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What streaming service should I get?

[…]service for you, first make a list of the channels you want. Then, go to my Streaming TV Service Finder and enter them there. It will search through all of the streaming services to find the ones that get as many channels that you picked as possible. Note getting local channels in a streaming service is expensive. If you can, get your local channels using […]

Tablo Generation 4 Review: My #1 DVR Pick!

[…]this $20 device was pretty darn good! The Tablo Gen 4 app worked great on it for me. My big test is for these apps is how it fast-forwards and rewinds. It was snappy and showed screenshots so I could tell exactly when I was 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 […]

My Review of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Tuner/DVRs (FLEX and SCRIBE)

[…]simple and gets the job done. I like how it displays the channel number, and not just the station logo like some other DVRs do. At this point, I was super impressed! Setting up the tuner and watching live TV were almost effortless, not even requiring me to initiate a channel scan! Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about the DVR functionality. DVR Setup: No Included Documentation! First of all, there was no mention of DVR functionality in the included quickstart guide of my FLEX DUO (perhaps something is included with the SCRIBE model?). The web portal does have a […]
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Review: The AirTV 2 Broadcast TV DVR

[…]about 4 seconds to respond. Not ideal for rapidly skipping commercials. This is actually kind of a big drawback. Going backward is equally slow. Internet Access Required to Watch TV Unfortunately, you can’t even launch the Sling app when you have no Internet access. That means you can’t watch live TV or recorded shows on your AirTV when your Internet is down. This isn’t a big deal most of the time, but one of the cool things about broadcast TV is the ability to still watch TV when your Internet is down. Closed Captioning AirTV supports closed captioning when playing […]

Review: The Antop HD Smart Bar – The Best Indoor Amplified TV Antenna?

[…]your best bet, at least to start with. The same goes if have mostly green channels on the Station Finder. If, on the other hand, you’re getting yellow and red channels on the Station Finder (and you’re not able to mount a rooftop antenna), then the HD Smart Bar might get you more channels than a non-amplified antenna like the Leaf. Also, if you’re using a Mohu Leaf or other indoor antenna, and you have a flakey channel that drops in and out, the HD Smart Bar might be able to pick it up, especially if it is a VHF […]
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Use This Free Tool to Lower the Cost of Streaming TV

[…]you might be able to get those channels for free using an antenna! Enter your zip code into the Station Finder to see how many channels are in your area. While an outdoor antenna will you should be able to get the green channels using an indoor antenna. Here are some I recommend: If you use a broadcast TV DVR like the Tablo to record live TV, it really turns live TV into more of a streaming TV experience, allowing you to watch shows on your phone as well as your TV (using a Roku). 3. Watch, then cancel! Recurring […]
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My Story: Cable TV Costs Too Much

[…]RI is a city of fewer than 200,000 people, to give you an idea. Using the FCC’s Station Finder, I determined which channels were available in my area. The stations labeled “strong” came in pretty much wherever I put my antenna. The ones labeled “weak” required very specific tweaking… sometimes inches mattered. Now that I have lived without cable for a while, do I miss cable? Absolutely not! In the modern era of streaming channels, you can get plenty of free content, along with a lot of low-cost paid content for much less than the cost of cable TV. And, […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast TV

[…]the TV frequency spectrum to make more room for wireless carriers. The effect is that many stations are weaker (and some are completely gone). Here are some things you can do if you lost channels after re-scanning. Q: How do I use one antenna with multiple TVs? A: Yes, see the options for multiple TVs in this article. Q: Does a Roku replace cable TV? A: No. A Roku is not an exact replacement for cable TV. It allows you to watch free and paid content from the Internet such as YouTube, Netflix, Hulu❯❯, Amazon Video, and many others, on your TV. You can […]
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The Streaming TV Service Finder

There are so many streaming TV services out there like Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo, Sling TV, Fubo, etc. It can be pretty intimidating to find the one that has all of the channels you want for the lowest price So, I’ve partnered with Suppose to bring you the tool below that gives you a personalized list of streaming services based on what channels you want. This tool is best used on a large desktop monitor. This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase streaming services through the affiliate links on this page, Suppose receives compensation from the service provider at […]

The Best Streaming TV Services

[…]the major networks Sling TV is an ideal low-cost solution if you already get the major network stations (CBS, NBC, ABC, etc.) using a broadcast TV antenna, or if you just don’t want those channels. Unlike Philo, Sling TV does have ESPN and other cable sports channels! 3. frndly – Good for family-friendly content like the Hallmark Channel If you love the Hallmark Channel, then frndly is for you. They also offer A&E, History, Lifetime and other family-friendly channels live and on-demand. Unlimited DVR included. All for $6.99/month. It’s a great service that’s not weighed down by expensive sports channels. Try […]

