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Post by jtmom on Oct 27, 2017 1:50:57 GMT
I am confused on the choices or just don't understand.
This is my need: trying to find alternative to cable for my parents. They do not need internet, watch mostly CBS, or other basic cable. They will need a new tv. Do we NEED smart tv or just HD? Would a Roku or Fire Stick work or I hear of Sling? They are on an extreme budget yet they only watch TV so I want to get them the best option.
Thank you in advance 😊
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Oct 27, 2017 2:02:35 GMT
You have to have internet to stream tv. Then, you can use a smart tv or a Roku stick, chrome cast or fire stick to access the programs.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Oct 27, 2017 2:05:07 GMT
Then, they would need a service. The three biggest ones that include network stations and various cable stations are Directtv now, Sling and PlayStation vue.
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Post by scrapaddie on Oct 27, 2017 2:47:47 GMT
Can they get what they need over the air? This is, of course, the cheapest option
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Post by scrappychick on Oct 27, 2017 2:54:19 GMT
A newer tv will allow you to hook up a HD antenna for basic cable stations. That will be free.
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Post by LeaP on Oct 27, 2017 3:19:05 GMT
Impulsively, I purchased an HD antenna from Amazon for around $16 and it works like a charm. We get all the networks and dozens of weird channels. I tried it in my neighbor's house and it did not work nearly as well. I think the location in your house makes a huge difference. I can't speak to how it compares to cable as we cut the cord over three years ago. We have internet w/ Netflix and Spotify.
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Post by sassyangel on Oct 27, 2017 5:38:51 GMT
Impulsively, I purchased an HD antenna from Amazon for around $16 and it works like a charm. We get all the networks and dozens of weird channels. I tried it in my neighbor's house and it did not work nearly as well. I think the location in your house makes a huge difference. I can't speak to how it compares to cable as we cut the cord over three years ago. We have internet w/ Netflix and Spotify. This is the best free option. With one caveat. Unfortunately, I live in a stucco house and our indoor HD antennas are next to useless. Something about the mesh in the stucco interfering with the reception. It has to be stuck on the window (which is an eyesore) in order to get decent reception. Do your homework on them if you go this route.  |
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Post by anaterra on Oct 27, 2017 9:04:36 GMT
Maybe they can sign up for just the basic local package... you know with just cbs nbc abc pbs... the basic 8
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 27, 2017 11:03:54 GMT
You need the internet to stream. We cut cable except internet and without bundling internet price doubled. Over air broadcast gets quite a few channels.
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Post by LeaP on Oct 27, 2017 19:48:09 GMT
Impulsively, I purchased an HD antenna from Amazon for around $16 and it works like a charm. We get all the networks and dozens of weird channels. I tried it in my neighbor's house and it did not work nearly as well. I think the location in your house makes a huge difference. I can't speak to how it compares to cable as we cut the cord over three years ago. We have internet w/ Netflix and Spotify. This is the best free option. With one caveat. Unfortunately, I live in a stucco house and our indoor HD antennas are next to useless. Something about the mesh in the stucco interfering with the reception. It has to be stuck on the window (which is an eyesore) in order to get decent reception. Do your homework on them if you go this route. Interesting! We have stucco, but the antenna is on the wall inches from the window. The signal really does look nice with the TV. SaveSave |
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