How to Watch Live TV and Local Channels on Fire Stick or Fire TV Cube (2022 Guide)

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Watching live TV on a Fire Stick or Fire TV Cube is pretty easy in 2022, even if you’re looking for local channels that you used to watch on cable TV.
There is a lot of competition among streaming services, but don't overlook the free streaming and over-the-air options for watching live TV.
If you’re cutting the cord from cable TV, here are some of the best options that I used for watching live TV and local channels on a Fire Stick or Fire TV Cube.
All of these tips are completely legal. There’s no complicated downloading, jailbreaking or rooting process. You can start using most of them right away on your Fire Stick or Fire TV Cube.
0:00 Intro
0:37 IMDb TV
1:15 tubi - live tv and news in U.S., Canada and Europe
1:51 The Roku Channel
2:34 Watching local ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS & FOX stations
2:56 Live Stream on PBS app
4:00 NewsOn app
4:18 Using a TV Antenna and Fire TV Recast
5:37 Paramount Plus (Live CBS channel)
7:00 Sling TV (ESPN and sports channels cheap)
7:46 Philo (60+ Live TV entertainment channels)
8:17 Adding Channels to Fire TV Channel Guide
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@CordCuttingReport Рік тому

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@ganstagranny312 Рік тому

We are new to using a Fire Stick. I bought it put it on a small TV in our spare bedroom for guest..Thanks for making this video..

@lindaisenegger163 2 роки тому

Wow...I cut the cord about a week ago and have been looking for a channel like this!...Thank you!

@tailslapguru 2 місяці тому

Did they give you ca discount before you tried to cancel?

@esthermitchell646 7 місяців тому

This was so helpful. I appreciate the tips. Thanks for sharing.

@user-qn5ne2ph1y 5 місяців тому

Thanks for sharing this with us all guys your doing great in my opinion from Alabama and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us all guys who like live TV show like me 😅

@cashwise7614 2 роки тому

Great info I like imbd, plex and Roku live TV (I did do a vid on that) keep up the good content

@princessjones7171 11 місяців тому

Thank you for sharing and taking your time to help explain everything. Also, thank you for getting right to the point and not dragging the video out with so much extra unnecessary stuff. Sometimes other “Announcers” speak as if they are in a race. There’s no rush and we’re taking the time to listen and learn. Thank you for your assistance

@gsu4life1 2 роки тому

Great video. And, I love that snakeplant!

@ricardopacheco6858 2 роки тому

Thank you for sharing and taking your time to help explain everything. Sometimes other “Announcers” speak as if they were in a race. There’s no rush and we’re taking the time to listen and learn. Thank you for your assistance 🙏.

@jamessimms415 2 роки тому

We have a local sports anchor that must get paid by the amount of words he speaks.

@hayjud4062 2 роки тому

@James Simms ... 😆😂

@donnataylor9032 Рік тому

Thank you for the information. I'm getting a fire stick.

@timhoovermusicman Рік тому

Had them for 10 years. Definitely worth the small price.

@purrungas2012 9 місяців тому

Much appreciated for your video

@silamanagic Рік тому

Great video, thanks!

@jackiestuart6981 Рік тому

Your great! THANKS

@kenmh7357 Рік тому

Comprehensive thanks!

@donjohnson6064 2 роки тому

Great info.

@dickiegreenleaf750 2 роки тому

I agree with your favorite IMDb picks. My favorite too.

@elvisonstage 7 місяців тому

I turn a streaming channel on for my cat every day before I leave the house. The channel is the PBD Kids Channel program, "Dinosaur Train." For over one year, the "Dinosaur Train" would play continuously, no problem. NOW...this program, through the PBS Kids Channel AND through my Amazon Prime membership, both streaming options ONLY ALLOW 3 EPISODES TO PLAY AND THEN STOPS!!! The PBS and Amazon Prime BOTH close the program and my HDTV goes off! Is there ANYTHING that I can do about this...or is this the way the two sources operate nowadays please? ANY HELP is GREATLY APPRECIAYED!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

@pattitinsley4899 2 роки тому

Pluto TV is great. I highly recommend it.

@nextchaptermexico3283 10 місяців тому

This is very helpful. Maybe you could make a similar video discussing which of these are optimal for international access via a VPN. VPN's seem to be more effective with some services (Prime, Netflix) than others (Sling). thanks

@vincentsuttle3090 3 місяці тому

Hello, this is Vincent Suttle really appreciate the video, but would it be possible to do a Canadian video on the subject? Thanks.

@vincemorath676 Рік тому

Thanks for the info..

@ricksiddiqui8354 2 роки тому

Silicondust Homerun Flex. Im getting my local channels thru my Google Chromecast with Google TV. Also, with the Channels DVR, I have also added Xfinity' TV Everywhere and i get most of my Xfinity channels thru my Google without having to scramble for a different remote.

@dawnd9222 2 роки тому

When I checked Paramount plus you could not get live tv for 4.99 a month. You have to pay the 9.99 a month to get live now. Do you know something I missed?

