How do we watch Local Channels Like ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX on Roku? Is there a cost for it? How do we watch Local Channels Like ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX on Roku? Is there a cost for it?

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Chad · Accepted Answer

You can pick up a HD antenna from Best Buy, (ClearStream) and hook it up to the splitter that your old cable provider hooked into normally located by your fuse panel. I have installed two of these antennas now, both in garage attics and they work amazing. You get all the major networks for free and in HD as well as some public access channels and a weather channel. This is the best solution if you cancel cable and stream your television shows. It's ridiculous to pay for basic cable when you can get those channels for free with the purchase of one of these antennas. I have used the long rang and the extra long range versions and both worked perfect. Cost range is from 75.00 to 110.00 depending if you can get them on sale.

Answered by Chad 10 years ago

James · Answer

I have a HD antenna that gives me about 30 local channels.

Husker76 · Answer

Some of them have their own channel but they are not current telecasts.

Tomahawk83 · Answer

Through dish network

UncleBrenty · Answer

Few local channels have apps but you are listing networks and most of them have an app on Roku. PBS, NBC and FOX all do.
You may not be able to stream live shows but you can watch them on-demand after they air. Some network apps require you to log-in with your cable provider for full access but if you don't have one you can watch network shows on a one week delay or other restrictions.
I use the NBC app all the time to catch up on "The Carmichael Show"
and "Crowded". FOX is good for "The Simpsons" since I am rarely home on a Sunday night. Visit the Roku page for details about network apps.

Dropdeaddiva1 · Answer

I'm not sure if it's the same in Oregon, but in St. Louis, the only local channel we have to subscribe to, is CBS. They charge $5.99 per month for their CBS All Access app. Not a bad trade off when replacing a cable provider.

Answered by Dropdeaddiva1 10 years ago

CommunityAnswer · Answer

There is not a cost, but they do not stream live.

mfjv4 · Answer

There is a cost to watch these channels. The cost is not due to the Roku or streaming device. Instead to watch these channels in a streaming mode, the user must be already be valid cable or satellite company subscriber to these channels. That is, you would have to be subscribed to a TV package that contains the broadcast channel you wish to view. The streaming box (Roku, Amazon Fire, PC, Mac, etc.) will present you with a sign on screen to enter your ID and password provided by your cable or sat providers. So unfortunately the answer is if you're a media provider subscriber it's easy - just enter your credentials. If not, I hadn't found a way to view these network channels. I have seen cases (I think it was CBS) where you can pay CBS directly to view some of their premium videos at a fee paid directly to them. (don't quote me on the CBS. It was one of the majors that did that). ..m

Answered by mfjv4 10 years ago

I have seen cases (I think it was CBS) where you can pay CBS directly to view some of their premium videos at a fee paid directly to them. (don't quote me on the CBS. It was one of the majors that did that).

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mazda316 · Answer

You will most likely want an option to stream these shows. The best that I've found (and the most popular) is HULU. You can download hulu to the roku. They have most of your shows to stream. The most popular of shows will have at least the 5 latest episodes to stream. The least popular are usually the entire season stored. Hulu is $8 to start. The other option if you are cutting the cord would be to get an over the air antenna. This will allow for LIVE airings of the local channels. Last but not least, there is a CBS apps (as CBS shows are not on Hulu). The app is $6 / month. You get all of the CBS shows for streaming AND in some markets you will get local CBS live broadcasts as well. Hope that helps.

Answered by mazda316 10 years ago

“How do we watch Local Channels Like ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX on Roku? Is there a cost for it? How do we watch Local Channels Like ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX on Roku? Is there a cost for it?”

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