealth of information, and I am so grateful.
I had an antenna in my attic and I repurposed it by repositioning it for TV reception and now I get all the major broadcast stations for free thru it. I cut the cable at that time and the only thing I pay for is the internet (300mbps, plenty for me). Free streaming services are useful, but their commercial breaks have gotten too frequent and too long for my tastes. Lucky for me the local library has a nice selection of DVDs and Blu-rays for check-out. Total bill now is $55/mo.
I have done the same. We had an antenna in the attic, so I added a Tablo tuner to the system so we can watch on the Roku devices on any TV in the House or DVR it. Our local libraries have great DVD collections. I also pick up DVD's at thrift stores. I have over 500 DVD's in my own library that cost only $2 or $3 each. We do not subscribe regularly to any services but the free ones, but we will pick up one of the streamers for a month if there is something special we want to see.
You’re the man as always great information
No wonder why I forward your link to everyone lol
I'm surprised that the locals haven't sent me a bill for my antenna.
lol
You know they want to 😂
Don't worry, ATSC 3.0 will try to solve that.
You know they would if they could like they use to do in the UK with the old yearly TV license tax that use to fund the BBC, but is now being done away with.
Great video, really useful content, Thank You! I have subscribed
Great summary of what to expect in 2024
A very informative video
Thanks for sharing
I live about 70 miles from the nearest OTA transmitter tower so therefore I do not get any local channels over the air. It is very frustrating. It’s too bad that Locast was shut down because that was very handy for watching NFL and other live sports for free. Such Internet retransmission services have to find a model complies with FCC regulations. If I recall, Locast was beginning to make money off of its service, and that is against the law.
From my local tv stations in Nashville that are 70 miles away as the crow flies I get all the locals except NBC which is VHF but I do get NBC from a repeator station close by and I have another markets channels too that have ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS. So I'm pretty much set.
@@leatherneck9796 Yes, it very challenging to get OTA channels in my area. I may be the local topography. It can be done if you have a large enough antenna an high enough mast. You kind have to be in a sweet spot too tho.
I use an antenna and 4t 10:31 h gen Tablo and get over 100 channels near Tampa. This includes 6 PBS channels.
thanks, good info
External antenna still sounds like the best idea to receive local stations....I hear more and more people I know are switching to antenna system!
Not what I want to hear but thanks for all the great info!
Losing Locast was unfortunate. When we had DirecTV and during a dispute with one of the local TV networks that I think was NBC during football season that they added the Locast app so that we could still watch that network.
Indoor antennas do work for some, but not all where I am. I cannot pick up our ABC station, but pretty much the other networks are fine plus the other independent channels as well as some additional HD channels that most of the networks put out like Movies, Buzzr and even Antenna TV. It seems that my best option to get all of our channels is going to have to be an outdoor antenna since the Atlanta area is so vast.
I really appreciate all that you do to help us find cheaper alternatives for watching whatever content we can get for a lower price. I am digging UA-cam TV which does have all the networks including our 2 PBS stations where no other live TV service has to date. I remember holding off a bit while I kept looking at what each live TV service is providing as far as local stations.
The Big 4 Networks saw Locast as a threat to their revenue from Retransmission Fees so they went to court to put Locast out of business. The Big 4 Networks care more about revenue from Retransmission Fees than actual viewers Sad but true.
The problem with Sling carrying ABC in those larger, select markets is subscribers there pay $5/mo more for having ABC, and as far as I can tell, there is no way to opt out of ABC and save that cost. Thankfully, Sling for us carries Fox, so when we want news for a local event, usually for major storms, we're covered.
Antenna is the only way to go. Even when I had DirecTV I used an antenna for locals.
8:36 I tried an Indoor antenna and only thing I could get was PBS. I had to use outdoor antenna to get more
This man must be a new one like tyler from Antenna Man and cord cutter news guy😄😄😄😄😄😄
Hellow, Michael. I'm Dan from Ohio. Antenna now has a new problem on the horizon for Over the air tv viewers. DRM encryption. TV stations may start charging over the air viewers a subscription in order to watch their local stations in the future with Nextgentv or ATSC 3.0 on tuning tuners/DVRs.
