One of the most popular questions we get is how to watch local news as a cord cutter. Live events and, more importantly, live news are two things cord cutters are not willing to wait for.
Here are a few tips to get live local news without a pay-TV service.
#1 Get an Antenna
If you are a cord cutter and have yet to try an antenna, this should be your first step. For over 90% of Americans an antenna will pick up your local stations and news.
Before you run out and buy an antenna, make sure to check out what you can get with the two main antenna types: indoor or outdoor. The last thing you want to do is spend money to find out you got the wrong antenna. Visit Antennarecommendations.com and enter your address to find out what channels you can get with both antenna types.
#2 Streaming on Your TV
What if you want a streaming option or you cannot get local channels over the air?
Here are a few services you should try.
NewsON
NewsON is available on Android, iOS, and Roku. They bring you live streams of local news and even replays of your local news if you miss the live broadcast.
Want to see if NewsON has your local station? Check out our full list of stations.
LiveStream
If NewsON is missing your local channels, check out the LiveStream Channel on Roku or on their website. Use their search to help you find local news. You will need to search for call signs to find your channel (example: WBOC).
Your Local Channel’s Website or App
Most local channels live stream their news for free on their website. A growing number of local channels also have dedicated apps on Fire TV or Roku that offer a live stream.
#3: Live Stream on Your Tablet
If you cannot find a way to watch local news on your TV, check out your local channel’s app for your tablet. Most local stations have an iOS or Android app for tablets that will offer a live stream.
We hope that helped answer one of the most popular questions we get about cord cutting.
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