How to Watch Local Channels Without Cable!
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- If you’re thinking about cutting the cord, your local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS stations are probably among your must-have channels. The good news is that you can get those channels without a cable or satellite subscription. But the bad news is that unless you have an antenna, it's probably going to cost you. In today's video, I share the best ways to watch local channels without cable. Prefer a written version? I've got you covered here: michaelsaves.com/streaming/lo...
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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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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.
If they can't get with the times the dust is sure to be by their side
@Bold One yes I agree I think they are just showing recycle trash tv entertainment bc it's so boring and so repetitive that is annoying
Good for you !😊
WOW!!! this was so helpful and very clearly explained.
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.
No fckn way. 😑 tutorials pls
Hell yeah. Old school way of getting it done
This is a great breakdown. Only one other caveat I can think of with replacing cable locals, but not going with expensive services like UA-cam TV, is the lack of DVR.
Yes, true. This is why I always kept Hulu historically. But there are over-the-air DVR options like Tablo. I plan to purchase one soon to test.
You get the dvr- cloud version, but unlimited
They have really made simply watching tv a damn nightmare
I agree 100%
Ikr
Thanks so much for mentioning my channel in your video!
Antenna man..I need you in snyder county
Yes, we've done it for years. Works well
here on a hill about 30 miles from Boston,
just over the NH border.
I live on a hill by Foxwoods Casino and I used to get 107.3 WAAF out of Boston when they were still around. That's almost 2 hours away.
I miss Locast.
They chose to cancel service they weren’t forced. They just didn’t want to pay the broadcast fees
@@back2the80s I know, but I still miss it.
Even with a paid subscription, Locast cut into most of the show or movie you were watching with advertisements of the service every other minute, I don't miss Locast
There's still a loophole but they did it wrong. Instead of one nonprofit company divide it into subsidiaries which are considered a seperate non profits. Believe it or not this will work. Locast would had need a website for each subsidiary to be honest each ran with donations from each market.
Who doesn't?
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Shared it to my FB “Cut The Cord and Save” group where I am the admin and to FB’s Philo page where I am the moderator. This will definitely help so many people.
Michael, i have some streaming news to report
@Create Account Just get a live tv service like UA-cam TV or Sling
Your UA-cam channel is so great! Please do more app reviews of free streaming services!
It would be great if the big media companies, Viacom CBS, FOX, Disney, and WarnerMedia, and NBCUniversal allowed services like UA-cam tv to allow for pick-and-pay tv service that would let users pay for cable channels that they watch, instead of a bundled plan of cable channels with channels that they don't watch, but with local channels still bundled. So that users can pay 5 a month for Bravo, and 20 dollars a month for their local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, and The CW stations. That would also be great for cord cutters who have a short list of must-have channels, and for people who can't get their locals with an antenna, and are trying to save more money. The media companies might think about this and decide if they want to allow this, if they are watching this video, and reading this comment. But, for now, your just gonna have to go with what you have.
I thought you said cheap ways, this is nothing useful
Excellent review!
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. 😊🤗
Nice! Enjoy the savings
@@MichaelSaves Thanks, I wish it were more. Just can't please me. 🤣
Me too I have so much stuff to watch I don't know what to watch half of the time. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha LOL
@@michaelwyckoff7593 They may be older shows but I still watch them. 🤣
@@ShirlBussman I watch older stuff every day
Why should people pay $20/month for local channels when they also run ads that pay for the programming! Why pay them twice!
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
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.
Good information thx for sharing
Right now I am watching online on CinemaVariety and I am satisfied :)
The PBS App also has a live video fee in many markets.
I would appreciate a good evaluation of a DVR (Tablo) with a separate hard drive and how well this works.
I use an indoor antenna and mostly free apps such as Pluto TV and UA-cam on my tablet and TV.
Have viewers lost free to air to air television in the usa? The only way to watch TV is to pay?
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.
Make sure the antenna has a amplifier! The amplifier give you a stronger signal for further away stations!
