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LizBeth

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

Mon Feb 27, 2023, 11:52 AM

Feb 2023

the remote for dvd player did not come with me so can only hit controls on box and there is not back or forward. Has been challenging. Least I have tons of dvds, lol.

I really did not know how I was going to educate myself on this. The son that lives by me has never owned a tv and watches almost no tv so he is useless.

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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