Cut the cord, now have sling but want local channels.

[CraigP]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

[Edjkoz]

We cut the cord and use YouTube TV. You get many channels including all of the local channels

[Ladygolfer93]

How much a month is UTube TV ? Do they add on a lot of "fees" and "taxes", and even some made up "taxes" too.....LOL ? What is the total per month with all the extras $$ tacked on ?

[Nucky]

How much a month is UTube TV ? Do they add on a lot of "fees" and "taxes", and even some made up "taxes" too.....LOL ? What is the total per month with all the extras $$ tacked on ?

It is double the amount that Sling charges. It's about $75 all in. There is NOTHING else available like it because the choice of channels is phenomenal and the unlimited storage is fantastic also. I have Sling as of now on my son's account and it's brutal compared to YTTV.

Turns out YTTV is exactly the amount I was paying for DirecTV before we switched to Streaming. I still like the new way but if they make another upward move with their price, I'm gone. It just makes sense now that we're home so much trying to do the correct thing that we have the best that's available. Good Luck.

[retiredguy123]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?
Go to the website "suppose.tv". You can select a list of all the channels you want on the left side of the screen, and the website will show you the combination of streaming services that will provide those channels and the cost.

[Kerry Azz]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?
I use Hulu with my fire stick you can load local news channels for around $6.00 a month. My stick has been “Jail broke so I get most channels for free. It’s an easy To do.

[Viperguy]

Pretty soon, streaming regardless of which service plus internet will cost about the same as basic cable and internet from either Comcast or Spectrum. It's a scam. Every two years I have to change providers to get an acceptable package. Nuts

[dewilson58]

How much a month is UTube TV ? Do they add on a lot of "fees" and "taxes", and even some made up "taxes" too.....LOL ? What is the total per month with all the extras $$ tacked on ?


Plus YTTV goes anywhere you go. Phone, Laptop, Roku on any TV.

[mopper]

YTTV has my vote, have tried Sling, Dish, Direct in the past.

[Madelaine Amee]

The rising cost of streaming is offset by the amount of good TV viewing now available. There was a time when we could find absolutely nothing we wanted to watch on cable. Now the problem is having so much to watch and making a choice. To us, the cost is worth it, at least we are getting something for our money.

If I was asked for my opinion, I would suggest YTTV and Prime. Do not ever forget YouTube site itself, just about anything you want to watch, learn, practice, listen to, it is on there. At this time my other half is wallowing in Pavarotti and I am taking classes in ancient civilizations and the beginning of earth as we know it. Recently I saw someone asking about line dancing, well find line dancing on YouTube and you can learn to dance at home!:icon_wink: What's for dinner tonight .... ask youtube:icon_wink:

[Footer]

I've had houses near 466a and El Camino Real. I used an attic antenna for both. The house near Camino Real gets better reception because the attic is higher. Tom of VillagersAV can install it as long as there is no reflective insulation. NBC can be a little dicey but CBS has a strong signal.

[jedalton]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?
firesticks with streaming service, sportz tv for 9.95/mth for 2 devices. 5,000 channels with local and all sports channels

[BRN_RI_FL]

This doesn’t solve your local channel question but there is a cool free app on Roku that people might be interested in. It’s called NewsOn and it broadcasts local news from whatever part of the country you choose. It either broadcasts live or the previous broadcast if not live. While I’m in The Villages I can watch RI news. While I’m in RI I can watch Orlando news.
In regards to YouTube TV, the price recently went up from $50 a month to $65 a month before tax. I was ready to drop it but instead now share it and split the cost with a sister in law in RI. Since she is in RI, I keep the local channels set to RI even while we are in FL. I’ve tried them all and prefer YTTV however I’m starting to not like the price. However with YTTV you can create a family group to share membership with up to five people at no additional cost.

[Rwirish]

Bingo

[BRN_RI_FL]

Actually I also share YTTV with my two daughters in MA. I don’t charge the daughters though since I use one of their Netflix accounts. Can’t do all this stuff with cable.

[cndlou3]

Hulu live has local channels it is $54.99/mo. I get Disney+ and ESPN live included with that price also there's DVR included which goes to the cloud. If you can get a jailbroke firestick that is the way to go.