How to Use an Antenna and TV Streaming Services If You Have an Old Tube TV

[…]box, you’ll need a broadcast TV antenna. Before buying anything, enter your zip code into the Station Finder and make sure there are signals in your area. If there are, here are some low-cost indoor antennas that I recommend. Can You Use a Roku With a Tube TV? Yes, but you’ll have to use the 2018 Roku Express+. It’s the one with the three RCA cables on the box: On Amazon, you’ll have to look under “other sellers” since this is an older model. The Tablo Option Note, if you do use a Roku, you have the option of viewing broadcast TV channels […]
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Troubleshooting Your TV Antenna

Having problems getting your TV to receive digital broadcast stations using your antenna? You’ve come to the right place. Find solutions to your antenna problems below. My TV isn’t doing anything when I hook up the antenna My TV is not finding any channels when I do a scan I’ve lost a channel that I used to get or I lose channels at certain times of day This could be caused by a variety of reasons. See this article for some possibilities: There is static in the picture If you are seeing snow or static type of interference, it’s probably not a digital […]

How to Set Up Your TV Antenna

[…]supply power to it, etc., rather than right next to your TV. But, if you want to bring in the most stations, you should keep the box closer to your antenna. In my experiments, even an additional 20 feet of un-amplified cable run from your antenna can cause you to lose a weak station. That is also why you shouldn’t use a passive (non-powered) splitter for this application. In my experiments, a passive splitter will cause you to lose signal strength and possibly lose the weaker stations. Give it a try and let us know your […]

The Broadcast TV Station Finder

[…]direction the signal is coming from on the map to help you orient your antenna. THE RESULTS OF THE STATION FINDER ARE BASED ON THE FCC DATABASE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE ALL OF THE CHANNELS LISTED. If That Site Is Down, Use This Alternative If the link above doesn’t work (sometimes the FCC Site goes down), enter your zip code into the Transmitter Locator by Antennas Direct. You should be able to get stations within the first circle using an indoor antenna: How to Interpret the Station Finder Results In general, you should […]

Why the Mohu Leaf Is (Still) My Favorite Indoor Antenna

[…](i.e., most big cities). Before buying anything though, please enter your zip code into the Station Finder to make sure there are channels in your area. If you live in a big city, you should be fine. If you don’t see a lot of channels, your best bet is to get an outdoor antenna. Conclusion After testing the Mohu Leaf over many years now, I haven’t found a better indoor antenna. The Mohu Leaf is STILL my favorite indoor antenna!! – […]
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How to Pick Your TV Antenna

[…]So, save money and get a quality antenna to start with. A VHF TV Antenna You Can Mount Indoors The Station Finder will tell you if the channels in your area are VHF (It will say “Lo-V” or “Hi-V”) or UHF. VHF channels are more difficult to receive. Even “green” (strong) VHF channels might be hard to pick up with your indoor antenna. If mounting an antenna outside is not an option for you, check out the indoor/outdoor Antop HD Smart Bar antenna. It can stand up anywhere in a room, or you can mount it on a wall. See […]

Why a TV Antenna Might Be Your Best Friend During the Next Disaster

[…]Your Antenna So, as part of good disaster preparedness, I’d recommend first visiting the Station Finder to see if there are broadcast strong TV signals in your area. If there are, you can get a low-cost indoor antenna. Set it up to make sure you can receive local stations. The next time your cable or Internet goes out during a crisis, you’ll be glad you have broadcast TV as a backup! – […]
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[…]but I’ll guide you through it. To see which channels you can get using an antenna, click the big Station Finder button below and enter your zip code. You will see a map of your area like this one. Wait a few seconds for the colored list of stations to appear on the left. You should be able to pick up the green and yellow channels with a good indoor flat antenna. The ones in orange will probably require an outdoor antenna. The list is not exact but will give you a ballpark idea of the number of channels you should be […]

What To Do If You Lost TV Channels After Re-Scanning

[…]of other channels, including my local CBS and NBC stations. What happened?? Well, I went on the Station Finder and noticed that my local CBS station, KCBS normally on channel 2.1 on my TV, had moved and had an RF channel of 34. Well, I know that modern TVs have the ability to map a channel’s physical RF channel to a different tuner channel on your TV to make it so the channel number you know and love never changes, even if the physical frequency changes. So, theoretically, I should have been able to see KCBS on channel 2.1, but […]
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