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Kaleva

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13. You don't need to pay for Prime or Roku

Mon Feb 27, 2023, 11:45 AM

Feb 2023

The only cost is the initial purchase price. As long as you have wifi in the home, you'll be able to watch Netflix as long as you subscribe to it. You wont be paying extra to Amazon.

I suggest Peacock which is $4.99 a month

https://www.peacocktv.com/

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People, I need help with cheapest long term tv entertainment. [View all] LizBeth Feb 2023 OP

If you want just local TV the cheapest solution is a digital antenna. Auggie Feb 2023 #1

I tried an antennia thing in another house I lived in about 8 yrs ago. LizBeth Feb 2023 #4

You have to live relatively close to broadcast towers Auggie Feb 2023 #35

I figured that was the problem. And have no idea what I actually bought LizBeth Feb 2023 #36

Sounds like your son's Amazon Prime account expired. CrispyQ Feb 2023 #2

50/50. LizBeth Feb 2023 #3

The Firestick is the hardware that connects your smart TV with the internet so you can get to Prime. CrispyQ Feb 2023 #9

I did a HBO trial and ended up getting it for a couple years before they took it off LizBeth Feb 2023 #20

You should logon to your Amazon & Netflix accounts, now, while you're on the computer. CrispyQ Feb 2023 #34

Also, if your firestick is over a few years old, it's worth getting a new one. CrispyQ Feb 2023 #11

Mine is like 5,6 yrs old and was initially having issue with that. LizBeth Feb 2023 #21

You don't need to pay for Prime or Roku Kaleva Feb 2023 #13

I dont understand what you are saying to me Kaleva. I am really smart in some areas, LizBeth Feb 2023 #24

I'm just suggesting Peacock because it's much cheaper then Netflix Kaleva Feb 2023 #30

Then it sounds to me like my fire stick just went kapoot. LizBeth Feb 2023 #31

Here is a link for a Roku tv Kaleva Feb 2023 #33

Ok, gotcha. Thank you LizBeth Feb 2023 #32

That would really be the easiest. I didn't know how much that cost LizBeth Feb 2023 #6

I would suggest buying a Roku TV. There's tons of free stuff on there. Lochloosa Feb 2023 #5

Good info thanks. I have had this tv for two decades LizBeth Feb 2023 #7

I would suggest getting a trying out an HD attenna again. They've come a long way with those. Lochloosa Feb 2023 #10

Thank you for this information. I have had 5 days of dvds only and last move some how LizBeth Feb 2023 #16

So, I googled Roku and reading. LizBeth Feb 2023 #15

That's right Unwind Your Mind Feb 2023 #22

Interesting. So your dad has a fire without amazon and it works? Cause as I said above LizBeth Feb 2023 #25

It sounds like your stick is worn out Unwind Your Mind Feb 2023 #27

I do have good internet. I work remote and it did just fine. LizBeth Feb 2023 #29

Correct, all the apps are on the screen, but unless you sign up for them, they won't work. Lochloosa Feb 2023 #23

Ok, got it. Thank you. 101 tv for sure. LizBeth Feb 2023 #26

Free news: https://www.newslive.com/american/msnbc.html duhneece Feb 2023 #8

Streaming and stuff sounds hard, lol. And I am paying Netflix, but not on my tv. Went poof. LizBeth Feb 2023 #18

Personally, were I in your shoes, I would get a cheap Roku device. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #12

Roku, newdayneeded Feb 2023 #14

There are loads of free channels you can add to our roku or roku tv, such as vsrazdem Feb 2023 #17

OK, I use a ROKU box with a Samsung TV. ananda Feb 2023 #19

Ha... Because I have been googling, I am getting ads on this site for free tv LizBeth Feb 2023 #28

Have you looked in your public library? Mariana Feb 2023 #37

I use to do that and totally forgot. BIG reader so I only go for LizBeth Feb 2023 #43

Another vote for Roku. peacefreak2.0 Feb 2023 #38

That 8 free viewings a month is fun. Good to know. I tried researching but doing this post LizBeth Feb 2023 #45

Just added ROKU to my equipment. gibraltar72 Feb 2023 #39

Ha! You sound so much like me. brer cat Feb 2023 #40

Roku device seems to be easiest and cheapest for what I am looking for. LizBeth Feb 2023 #46

Is your tv newer? boston bean Feb 2023 #41

Interesting. I use to watch History channel all the time then over a decade ago LizBeth Feb 2023 #47

I have satellite but i still head over to the free stuff I find with my Roku.. samnsara Feb 2023 #42

Wow. That is what I am pondering now. New tv or device, lol LizBeth Feb 2023 #48

A Roku device. Plug it into your tv, thousands of channels, many of them free. Midnight Writer Feb 2023 #44

I think this is the way to go for now. LizBeth Feb 2023 #49

After a review by forum hosts, locking........ Omaha Steve Feb 2023 #50