Can I use Roku 1 to mirror content (e.g., streaming live local CBC tv channel broadcast) from my tablet or PC to my TV screen? Am thinking of dropping my cable TV service. Quick search of channels and services available on Roku reveals it does not seem to include local TV broadcasts. Wondering if can mirror local TV that I can get on my Samsung tablet or laptop onto my TV screen via Roku box. If not, what is best combo of tech to get both local TV and streaming content available through a Roku box or similar?

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Parent23 · Accepted Answer

We are in the process of dropping cable. We are buying a HDTV antenna to get local channels over the air and subscribing to Sling TV for ESPN. We also have subscribed to Hulu and Netflix for movies and shows. And we are still coming out much ceaper than cable.

Answered by Parent23 9 years ago

DonS · Answer

I use (OTA) over the air for the 4 major networks, their sub channels, PBS, ION, CW and some religious programming. This is free HDTV that for me is as good as cable. Many channels on ROKU are free but some require a subscription. I subscribe to Sling ($20/mo) that gets me ESPN, ESPN2, H, H2, some Disney programming and movie channels like Life Time, TBN, A&E....

Answered by DonS 9 years ago

peeps · Answer

A good digital antenna

djpoz · Answer

Yes you can. Look in their channel store to find the right app for this

DavecoInNY · Answer

Good choice to go with the Roku, they are excellent chord cutters! I think the Roku website offers what you can and cannot do with each model.I'd take a look at that before you make any concrete decision. However, I know I have used the Roku 3 and 4, both have an app for playing your media off your PC to the Roku with ease. You can also Plug n Play using an external hard drive using that same app while connecting the external Hard Drive to the Roku via the external USB port they have on the 2, 3 and 4. I'm not sure if we can mention specific brand names of apps here, but there are quite a few of them that also act as servers from your PC to the Roku. But the best way to read up on this, is to check out the Roku website. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Answered by DavecoInNY 9 years ago

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