@timhoovermusicman Рік тому

I still use mostly cinemaHD with RD. Still working fine for me.

@jmonkey1111 Рік тому

What's rd

@timhoovermusicman Рік тому

@@jmonkey1111 REAL-DEBRID... It's a paid service... 18 dollars for 6 months. Best money I ever spent. You get access to their private servers,you get better links and no buffering. Doesn't work with all apps... CinemaHD,media lounge, I believe beetv and some others.

@russellmcconnell1829 Рік тому

Thank you!

@josephbiebel7768 Рік тому

I'm not sure if it's mentioned in this video, but if you install a rooftop antenna can you feed the signal from the antenna through the same coaxial cable that is going to your home internet router? And if you can, I suppose you need to use a splitter to bring the signal to the antenna input of the TV.

@raceblakhart4941 Рік тому

Nah, cant use one cable for two different things.

@ninocervini7867 Рік тому

No can do. Different signal and frequencies. Off air frequencies have to converted.

@MrCancer1965 Рік тому

Thanks I was wondering how to get my local channels with the Firestick I just installed. I thought it was automatic but quickly found out it wasn't, thanks for the info.

@brandonm8131 7 місяців тому

maybe add paramount + monthly?

@tavoruiz324 2 роки тому

Great information. Thanks Sir

@NYinSD Рік тому

this was great. thanks

@don1az 2 роки тому

I just bought the latest firesticks and signed up for hulu + live and it doesn't show up in the firestick live guide 'sync to source' menu. Posted this problem on amazon forum and amazon staff member responded that this feature isn't supported for hulu. I see it in your video. What am I (and amazon) missing?

@jimsmopars1614 2 роки тому

Thanks great Video I just cut the cord this will definitely help.

@cindybenware7360 Рік тому

News on worked well thankyou

@TheresaMoragne 2 місяці тому

Good morning I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel it is a very helpful extremely helpful I've been trying to watch channel 6 I have a channel 6 app downloaded but it doesn't give me the view and Tamara Hall it's not live I don't know how to do it could you please help me

@kellynickey6559 4 місяці тому

Thanks for the info!! How do I get my local channels because all I see are news from other states.

@GlenBland 2 роки тому

I pay for the ad-free upgrade to almost every service/channel except for the $75+ all inclusive services. I only use on-demand/dvr, not live. There are still a ton of TV series that fall through the gaps because there is no service offering that show up to date on-demand. FX is a particularly hard channel. Hulu owns FX, but does not have many of the shows that UKposts TV has under FX. I would also really love to have everything in one place. I tried ReelGood for this, but it doesn't open the apps on Firestick TV. I tend to habitually open certain apps and miss shows I would like from others I open less often.

@hannahjoaquin8991 Рік тому

thank you ever so for the information very helpful these freebees do they bombard you with ads

@Sherri419393 2 роки тому

Can you tell me how I can get TCM & BRAVO on my fire stick ? Thanks

@michaelwyckoff7593 2 роки тому

Sometimes it's just easier to hook up a antenna.

@user-ey4dt6br2f Рік тому

If you go with an antenna for local channels how do you watch them on tv do you put the input on channels or hdmi or will it automatically work once the antenna is hooked up

@michaelwyckoff7593 Рік тому

@@user-ey4dt6br2f you look for the TV setting.

@lorenzolopez2440 Рік тому

Your tv needs to have a tuner or is not going to have the connection for the antenna. Some tv models do not have the tuner and on the box it says screen, not tv.

@katek3265 Рік тому

Cable seems so much easier

@cherryblossom9482 Рік тому

@@katek3265 But so much more expensive ❗

@gookeyaay5640 2 роки тому

Yeah, I have (RECENTLY) gotten into the habit of watching some streaming channels.🤔

@sirenagarrido3836 Рік тому

I really interested in local tv I am new at this I don’t have a lot of knowledge but I still don’t understand how can I get those channels I need to stop my cable tv is too expensive I am very confused and I don’t have anyone near me that that can help and show me what and how to do it, until now you more o less clear me of different things I am going to try to see if it works

@Plattinumstatus Рік тому

So with firestick alone, will I be able to watch live ABC, NBC, Fox free?

@loulopez554 2 роки тому

Yes Philo is excellent.

@darlenebaker5455 2 роки тому

Yes it’s. I have it to

@user-ey4dt6br2f Рік тому

That’s what I’m trying to decide. Not sure if I want Hulu or philo

@latreciafrancis9092 Рік тому

@@user-ey4dt6br2f philo as live tv

@brandonm8131 7 місяців тому

So would you say Fire stick + a monthly subscription to Paramount + is as good as paying for comcast cable? My monthly bill is well over $100 with taxes etc

@marna7989 Рік тому

I just am wondering if there’s a way I can watch my cable (I pay for and have optimum so I get a bunch of channels (mostly the general ones like ABC, NBC etc.) through the Amazon fire stick so that I don’t need to get an HDMI switch port and use multiple remotes to switch between my fire stick to cable tv. Is this possible somehow?

