Forum Discussion
There are several cable tv alternatives:
YouTube TV- $65/month
Hulu with Live TV-$69/month
FuboTV-$69/month
DirecTV Stream-$69-129
I don't want to pay for any of those. I have Roku. That's the whole point of Roku.
- BillieAnnie4 years agoRoku Guru
We all have Roku. That’s why we are in this community. The list I gave you are all available for Roku. I myself use YouTube TV. You want to be able to watch live TV on major networks for free but that’s not going to happen. Especially for sports. Just cause you’re using a Roku doesn’t mean that everything is free. A lot of local news stations do have a Roku channel available. Use an antenna if you can in your area
- AvsGunnar4 years agoCommunity Streaming Expert
You can always try using an antenna connected to your TV to still be able to receive free OTA (over-the-air) channels like abc, nbc,cbs, fox, etc.
If you want completely free live tv of local programming, the antenna option is probably the best route. (Many times even the old rabbit ears will work.)
- WestBeachSide4 years agoBinge Watcher
I live in a bit of a canyon, so an antenna doesn't work very well. So what can I expect with Roku (and no cable subscription) if there's a football game that is broadcast on CBS, NBC, FOX, or NBC? Is it available on delay with Roku? 1, 2, 3 hours later?
- BillieAnnie4 years agoRoku Guru
WestBeachSide You seem to not be understanding. To watch LIVE sports on ANY major network you need to pay. Networks will not broadcast things for free such as sports. That’s not how it works. If you want to watch live sports you will need to pay for a subscription. There isn’t even anything for free with a 2 to 3 hour delay. Even if you want to watch anything on live TV on major networks you will need to pay. Such as your local news. Sports, etc. Did somebody tell you that if you bought a Roku you can watch everything for free? Fox News is free but you will need a tv provider for certain content. Exactly what are you trying to watch that you would like to watch for free?
- utoledo12 years agoNewbie
antenna attached but still can not locate OTA stations