I have an apartment ive been here for 8 yrs now and i have 20 dollar antenna on the patio door and hd home runnfor locals. I use my grandmas cable login to watch live tv such as espn nba games and the tnt app etc. Only i sub too is UA-cam premium which i watch alott of and max. That all I need great video!!
I cut my cable 15 years ago and have never missed it - Rather a good riddance
Yep a good Antenna with a quality amp, and LTE/5G Line, and/or UA-cam TV is the way to go. UA-cam TV, along w/ base Peacock for sports, & then UA-cam Premium is all I pay for these days with so many free streaming services, and my Antennas picking up content.
You are fortunate to receive your local ABC affiliate. I learned from Tyler the antenna man and doing some reasearch, ABC Affiliates use to be UHF when the digital switch was in demand. However after the reband 2.0, ABC affiliates switched to VHF which lowered their broadcast power.
This is market dependent, so the blanket statement of them reverting to VHF isn't entirely true. The digital transition basically pushed ALL locals channels to the UHF band. My local ABC (on ch 10) went to UHF 26 after the digital switch. One of the exceptions which Tyler has discussed many times, is ABC6 Philadelphia, which chose to REMAIN on VHF 6...limiting its pickup with a large number of viewers.
I wish they'd get together and make an app that's nothing but your locals. They'd still get money on their Hulu, peacock, and paramount plus because of the exclusive content.
In 2027, ATSC1 will be discontinued. Broadcasters are lobbying for the switchover whether or not everyone is ready. The new system is pay TV ready. Although, TV stations will be free at first, you can bet that you'll have to pay a fee or sign up to their streaming service to watch it. Because of this, I don't plan to do any upgrades to my outdoor antenna set up. I don't see the value in it if in a few years, I'll have to pay for it. I'm not watching TV now, so I don't see a point in it. If ATSC3 was what we thought it was going to be, improved reception with free TV and more channels, I would be looking to invest in a better outdoor antenna, but as it is not, I just don't think it's worth it.
Thanks!
Thank you
I have 3 indoor antennae. Can pick up 160 local stations. Bought my antennae during black friday at 50% off.
I mostly use an antenna for local channels but struggle with getting ABC and Fox clearly. I also have Paramount+ and Peacock mostly for CBS and NBC. I’m very interested to see what happens with the Disney/Warner Brothers joint venture.
I do use Hulu to watch ABC and Fox shows next day but would love to be able to watch live wherever I am on my phone and tablet just like I can with Paramount+ and Peacock.
I cut the cord over 2 years ago, get a decent inside OTA antenna and you're good to go, I do get interference though when it's stormy outside so I'll go on the internet or watch DVD's . . I just have to pay for internet now ($60/month) . . as long as I get METV I'm good :)
All of these different apps are so hard to keep track of. What show is where and how to watch football without the live streaming service. I miss the old cable option before they got crazy with prices and fees.
It's all very spread out now
I can’t believe we still need an antenna to watch local channels in 2024 🤦🏽♂️
Download their apps
@@khrisstake2210 they all suck apparently.
I wish I could get an antenna that actually worked. I have spent as much as $80 for ones with 100 mile range and none of them worked.
It all depends how far you are from the transmitting towers....and the band which those stations are broadcasting on. Also beware of antennas that advertise pickup at exceptionally long distances. In most cases, receiving stations from 100 miles away isn't always possible. The best antennas will usually have a pickup limit of between 50 and 75 miles.
Thank you for finding me this information. This is like paying cable. I rather read books 📚.
A year in a half ago I canceled cable tv service to cut expensas thinking with a digital Antenna I could watch local channels, but when I installed the Antenna I noticed I couldn't have a signal, not for even the closest channel. My conclusión is that because I live down a hill I can't get the signal, Not even on the upper floor. What is your advice? I thought it was the tv but I bought it at the end of 2022 and it was manufacture in 2021. I hope You answer this message as soon as You can and give me a good advice.
They should drop all the locals. Let the local channel pay for its own distribution. They will have to build out more antenna transmitters and pick up the maintenance cost.
Have you heard of any issues getting local Fox stations with an Antenna? I’ve had it for over a year but this weekend I stopped receiving my local Fox station. I’ve done a couple new channel scans but haven’t been able to pick it up.
Broadcast TV should be put on the internet for free. They would get more viewers and could command more money for sponsor ads. I will never pay for TV, its either free or I’m not watching.