[randykw]

We switched to YouTube TV over 3 yrs ago. Use Roku sticks. $55/mo. Had YTTV in Minnesota and when we changed our address to our home here we started getting the local channels here. You can record all the programs you want to watch later. You can watch YTTV on all your devices!

[rick2071]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

You tube TV

[EnzoDe]

You Tube TV bottom line cost for me $54.83.

[Jgabriele]

We have been streaming with Hulu for 6 months now. Our fee is 50.00 per month and we receive all the locals as well. Their customer service people are amazing and very helpful walking you through the setup and how to use the remote.

[BRN_RI_FL]

You Tube TV bottom line cost for me $54.83.

The price recently went up. Actually now that I think about it, youtube tv gave existing customers the old price for a couple months. The price increase won’t take effect for those customers until their next billing cycle on or after July 30. New customers get the price increase right away.

[scottvs1961]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

Maybe consider over the air antenna?

We had one installed on a pole next to our house and paired it with a TabloTV to add a DVR for all local channels plus can add commercial skipping. After the initial cost for the antenna and the TabloTV you the cost is extremely negligible for the commercial skipping. All other streaming options will cost far more than the antenna and DVR in a very short time.

[Madelaine Amee]

This doesn’t solve your local channel question but there is a cool free app on Roku that people might be interested in. It’s called NewsOn and it broadcasts local news from whatever part of the country you choose. It either broadcasts live or the previous broadcast if not live. While I’m in The Villages I can watch RI news. While I’m in RI I can watch Orlando news.



I have been searching for NewsOn on Roku, but cannot find it. I have a Roku box and Roku Premiere sticks on my other TVs. Any suggestions for me as I would really like to download local news for here and for my home in NH. Thanks.

Sorry Bruce: After writing for help I did what I should have done in the first place and searched on line for NewsOn. Of course, I found it in Roku, signed on and downloaded it. THANK YOU, GREAT SITE.

[MandoMan]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

Go to Amazon and type in Indoor Television Antenna. You will find a lot of options under $40 for a one time purchase. These are less than a foot square and flat, and they just plug into your television. They let you pick up all the local stations for miles around, just like outdoor antennas used to do. I’d go for the more powerful ones to pick up Orlando or Tampa. There are also versions you can mount in your attic or on a wall or table in your lanai.

If you have concrete walls, they may not work too well indoors, except in the attic. I’m not sure.

[Dana1963]

I have used IPTV for 3 years. Orlando tv market + golf + entertainment + sports nfl nba nhl nhl mlb + news fox cnn msnbc oann + national networks access Hawaii to Boston approx 900 * big 10 and pac 12 along with international channels $20 monthly. Only problem is no recording option.

[Lucas]

You Tube TV bottom line cost for me $54.83.
yes they just raised the price $$$$$$$$$$$$ up

[Guitarman1951]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?
You tube tv. $71/mo. All local channels plus 70+ more including golf channel.

[ogme480]

Cut cord as well. We believe You Tube TV is best offering at this time. Roughly $71 all in per month and they offer a 14-day trial run to test drive it if have any doubts. Good luck.

[TZamora]

There's no even discussion. It should be obvious that YTTV offers much more. The only fact that you can watch it on different devices slams any other network. Even if you lurk for the stats on the web, you'll find our that people switch to yttv

[Guitarman1951]

yes they just raised the price $$$$$$$$$$$$ up
Yes but added 8 more channels. Still the best service including DVR capability and skipping commercials for recorded shows.

[TZamora]

There's no even discussion. It should be obvious that YTTV offers much more. The only fact that you can watch it on different devices slams any other network. Even if you lurk for the stats on the web, you'll find our that people to switch to yttv

[Dantes]

Use fubo streaming 100 channels plus local $60 a month

[sharonl7340]

So which internet service do you use to stream with?

[davephan]

I currently have YouTube TV. I dropped Comcast cable TV because the total cost was about $230 a month, including high speed Internet and cable landline. Comcast is about $107 without cable TV now, but YouTube TV’s price keeps going up over time.

It’s nice to be able to watch YouTube TV on the iPhone in different places. Technically, you’re not supposed to share the service and cost with people that do not live in your household, but I don’t know how they stop you from doing that. We don’t share it with in-laws that don’t live in our residence because the agreement says you are not supposed do that.

