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While many of the other services are on-demand, Pluto resembles cable or broadcast TV in that the content is always streaming and you just watch what’s playing at the moment. Pluto TV features over two hundred specialized channels of TV and movie content.Here are some free channels that I would recommend: Roku has a ton of channels with free content. Some of the content is on-demand rather than live, so it’s like renting from a video rental store. These are not the same as cable TV channels. Some offer free content, many offer content that you have to pay for. Roku has the largest number of “channels” to choose from among all of the mainstream set-top boxes. Just plug your Roku into an unused HDMI input and use your TV’s remote control to switch between cable/satellite and Roku. The answer is definitely “no”! Many people use cable/satellite along with a Roku. Readers have asked me if they need to cancel their existing cable or satellite service to use a Roku. See this article if you have an old tube TV that you want to use with Roku. Your smart TV already does a lot of what the Roku does.Īll current Roku models only have HDMI output, so they won’t work with an old tube-type TV. If you already have a “smart TV”, you might not need a Roku. Let me emphasize, buying a Roku alone will not get you local and cable channels!Īlso, understand that the Roku itself is not a DVR it doesn’t record video, although there are some paid services on Roku that offer recording capability. Much of this paid content is cheaper than a cable TV contract and usually requires no long-term commitment. It allows you to watch some free content from the Internet (like YouTube) on your TV, as well as subscription content such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Hulu. It is not an exact replacement for cable.

When Roku first came out, there was a lot of misunderstanding as to what it was, with many folks thinking it was a free replacement for traditional cable TV.

Roku allows you to watch paid and free streaming services from the Internet such as Netflix, Sling, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, and YouTube on your TV.

Roku connects to the Internet through your home’s Wi-Fi network (some models also have Ethernet connector), so you need an Internet connection to use it. Roku comes in several versions but basically, it is a small black box or stick that comes with a remote control and power adapter. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I own this site and the opinions expressed here are mine. This site is not owned by any retailer or manufacturer. I test or research each product or service before endorsing. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links.