Last Updated on August 23, 2020 by Ellen Christian
Have you ever wondered what your television options without cable are? My husband and I have been working on cutting back on our expenses. And, one thing we’ve been talking about getting rid of is our cable television subscription.
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Television Options Without Cable
My husband and I are huge movie buffs. We watch lots of documentaries and survival programs. And, we are avid science fiction junkies. Plus, my husband loves his action movies and the kids watch anime. I cannot imagine not being able to watch our favorite shows on television. It’s just not something that I want to give up.
So, what kind of television options without cable are there? We live in a very rural area so we don’t pick up any channels at all without some sort of cable or internet help.
What’s the best cable alternative?
Honestly, there are so many amazing channels available for those that have internet that I don’t think cable is a necessity any longer. There are some pay to watch options like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. But, there are also a lot of free to watch options like COMET TV, CHARGE, YouTube and Plex.
Can you use a Smart TV without cable?
You don’t need cable television to watch your Smart TV. But, you do need to have an internet connection so that you can stream.
How to watch TV without cable or satellite?
It’s not impossible to watch TV without cable or satellite. All you need is an internet connection and something like a Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player.
Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.
Cut the cable and watch TV for free
One of the big expenses of cable television is that you need to pay for it for every television in your home. The kids have their own television in their room so they can enjoy their programs while my husband and I watch ours. That means an extra payment on our cable bill for their television.
With Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player, you can expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV or paying for an extra subscription each month. It’s so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house. It has built-in 802.11ac and the Wi-Fi connects to the internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately).
Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together. (Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.)
Chromecast is designed to make the most of the apps and entertainment already on your phone. Shows, movies, live TV, YouTube, photos and more. It’s all just a tap away from all of your family’s devices.
Learn how you can get started with Chromecast from Best Buy today.
Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
