How To Watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter (2019)

If you are a Cord Cutter, sooner or later you will want to watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter. There are lots of Live TV choices for Cord Cutters. And having a choice is what being a Cord Cutter is all about.

Watch LIVE TV as a Cord Cutter! 

How To Watch Live TV As A Cord Cutter

There are lots of options to watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter. From OTA TV antennas to Internet streaming services, here are some of the best ways you can watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter.

Indoor or Outdoor TV Antenna

The easiest and cheapest way to watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter is by using an over-the-air (OTA) TV antenna. A TV antenna can receive FREE High-Definition digital broadcast signals from your local stations like ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, FOX, PBS, and more. However, with an antenna, you can’t get cable TV channels like HGTV, AMC, A&E, Hallmark, CNN, etc. If cable TV channels are important, you may need more than an antenna.

Check to see what stations are available in your area: Find out what FREE local HDTV channels are available in your area.

Here are several types and brands of indoor and outdoor TV antennas.

• Mohu: Home of the #1 rated Indoor HDTV Antenna
• AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor Antenna (25/35/50 Mile Range)
• RCA Compact Outdoor Yagi HDTV Antenna with 70 Mile Range
• Antennas Direct: Outdoor antenna
• Mohu Leaf 50 TV Antenna, Indoor, Amplified, 60 Mile Range

Use a DVR With a TV Antenna

Get the most out of your TV antenna with a DVR. A DVR lets you record Live TV from your TV antenna and watch shows later. The Amazon Fire TV Recast, TiVo, and Tablo are all DVRs designed to be used with TV antennas. Set-up is a snap with any of these DVRs. All you need is an antenna.

Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a great way to Watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter.

Hulu Live TV is a Live TV subscription streaming service. You get 60+live and on-demand sports, news, TV shows, and movies with Hulu Live TV . With Hulu Live TV, you also get unlimited access to the entire Hulu streaming library.

Enter your ZIP code to see all the Live TV channels available in your area.

A Hulu Live TV subscription includes 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage. Need more DVR storage? No problem. Upgrade to the Enhanced Cloud DVR for 200 hours of storage for $14.99 per month.

The Hulu Live TV package costs $44.95/mo.

Try Hulu Live TV with a One Week FREE Trial. Cancel anytime.

Hulu

If Hulu Live TV isn’t for you, the regular Hulu plan is another option.

Hulu offers a variety of both current and past TV shows, from both local networks and cable TV. Current TV and cable shows are usually available 24 hours after airing on Live TV.

In addition to TV shows, Hulu also has blockbuster movies and Hulu Originals.

Hulu offers two packages:

• Limited Commercials – $5.99/mo
• No Commercials – $11.99/mo (a few excluded shows play ads)

Try Hulu with a One Month FREE Trial. No Contract. Cancel anytime.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV is also a great way to Watch Live TV as a Cord Cutter.

YouTube TV is a Live TV internet streaming service that is now available nationwide!

YouTube TV keeps it simple by only offering a single package that costs $49.99 per month. But you get a very nice bundle for fifty bucks.

There are no equipment rental fees, DVR fees, or other hidden fees.

YouTube TV features:

• Over 70 Channels
• Live showing of your local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC channels
• Cloud DVR with no storage limits
• Record (DVR) as many programs as you want at the same time
• 6 separate accounts that can be shared – each account has its own login and DVR library
• Limit of 3 simultaneous streams – only 3 people can watch at the same time
• Cancel anytime – No commitment – No cancellation fees
• Premium Channels are available for an additional monthly charge

Read more about YouTube TV in the What is YouTube TV – FAQ?

Sling TV

Sling TV is a Live TV streaming Internet service. There are two TV bundles of your favorite local Live TV local channels and cable networks available in either the Orange or the Blue Sling TV packages. Some channels are included in both packages.

Check to see what local Live TV channels you get with Sling TV.

If you want CBS, you will need to subscribe to CBS All Access and download the CBS All Access app for your streaming device.

