I have a large outdoor antenna for local channels that predates the local cable company. The problem is recording the channels. I tried two different Tablos and I had problems downloading the TV grid. Now I am waiting for the 4k versions to come out and then I will try again. Hopefully, the software will be better. I really like how the streaming Tablos can stream to all the TVs and devices in your house. If I had a working Tablo I would subscribe to Sling instead of KZitemTV and would save probably about $25/mo., so I am spending about $25 for local channels.
@mikewhite9818
2 жыл бұрын
@@jensotube Use the recast box which marries to fire stick. It integrates into fire stick seamlessly and allows you to record locals channels.
@timbrown9305
Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed when I happened on a different video from these two.. They are incredibly talented. No broken sentences or struggling with anything.
@dathyr1
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Firestick sounds pretty cool. I went another method which i think I told you before. Since I have a PC to run streaming and an OTA antenna, I use a service called PLEX which provides its own free channel content. Also I pay $5/month to PLEX to get DVR operations which was easy to setup to record onto my local hard drive. So I can now record/save any of my OTA antenna local channels. The free PLEX channels cannot be recorded to DVR. All my streaming services and OTA are displayed on a 40 inch TV screen via HDMI from PC. It is fascinating how many different ways we all can cut the cable chord and move over to streaming services. Look forward to your next video, take care.
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea, we like the Fire sticks. Roku is a bit cleaner, but both are good. We remember you mentioning Plex. It's a good service, if you use it right...which sounds like you are. :) Yep, agreed! It's fairly simple and straightforward.
@jaffrecordsusa2024
Жыл бұрын
However I do own my dish and Hopper receiver. I actually cut the chord about 5 years ago ....but I still watch my local ota antenna channels and internet network programs. Hello Amazon fire stick thank you for all that free network programs and TV streaming channels.
@shanew7361
2 жыл бұрын
The Firestick 4K Max has these features too.
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, that and the Cube are both good for this.
@mdk4218
2 жыл бұрын
Great info but you went kinda fast on some spots. I had to set playback speed to a slower speed to see what you were doing.
@lindapruitt3346
2 жыл бұрын
You guys rock! This is exactly what I was looking for! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to be of assistance!
@TravisColinColeman
5 ай бұрын
How does one physically connect a antenna? The menu and guide part is easy.
@spaceghost4474
2 жыл бұрын
The issue that I have with these "LOCAL" news networks is that they're not local at all. Where I live in Florida, the so called LOCAL channels that you get, with very few exceptions, are from either Tampa, Orlando or Miami. ALL of which are around 200 miles, or more away. That's certainly not local for me.
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Yea, we know you don't have an antenna and you really need one to do this right. Totally get why that's not local enough for you re: the options in something like Haystack. :) We'd feel the same way. We thought we had mentioned, but looks like we didn't, that is dependent on your local stations making it available.
@spaceghost4474
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRules I might have missed it when you said that. The thing is, there are about 1.3 million people in the area where I live (Lee and Collier counties) here in Florida. That should be enough to have our locals available.
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
@@spaceghost4474 For sure, you think that'd be more than enough.
@olschool121
2 жыл бұрын
My problem is two fold: wpvi (6abc Philadelphia) broadcast antenna is pointed away from South Jersey. So with an indoor antenna you can't get wpvi without losing your other local TV channels. An outdoor terrestrial antenna may work, but how to you setup to watch on 4 or more TVs? Additionally, my family is used to the xfinity x1 voice that allows them to say show channel 6 and the tuner automatically shows channel 6.
@lisasunshine7654
7 ай бұрын
Can someone please explain the recast? I don’t think I have that extra piece and I can’t get my antenna to scan. There is no scan option under settings>live tv. available. Thx!
