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Someone mentioned using a USB port (it's the thing that takes the red, white, and yellow plugs, I'm assuming). I have an very old TV I'm using, and it has the plugs; however, it also requires a converter box to work, and that's taking up the plugs, so I don't see how I'd hook up ALL these things at once.
Yup, a Roku would be about as good as a paperweight with no internet access. There aren't any good "cut the cord" solutions that don't require internet access.
There aren't any good "cut the cord" solutions that don't require internet access.
An over the air antenna still works without Internet access. In my area, that'll deliver about 30 stations, more than half of which are religion or shopping channels. It wouldn't be a "good" option for many people, but there is no cheaper way to get content to a TV.
You are welcome to do your own search on how much speed do you actually need. How much internet speed do you need? | Tech Talk I have Comcast and they always try to get you to buy more then I need. I am paying like $70 for internet + taxes + device rent.
An over the air antenna still works without Internet access. In my area, that'll deliver about 30 stations, more than half of which are religion or shopping channels. It wouldn't be a "good" option for many people, but there is no cheaper way to get content to a TV.
Can't get much more like cable than that, a bunch of channels you don't watch
Most cord cutters are looking for more than just the local ABC, NBC, PBS. Depends on your viewing habits.
Okay, the FIREHD8... I just saw an ad for it. Could I use that to watch movies/TV shows on my work Internet connection or at a coffeeshop with free wifi? Sling isn't an option for me because it doesn't have the channels I want (also, I was told it was much more than just $20/month). And I won't pay $70/month for an Internet connection I don't need since I can just continue to pay $70/month for a bazillion useless cable stations I don't want to watch. I already know how to do that (just bend over).
Okay, the FIREHD8... I just saw an ad for it. Could I use that to watch movies/TV shows on my work Internet connection or at a coffeeshop with free wifi? Sling isn't an option because it doesn't have the channels I want (also, I was told it was much more than just $20/month).
That would be a question for your IT/Management. I suspect most would frown on you using your work time and their bandwidth to watch TV.
Assuming the free wifi hot spot is fast enough that would work, but it depends on what you want to watch. What streaming service do you plan on using? Something like Netflix or Prime?
When talking to me about this stuff, please imagine that I am an alien who has just landed on the planet earth... I will have to stream a service? I understand you get subscribe to both Netflix for movies and HULU for TV shows (with a day's delay) for about $7/month...
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