The unlimited cloud recording is nice with YouTube TV, but the user interface is horrible! Sometimes you have to search for recordings by names that you have to remember to find the recordings. I never watch the new channels that they added, which increased the price. I’d rather have a lower price than receive sports channels that I never watch.

Another downside to YouTube TV is the lip sync is sometimes a few seconds off. To fix that, I have to restart the stream several times, restart the Roku, or stream with the iPhone and Chromecast, instead of using the Roku.

Another option is to subscribe to YouTube Premium, which used to be called YouTube Red. YouTube Premium is YouTube without inserted commercials. Years ago, we subscribed to the Google music streaming service, because they threw in YouTube Red for free. So, we get YouTube Premium and the Google music service for the same price for the two services, that you’d now have to pay for each service separately. YouTube Premium costs about $16 a month. But we get both YouTube Premium and the Google music streaming service for about $16 a month for the family sharing. An individual subscription price is about $10 a month.

If there was a cheaper and better way to get the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and AMC, plus be able to DVR them, we would switch. We only want those 3 channels. We almost never watch live TV. We must be able to skip the TV commercials.

YouTube TV is a good option for snowbirds, since it’s portable. We are planning to become in the future.

[scottvs1961]

Go to Amazon and type in Indoor Television Antenna. You will find a lot of options under $40 for a one time purchase. These are less than a foot square and flat, and they just plug into your television. They let you pick up all the local stations for miles around, just like outdoor antennas used to do. I’d go for the more powerful ones to pick up Orlando or Tampa. There are also versions you can mount in your attic or on a wall or table in your lanai.

If you have concrete walls, they may not work too well indoors, except in the attic. I’m not sure.

An indoor antenna will not work simply due to the distance The Villages are from most Orlando broadcast towers. It is a limitation by both distance and the curvature off the earth.

Believe me I went through this myself. It required I get an outside antenna with a Channel Master preamplifier. The channel that is the most problematic is 2.1NBC. Although is now get only occasional pixelation. Some of the other channels the preamp was a bit too strong for so had to install 16db in attenuators to prevent problems from to strong a signal.

However, I am thrilled I don’t have to pay another penny for local stations and have trimmed my selection down to 25 out of 79 channels I can receive.

Call International Satellite & Antenna Service, 352-237-3811. They can advise you what you can expect from your address and suggest the best OTA antenna.

[mikecarr]

Sling is the cheapest service. You get what you pay for. Surprised no one has mentioned Hulu-TV. Close to the You Tube price but includes the services of straight Hulu.,

[dink1stlove]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

Get Comcast basic. Couple with fast internet. It's cheap and does the trick. I, too have Sling and Britbox--enough great TV for me.

[retiredguy123]

I currently have YouTube TV. I dropped Comcast cable TV because the total cost was about $230 a month, including high speed Internet and cable landline. Comcast is about $107 without cable TV now, but YouTube TV’s price keeps going up over time.

It’s nice to be able to watch YouTube TV on the iPhone in different places. Technically, you’re not supposed to share the service and cost with people that do not live in your household, but I don’t know how they stop you from doing that. We don’t share it with in-laws that don’t live in our residence because the agreement says you are not supposed do that.

The unlimited cloud recording is nice with YouTube TV, but the user interface is horrible! Sometimes you have to search for recordings by names that you have to remember to find the recordings. I never watch the new channels that they added, which increased the price. I’d rather have a lower price than receive sports channels that I never watch.

Another downside to YouTube TV is the lip sync is sometimes a few seconds off. To fix that, I have to restart the stream several times, restart the Roku, or stream with the iPhone and Chromecast, instead of using the Roku.

Another option is to subscribe to YouTube Premium, which used to be called YouTube Red. YouTube Premium is YouTube without inserted commercials. Years ago, we subscribed to the Google music streaming service, because they threw in YouTube Red for free. So, we get YouTube Premium and the Google music service for the same price for the two services, that you’d now have to pay for each service separately. YouTube Premium costs about $16 a month. But we get both YouTube Premium and the Google music streaming service for about $16 a month for the family sharing. An individual subscription price is about $10 a month.

If there was a cheaper and better way to get the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and AMC, plus be able to DVR them, we would switch. We only want those 3 channels. We almost never watch live TV. We must be able to skip the TV commercials.

