{"id":202488,"date":"2021-03-15T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-03-15T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T12:00:16","slug":"everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Everything You Need to Ditch Cable on a Budget \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c33dea1b89\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Start_with_aGood_Streaming_Stick\" >Start with aGood Streaming Stick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Roku_Express\" >Roku Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick_Lite\" >Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Free_Streaming_Services_and_Budget_Bundles\" >Free Streaming Services and Budget Bundles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Free_On-Demand_and_Live_TV_Services\" >Free On-Demand and Live TV Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Save_with_Bundles_and_Discounts\" >Save with Bundles and Discounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Free_OTA_TV\" >Free OTA TV<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#1_BY_ONE_Digital_Antenna\" >1 BY ONE Digital Antenna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget-review-geek\/#Consider_Building_a_Plex_Server\" >Consider Building a Plex Server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Everything You Need to Ditch Cable on a Budget \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/f86b5843100e11e20930a54a9dbc3bc8\/p\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09dd8c26-2.png\" alt=\"A cut coaxial cord and a Fire TV streaming stick.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/morgantown-wv-20-june-2018-senior-1116971228\" data-credittext=\"Steve Heap\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/morgantown-wv-20-june-2018-senior-1116971228\">Steve Heap\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ditching cable for streaming is easier than ever, even if you\u2019re a sports fan or a sucker for live broadcasts. But as streaming prices rise <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/402533\/streaming-services-are-beginning-to-look-like-cable-companies\/\">to cable-like levels<\/a>, the question is no longer \u201ccan you replace cable with streaming,\u201d it\u2019s \u201chow can you ditch cable on a budget\u201d? Here are the free services, streaming bundles, and OTA equipment you need to cut the cord without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_aGood_Streaming_Stick\"><\/span>Start with aGood Streaming Stick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/a86e3ce88f253b8170565f1b87294198\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/05fbd4ec.png\" alt=\"Chromecast with Google TV device and remote control on wooden surface\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Streaming sticks give you im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te access to all of your favorite services in a speedy, intuitive interface. They also come with exclusive perks and cool features, like free on-demand video and voice controls. And unlike <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/72138\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-2\/\">your smart TV, which will quickly grow slow and unreliable, an affordable streaming stick will work at full speed for years and cost very little to replace.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Express-Streaming-Media-Player\/dp\/B07WVFCVJN\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Roku Express<\/a> and Amazon\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/fire-tv-stick-lite\/dp\/B07YNLBS7R\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Fire TV Stick Lite<\/a> are two of the best budget streaming sticks, clocking in at just $30 each. Both streaming sticks come with tons of free on-demand content and hundreds of free live TV channels through The Roku Channel and the Fire TV <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. And of course, they support all of your favorite streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a 4K TV, consider buying the Chromecast with Google TV, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote\/dp\/B079QHML21\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Fire TV Stick 4K<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Premiere-HDR-Streaming-Player-Premium\/dp\/B07HDBZN7Q?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Roku Premiere<\/a>. They cost a bit more than the Roku Express and Fire TV Stick Lite, but that\u2019s the price of 4K HDR streaming! The Chromecast with Google TV is a particularly strong option here, with a personalized interface, Google Assistant support, and an all-in-one \u201cwatch list\u201d that compiles shows and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> from all of your streaming services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WVFCVJN?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Y15o6btZL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Roku Express\" aria-label=\"Shop for Roku Express\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WVFCVJN?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roku_Express\"><\/span>Roku Express<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The affordable Roku Express grants instant access to all your favorite streaming services, plus tons of free content through The Roku Channel. Grab one now and ditch cable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YNLBS7R?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/318TG3aNKpL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite\" aria-label=\"Shop for Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YNLBS7R?