I get CBS on P+
I get NBC in Peacock
Then I get most of ABC And Fox within Hulu and Tubi. Just no live streams from either network. But I NEVER spend any time watching CBS or NBC via the live stream, either.
I watch what I want when I’m ready…..minus ads. Lol so… I guess my days of TV in the ole fashion way are up…. Gone are those days.
Someone on youtube showed how to stream network TV shows where you could watch network shows like 1-2 days later after initial airing. I get ABC/CW but forgot how to do it w/ CBS,NBC, and Fox. I wish I could remember how to do it, and can't find the you tube channel that showed you how to do it. Does anyone know what I'm speaking on? I remember after downloading network app I selected something on the left to install the network app, but don't remember what I hit.
TV is for seniors, but, that said, it seems to me the price of cable is simply the amortized cost of installing an antenna for most people, and since most people are mechanically inept and/or cannot install an antenna for legal reasons (living in a rental), the price of cable TV goes up. It's all good since we invested in cable stocks like Comcast so we're compensated.
What do you know about cuestreaming?
Sad increases since most local stations are no more than 70% of very repetitive news....
I wish Peacock would include streaming live Telemundo.
Make a video on premium cable networks like Cinemax,fx etc
My Tablo is finally working great.
Nice. Do you have the new model?
I'm here because I watch The Antenna Man.
What about a device like a home run? I don't know much about it, but is that something that could be helpful for local channels? I have an indoor antenna in my condo, but my place faces northwest, and I've heard placement is everything for antennas. Thanks.
Yes that's similar to Tablo for DVR I believe
Getting your own antenna should be moved up from #9 to #1. The cost of an antenna, a Tablo Quad DVR, 2TB HDD for Tablo storage was a one time cost of about $350.
It costs about $50 to get the Tablo guide for a year, which I got, but that's optional.
So for the last 2 years, local TV has cost me nothing extra except the price to renew the guide once. The new Tablo units are different than mine. They include free streaming channels and the guide is no extra cost.
I dont have to worry about any of this. I have iptv.
They’re all expensive just for local channels ( which are free with a antenna)
I have an antenna and sling( sports) don’t really need live tv except for news and sports
If I did not travel, have multiple people in my house, and use my accounts at work, then Sling would be the way to go, but I use UA-cam TV that has the locals for college football games, and Peacock for the WWE Premium Live Events.
Whatever service make a pick system where you can pick the actual channels you want will get more subscribers.
It won't happen. I explain why in this video: ua-cam.com/video/s-IiJ6XMXEQ/v-deo.html
ALSO... Cable\Satellite ONLY GIVE the primary local channels. You DON'T GET the sub-channels like you would if you had an antenna.
But no newsmax. And that's a deal breaker. Got to have my newsmax.
You can always read the National Enquirer. Oh sorry, Newsmax viewers don't read.
Samsung TV plus comes free with Samsung TVS
True but with a Samsung TV all this is built in, and add a $25.00 antenna and get all the locals!!!
Unless they are ending over the air broadcasts, it is not changing at all. All I do is change the input to "antenna". Even when I had cable years ago, I still had to do that because cable was always feuding with the local channels and blocking them. So again, no change at all.
There have been changes to some of the options shown in the video, such as Puffer. It is still a good list for those of us who can't get OTA reception of all of the local network stations with an antenna. That is one thing that I hope does change, and the sooner, the better.
If you have spectrum you can stream all live locals for $9.99 plus the broadcast fee. As of today that's $35.70 a month.
I'm urban, so I pick up most of locals with one of those flat babies for a one-time $20-$30 purchase & I get the sub-channels that I didn't even know existed until I got an antenna..... LOL
Is there a way to integrate the Mohu antenna into a streaming service channel lineup. I want to make it easy and not have to go back and forth with remote devices?
Keep up the great work and thank you for your service, there are a lot of people that would be lost without you.
I need to look into this more. I remember Locast integrated with Sling for a time. I’m not aware of Mohu doing that, but I will explore some options. The one thing I like about Tablo is it’s an app on my Roku so I access the local through that. (I have an older Tablo, not the new one shown in the video.)