YouTube TV is a good option for snowbirds, since it’s portable. We are planning to become in the future.
For those who currently have Xfinity Mobile cell phone service and a Comcast landline as part of a bundle, you may want to consider replacing the landline with an extra cell phone. You can get unlimited cell phone service for $13.49 per month with up to 1gb of data, and even cheaper if you use a shared data plan. And, if you use it mostly in the house, you wouldn't use any data because the phone would be connected to wifi. An extra cell phone would also come in handy if you lose or break your primary cell phone.

[Poirier]

I have used IPTV for 3 years. Orlando tv market + golf + entertainment + sports nfl nba nhl nhl mlb + news fox cnn msnbc oann + national networks access Hawaii to Boston approx 900 * big 10 and pac 12 along with international channels $20 monthly. Only problem is no recording option.

I just googled IPTV. There seems to be multiple apps - which one do you use?:mademyday:

[Bridget Staunton]

What is YTTW

[Indydealmaker]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

Over the air antennae.

[Bethwill]

We use Hulu Commercial Free, and have all of the local network channels along with 50 hours of DVR cloud service. All of the channels we had with cable (sports included) for $60.00 per month. I've looked into sling, but they were missing too many of the things Hulu included. Live TV isn't commercial free, but most recordings are.

[Alaska Butch]

There is a law that local channels must broadcast their digital signal. Pick up a good antennae and hook it up to one of your usb ports. Simply select that port amd have your TV do a channel search. You can get many channels free and all the local news like that.

[Cranford61]

I've had houses near 466a and El Camino Real. I used an attic antenna for both. The house near Camino Real gets better reception because the attic is higher. Tom of VillagersAV can install it as long as there is no reflective insulation. NBC can be a little dicey but CBS has a strong signal.
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[bobnyce]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?


I use Sportz TV for $9.95/ month only 6400 Channels. Works great including all local channels major networks etc. Should have high speed internet.

[Garylj24]

We have YouTube tv has all local channels

[GeeWhiz]

You may want to do a google search on "Steaming TV Services".
I use FuboTv which covered local channels and all the other channels I watch. My cost when I subscribede was $54.99. Good luck!

[bassfish]

I cut the dish and went with YouTube TV, 85+ channels, $65.00 monthly. You get a lot golfchannel, ESPN and fox sports, turner classic movie, check it out on internet

[B-flat]

Pretty soon, streaming regardless of which service plus internet will cost about the same as basic cable and internet from either Comcast or Spectrum. It's a scam. Every two years I have to change providers to get an acceptable package. Nuts

Plus 1

[KRM0614]

Satellite TV has no WiFi. All other services require a WiFi connection plus crazy taxes in FL. Soectrum is 65+ taxes after a year, Comcast higher. That doesn’t include router or DVR. Nothing is less than 125-/mo except very limited on Sling.
Amazon Prime annual 120-; Netflix 11-16/mo, Peacock NBC, Hulu, etc not incl showtime Hbo etc

[nn0wheremann]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?
My house had a satellite dish mounted on a pole next to the AC. I just mounted a $20 Yagi antenna on a taller pole attached to that, about 25 feet off the ground. Pointed it 112 degrees, towards Bithlo Fl, where the Orlando-Daytona TV station antennas are located, and the reception is generally as good as, sometimes better than Comcast. Try it, you will like it!

[davephan]

For those who currently have Xfinity Mobile cell phone service and a Comcast landline as part of a bundle, you may want to consider replacing the landline with an extra cell phone. You can get unlimited cell phone service for $13.49 per month with up to 1gb of data, and even cheaper if you use a shared data plan. And, if you use it mostly in the house, you wouldn't use any data because the phone would be connected to wifi. An extra cell phone would also come in handy if you lose or break your primary cell phone.

If you want a free or almost free landline telephone, you can sign up for a free Google Voice account, and buy an Obihai box to connect the free Google Voice line to your physical telephones. The Obihai box is a one time cost of about $50. If you need the 911 location service to work it will cost $20 a year for that subscription.

If you need to keep your existing landline telephone number, there’s a process to do that. Transfer the landline telephone number to a cheap burner cellphone with a one month prepaid card, then transfer the number to the Google Voice line. Direct telephone number transfers from you old landline to Google Voice, are not allowed, only indirect telephone number transfers.

After that, you’d have free monthly landline service every month, unless you have the 911 location subscription for $20 a year. The one time costs are made up very quickly. It’s excellent call quality, nationwide free unlimited calling, many extra telephone features that are also free. If you move, you can take the Google Voice line, the Obihai interface box, and physical telephones with you.