Orange Package

• $25 per month
• 30+ channels
• Watch on only ONE TV at a time

Blue Package

• $25 per month
• 45+ channels
• Watch on THREE TVs at a time

Subscribe to both the Orange and Blue bundles

• $40 per month ($5 discount applies)
• Watch on FOUR TVs at a time

A Cloud DVR with 50 hours of storage is available for just $5/mo.

Try Sling TV with a Free Trial. Cancel anytime.

Read more… What is Sling TV?

DIRECTV NOW

DIRECTV NOW is a subscription streaming service that offers four Live TV packages.

• Plus package with 45+ channels – $50/mo
• Max package with 60+ channels – $70/mo
• Entertainment package with 65+ Channels – $93/mo
• Choice package with 85+ Channels – $110/mo
• XTRA package with 105+ Channels – $124/mo
• Ultimate package with 125+ Channels – $135/mo

Check the DIRECTV NOW Channel Lookup page to see what channels are available in your area.

Watch different shows or channels on up to 2 devices at the same time. A Cloud DVR with 20 hours of storage is included in ALL packages.

There is no contact. Cancel anytime.

CBS All Access

CBS All Access is a Live TV streaming service. The CBS All Access – Stream Live TV 24/7 service needs to be available in your area.

Check this list to see if CBS All Access streams LIVE TV to your area: Where is Live TV available for CBS All Access?

Or, you can double-check to see if CBS All Access Live TV is available in your area:

• Go to https://www.cbs.com/all-access/
• Scroll down to “Stream Live TV 24/7”
• Click the “Check Availability” link

Hopefully you won’t get “Sorry, Live TV is not yet available in your area.”

CBS All Access is available in two packages:

• $5.99/month with Limited Commercials (On-demand shows have limited commercials. Live TV includes commercials.)
• $9.99/month Commercial Free (On-demand shows have no commercials, while select shows have promotional interruptions. Live TV includes commercials.)

On-demand shows have limited commercials. Live TV includes commercials.

CBS All Access Through Amazon Channels

Amazon has CBS All Access as one their Amazon Prime Channels. If you already have Amazon Prime, signing up for the CBS All Access is very simple.

Cancel your subscription before the trial ends using the Manage Your Amazon Channels web page. There are no cancellation fees.

You need to have an Amazon Prime membership to sign-up for Amazon Prime Channels. Try Amazon Prime with a 30-Day Free Trial.

Read more about The Complete List of Amazon Channels.

Playstation Vue

Playstation Vue is a Live TV Internet subscription streaming service. You DO NOT need a Playstation gaming console to watch Live TV with the Playstation Vue service. Stream Live TV on up to five devices at the same time. Cloud DVR is included in all Playstation Vue packages.

Check to see what Live TV channels are available in your city. Some local channels offer on-demand programming of Live TV shows.

Playstation Vue offers four Live TV packages:

• Access – Popular Live TV – $49.99/mo
• Core – Sports+Popular Live TV – $54.99/mo
• Elite – Movies+Sports+Popular Live TV – $64.99/mo
• Ultra – Movies+Sports+Premium – $84.99/mo

Access, Core, & Elite packages offer a 5 day free trial. No annual contracts.

fuboTV

fuboTV is a sports-focused subscription streaming service designed for the sports fan. Local Live TV channels are available only in Designated Market Areas (DMAs).

Check to see what Live TV local channels are available in your area: What local stations does fuboTV carry?

The fuboTV package gets 100+ channels and costs $54.99/mo. Cancel anytime.

A fuboTV subscription includes 30 hours of Cloud DVR storage. Need more storage? No problem. Upgrade to the Advanced DVR for 500 hours of storage for $9.99/mo.

Sign up for fuboTV.

Philo TV

Philo TV is a subscription streaming service that offers a single package.

Get 58 Channels for $20/mo.

Philo TV concentrates on cable TV channels. It does not have any local TV channels and it does not have any sports channels. Watch different shows or channels on up to 3 devices at the same time.

Philo TV offers a free 7 day trial. Cancel anytime.