If you're looking for a nice all-in-one solution (DVR for over-the-air combined with a long list of streaming apps including Alexa integration) you might want to have a look at the TiVo Bolt OTA. It uses your antenna to get the network content to fill your DVR drive. (Other folks here have recommended some better grade antennas to put in your attic which sounds good to me). For other rooms you can get a TiVo mini which sources from your master TiVo over the home LAN wiring. The apps have all the usual suspects (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon video, etc...) and you can even do voice searches with the remote. The only downside for some folks is the 6.99/Month fee for the TiVo service (69/yr) which provides the channel and program listing data.
I use a TiVo Bolt with CableCard on Comcast cable and I don't need anything else, I can watch Netflix, Amazon and the huge collection of recorded stuff on the 2TB hard disk. The search function goes across all the services so it will locate a program/movie wherever it is found and show you where to watch it or schedule it to record for subsequent watching. Their season pass program recording does a great job of getting all your episodes even when they move the time slot. You can schedule recordings on the web or mobile apps. The DVR has plenty of patented features you won't find on the cheesy offerings from your cable or sat provider.
Disclosure: I don't work for Tivo but I have several coworker friends working there in San Jose, but I've been a delighted TiVo user since the early 00's.
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