Antennas are line of sight I think so if you are in valley, creek bottom or otherwise surrounded by hills, doesn't that present an issue even if one is close to a tower? Any suggestions?
$70 NOPE ! I'll do with out.
@@sharonallisonbrisbin5952 would you elaborate on how you got just a basic channels what you’re using?
They got antennas on ebay for $10
@@philiprego8160They got brand new antennas at Walmart for $10 too, lol
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😂
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.
A lot of people find that those converter/DVR boxes work better than their TVs.
Get an outdoor antenna , like a budget RCA or GE and get 2x that. Doing that I went from 45 to 68 channels.
@@urs915 Yes, and in many places you can do even better with two antennas. If you have some stations "over there" and some other stations off in a direction at 90 degrees combining two antennas can get you more stations. I went from about 60 channels good enough to watch up to 120 by doing that with attic antennas. With less fear of heights, outdoors antennas would have been an option.
@@kensmith5694 If I could ask how to combine two antennas? If heard of using a two input one output splitter/combiner but I heard those make loss.
@@urs915 Splitters do lose a small fraction of the power but not much. When used as a splitter, they divide the power in half for each output. When used as a combiner, they add the powers together with some small loss.
If you are in a very marginal area, two antennas each with its own preamp up on the mast and a combiner in the living quarters is a good way to go.
The combiner is just a splitter run backwards. The little transformers inside work well in either direction.
live to far away . for an antenna . but i no longer miss them . love stir and Pluto plus so many others.
As I said, I have am RCA antenna and I get all network channels, free movie channels when not much good on network channels. I also get 5 PBS channels. I am interested in some of Netflix programming and can pay for app on my Android smartphone.
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.
Stations are required to provide their signals to antenna viewers free of charge. There is no such requirement for anything beyond that. That's why pay-TV services charge for locals.
I want to watch local tv but on a phone, can i use my headphone as an antenna like how i do with radio?
If so what app can i download??
The problem I'm having is my local PBS station, WPBT, took down their transmitter that was with all the other channels in my area south of Port St. Lucie, FL. and only broadcasts now from the north in Fort Pierce, FL., 20 miles away. With this change I can't get PBS since it is in the other direction of my 100 mile directional antenna that has no rotor! I use the PBS app, which is great, but it doesn't show all shows that are broadcast over the air. For example, last night we tried to watch "Shakespeare and Hathaway" and it was not on the app! Also, not on the app last night was "Father Brown" which was broadcasting a new show last night! My Samsung TV has a PBS app on it but it doesn't have the latest version which has live TV. I can get the latest version on my Fire TV stick but WPBT will not show their livestream in Port St. Lucie, FL. even though it is broadcast in my local area from Fort Pierce, FL over the air! This makes me extremely angry and it makes no sense at all! And, PBS wants me to donate money to them for this poor service?
The CW is another good network app. Has new shows the day after they are originally broadcast.
It sure is! Thank you for watching and adding this comment!
The CW was the one channel I couldn't get with my antenna. Loved the app on my tablet, and just yesterday it became available to download on LG smart TVs. 🙂
@@dougmorris9317 I know what you mean. I've been through a few antennas and I can't get CW.
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.
You can watch the super bowl at a party or pub.
I have paramount +. You have to be careful not on shows are available. I want to watch Christmas specials but they weren't available in my area. The same applies with Peacock. NBC is going to be showing some NASCAR races, they are not available on Peacock.
Here's what we like about cable is the menu and the guide. Amazon fire stick, Apple TV,
Not sure about Roku they don't have guides that come up on the screen like the cable. we like a guide on the screen like what cable offers. Otherwise, it's feels like you're blindfolded and you just pick any random program and waste your time.
I agree.
What if you lived outside the US. Like Dubai UAE or Nepal?
When I am in West Palm Beach or Boone, nc the antenna route does not work. I just moved to Jacksonville, fl and I get over 200 channels. Getting rid of Utube tv. Next I will get a Dvr and hard drive for recording.