When I had the Comcast Triple Play package, dropping my Comcast landline would have increased my cost. After I dropped my Comcast cable TV, and have the Comcast Internet and Comcast Internet service, I could drop the Comcast landline and save about $12 a month.

I could buy a cable modem and return the Comcast rental modem to save another $14 a month. The cable modems with telephone jacks cost about $200. The cable modems without telephone jacks cost about $80. So, that another reason to replace the Comcast landline with the Google Voice and two line Obihai interface box I already own. I’m using the Google Voice line for my fax telephone line. I’d just need to add a second Google Voice line.

[retiredguy123]

If you want a free or almost free landline telephone, you can sign up for a free Google Voice account, and buy an Obihai box to connect the free Google Voice line to your physical telephones. The Obihai box is a one time cost of about $50. If you need the 911 location service to work it will cost $20 a year for that subscription.

If you need to keep your existing landline telephone number, there’s a process to do that. Transfer the landline telephone number to a cheap burner cellphone with a one month prepaid card, then transfer the number to the Google Voice line. Direct telephone number transfers from you old landline to Google Voice, are not allowed, only indirect telephone number transfers.

After that, you’d have free monthly landline service every month, unless you have the 911 location subscription for $20 a year. The one time costs are made up very quickly. It’s excellent call quality, nationwide free unlimited calling, many extra telephone features that are also free. If you move, you can take the Google Voice line, the Obihai interface box, and physical telephones with you.

When I had the Comcast Triple Play package, dropping my Comcast landline would have increased my cost. After I dropped my Comcast cable TV, and have the Comcast Internet and Comcast Internet service, I could drop the Comcast landline and save about $12 a month.

I could buy a cable modem and return the Comcast rental modem to save another $14 a month. The cable modems with telephone jacks cost about $200. The cable modems without telephone jacks cost about $80. So, that another reason to replace the Comcast landline with the Google Voice and two line Obihai interface box I already own. I’m using the Google Voice line for my fax telephone line. I’d just need to add a second Google Voice line.
Thanks for the information. My problem is that I have a Comcast landline, but the only time I ever used it was when my cell phone died. I am going to drop the landline and add another cell phone to my Xfinity Mobile account to provide a backup phone which will be portable. It may cost a little more, but, to me, the redundancy will be worth the extra cost. It was a very difficult situation when my cell phone died and It took about 5 days to try to repair it and then to replace it.

[davephan]

Thanks for the information. My problem is that I have a Comcast landline, but the only time I ever used it was when my cell phone died. I am going to drop the landline and add another cell phone to my Xfinity Mobile account to provide a backup phone which will be portable. It may cost a little more, but, to me, the redundancy will be worth the extra cost. It was a very difficult situation when my cell phone died and It took about 5 days to try to repair it and then to replace it.

Here’s another option for you. If you have an iPhone or upgrade to an iPhone, which is superior to an Android cellphone, you could add an iWatch. The iWatch can also be a backup to the iPhone, and will work independently of the iPhone if the iPhone breaks, or even if you forget the iPhone in your home or car. The iWatch only needs the iPhone periodically for updates.

Sometimes we misplace our iPhones around the house, and we can quickly locate the misplaced iPhones by using the iWatch to active the iPhone ringer. If you misplace the iWatch, you can call it with another cellphone or landline causing it to ring.

The iWatch also has health monitoring features, which can be helpful. The iWatch costs another $10 a month to your cellphone bill. With our T-Mobile service, one iWatch is $10 a month extra, and the other iWatch is free. Plus, we get free Netflix and free WiFi in some of the airlines.

[terrylang]

It was about $75 at that time for just the standard stations.
We do have internet and after investing in a smart tv (large flat screen from Walmart (on sale))we now get hundreds of channels at no charge, including movies, learning channels, news, weather, etc.
NOCHARGE Just plug it in and you have TV. but you do need internet.

[Greenbaygirl]

You can try the app Locast. It locates the local stations and actually gives you a guide that looks like a cable guide. They will ask for you to donate though I don't believe it's required. Don't know if Orlando is on it yet but they are adding cities all the time.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

You cut the cord, now you want more channels. I guess you should have left the cord alone. I have comcast, and get over 800 channels i don't mind paying for what i want.

