In the age of streaming, having access to millions of hours of entertainment on demand is nothing short of amazing. However, there’s still something special about live TV that just can’t be replicated. The good news is that you don’t need a cable or satellite subscription to access live TV. In this post, we’ll show you how to watch the Emmys on Roku and a number of other ways you can watch live news, sports, cable shows, and much more.
One of the best things about streaming services is that they offer a similar look and feel to traditional cable packages without the headaches like lengthy contracts or hidden fees. Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo, and Sling TV are just a few of the Roku channels that offer a variety of live channels. These streaming services offer familiar features like cloud DVR and live program guides, and they’ll probably even save you money each month.
Looking for cable alternatives is easier than ever with flexible TV packages and services that offer both budget and premium pricing. Channel availability and features do vary between these services, so feel free to try each of them to find which one you prefer. Many of these services also offer free trials, so you can test them out before committing.
If you’re looking for free live TV and movies, there are plenty of options available on the Roku platform. The Roku Channel offers over 150 free live TV channels with live news, weather, sports, reality TV, kids’ entertainment, and more. Peacock, Pluto TV, Stir, and Zumo are all free live TV channels that offer user-friendly program guides with over a hundred live channels at your fingertips.
For news, the Roku Channel offers free live feeds from over a dozen providers including ABC News, NBC News Now, Reuters, Yahoo, and USA Today. You can also browse the news and weather category in the channel store on your Roku device to find free live streaming options from CBS News, Bloomberg, Sky News, Weather Nation, and many more. For local news, you can find your local station on News on Stir or Haystack TV, or there’s even a chance your favorite local news station has a standalone channel in the Roku Channel store.
If you still have cable, you can watch live TV while cutting down on equipment rental fees by replacing the cable box with a Roku device in a secondary bedroom or basement. You can access live feeds from an assortment of channels including ESPN, CNN Go, Fox News, Nick Jr., HGTV, and traditional networks like ABC and NBC. Simply add one to your Roku device and sign in with your participating cable or satellite provider login.
The Roku platform has a ton of options for you to stream live TV, whether you have cable or not. Let us know in the comments if we’ve missed any of your favorite Roku channels that offer live TV, and don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay up to date with product announcements, streaming recommendations, giveaways, and more. Happy streaming!