So, I have Paramount +. I’m gonna sign up for Peacock premium, philo, and get an antenna. I just wish there was a service for ABC and Fox local purely for sports. Hopefully the antenna is a good enough fix
how can i get local channels from florida if i live in texas without paying for cable ?
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.
I'm glad! Wow you have a great variety of services for that price
$80? May as well get broadcast cable tv then
@@back2the80s Being an experienced cord cutter I can tell you that $80 which includes internet and streaming is an excellent savings. To purchase “broad cast cable tv” for $80 then have to get internet….which is a must, is definitely not a not a savings. My $80 includes my streaming and my internet. There are people who pay nothing for watching tv by using free streaming apps and an antenna…they are called “extreme cord cutters “. You may want to do some research as I’ve done the last 6 years as a cord cutter or join a Facebook group for cord cutters.
Local btv is good also it’s free and free dvr
What if your not near enough to local channels to get service with antenna? No cable tv here either.
Not a fan of Hulu, garbage content antiquated user interface. UA-cam tv is decent but their interface also leaves a lot to be desired. When I had comcast I'd say their software and guides etc for cable was the best user friendly and informative.
For sure. I'm hoping Hulu improves its interface for the live TV service, but I see why it's complicated since both Hulu and Hulu Live run out of the same app.
so basically all wifi , can't just get the local channels anymore on a antenna?
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
I use antenna and i have a amazon box and fire stick that's it all i need to get all channels for free
Hi, does all indoor antenna(s) charge for a one-time fee ?
Yeah no extra fees
The problem with all this, is local sports channels. Like AT&T Sportsnet
Seems like you just cut one cord for another at that price
Antenna is a one-time cost. But yes most of the other options are recurring subs
In areas far away from major cities, good luck getting any signal.
How much internet package should I get to be able to stream these apps off of a smart TV?
As a general rule I say 100 Mbps or so. I have some recommendations in my cord-cutting guide: michaelsaves.com/streaming/how-to-cut-the-cord/
Michael did UA-cam TV remove PBS from there lineup (one of my favorite channels), I tried to find PBS tonight on UA-cam TV and it wasn’t there . . . What’s up
Never mind, it was my error, it was on my channel list I just missed it
I'm sooo confused. So many stream channels and TMI to take in. I just want live TV, and prime vid and PBS docs.
My beginner's guide is here and on my website, MichaelSaves.com! ua-cam.com/video/OD3Xw9dmriM/v-deo.html
I have one of those flat antennas I hot at Menards for like $12. I dont live in a big city and I get 6 channels. None of them are local, no local news, but one shows national news. Most are old tv shows and game shows.Better than nothing for an upstairs bedroom that isn't connected to cable.
You may do better with rabbit ears. For each station you can adjust them to get the best signal.
What happened to accuweather and weather nation? Turned tv on this morning and they are gone
Hi Michael. I am hoping you will reply to this. I am wondering if you can offer advice on how I can be aware of which antenna and where to place it will be specific to my area. I live in the outskirts fo a small city but we are near an airport. We are within 65 miles of Boston which is where most of the local stations come out of and there is one smaller tv station in my city.
That’s pretty far. I would start with a tool that estimates channels you may be able to pick up. Mohu has one on its website. That’s the indoor antenna I have. I am assuming you may need an outdoor one. I also would recommend that you contact Tyler from the Antenna Man channel if you need an outdoor antenna.
Oh, one more question for you if you don't mind. If I used an outdoor antenna do you know if weather (such as snow) would interfere with the antenna function? If I put one on my roof it will get snow on it often during he winter.
@@chrisryan8863 attic antenna may be an option in that case
Thank you!@@MichaelSaves
What a good antenna for Samsung Smart TV, rather indoor one?
I'm 25 miles from my Chicago towers. I watch local via Sling and AirTV dvr. Picture like cable! Signal amplifier had negative results! Aiming the antenna is crucial!
