Comments on: 6 Clever Ways to Get Free Cable TV Channels

By: Ben Huber

Ben Huber — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:51:11 +0000

In reply to Shirley.

Generally speaking, a DVR is just a recording device. You’ll still need some sort of streaming service to record movies with your DVR in the first place.

Furthermore, DVR is generally more applicable to Live TV because streaming services already act as a DVR/rolodex of movies (Netflix and most major streaming providers do not allow recording/DVR compatibility). At $30/mo, something like Sling might be one of the cheaper options available if you wish to leverage DVR/record on-demand movies (up to 50 hours of cloud recording time), but still have access to local/national channels and favorites.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:14:59 +0000

I’ve noticed Netflix raised their prices again and now their lineup is lousy. They play old movies they had on 6 months ago. Netflix got boring. I just want a DVR to record what movies I do like so I can watch them over and over. Should I buy my own DVR? I’m on a fixed income and I’m handicap. My life is tv…

By: Jeff Diamond

Jeff Diamond — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:57:23 +0000

Tubi is great! I found that one on Google and it’s been the best one so far.

By: Sharon Byess

Sharon Byess — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:33:00 +0000

Thank you Jeff so much for this information. We are a one-income family and I definitely need to get rid of cable. I was looking for ways to do it and came across your article. I am just not very good at the technical things but I will give it a try. I need to know how to do everything in detail and this helped a lot. Thank you so much!

By: Ben Huber

Ben Huber — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:30:30 +0000

In reply to Mic.

Thanks for the heads up Mic — we’ll definitely consider it for inclusion when we update our article. Thanks!

By: Mic

Mic — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:25:16 +0000

You didn’t mention Pluto TV. It is also free and offers live TV and music channels.

By: AK

AK — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:18:41 +0000

There are also companies out there like Low Income Cable that offer lower than normal prices.

Save money where you can, every little bit helps.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:12:42 +0000

None of the alternative companies seem to have good shows/channels like Discovery, the History Channel, SciFi, etc. Even when I was with DIRECTV, some current shows never showed up. Until there is a company that allows us to watch current shows like Xfinity, we just don’t watch TV.

By: Buckeye Cub

Buckeye Cub — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 01:45:13 +0000

Your local library might also have access to Hoopla which has tv and movies available to “check out” digitally (and stream on computer or through Roku). Love Roku for its ability to connect to so many free options. Roku has its own channel with free content that changes each month. Pluto TV is another great one. It has a great channel lineup. Has Mystery Science Theater 3000 and a Rifftrax channel, which I enjoy immensely.

By: Sohokat

Sohokat — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:08:56 +0000

Your local library may also have plenty of videos for free. It’s how I watch cable shows like Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, and others. My library provides all my indoor entertainment for free.