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick_Lite\"><\/span>Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Amazon&#8217;s Fire TV Stick Lite opens a world of streaming services and free content through the Fire TV app. If you&#8217;re a Prime subscriber or an Alexa user, Fire TV might be the the low-cost streaming solution for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Streaming_Services_and_Budget_Bundles\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_FreeStreamingServicesandBudgetBundles\">Free Streaming Services and Budget Bundles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/e0f6863ba7fb476bc033d8516d8574c3\/p\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4a47a0db-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\/live-tv\" data-credittext=\"Pluto TV\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\/live-tv\">Pluto TV<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why pay full price for streaming? There are dozens of free streaming apps with on-demand content and live TV channels to satiate your thirst for new content. And when you need a premium service like Disney+, there\u2019s usually a bundle, extended trial, or discount to help you subscribe without emptying your wallet.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_On-Demand_and_Live_TV_Services\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_FreeServices\">Free On-Demand and Live TV Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Why pay for streaming when you can get everything for free? Here are some of the best free on-demand and live TV streaming services. Some of these services work without an account, so you can try them out without jumping through any hoops:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crackle.com\/\"><strong>Crackle<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Crackle was one of the first streaming services to offer free, ad-supported content, and its rotating selection of hit shows and blockbuster movies is almost always worth your time.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\"><strong>Pluto TV<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Pluto TV is the sleeper streaming service of your dreams. It offers a cable-like live TV experience with contributions from AMC, MTV, and dozens of other networks. Plus, Pluto TV contains a couple thousand on-demand shows and movies, including <em>Star Trek<\/em>, <em>The Nanny<\/em>, <em>Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations<\/em>, and other titles that you rarely find outside of Netflix and Hulu.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peacocktv.com%2F&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\"><strong>Peacock<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> NBCUniversal\u2019s Peacock is a tiered streaming service with free and paid content. You have to sign up for an account, but you won\u2019t mind once you start watching <em>Battlestar Galactica<\/em>, <em>30 Rock<\/em>, and <em>Parks and Rec<\/em> without paying a dime.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\"><strong>Tubi<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Like Crackle, Tubi offers a rotating selection of shows and movies and always has one or two blockbusters.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/tv\/\"><strong>IMDb TV<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Amazon\u2019s IMDb TV has a killer selection of shows and movies, including <em>Malcolm in the Middle<\/em>, <em>Mad Men<\/em>, and <em>Degrassi<\/em>. Prime TV content will sometimes find its way to IMDb TV, so keep your eyes peeled!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/corp.xumo.com\/\"><strong>Xumo<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Like Pluto TV, the Xumo streaming service packs dozens of free channels into a cable-like experience. It\u2019s great for news, sports, and documentaries.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/watch-free-tv\/\"><strong>Plex<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Plex now features nearly 150 free TV channels, including some killer options for anime fans, music nerds, and kids.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/epg?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><strong>Prime Channels<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Not many people know about this, but Amazon has tons of free live TV channels for Prime members. A Prime membership isn\u2019t free, of course, but it\u2019s something to keep in mind if you\u2019re already a Prime subscriber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these free services offer an impressive amount of premium content, they lack some new shows and movies, and of course, they\u2019re all ad-<span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">supported<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_with_Bundles_and_Discounts\"><\/span>Save with Bundles and Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you want to watch cutting-edge shows and live sports without any ads, you have to pay for a premium streaming service. Thankfully, you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/68017\/the-best-ways-to-save-money-on-streaming-services\/\">don\u2019t have to pay full price. Here are some ways to save money on all the big boy streaming platforms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bundle It:<\/strong> You can save a ton of money signing up for streaming bundles instead of individual services. \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fwelcome%2Fdisney-hulu-espn-bundle%3F&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">The Disney Bundle<\/a>\u201d includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $14 a month (or $19 if you want Hulu with no ads). With it, you save $5 a month or $60 a year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Plans:<\/strong> Nearly every streaming service offers a 10%-20% discount when you pay for a full year up front. Of course, you only want to do this with services that you use all the time. