I'm looking to have local channels (which I can do with an antenna if necessary), some sports, alternative news, older movies, older shows, maybe some history.
I have heard there is something called ‘outdoors’ and ‘sunshine’.
We cut the cord long ago. We don’t really even use our antenna much any more.
I can watch almost any news program or pundit that I want on youtube (hopefully soon on Rumble) without commercials or by forwarding through commercials. I can fast forward through annoying guests and/or boring and repetitive monologues.
We have honestly not missed it much outside of college football and I have not paid much attention to that this year either.
Roku.
Books. I don’t watch TV. I spend time reading outdoors and kayaking. What passes for entertainment these days is depressing. This coming from a man in his 40s.
Honestly, it’s hard to do. Even the streaming services are getting caught up in being tied to certain channels in order to provide other channels that users want.
I have recently found PlutoTV.
It is free and has an awesome amount of selections.
The news selections has all the usual suspects. But also includes Newsax, OAN Encore, and my personal favorite right now, America’s Voice.
Did I mention TOTALLY FREE?
Just be sure to select the ‘skip’ button when it shows you payment items. I think that is for more services or contributions maybe? Anyway, I have been watching it a few days and VERY impressed.
OF course, still need internet.
You can watch PlutoTV on the internet or on an app.
My daughter told me PlutoTV is on her PlayStation as a selection too!
on pluto.tv
America’s Voice
Newsmax
The First
Blaze TV
free on klowdtv.com through 2020
OAN
Both also have free tv and movies
IMDB TV also has free tv and movies. Requires amazon account to log in
I don't even watch the local channels. If I want local news I just go to that station's website.
Honestly, cable is totally unnecessary. Unfortunately, you still need internet service, so you're going to fund cable companies nevertheless.
Streaming is the solution. Even local network news are available via streaming. We use Apple TV and love it. There are a number of free movie apps with ads.
We also watch select shows on Foxnews for free via 123tv.
Roku. Then you can search and add channels like Pluto, Locast (for locals), Newsmax, etc. There are plenty of free movies on Roku and channels that will more than supplement your time watching TV.
Get a smart TV and or a Roku and search through the available apps for shows. Thats how i do it. Its cheap and you can find about 90% of what you want to watch.
Also, I have to watch Tucker live and found a place that streams Tucker live. Check out ustvgo.tv. I bring it on on my smart TV with internet access.
Does anyone know if Roku has an internet browser option.
I’ve had no cable for 5 years now. Nearly unlimited options through my Roku. Now I’m exploring YouTube alternative “Rumble.”
We don’t have cable. We have ROKU and we get Pluto TV which has NewsMax and America’s Voice among other channels.
For local, there is something called, Locast. It’s free but about every 15-20 minutes interrupts asking for donations but you can go back to what you’re watching. Local channels are on this as well as other channels. I use this to watch football games and local news at times.
We canceled cable 5 years ago and have saved a lot of money!
The first best thing we noticed is that we never had to see or pay for commercials anymore...
We never missed it because we can still see every we want!
I gave up TV about 10 years ago. its nice to be rid of TVs and what carrier, how and how much. I’m happier without.
I get Netflix and it suffices for when I really “want: tis watch something. I fill it in with YouTube watching certain people I like, even daily political shows. I watch cooking shows and any genre I want.
There are so many alternatives, it’s impossible to do them justice here.
Roku.
Then add YouTubeTV if you want all the normal channels.
Roku has tons of free content.
I gave up cable almost ten years ago now. It was a bit rough at first, but then the world opens up to you. It was a bit embarrassing to realize how much time I spent staring at that box on the wall.
There is a wealth of entertainment on radio. With the internet, you can stream all types of music, talk and information from all over the world. At no cost.
I second the FReeper above who mentioned books. A movie in your mind.
If you must sit in front of the television, there are many options of which I know nothing. I am still a DVD luddite.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g32760019/free-online-streaming-services/
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-free-streaming-services
Yes. Roku stick. You can order whatever channels you want.