You just need a TV tuner, or over-the-air DVR with an app that supports Roku software. You cannot plug an over-the-air TV antenna directly into a Roku streaming device.īut you can watch free, local over-the-air channels through a Roku Ultra or streaming stick. Only Roku TVs have an integrated channel guide and a port to plug in a TV antenna for local, live TV channels.
So you will be able to watch primetime shows such as “The Equalizer” on CBS, live sports including NFL football and local news. I will show you how to watch live local channels such as CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS and FOX for free. If you’re new to cutting the cord, or wondering if you can use a TV antenna with your Roku, this guide will help. Streaming apps from major networks such as NBC still require a cable-TV login or pay TV service.
You can watch local channels that you used to watch on a TV antenna or cable.īut for Roku users, using an app for a local television station won’t give you prime time TV shows or live sports. Watching live TV on a Roku is pretty simple with a little bit of know-how.