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/323783\/the-cheapest-way-to-stream-tv-rotate-your-subscriptions\/\">Canceling other services<\/a> when you aren\u2019t using them could save you a lot more than 10% or 20%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Discounts:<\/strong> Some streaming services, like YouTube Premium, offer massive discounts for students. There\u2019s also the \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.spotify.com\/us\/article\/premium-and-hulu\/\">Spotify Premium with Hulu<\/a>\u201d bundle for students, which packs together Spotify, Hulu, and SHOWTIME for just $10 a month (that\u2019s $16 a month in savings).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnered Deals:<\/strong> Some phone carriers and credit card companies offer free streaming subscriptions for their customers. Verizon customers can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for free, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Fhbo-max%2F&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">some AT&amp;T customers<\/a> get HBO Max for free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Time<\/strong> <strong>Discounts:<\/strong> Most streaming services go on sale at least once a year, especially around the holidays. If you don\u2019t want to wait for a discount, you could try hunting down some discounted gift cards for streaming services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of these savings options are as cheap as, you know, not subscribing in the first place. But they\u2019re still better than paying full price. If you want to save even more money on your premium streaming services, try \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/323783\/the-cheapest-way-to-stream-tv-rotate-your-subscriptions\/\">rotating<\/a>\u201d your subscriptions\u2014canceling the ones you don\u2019t want so you pay for as few services a month as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_OTA_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_FreeOTATV\">Free OTA TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/d3107ee533607da7c3d59df8b8fa947b\/p\/uploads\/2021\/03\/258f63b9.png\" alt=\"The 1 BY ONE digital antenna for OTA TV.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IF70QCW?tag=reviewgeek-20\" data-credittext=\"1 BY ONE\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IF70QCW?tag=reviewgeek-20\">1 BY ONE<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s better to be old fashioned. Free over-the-air TV provides a cable-like live TV experience, with local channels, news, sports, and even some heavy-hitters like ABC and CBS. And funny enough, free antenna TV has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/428815\/why-free-ota-tv-beats-cable-on-picture-quality\/\">better picture quality<\/a> than cable!<\/p>\n<p>Setting up OTA TV is incredibly easy. Just buy a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IF70QCW?tag=reviewgeek-20\">digital antenna<\/a>, screw it into your TV\u2019s coaxial jack, slap it on a window, and hit the ground running. You can even watch OTA TV through your Xbox or PlayStation with the help of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mediasonic-HOMEWORX-HW130STB-Converter-Recording\/dp\/B01EW098XS?tag=reviewgeek-20\">an external tuner.<\/a> (TVs have built-in digital tuners, but game consoles, projectors, and old tube TVs do not.)<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you might want to check <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvfool.com\/?option=com_wrapper&amp;Itemid=29\">which channels<\/a> are available in your area before committing to OTA TV. If you live in a remote area, you should also consider using an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/pingbingding-Amplified-Range-360-Remote-Snap-Installation\/dp\/B0748KYTZN?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">outdoor antenna<\/a>, as an indoor antenna may not pick up a wide selection of channels. 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That\u2019s the idea behind Plex, a service that you host on a computer in your home. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/70552\/everything-you-need-to-set-up-a-plex-server\">Setting up a Plex server takes a bit of time and effort, but once it\u2019s done, you can stream your shows, movies, and music on any device\u2014even devices outside your home!<\/p>\n<p>To set up a Plex server, you first need an always-on device that can run the Plex Media Server software and hold all of your files. An <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CanaKit-Raspberry-Basic-Kit-8GB\/dp\/B08DJ9MLHV\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">NVIDIA Shield TV Pro<\/a> is the easiest and most popular choice, though you can use cheaper devices like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CanaKit-Raspberry-Basic-Kit-8GB\/dp\/B08DJ9MLHV\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Raspberry Pi 4<\/a> or an old laptop.<\/p>\n<p>You also need a large storage device, like an external hard drive, and of course, a collection of digital movies and shows. 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