[davephan]

You cut the cord, now you want more channels. I guess you should have left the cord alone. I have comcast, and get over 800 channels i don't mind paying for what i want.

On Comcast, they duplicate a lot of channels. If you subtract the duplicate channels, that total channel count probably is close to 200 channels. But the problem is I don't want 200 channels, where 197 channels are garbage channels that I don't ever want to watch. I only want three channels, and I don't have the option to a la carte the three channels and pay a drastically lower price.

[CraigP]

Thank you!

[CraigP]

We cut the cord a month ago and signed up for sling TV. I would like to get some local channels like Orlando CBS (when a golf match leaves the Golf Channel) and perhaps a few others. I am also not interested in an antenna on the roof. I know I am getting a bit picky here but I don't know that for sure. Any suggestions?

Thanks to all who responded to my initial post! I have learned a lot from you all.I need to checkout these other services beyond sling. But I had one further wish. We have a bunch of TV's in the house and lanai and I would like to be able to access what ever service I use on all TV's (certainly not more than 2-4 TV's at one time) Just thinking for say football I would like to view the game in the family room, den and lanai at the same time. Any suggestions? Thanks again! Villagers are the greatest!!!

[retiredguy123]

Thanks to all who responded to my initial post! I have learned a lot from you all.I need to checkout these other services beyond sling. But I had one further wish. We have a bunch of TV's in the house and lanai and I would like to be able to access what ever service I use on all TV's (certainly not more than 2-4 TV's at one time) Just thinking for say football I would like to view the game in the family room, den and lanai at the same time. Any suggestions? Thanks again! Villagers are the greatest!!!
I think Youtube TV allows about 6 or 7 TVs to use the same subscription, but only 3 of them can be streaming at the same time.

[kathyspear]

You can try the app Locast. It locates the local stations and actually gives you a guide that looks like a cable guide. They will ask for you to donate though I don't believe it's required. Don't know if Orlando is on it yet but they are adding cities all the time.

Just tried this app. Orlando is not included at this time. Selected Tampa and got an error that I was out of the area or something. Bummer. I would rather get news from Tampa even if Orlando was available.

kathy

[blessed723]

Get a fire stick. I have 3 TVs and pay nothing. You can download local news stations. So much to watch. Utube is free. Best move ever.

[davephan]

If you want to stream the local TV news in Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Miami, or other places around the state, you can do that by searching for things like “Orlando TV Station Live Stream”.

I like to live stream WWSB in Sarasota from Minnesota to see the local news and weather. This doesn’t cost anything. Once you figure out the web address, make a favorite, shortcut, or icon for the streaming site.

I’ve streamed the news and weather from various TV stations around Florida, and the US. Sometimes you just need to search for the city name and TV stations. With that search result you can figure out the TV station call letters, like WFTV in Orlando. Then search for the call letters and live stream.

You then need to figure out when the TV station streams the news. WWSB streams the news several times a day, but doesn’t seem to stream on the weekends. Some TV stations stream a lot more programming than the local news.

If you have a Roku, you can also try searching for the TV station call letters. Many TV streams are available on Roku. All of those streams are free.

During Irma, I was streaming many different Florida TV stations, including WINK. Many had continuous, non-stop, 24 x 7 news and weather with no commercial breaks.

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Here's several TV streaming sites you can check out. There are many more, if you do the searching that I described earlier. You'll need to figure out what times and days they stream the news. I think the best times might be around noon, 6 PM, maybe 9 PM, maybe 10 PM. There could be other newscast times too. If you have an HDMI output on your computer, you can hook up your computer to you big screen TV and watch on your big screen TV and audio system instead of the smaller computer screen.

WWSB Sarasota:

Watch Live Newscasts (https://www.mysuncoast.com/live/)

WFTV Orlando:

Watch Live Orlando News Online | WFTV (https://www.wftv.com/video/live-stream/)

WTVT Fox13 Tampa:

Livestream (https://www.fox13news.com/live)

WPLG Local 10 Miami:

Watch Local 10 News live (https://www.local10.com/news/2019/11/11/watch-local-10-news-live/)

CBS 47, Fox 30 Jacksonville:

Watch Action News Jax Live | WJAX-TV (https://www.actionnewsjax.com/video/live-stream/)