Try hooking the antenna up to an AirTV device. This gives you the ability to access your antenna channels through the Sling app, alongside their streaming channels. Sling has a free streaming service (Sling Freestream) so you don't even need a paid subscription to Sling to be able to use this feature.
Or, if you have a Roku TV, just hook up your antenna directly to the TV, and use the Live TV (tuner) app built into the Home Screen. This gives you the antenna channels in the same guide as Roku's free streaming channels from The Roku Channel.
@@MichaelSaves AirTV Anywhere with DVR integrates with Sling now.
Comcast has been raising their prices alot lately.. I'm paying over $200 per month just with TV and Internet. I tried buying an Antenna but it doesn't work in my condo bldg.. If I run a cord and place it outside I only get public broadcasting TV but need to leave the door cracked to get any stations , not good. I'm on the ground floor of a condo bldg, concrete near the beach.
Did you try it with the new Channel Master distribution amplifier? Just thought I’d ask. I bought one a few months ago when I put up my antenna and it works great.
Contact Comcast or go in person to sign up for a bundle deal. I sign up for a year at a time. I pay 155 for tv and Internet plus 2 boxes. I have my own modem to save even more.
Sports are ruining tv
They are actually the only thing keeping TV alive
Both CBS & NBC tried to live without NFL for a couple of years in the past. Well it hurt their ratings. So they got the NFL back in future years despite the high costs per season.
@@amazingeric97The same could be said for ABC, when Monday Night Football moved over to their sister network, ESPN. The only reason ABC got it back last season was because of the writers' and actors' strikes. There wasn't enough new entertainment content to fill ABC's fall lineup, so they started simulcasting ESPN's Monday Night coverage. It will be interesting to see if ABC continues doing that going forward.
I like sports and I’ll admit I agree with you. I’d prefer a “sports add on” for each sport.
I can tell you a couple things about sports but this is hardly the channel to discuss it on but here's a hint, most of the time a sports station can be dead last in the market and it will not be shut down same with News Talk because of the purposes they both serve.
RIP Locast😢
I don’t think it can get anymore confusing ? Soon… we will make a full circle and we will be back to cable packages as the best option
I stopped cable service 2&1/2 years ago. WAAAAAAAY TO PRICEY $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I use an over the air antenna and I’m good with that. NOT gonna pay to watch TV anymore. I remember when cable started. There weren’t to be commercials and as a consumer paying for what I had hoped to be commercial free , well that didn’t last long then over time prices just kept going up.
Local stations are dinosaurs. I haven't watched one in years. I don't pay for any TV. I only watch free streaming channels that are ad-supported. If more people did this the greedy premium streamers and networks would have to drop their prices or go under.
do you or anyone here know the name of the sports company you said will be available this fall that will carry abc and fox live
Venu Sports. See my most recent video about new bundles!
How do you scan for local channels when a Firestick is attached to the TV?
I just punch the input button on the remote for Live TV or Channels.
Great info, btw can you tell me if there is a free and or inexpensive way to stream Fox News?
Not really cheap, but Sling Blue. I explain here: michaelsaves.com/save-money/best-streaming-service-cable-news/
I have no interest in sports and no interest in local programming. Therefore Sling Blue is perfect for me.
In my opinion hulu should include a live stream of local fox station and disney plus should include a live stream of local abc station considering how many times they want to increase rates
I've said similar about Paramount+ and Peacock for CBS and NBC respectively: they should put the Live feed in the cheaper ad-supported plan, since the live local stations show ads anyway. There is no point in making those channels exclusive to the ad-free plans, if they are still going to show ads.
Are all small indoor antennas created equal?
NOOOOOO
@@floydbanks173 Is Craig a good brand of indoor antenna?
@@floydbanks173 Is fire stick hard to use or figure out?
@@bennygreene1421 Not at all, but you have a ton of alternatives out here.
I stopped watching TV ENTIRELY! Broadcast TV and cable have nothing I need or want, I've climbed up out of that fetid cesspool and I'm not going back in. 😂
You stopped watching TV entirely, but you still watch UA-cam?
