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How We Watch TV Without Cable Service. A number of you have written asking about our TV- watching setup, and I’m finally getting around to writing about it today. You probably know that here at Chez Frugal Girl, we don’t like to spend a lot of time glued to the TV screen (Honestly, the computer screen is much more tempting to me!)However, we do like to watch TV sometimes and as you might guess, we’re not big fans of paying a cable TV bill.

So, we use a few alternative services. Mr. FG is solely responsible for researching, purchasing, and installing all of this stuff*, and I’m having him fact- check this post so I get it all right for you!*I don’t do techie stuff around here except for blog- related things. I’m blissfully content to let him handle it all. Roku. Ok. So, one of the main tools we use to get content to our TV is our Roku Box.

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Roku is a leetle box that allows you to stream content straight to your TV. If you’ve been streaming content to your small- screened laptop, this will open up whole new vistas for you! You can buy a Roku Box, for between $4. This is obviously a huge advantage over cable TV, which sucks money from your bank account every month. The Roku interface has a bunch of channels that are completely free, so if you’re not subscribed to a service like Netflix, you can still access a lot of streaming content like news channels, Pandora, Chow, Flixster, Disney. Mr. FG recommends thenowhereman channel and there’s a great list on Wikipedia.

Netflix. We do have a Netflix streaming account though, and I’d highly recommend it. For $7. 9. 9 a month, you get unlimited Netflix streaming movies, TV shows, children’s show, documentaries, and more. Now, the Netflix streaming library isn’t nearly as extensive as their DVD rental library…if you want a newly- released movie, you’re probably going to be out of luck if you want to stream it. But if you don’t mind watching things that have been out for a while, there’s lots to choose from. Our kids use this service way more than Mr. FG and I do, actually…they love to watch Fat Albert, Cake Boss, Myth. Busters, and Shaun the Sheep (Shaun is awesome, you have to admit!)Mr.

FG and I have really enjoyed the documentaries offered on Netflix streaming. We’ve watched documentaries on nature, adventurous living (like the one about people who bike from Banff, CA, to Mexico), the educational system, and the food system. And we’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s available. If you’re worried about the selection on Netflix streaming, never fear! You can sign up for a free one month trial and you’ll have plenty of time to browse around and see if there’s enough to keep you happy. If you want more content than what’s offered on Netflix’s streaming services, for an additional $7.

DVD library, and once you’ve got that, the sky is the limit…pretty much anything you could want is available, including things that have been recently released. Even if you pay for both services each month, your bill will only be $1. And that $1. 5. 9. TV. Amazon Streaming/Prime. Another option is to stream content from Amazon. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get some streaming content free, or you can pay a few dollars to download shows and movies.

If you don’t watch a lot of TV, this could be a better option for you than Netflix, but if you watch more than a few shows a week, Netflix is definitely going to save you money. You can try a free Amazon Prime 3. Day Trial to see if this would be worth it for you.  We LOVE our prime membership…the convenience of free shipping, plus the streaming are fabulous and well worth the $9.

Broadcast TVWe do still get regular broadcast TV as well…this is free in the U. S. All you need is an antenna, and possibly a digital converter box, depending on the sort of TV you have. I’m not very technically inclined, so I’ll just refer you to this post that explains the process very well.

Once again, though, it’s the sort of thing where you buy a little equipment and then you’re set for the foreseeable future. So much better than a monthly bill. One thing I really like about having Roku and Netflix instead of cable is that you have to be a little more intentional about your TV watching than you’d be otherwise. With a 1. 80- channel cable lineup, it’s really easy to sit down and mindlessly channel surf, and that’s a big time suck. With the streaming service, though, you have to browse and select what you want to watch, so it’s not nearly as tempting to bounce around between a bunch of shows. This helps make sure you don’t waste your leisure time.

I also appreciate that there are no commercials…when you watch an episode of, say, Myth Busters, it’s 1. Myth Busters. This saves time and reduces our exposure to advertising, both of which are great things in my book. So! We use: Netflix streaming and DVD servicesan antenna and digital converter for broadcast TVI know this setup wouldn’t work for everyone, but it definitely meets our needs. I hope I explained everything in an understandable manner here. If I didn’t, ask away in the comments, and I’ll get Mr. FG to answer your questions!

And if any of you have additional frugal TV- watching tips, do share by leaving a comment. Oh, and this article has a lot of other helpful information about the Roku.____________________________This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure for more details.

Hulu releases Live TV with 5. After months of sneak peeks and teasers, Hulu has rolled out its highly anticipated Live TV service that is set to take on Sling and You. Tube TV. For $3. 9. DVR storage, real- time alerts, multiple streaming support and the ability to watch their favorite shows on the go.

