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schs1977
Binge Watcher
2 years ago
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Can OTA channels be incorporated to "Live TV"

I receive my local TV channels with an OTA antenna. Is there a way to incorporate local channels into the “Live TV” icon within the Roku Home page.  I have 2 TV’s (Visio and LG) and each have their own Robu Express 4k+ unit and each are connected to separate OTA antennas.

Thank you.

  • JeffR's avatar
    JeffR
    2 years ago

    My Hisense TV will include my OTA channels with Live TV.
    My two other TV's with external Roku Premieres do not.

  • JeffR's avatar
    JeffR
    2 years ago

    I believe it is a function of the TV were external Roku devices  won't.

  • HDMIGuy's avatar
    HDMIGuy
    2 years ago

    schs1977 The short answer is it is not possible to incorporate live local channels into the live guide of any Roku device except a TV with a Roku operating system built in.  None of the Roku devices have a built in tuner for TV.  

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    HDMIGuy
    Roku Guru
    2 years ago

    schs1977 The short answer is it is not possible to incorporate live local channels into the live guide of any Roku device except a TV with a Roku operating system built in.  None of the Roku devices have a built in tuner for TV.  

    • schs1977's avatar
      schs1977
      Binge Watcher
      2 years ago

      Thanks.  I didn't think it was possible, but I am a "rookie" at streaming.

  • JeffR's avatar
    JeffR
    Binge Watcher
    2 years ago

    My Hisense TV will include my OTA channels with Live TV.
    My two other TV's with external Roku Premieres do not.

    • schs1977's avatar
      schs1977
      Binge Watcher
      2 years ago

      Thanks. Both of my TV's are a little older. It must not work with them. 

      • JeffR's avatar
        JeffR
        Binge Watcher
        2 years ago

        I believe it is a function of the TV were external Roku devices  won't.