@@crodrules Yes, I get to CHOOSE what I poison my mind with...🤣
i remember Locast it was great had all my local channels i donated money to them to get rid of the adds i hope the new service makes it but i seriously doubt it cause the networks will do the same thing to them
GREED! GREED! GREED! I friggin' HATE greedy people!
just buy a tablo with antenna
I got the Tablo Quad dvr with antenna and I’m glad to have local stations without the bloat channels that cable offers
Seriously considering Tablo. Seems to be a great idea for locals and those substations that the local channels broadcast.
I have Tablo and it works well with the exception of sports, it doesn’t do well with motion.
I have an antenna but I dont want a tablo or dvr I just use streaming on demand services
I decided TV isn’t worth it anymore.
1. Rising costs.
2. Declining programming imo including reality TV formats and highly partisan journalism.
3. Paid commercials, while already paying for a service.
4. More commercials.
5. Bad for your mental health.
Local stations want to charge broadcast fees with antennas I was reading with the new signal 3.0. Tbh I about to dump it all antenna and all as the signal for any ota TV is absolute garbage due to wind, and weather changes that make ota TV garbage. Even a fart has knocked out signals. TV is not worth this cost of any cable, sat, streaming or ota.
"Even a fart has knocked out signals." Wow! What did you eat that would cause that?
If they said no to sports where would they go. Football buy itself would cost to much, but that goes for any sports. The players and owners make to much money
Yes, it's all very complicated. Sports are part of the culture. With the tech companies involved now (plus legacy media), I feel it's only driving up the cost of sports.
I do fine with none of the ABC, NBC, CBS or FOX…
Frankly, I don't understand the justification to charge for streaming live local TV content. Isn't advertising supposed to already cover the costs and profits? So, is it just a cash grab from sucker consumers?
In any case, antennas are cheap. There is no need to pay for the streaming. Netflix ÷ antenna is more than enough for my needs. And FAR cheaper.
My HOA won't allow outdoor antennas.
Its illegal for HOA to block outdooor intenna. Google it for the exact law.
Install in the attic if you have one.
@@smark1180 Or use an indoor antenna, like rabbit ears.
I could not care about my local stations. They’re useless here. I live in Tennessee and want to watch the Knicks, Devils, Mets and Cowboys.
The government is taking the ACP Program away which means I won’t be able to afford my internet anymore. So I cancelled all my streaming services. I get so sick of corporate greed. COX keeps raising their rates every year. The government won’t put a price cap on COX but they’ll take our programs away. aka ACP.
Have you checked eligibility for COX’s own low-cost program? www.cox.com/residential/internet/low-cost-internet-plans.html
Wow. Just wow. OTA antennas have been around for decades. This is nothing new in 2024.
I didn’t say antennas were new.
Sling is way too expensive at $40 a month for just one device.
It will work with at least 3 TVs. And also on your phone.
Free TV isn’t free anymore, but government is suing Apple??
80 dollars a month for your local. Channels? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'll watch though a antenna 📡, plenty of old Tv to watch
This only works for the west what about someone in west Africa
What a pain. Just get cable.
Do you want to pay upwards of $60 per month, just for the locals? That's what cable providers are charging now, by the time you add-in all of their hidden fees. (Broadcast TV surcharge, equipment fees, etc.) Maybe when cable providers are no longer allowed to use "hidden fees" to advertise a lower price (per a recent FCC ruling) then the actual price will come down, to make cable more competitive. Until then, the cheaper alternatives are a better option, even if they don't offer as many local channels as the local cable provider does.
@crodrules Yes. As the saying goes, people pay for convenience. We did try to save money by buying a firestick and watching TV via apps but the quality wasn't the same.
Is it too much of a pain to pay rabbit ears for $12 or are you far out there in the boondocks?
I’ve bought a 200 mile antenna, tablo and supplement with Philo. Dumping UA-cam TV.
You got scammed with that antenna. There is no such thing as a "200 mile radius" antenna. You're only able to pick up channels close around the area. If it's flat, then it's pretty garbage at picking up stuff reliably from my experience
@@20thCY works great that’s all I care about. For $31 I now have 105 stations.
@@20thCY But good flat antennas will pick up stations up to 50 miles away.
Dude, you are 50 years late with this news! People have been using OTA antennas for their local channels since the 70s, (long before you were born) if they didn't want to subscribe to cable or satellite. Local channels always have been free with an antenna.
It really been since the 50s.
Why the f would any1 watch tv the progs sucks and news is pure oropaganxa