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Broadcast TV, Antennas, and Reception
Want tips on what kind of antenna to get? Want to know how many free broadcast stations are in your area? Ask […]
The Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Device: A $20 4K Set-Top Box That’s Surprisingly Good!
[…]were YouTube, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Sling TV, Tablo, and Google’s free TV streaming app, Google TV Freeplay. Seems like every manufacturer these days (i.e., Samsung) has their own “Pluto TV”-style free streaming channel these days. Google’s is not bad at all, featuring 159 channels of TV shows, movies, and even local news. Of course, there are many many many more apps available! That’s one of the advantages of this box over, say, Apple TV. The Tablo Gen 4 (DVR) App For those of you who are looking at this device to use with a Tablo Gen 4 DVR, I tested […]
Troubleshooting: How to Fix Your Tablo Gen 4 DVR When It’s Not Working
[…]you don’t have one; you would have had to set it up). Debugging Antenna Reception Problems If TV viewing or recording is flaky, it may simply be due to poor TV reception. Toggle Antenna Amplification The easiest thing to try is to either activate or deactivate the onboard antenna amplifier. To do that in the Tablo app, go to Settings (gear icon) then activate or deactivate Antenna Amplification. Try it both ways and see which gives you more solid reception. Move Your Indoor Antenna Outside If that doesn’t have any effect, you might want to take more drastic measures. If […]
Beware of This Health Hazard Associated with Watching TV
[…]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 and […]
Tablo Generation 4 Review: My #1 DVR Pick!
[…]past the commercials: Other Apps Currently, there are Gen 4 Tablo apps for Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, and iOS. Tablo also just announced Gen 4 apps for Samsung and LG (June 2024). Tablo just announced an Apple TV app (October 2024), but reviews have been pretty poor so far. It sounds like more of a beta. Currently, there is no web app for Tablo Gen 4. That means you can’t watch live TV or recordings from your Tablo Gen 4 in a browser on your computer. Hopefully this is coming in the future. Tuner Quality I tested […]
How to Find the Closest Cell Towers Near You
[…]with an Android phone can get the Cellmapper app to help gather data. The site is completely free to use, but since it is crowdsourced, there is no guarantee of 100% accuracy. It might be, say only 80% accurate, but that may be enough for you to get an idea of the signal strength in your area. Using Cellmapper To find the cell towers in your area, simply visit Cellmapper.net on a computer. You could us a phone but honestly, it’s best to use something with a big screen for this. It’s easiest to allow it to use your location […]
How to Save Money on Internet Access in 2024
[…]lucky ones. For example, the city of Santa Monica offers free Wi-Fi in many parks. 12. Cut Cable TV and Landline You can cut the cable TV portion of your service while still retaining cable Internet. If you live in an area with TV broadcast stations within 30 miles, and you have a modern flat TV, you should be able to get most of the network channels for free using an antenna. Check out DisableMyCable.com for more info on this! And yes, it’s true that “bundling saves money”, but not if you don’t use all of the bundled services. It’s […]
Ten Ways To Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill in 2023
[…]service for a year now and noticed no problems with reception or coverage. They even gave her a free case and screen protector. Finally, there’s a store right down the street so she can easily go there when she has a problem. So what’s the catch? Metro is great for most people but there are a few caveats: For people like my Mom who rarely travel out of the country, Metro is terrific and will save a thousand dollars after just a few years! And, they have physical stores, which she appreciates when she needs help with the phone. Here […]
Ten Reasons To Get a DVR If You Watch Broadcast TV
[…]saves a HUGE amount of time! For that reason, after getting my DVR, I tended to watch recorded TV over live TV. Now, not all DVRs have a dedicated “commercial skip” feature like the TiVo Edge has, but they all have “fast-forward”, which is nearly as good. 5. Solution for TVs with No Tuner or Bad Tuner Believe it or not, some TVs were sold without a broadcast TV tuner. The way they were able to do that was to call them “displays”. If you have a “TV” like that, a DVR is a perfect solution to let you watch […]
My Review of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Tuner/DVRs (FLEX and SCRIBE)
[…](and review for y’all). To be clear, these devices will record broadcast TV shows, not cable TV or streaming TV. You need to attach your own TV antenna. Some models require external USB storage while others have internal storage. You can watch and record shows using their app, which is available for Mac, PC, and the most popular streaming boxes and mobile devices. But the apps won’t work outside of your home network. These devices do not have HDMI output; you do not connect them directly to your TV. The DVR functionality requires a $35/year fee, however, you can use […]