In addition to streaming live shows, users have the ability to watch unlimited content from its  original library – and both services can be used on two screens at the same time. Scroll down for video After months of sneak peeks and teasers, Hulu has rolled out its highly anticipated Live TV service that is set to take on Sling and You. Tube TV. For $3. 9. HULU LIVE TV SERVICE For $3.

DVR storage, real- time alerts, multiple streaming support and the ability to watch their favorite shows on the go. In addition to streaming live shows, Hulu's new service also includes the ability to watch unlimited content from its content library. It supports up to six accounts and lets two users access the service at once. The service is currently in beta and will only be available on Chromecast, Xbox One, Apple TV (4th generation), i. OS and Android. However, the firm has noted that users of Fire TV, Roku and Samsung smart TVs will 'soon' have access to its Live TV. Hulu announced its Live TV service in May 2. January, while noting it will offer a blend of cable and broadcast programming as well as news, sports and events. And although the market has been bombarded with firm's trying to get a piece of the cord cutting movement, such as You.

Tube TV and Direc. TV Now, Hulu has designed its service differently from the rest – by offering both Live TV and its massive library of streaming content. Not only can users watch live sports games, the news or their favorite Wednesday night series, but they can also access movies, Hulu originals and other shows that are not aired in the Live TV service, Gizmodo reported. The new service offers more than 5. ABS, CBS and ESPN and Users can also DVR up to 5.

Customers can save shows and view them at a later time, and they will have the ability to pause Live TV and pick up right where they left off. However, members can also upgrade to the 'Enhanced Cloud DVR' for an additional $1.

DVR recordings – this bundle also allows you to skip through commercials. Similar to Sling TV, Hulu is offering the ability to add on more channels – users can add SHOWTIME for an extra $9 a month. Because Hulu's service is streaming, users will also be able to watch the service on a range of devices, customers can experience their favorite content anywhere they go. Users can also receive real- time alerts about their favorite live sport events and TV moments. Users can also receive real- time alerts about their favorite live events and TV moments. Because Hulu's service is streaming, users will also be able to watch the service on a range of devices, customers can experience their favorite content anywhere they go. The service is currently in beta and will only be available on Chromecast, Xbox One, Apple TV (4th generation), i.

OS and Android. The new service offers more than 5. ABS, CBS and ESPN and Users can also DVR up to 5. YOUTUBE'S $3. 5 LIVE TV SERVICE You. Tube TV offers plenty of live sports, one of the chief reasons people stick with cable. Pick a team, and the service automatically records all the televised games it can find. Available channels include ESPN, Big Ten and sports networks from Comcast, Fox and CBS - but not Turner networks such as TBS and others that aired the bulk of March Madness. New York Mets fans won't get baseball games on SNY. You. Tube also has the youth- oriented Freeform and CW networks; its rivals lack The CW. AMC is coming in a few weeks, so you'll have to wait to catch up on the just- ended season of 'The Walking Dead.' But prior to Hulu releasing its service, You.

Tube debuted its own called You. Tube TV (pictured).

This service is available for $3. Since most channel numbers and names are meaningless in a digital world, You.

Tube TV arranges live channels by topic, starting with broadcast networks, sports, youth- oriented channels, then everything else. Subscriptions are initially limited to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and the San Francisco Bay Area - all locations where You. Tube could get rights to local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC stations. The new You. Tube TV will be a 'skinny bundle' composed of Fox, ABC, CBS and NBC, along with associated channels like Fox News, ESPN and Bravo. The base package will contain about three dozen channels. Users can also add Showtime, or Fox Soccer Plus to networks for an additional charge. In total, You. Tube TV gives you access to more than 4.

You can watch You. Tube TV on any screen—mobile, tablet or computer—and you can easily stream to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built- in TV. You. Tube TV works on both Android and i. OS. And your cloud DVR goes with you, so you can stream your recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want. Every You. Tube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage limits. However, the firm has noted that users of Fire TV, Roku and Samsung smart TVs will 'soon' have access to its Live TV.

The average American pays about $1. US, your bill could be over $2.

Over the past year, the number of households cutting the cord has increased - pay- TV industry lost 1. Moffett. Nathanson analyst Craig Moffett. And many firms have taken notice to the shift and are planning on developing their own service to get a piece of the action such as Verizon and Comcast. The service is currently in beta and will only be available on Chromecast, Xbox One, Apple TV (4th generation), i. OS and Android. But prior to Hulu releasing its service, You.

Tube debuted its own called You. Tube TV. This service is available for $3. Like similar efforts from Sony, Dish and AT& T's Direc. TV , You. Tube TV primarily aims to let you channel surf over the internet, not to stream from an online library of shows and movies.