@FrugalRules
7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, they're no longer supporting the Recast. We covered it in this video :) - kzitem.info/news/bejne/t6ict6Oia52FfH4
@aaroncace
Жыл бұрын
Cool right to the point
@lasergames1798
6 ай бұрын
I have a fire cube plugged into a Hisense with Roku TV. I can't get it to switch to OTA from the Fire remote/commands. I think because of this I can't get it to scan for OTA channels. Any ideas? Redo setup maybe?
@frankricks6854
2 жыл бұрын
Is the 4 tuner option really necessary over the 2 tuner? Besides the storage capacity?
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
It's the storage capacity and the number of shows you want to record at once. The two tuner lets you record two shows at once, the four lets you record four.
@CheryleTeresi
Жыл бұрын
My questions is can you still achieve these results by using just the Five Stick and not recast? Also If you have more than 1 tv will you need these devices for each TV?
@FrugalRules
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. You'd need a device like Tablo, or the AirTV 2 (which you can use through Sling). We have a video on that device here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pG9mvn6FcZqUZG0 With either, it will broadcast to all of your connected TVs.
@TriGlideEd
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the mountains of SW Virginia and I cannot get local channels even when I had an antenna on the roof. I would get channels outs of North Carolina. An antenna is no option. Other than KZitem TV or other streaming services are there ways to get "LOCAL" stations?
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Yea, we get that's definitely a challenge. Have you tried anything indoor? In our research, there are a few that claim to work, indoors, in mountain areas. The RCA Amplified indoor HDTV antenna & the ClearStream 2MAX UHF/VHF HDTV antenna for mountain areas supposedly are options. Beyond that, unfortunately a live TV streaming service would be your best option.
@TriGlideEd
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRules I did and nothing.
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
@@TriGlideEd Got ya. Yea, to our knowledge, a live service would your best option unfortunately.
@wlw0622
2 жыл бұрын
How do you set up the fire tv recast
@mikewhite9818
2 жыл бұрын
The directions with Recast are very easy.
@steverossi3060
2 жыл бұрын
The thing that I worry about the most before I leave Directv is being able to DVR locals. Streaming services just don’t have all the shows that we might like to watch. For example my wife likes General Hospital and Hulu only has the last 5 or so. That is one reason I am leaning towards KZitemTv. The tablos or recast sounds intriguing. Can those record my channels for me? Like a TiVo device?
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, if you have a Fire device the Recast is a great option to record locals. We've got a video on integrating the two here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/0p6huambsX6UZKw You can do similar with other standalone DVRs, like if you have a Roku device for example.
@steverossi3060
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRules I am curious which DVR tuner you think is better Amazon Recast or Tablo or HDhomerun. I was thinking recast but read the video quality os less then some have complained about tuner lag on Tablo.
@jimmymejia3153
2 жыл бұрын
NBC CBS ABC CW FOX u need a $ 25 .00 antenna
@phone-ydj
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a recast. Any other advice
@m.t.426
2 жыл бұрын
What's a recast?
@pamneighbors332
5 ай бұрын
You go way to fast! I can not find my antenna no matter how much I load it
@I8UUP2
2 жыл бұрын
No local news for my area #NewportNwesVa
@adrianbaillie329
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I watch live wwe
@FrugalRules
2 жыл бұрын
DTV STREAM, Hulu Live, fuboTV, and Sling all have the channels you need to get WWE. Peacock TV is another option that also includes the premium live events.
@mdk4218
2 жыл бұрын
*****GO CHARGERS!!!*****
@southside9417
Жыл бұрын
HELP😭Need 1 app that show ESPN. CNN. MSNBC live or payed. EPB FIBER $200.Woo wee cutn the cord🙄🥺
@FrugalRules
Жыл бұрын
Sling Blue + Orange would be your most affordable option for those. It's $55 a month. If you want a more premium service, KZitem TV would be a good choice at $65 a month.
@southside9417
Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRules 🤓thanks a lot your awesome an great videos😁
@Tre-77
9 ай бұрын
Use LiveNetTV or RedboxTV and you'll get those channels and another 30 to 40 more. You'll have to search ESPN but it will come up on both apps. So will ESPN2
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