Agree about aiming the antenna, even the multi-directional ones!
@@MichaelSaves I would suggest people, especially the ones that can't put up an exterior antenna, go to the website that located your towers before cutting the cord. I lucked out as I have a window that allows for the great picture.
I have used antenna but I have the train running by my building and killed it everytime so is useless most of the time. My signal gets Interrupt.
Watching any sports is a nightmare. I got Sling Blue that lists both FS1 and Fox Sports as available to watch FIFA World Cup. However, now I see only FS1 games even though my market has Fox Sports available. I want to DVR Fox sports games too. Is there a way to do that?
If you’re in a market with FOX and it’s not showing up, contact support.
Over air doesn't work for me, even though the transmitters are 40 miles away, My apartment is on the opposite side, I have a hill in my way, The building owner doesn't allow outside antennas (even tiny ones that can't be seen ) I have tried different advertised indoor antennas and they just don't work! I need an outdoor antenna and its sad the FCC cannot mandate my apartment owner to allow me to set up an outdoor antenna OR the owner install a master antenna and change those without cable $10 a month to hook up to the antenna (think if the extra money the building owner could make BUT he is not interested)
I don’t which tv anymore because the shows are so bad, and the news are so politically bias.
I wanna get frew cable tv where can i watch I WANT TO WATCH ADULT SWIM
ABC news is on UA-cam too
I just bought a Roku TV and am slowly learning how to use it. The channel that I watch the most is FOX News. The problem is their app is very unstable. I have the same issue on my tablet and smart phone. I have written to Fox, but aren't much help.
I want to get Roku TV but I'm concerned if it's worth it. Because I want alot of channels and not only regular but also something that can be seen in cable, bc if it's only going to show regular channels then I might as well stick to the antenna get the 68 channels that I have😐
@@tryit2450
My tv came with Roku built in. I bought a cheap tv at Walmart. It was 148 dollars. So I guess it's worth a gamble. I think Roku might sell a stick like Fire stick. Check with the store you go to.
I'm going to get Philo, para and Disney.
Honestly yttv is the route to go
Great advice,but like you keep mentioning most of all your viewer want something similar to Locast .
Or puffer tv. I would pay for a couple of abc, nbc fox, pbs, cw live local stream in a bundle package .
Why do you think so many Americans go to iptv . They offer local in to different market.
That what the broadcasters need to do, Or Congress needs to change the law .
This is a big market, waiting to be tap don’t you think 🤔 .
I would love to see Congress change the law, but it's unlikely. We're talking around $12 billion in fees the broadcasters collect rom pay-TV operators every year.
This is somewhat off-topic but I can't find the answer on UA-cam search that isn't 9 months older or more. I know you are all seeing and all-knowing about streaming channels. LOL I have UA-cam TV and they keep offering me 4K programming at an extra cost of course. I was wondering if you have any idea how much 4K programming UA-cam tv offers and is it worth it. Thanks
At this point, I do not think it's worth it. There isn't enough content in 4K on UA-cam TV or any other service. Maybe by football season we'll see more games in 4K, but it depends on the networks -- not UA-cam TV. Something I'm watching.
@@MichaelSaves thanks for getting back. That's pretty much what I was thinking also. My TV upscales 1080 to 4K and while not true 4K it looks pretty good. They have a couple of 4K Nature music channels if I just want to sit back and enjoy some 4K from them. LOL. Thanks again, enjoy your Channel
What about FUBO?
Just get one time the antenna and u be getting 30 channels CBS nbc abc Cw Fox me Tv just $35.000 indoor antenna!!!
The one thing about the network apps/ websites is that the programming is loaded with ads. I pay $39.99/ year for Playon tv. I can record all if the most recent shows on PBS, The CW and the big 4 and skip the ads. This is great for people who can't use an antenna.
