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[…]look where the cable from the satellite dish comes into your home. Note, you might need special tools to disconnect it, and it might be a violation of the cable/satellite company rules to mess with their equipment, just be aware. If you are able to disconnect the signal from the cable company, you can now connect your antenna anywhere you see a cable TV outlet in your home. Probably the best place would be at an upper story, i.e., the highest point in your home. Also, if you do this, I would recommend adding an amplifier (see below). I recommend amplifiers […]
[…]content. Here are some free channels that I would recommend: So, out of the box, you can watch tons of free content without paying a dime, as long as you know which channels to look for. Setup Physically hooking up your Roku is pretty easy. Plug in the power adapter to the wall, and connect the other end to your Roku. Then, plug in an HDMI cable (not included!) to your Roku and your TV. Setting up your passwords is more of a pain. You will need to select your Wi-Fi network and enter your password using the dreaded letter-picker and remote control: […]
[…]network and entered my Wi-Fi password using the letter picker. This part is cumbersome, but common to all set-top boxes when using Wi-Fi and is unavoidable. My unit went through a firmware upgrade and re-booted, then asked me again for my language. If you purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, you’ll go through a brief setup process for your remote’s volume controls. Now, the last time I bought an Amazon Fire TV, it came pre-programmed with my Amazon account information, which made setup a breeze! Unfortunately, it seems that Amazon is no longer doing that (perhaps for security reasons, […]
[…]selection of kids programming too. For more free streaming services, check out my page with links to free online TV and movies: If You Need Cable TV Channels, Check Out These Affordable Streaming Services: If you need to watch the latest cable TV channels in real-time, check out these low-cost streaming services. Note, these services don’t include local channels. If you need local channels, use an antenna or skip below for services that offer them. 1. Philo TV – Great if you don’t watch sports Philo TV is a great streaming service for those who are not into sports. Sports channels […]
[…]watch, you’ll have to either subscribe to Netflix or purchase shows and movies from the iTunes store (top-release moves are around $4.99, compared to $3.99 on Amazon). If you don’t already have purchased movies on iTunes, then Amazon with Roku is a better choice, since the movies are cheaper. The new Apple TV also offers Sling TV, a $20-per-month service that offers ESPN, AMC, and other cable channels. This is not available on older Apple TV’s though. Apple AirPlay – Mirror Your Device to Your TV Through the use of a wireless technology called Airplay, Apple TV can display whatever is on your […]
[…]are cool! :-) If you don’t want to spend any money, check for days when the museum is free. Most have a free day of the week or month. Check out my favorite museums in Los Angeles. 29. Do some gardening You’ll get some exercise, your garden will look better, and your plants will appreciate it. 30. Detail your car like you did with your first car Remember how psyched you were when you got your first car, no matter how old it was? When was the last time you vacuumed the inside and waxed the outside? You’ll feel […]
[…]buttons. The phone app guided me through the rest of the installation process. You scan a bar code to pair it, then you choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password on your phone. That is where I encountered problems. No matter how many times I tried, it wouldn’t recognize my Wi-Fi password and connect. I tried both my 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. I rebooted my router and the Streamer. Nothing helped. One of the suggestions in the app help doc was to move the unit 15 to 20 feet from your Wi-Fi router, i.e., closer. In my […]
[…]RG6 coax. Because I do lots of antenna experiments, I ended up using two RG6 cables spliced together, allowing me to insert amplifiers, splitters, etc. in the signal path. Doing this sacrifices a little bit of signal quality, so you shouldn’t do this. Just use one RG6 cable long enough to reach the ideal location, but not too much longer than required. My Second Antenna I have a second antenna (another Mohu Leaf) in the skylight of my condo attached to a Tablo for recording. This is the highest point in my condo and has good reception. If you have […]
[…]holes near the bottom and at the top of the unit. I like this design because it allows cool air to flow in from the bottom and exit out the top. Setup If you’ve ever set up a Ring doorbell on Wi-Fi, the process is very similar to setting up the Air TV 2 on Wi-Fi. First, you need to install the Sling app on your phone and create a free account. Next, you’ll have to get onto the Air TV 2’s Wi-Fi network and enter your Wi-Fi network’s password (the app will guide you through this). Or, you could […]
[…]10 does not come with an .mpg video player but you can get one here. You can change the setting to record to an MPEG-4 (.avi) file, which is playable on more software but you’re locked into 352 x 240 resolution at that setting, but is fine for VHS. Whatever file format you choose, I recommend doing a short test recording to make sure you can play back the resulting video file on your computer before ripping a six-hour VHS tape!! Doing the Recording You’ll have to let it run for the entire time that you want to record, so […]
