I live far away from a city and don't want to subscribe cable. Can I use this device to watch ABC,NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS, etc. for free?
1623226
I live over 50 miles from most of the stations in rural Maine. I get all the major stations you mention with a good UHF/VHF antennae which can cost around 80 bucks.The rest I stream including PBS stuff on Roku.
1623227
Aereo.com says it is compatible with Roku that has 5.1 firmware. I have a Roku 2 and cannot find aereo>
1623228
I don't think the answer to your question is "no". The answer is "sometimes". I know of no way to live stream any of the major broadcast networks via Roku. However, there are many ways to access network shows, particularly prime time shows, as soon as the day after they air. Some of those ways involve a subscription (Hulu Plus is the best example of that since it has the widest selection of current shows) and some do NOT involve a separate subscription. For instance, through my free Plex server I can select a wide number of what Plex calls "Channels", including some of the major networks plus AMC, Bravo, History, etc. Through that access I can watch many current shows that are available from those networks on demand. For instance, right now on the CBS "Channel" I get through my Plex server I can watch the latest 3-5 episodes of just about every show that airs on CBS. I assume that this same content would be available to me via computer from CBS.com but this way I'll watch the shows full-screen on my HDTV in what for me is very high resolution. This is one of the beauties of Roku -- in many way it allows you to get content you could get on your computer but access it through easy navigation controls and watch it on your big screen TV. Even though the total number of "current" shows that you can watch one way or another through Roku might be quite large, though, the process will probably continue to be awkward and what you can get will continue to be hit or miss.
1623229
Buy yourself an indoor leaf antenna. All the channels you mentioned and more are free if you are in range of the broadcast arrays.
1623230
No. There are TV shows ( previous episodes not current) available to watch but you have to pay.
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From disable cable.com: "Many people don't realize that if you live near a large or medium-sized city, and you have a modern flat-panel TV (made in 2006 or later), you should be able to receive hi-definition digital TV for FREE over the air by using an antenna. The stations available are the major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, etc., plus PBS, plus local stations. Often the picture quality is BETTER than that of cable TV!" I see Fox in that line-up
139219
not really - unless someone wrote a google app that gets your local TV stations.everything you run on this has to be Android-aware - maybe something in the google play store...
2101012
I don't know. I do not have cable and can only get local stations. My son-in-law hooked it up for me.
1697254
Not overkill if you don't mind running cable to outside your home. I've bought the indoor terk as well and get HD channels from well over 50 miles in each direction from both ants. I get ABC NBC fox PBS CBS etc. in HD for free.
857730
Depends on what you are looking for. There are a few Live broadcasts from independant networks such as TheBlaze. You can watch live or on demand. MSNBC, Fox, and others have highlights on their channels. I think there is a push to be able to do live tunning in like with a cable box, but the cable companies have a vested interest in not letting you.
855214
I cancelled my cable subscription but I'm still able to watch the free stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, and about 10 others). I use my Roku connected to my wireless router that is in turn connected to my internet provider. I now own two Roku boxes: one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.
622646
I use mine indoors and got rid of cable. I get local news and weather along with the PBS stations. I'm not a big T.V. watcher so the 14 stations I pick up that speak english work out well for me,
118384
The reason you might not be getting the ABC affiliate is because it is VHF, while your others, except for PBS, is UHF. This usually means you have to use a well-aimed set of rabbit-ears. I have found that this antenna works exceptionally well for VHF, without any aiming necessary. I would give it a shot, if I was you.
2005111
it is designed to receive "over the air" digital signals in the UHF range. Almost all cable is encrypted and the cable provider rents you the key. A digital converter cannot get you free cable.
1518877
If you are in an area with over the air broadcast, then yes you will receive those local channels. You are not going to receive cable TV.
2109511
Sorry, I am not from your area but the antenna works very well in my area. Good construction, easy setup. I am in Westlake, Ohio and pick up 35 channels. Tvfool.com will tell you what channels you can pick up and how many miles they are. These are all local, independent, and PBS channels. Sorry no cable tv channels. FYI I have this antenna connected to 8 port amplified splinter with 5 TVs and everything works great.
412253
Can I connect a free to air sat reciever directly to this item to watch tv stations?
1893717
No, not for channels that require subscription service (CNN, Showtime, etc.). For local programming (and the increasing number of HD channels) and for PBS, the reception is crystal clear. Those are what I watch now and I no longer pay for cable or satellite.
548190
No. It picks up local channels, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS, QVC, Home Shopping. I hope this helps.
645101
If you receive local channels at home. You may not get them in other startes
2006762
Nope. This isn't for a cable service. Use it with an antenna to recieve over the air digital broadcasts which would eliminate the cable service.