Verizon 5G Home Internet: The Good and the Bad. My Full Review in 2024
[…]with an IP address geo-located in your area. So, just something to consider if you stream local TV channels. Personally, I use a TV antenna for local channels so I don’t have this problem, but not everyone can get broadcast TV signals. Reliability vs. Coax Cable Internet Despite the account creation headaches, I still like Verizon’s actual 5G Internet service overall. So far, it’s been fast, reliable, and trouble-free, and it has saved me hundreds of dollars in the first year. I believe that using CATV coax cable to send high-speed data is going to go obsolete, kind of like […]
Review: The TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR (DISCONTINUED)
[…]to navigate using the remote. The first thing I did was check out the channel guide and watch live TV using the TV connected via HDMI. A pet peeve of mine with many broadcast TV DVRs is how long it takes to tune a new channel. Hands down, the TiVo was the fastest DVR that I’ve tested, taking only 2-3 seconds to tune a new channel after selecting it in the channel guide. Nice! I was able to pause live TV, then fast forward to the current time with no problems. I also love the remote control. It’s pretty chunky, […]
Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR
[…]encountered some bugs while navigating. There are some software bugs. Channel Guide Cost Free. Free. Countries It Works In U.S. Gen 4 only works in the United States. Older Tablos would work in Canada as well. Conclusion For most people, I would recommend Tablo Gen 4 over AirTV 2 due to the superior user interface, better drive compatibility, and better customer service. However, if you want to be able to view live TV and your recordings away from home, then AirTV is a good choice. What do you think of your AirTV? Any questions? Please leave a comment below. For […]
Review: The Antop HD Smart Bar – The Best Indoor Amplified TV Antenna?
[…](and it is truly a TV and not a “display”), you should be able to plug a TV antenna into your TV and get FREE high-definition broadcast TV, as long as you live in or near a major city with broadcast TV towers nearby. If you hate paying for cable or satellite TV, I highly recommend checking the Station Finder to see if there are broadcast channels in your area. The HD Smart Bar is an amplified TV antenna. That means it requires power for circuitry that increases the level of your TV signal. Why I Was Intrigued by This […]
Use This Free Tool to Lower the Cost of Streaming TV
[…]you’re not missing out! If you buy an Apple phone or computer, you get three months of Apple TV+ for free. I used this deal to watch two seasons of Ted Lasso. 5. Check out free streaming services There are free streaming services like Pluto TV and The Roku Channel. Sure, you’re not going to find the latest movies on these services, but you’ll find some great classics. Most of the shows I personally watch are on plain old free YouTube. For more free options, see my Streaming TV Service page. Samsung offers their excellent free Samsung TV+ streaming service, […]
Six Surprising Things Modern TVs Can Do
[…]guide, when you go past the last cable or broadcast TV channel, you’ll go into Samsung’s TV Plus free streaming channels, which look just like regular TV channels. There’s no real distinction between cable/broadcast channels and Internet streaming channels on this TV. The above screenshot of the channel guide shows that once you get past the broadcast channels, you move seamlessly into Samsung TV Plus free streaming channels. Another cool feature is that the TV will remember your place in a streaming app after you turn off the TV. So let’s say you turn off the TV in the middle […]
If You’re Spending More Than $20/Month on Your Mobile Phone Plan, You’re Paying Too Much
[…]costs. You might not have heard of Mint Mobile or Republic Wireless, but everyone has seen TV commercials for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. In addition, MVNOs generally have fewer retail locations or are online only. That saves a ton of money. MVNOs may not offer some features and perks like international roaming, free anti-spam app, or phone financing. Some plans don’t offer mobile hotspots. Finally, a lot of these low-cost carriers require you to pre-pay for up to a year at a time, to get their lowest rates. But, that means they don’t lose money on deadbeats who don’t pay […]
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My Story: Cable TV Costs Too Much
[…]use the Tablo. I spend little to nothing on streaming TV services. I watch over-the-air broadcast TV, free video services like YouTube, and some pay services on a temporary basis to binge-watch certain shows, then I cancel them. Read more about my current antenna setup in my blog. Expanding to Cover Internet and Cellular Services As people have shifted away from traditional cable TV, the cost of Internet access has gone up. So, I’m now covering ways to lower the cost of Internet access (as well as cell phone service). I personally switched from cable Internet to Verizon 5G Home […]