[billethkid]

I did a search and most of the threads are 5 and more years old.

It has become time to part ways with Comcast....they simply charge too much. I love all the Xfinity technology and capability.....but is has become too expensive.

We use Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/Peacock/etc.

That pretty much allows access to a lot of choices. However I have not found a convenient way to get local network stations that carry a lot of shows we like. We DVR and watch when we want.

Has there been improvement in antenna choices?
Streaming DVR options. Other alternatives.

I know I am not alone needing some direction from those who know!

Yes I do google the info, but am looking for first hand experience here in TV.

[drbales]

Suggest you look at Youtube TV for $65 a month and then the add ons you want. i would think you could get your monthly to around $100.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by drbales

Suggest you look at Youtube TV for $65 a month and then the add ons you want. i would think you could get your monthly to around $100.

We like youtubeTV, it's got all the local stations and then some.

[MrFlorida]

Don't you need " the cord" for internet access ?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did a search and most of the threads are 5 and more years old.

It has become time to part ways with Comcast....they simply charge too much. I love all the Xfinity technology and capability.....but is has become too expensive.

We use Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/Peacock/etc.

That pretty much allows access to a lot of choices. However I have not found a convenient way to get local network stations that carry a lot of shows we like. We DVR and watch when we want.

Has there been improvement in antenna choices?
Streaming DVR options. Other alternatives.

I know I am not alone needing some direction from those who know!

Yes I do google the info, but am looking for first hand experience here in TV.

Go to the website "suppose.tv". You just enter all of the channels you want and it will tell you the streaming services you need and the cost. It is a good resource for every streaming service available.

It looks like, if you enter just the 4 local channels, the cheapest streaming option is the low level Xfinity service for $43.15 per month. But, you also get some additional channels.

[metoo21]

We had Directv by satellite back home. We decided to use Directv streaming here. Didn't want a dish on the new house and due to all the rain & storms knew that reception would be impacted. Tried DirecTV streaming and it's great. Has a cloud DVR so no concern about hard drive failures. About half the price of Directv satellite. If you get it, there is an app but I'd highly recommend getting their little box. Comes with a remote and easier to navigate than the app. Sign up online and you can get a reconditioned little box for about half the cost of new. More channels than YouTube TV and HuluTV. Local channels are included.

[laboutj]

I have YoutubeTV and it works well for $65/month. Gets me local channels and unlimited DVR. Also travels with me between the Villages and up north. If you want to avoid the $65/month charge you can get something like an antenna and Tablo. The Tablo unit uses a coax cable connection to an antenna in the attic/on the roof. You download the Tablo app onto your TV/Firestick/Roku stick and go from there. You can also add an external hard drive to the Tablo unit and record programs. There are all kinds of discussions on this board about antennas in the villages and being able to pick up the signals for the Orlando stations. Depends on where you are in the Villages, but those are a couple of choices.

Official Tablo OTA DVR Site | Over The Air (OTA) DVR | Tablo

I purchased my Tablo and antenna from Best Buy. It is mounted in my house up north, not in the Villages.

[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did a search and most of the threads are 5 and more years old.

It has become time to part ways with Comcast....they simply charge too much. I love all the Xfinity technology and capability.....but is has become too expensive.

We use Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/Peacock/etc.

That pretty much allows access to a lot of choices. However I have not found a convenient way to get local network stations that carry a lot of shows we like. We DVR and watch when we want.

Has there been improvement in antenna choices?
Streaming DVR options. Other alternatives.

I know I am not alone needing some direction from those who know!

Yes I do google the info, but am looking for first hand experience here in TV.

Step 1: Go to Walmart and buy a Roku for $40. Connect it to your TV, as described in the instructions.

Step 2: Upgrade your Hulu account to "Hulu Plus". It has all the local channels you're used to with cable. It costs $70/month and includes Disney and ESPN.

Step 3: Use your Roku remote to turn on your TV. Then, press the Hulu button.

Step 4: At the top of the screen, you will see a menu selection labeled "live". Click it.

Step 5: Press the down-arrow button. The live channel guide will appear.

Step 6: Channel-surf to your hearts content.

[Keefelane66]

I have used IPTV for 5 years $20 monthly or $150 annually Orlando stations actually broadcast tv stations Hawaii to Boston and in between ESPN, NESN, Yes Network, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and College, entertainment channels plus foreign networks Asia, South America, Europe, Canada. Issue is no record capability (DVR).
There several to choose from and can easily be installed on Firestick or androidtv boxes NOT ROKU device. Instructions are provided by service. Just search Please Wait... | Cloudflare

[Bill14564]

Hulu Live or YouTubeTV will get you local stations and DVR capability. I know there is at least one more service but I can't remember the name.

Be careful with Hulu Live. We have it and like the service but it won't work with all internet providers. It works with Xfinity but the last I heard it won't work with T-Mobile 5G internet.

[Papa_lecki]

Tried Hulu Live and YouTubeTV.

Like YouTube TV better.
More channels, travels with me when I head north, can share account with up to 4 gmail addresses - so kids have cable for free.

[Babubhat]

Amex gives half off Disney, Hulu, espn plus bundle. 8 a month. Check credit card offers. Many of them.

YouTube premium free for three months

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Tried Hulu Live and YouTubeTV.

Like YouTube TV better.
More channels, travels with me when I head north, can share account with up to 4 gmail addresses - so kids have cable for free.

YouTube TV didn't have a particular channel we wanted when we signed up for Hulu Live but I don't think that's an issue any longer. I know I can watch Hulu Live when I travel but I don't recall what I get for local channels - FL local, local where I am, or nothing.

One advantage of Hulu over YouTube is Hulu's library of shows. I'm not sure I can find the entire "Friends" series on YouTube.

If we were starting over we might pick YouTube TV this time. For now, inertia keeps us with Hulu Live.

[SGR720]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did a search and most of the threads are 5 and more years old.

It has become time to part ways with Comcast....they simply charge too much. I love all the Xfinity technology and capability.....but is has become too expensive.

We use Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/Peacock/etc.

That pretty much allows access to a lot of choices. However I have not found a convenient way to get local network stations that carry a lot of shows we like. We DVR and watch when we want.

Has there been improvement in antenna choices?
Streaming DVR options. Other alternatives.

I know I am not alone needing some direction from those who know!

Yes I do google the info, but am looking for first hand experience here in TV.

What local stations are you looking for that aren't on HULU?

I have HULU (No Ads) + LiveTV, Disney+ and ESPN+ for $68 plus tax per month.
I have all the local stations including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, USA, FX, TNT, TLC, CMT, TCM
etc. Plus hundreds of shows and movies in their library that I can watch whenever I want. You can record any shows you want or do what I do and add the shows you want to see to your Watchlist (My Stuff), whenever the show is on it automatically is saved in
My Stuff and you can watch it when you want. That is good when a show goes on hiatus
because it automatically starts saving the shows when it starts broadcasting again. I have the HULU App on my Firestick, my laptop and my Fire tablets so I can use it at home or away.

[MrChip72]

This is the gray market option, just Google "IPTV" or "Android boxes". I pay $150/year for it to work on 4 TV's and get 2000 channels, US, Canada and UK. Really great for watching out of market sports. You obviously need a good internet connection to use this.