[…]the channel and volume buttons with each other (“to increase volume, do I toggle the up arrow button or plus button?”). For these reasons, I believe that anyone who is not tech-savvy (like my Mom), would have a really tough time setting up a modern TV with all of its features. If you have an older or non-techy relative who needs a new TV, they might actually be better served if you gave them YOUR “dumb” TV and instead upgraded yourself to a brand new smart TV. That might sound selfish, but I know my Mom would be totally lost […]
[…](for example, doing a channel scan). For that, you need to use the TV that the TiVo is connected to. Customer Support Unlike some DVR companies out there, TiVo has excellent customer support. You can call their phone number and usually talk to a human being within five minutes! (At least, that’s how long it took the times when I called). Customer support should not be overlooked when you make your purchase. Transferring Your All-In Service Plan Note that if you ever want to sell your TiVo and transfer your lifetime All-In Service Plan to the new owner, you will […]
[…]I usually write about ways to get free and cheap TV without paying for cable or satellite. But today I want to talk about how to save money on the other big subscription cost in your life: your cell phone bill. Are you paying $50, $60, or $70 a month on your mobile phone plan? You might be paying way more than you need to! After years of spending $55/month on what I thought was a great cell phone deal from T-Mobile, I’m now paying $15/month for unlimited talk and text and 5GB of data on the same T-Mobile network! […]
[…]one of my sites you might enjoy is TheFrugalNoodle.com. I write about money-saving tips, how-to topics, and career advice there. If you ever visit Los Angeles, check out LADateIdeas.com! If you have any questions, please leave a comment so everyone can benefit from the answer. I hope this site has been helpful to you! – Brian My Product Review Policy I don’t accept payment for writing product reviews. All of my reviews express my personal opinion after evaluating and/or researching the product or service myself. If You’d Like to Help I’ve had some awesome readers email me wondering if they can […]
[…]cables throughout my home. The Tablo and AirTV are two DVRs that have Wi-Fi if you don’t want to run Ethernet to your DVR. Next Gen TV ATSC 3.0? The Flex Duo (which I reviewed) does not support ATSC 3.0. The Flex Scribe 4K and Flex Quattro (AKA Flex 4K) claim to support ATSC 3.0 (Next Generation TV) on two tuners. However, I’ve heard of problems with viewing ATSC 3.0 on third-party software (i.e., no sound). I’ve also heard that there could be DRM issues. In short, ATSC 3.0 isn’t ready for prime time in my opinion (pardon the pun). […]
[…]either have to buy a new TV, or buy a digital TV converter box (also called a tuner box) in order to get free TV using an antenna. Converter boxes run about $30 to $50. Consider These Points Before You Buy a Converter Box The cost of new flat screen TVs has come down so much that you might want to consider just buying a new TV if you can afford to spend a little more. Here are some reasons why: Whatever you decide, you should make sure there are broadcast TV signals in your area before making any purchases. […]
While discovering free and cheap ways to watch TV is a good thing, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. In 2017, the average American spent almost four hours a day watching television! That’s a HUGE amount of time to spend staring at a TV screen! What could you accomplish with that time? When you look back on your life, will you wish you did something else with that time? Giving Up TV for Lent This year, Lent runs from Wednesday, March 2nd to Thursday, April 14th, 2022. That’s 40 days x 4 hours = 160 hours […]
[…]how you can mirror your Android phone to your Roku. For Apple users, some Roku models now support AirPlay to mirror your iOS device’s screen to your Roku. This technique is still super cool though, as you can play your own videos from your phone on your TV! How to Do It The first thing you’ll need to do is get the official Roku app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Even if you don’t want to stream, you might want it anyway to use as a remote. It’s free. Next, make sure your phone is on your home’s […]
[…]these are SO much cheaper than the other options, it may be worth looking at if you’re willing to tolerate these shortcomings. We tolerated much worse when we were using VHS VCRs! On the upside, you can take the hard drive from this unit and plug it into your computer and watch the recordings that way. You can’t easily do that with the Tablo since the recording format is proprietary. Also, these boxes don’t connect to the Internet, so you can watch, record, and do everything even when the Internet is down. Tablo and AirTV require an Internet connection to […]
[…]want to. If you like having the TV on all of the time in the background, try using an antenna to get free broadcast TV. Or you can stream YouTube all day for free. So, if you’re serious about these changes, consider canceling the “all you can eat” buffet of TV content that you are paying for via cable TV and streaming services, just like you’d hide the cookie jar when you’re trying to diet! Another Motivation: Saving Money If living longer and healthier is not enough motivation, consider the money you could save by not spending it on cable […]