How do you sign up for puffer?
puffer.stanford.edu/
One for all antenna
👍
So UA-cam Tv just got 5 new channels with G4 being one of them.... I'm expecting at least a $20 price hike in coming months
Yay more costs
Peacock does offer local nbc channel now
Yes. I’ve done an updated video and even updated the chapters. This video is from before the change.
I want locast
What about Rocr
I thought the video was just going to say ANNTENA in ultra bold text while you say it
I'd get the PBS app, if it was the 1970s again.
My buddy Wally uses his cellphone provider for everything.
And here's how I would improve local stations. Cancel the news, and tabloid shows. Replace them with cartoons. THEN, maybe I'll watch them again.
I have an RCA antenna and I get plenty of channels FREE.
DirecTV stream is a great choice👍
They're so expensive and they make canceling so difficult, it's ridiculous!
just hook up an antenna and be done with it. I use RCA antennas and I get plenty of channels.
Not everyone lives close the the broadcast towers. So not everyone can just simply slap up an antenna.
@@buffylife00061 i apologize if I excluded anyone from this scenario. I live in a big city with plenty of obstructions like tall buildings and trees etc. I know I'm lucky that I'm able to get a lot of channels with a indoor antenna. But believe me it wasn't always that easy. I had to try different antennas and put my antennas in different locations in my room. So my intention wasn't to offend anyone I was merely acknowledging how fortunate that I am to get decent OTA channel reception.
It's Really a Shame , if You or I wanna cut the cord ...
You Really Can't they get Us one way or Another. Smh
Yup time to drop local channels like a bad habit!
It's all so complicated now. I kinda miss having 3 channels
Lol 3 channels hahaha no way 😂 but I do understand you on why are they making it complicated 🤦♀️
I remember those days! And no color either.
I just use normall rabbit ears i get 23 to 32 local channels
Black Friday Night 2022 Request: Upload a video about UA-cam Premium add ons without the TV full charge. Instead of a $70 monthly, I'll pay for no Ads UA-cam with an add-on streaming subscription unless that is a misread/understanding mistake
I have a video about UA-cam Premium here! ua-cam.com/video/BzQJtOPWqpo/v-deo.html
I live 13 miles from a TV Antenna farm and can't get half the channels with my indoor antenna. ABC, MeTV are missing and PBS goes in and out of signal.
Hit up The Antenna Man, and he'll help you out with the best antenna recommendations in your neck of the woods.
@@wturner777 I've watched his videos. He lives in my neck of the woods. He can't help.
@@firebird7479 I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the best though.
in these times is stupid pay for cable..... antenna has everything.
This works great if you’re in a city but if you’re remote rural it don’t work. No reception. Signals too weak.
Antenna is easiest way they just look like an eye sore
This is so funny...the younger generation hasn't a clue about over the air broadcasts and they sucker them into paying for these stupid little antennas that hook on the back of the tv and don't pick up even as good as a set of rabbit ears... but tje new generation doesn't know what rabbit ears are either...
They grew up with dish...and now streaming...
And they don't know that you can get Grit Tv and MeTV ect for free on over the air Broadcasts... they don't realize that tjat was the only way we could get it at one time ... Before satellite dishes and internet... in fact tjere were no sub channels either .. if you got channel 3 .. thats all you got was channel 3.. we only had 3 stations here at one time ..3 10 and 33.. Now we have 47 broadcast channels..... For Free Free Free.. and tou don't have to worry about your internet going down... or paying any money at all to see them ...
Antenna only gives you ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC
My antenna gets 61 stations,
@@roberttoth5938 I meant main channels but it does have more feature channels.
Help ! I’m a boomer & real tired of paying Mediacom the massive $$$. 😡Where do I begin ? 🤷🏻Anyone ? ( Obvi not tech savvy ) . 💯😆ps don’t care about getting MSM ( abc , cbs, nbc ) … thanks
Start here ua-cam.com/video/OD3Xw9dmriM/v-deo.html
@@MichaelSaves ~ Thank u for ur quick response & I def will start with the link u sent ! 💖🌟💯