@ruthworman2733 Рік тому

Sir ,Will QFX Antenna rotating will it pick up alot of local tv channels plus other channels. I order this from HSN because a friend said it was good. Do you kn anything about it. I haven't received it yet. If it's not any good I will send it back can you let me kn. We like paramount channel Tv we love Yellowstone. Can you help me please.

@toniwitton7164 2 роки тому

will i be able to watch maverick top gun on 1mdb tv on firestick?

@dianagorden9171 2 роки тому

Thank you for information

@gergemall Рік тому

Thank you

@iceicekodi6402 2 роки тому

Subbed!

@kaydenver Рік тому

so if i wanna watching live local stations with Fire TV Stick I have to get TV Antenna right?

@jamesdelornhowlandjr.6516 2 роки тому

Can get streaming programming that has local and 🌎 world live tv services?

@TheAtticradio Рік тому

I would suggest to everyone using using a firestick use a the internet connection rather than Wi-Fi ( now I know some people might not have broadband etc ) also plug the firestick in to the wall - power from the tv isn’t enough. Once this issues are sorted it’s generally software issues and you have illuminated certain faults.

@artartwell1992 Рік тому

Thank u.... Thanks 4 all your time king 🤴 🙏.... Appreciate respect and Salute king 🤴.... I'm subscribed..

@warthogA10 Рік тому

Just got the fire stick tv for my elderly mother who's an aml survivor but with chronic aml She has nothing left as far as entertainment options so tv is it... But the $240 cable bill is too much for too little. Setting it up this weekend. Hoping it's gonna be the answer

@tevinlocke10 2 роки тому

How do you get Hulu live and FrndlyTV to show up on the live app sync and add to guide

@jameskilrain38 11 місяців тому

My apps are Tubi,Pluto,Roku channels and Stirr.Not sure,if I recall all.

@josephrubin5821 2 роки тому

I never personally used a Fire Tv or stick. But I recently bought a stick for my neighbor, and helped him set it up. The reason I got it for him was to share my rooftop antenna signal with him. So instead of running a physical cable all the way to his room, I instead bought him the fire stick and downloaded the HdHomeRun app on it, and since the stick is connected to the same home wifi network we both use, it gave him access to my HDHR tuner. So this is another way to get live channels on Fire TV that you didn't mention at all in this video. I'm now wondering if the HDHR channels can also be integrated into the Live TV guide? I'm gonna try it later maybe and see.

@cluginbill 3 місяці тому

I just came across this video because I was wondering if there was a way to get the HDHomeRun app channels integrated into the FTS Live TV. So far, I have not found a way.

@James-Jacobsen 2 роки тому

Which app is best for the Spanish channels

@raymondflores6410 Рік тому

So what's the difference between Amazon Fire TV & Hulu live TV/UKposts TV?

@jeffduflo8204 2 роки тому

How do you change channels voice control with fire tv cube voice control with xfinity?

@04DynaGlyde 2 роки тому

Can all this be done on the Amazon fire cube?

@soexclusivecrewgta5311 Рік тому

I’ve just cut the cord and the only thing I miss is Bloomberg and News playing in my background

@captkirk075 2 роки тому

The FRNDLY TV app has about 30 livetv channels for 8.99 a month. I like that it has THE WEATHER CHANNEL, A&E, HISTORY ECT.🙂

@josephpaz2520 Рік тому

Do you need a Combined tuner & Out door Antenna or WiFi? How does does it work? is it an APP, we need to pay Monthly ?

@Ti6erW00ds Рік тому

Can I watch live NYC channel abc7 if I live in Florida?

@dorothyflanagan1689 2 роки тому

How can I cast your videos to my TV. I have fireatick and I can cast some things from my phone. But how can I cast your samsung videos?

@aricberner8051 2 роки тому

Where do you download the News On app?

@RCALivingStereo 7 місяців тому

Dish Notwork just took my local channel 9 news off abc wmur I just saw it on your news app listed Can I get that free with the new fire stick?

@coamito23 2 роки тому

In my settings, why I don't have the Live Tv settings? I got 4K and 4K max firesticks. Tried everything. Please help

@MrJohnny4705 2 роки тому

Using the same as you But no subscription app

@Betelgeuse732 Рік тому

How can you do this wit a Prime service??Do you still need fire stick??

@clarissamclain515 Рік тому

How to get local channels ABC.NBC.CBS?

@groppo8 Рік тому

Hi there. Sounds really good but we don't have it in Australia. Do you know whether this function will be introduced in this region?

@shawngrisham4196 Рік тому

@richardsamaniego3789 7 місяців тому

Why can't I get ktla 5 it seems to be the only one I can't get

@kennethsmith2952 Рік тому

It would have been alot more helpful; (instead of showing through most of the video what movies or stations a person can receive) if you had shown play by play; or more detailed on how to use, and set-up the fire TV.

@MommySisica 6 місяців тому

This video is exactly what I was looking for. I want to simplify television viewing for my elderly mother and was curious as to what type of live tv choices she could use. She prefers live tv but I’m more familiar with standard streaming. For a step by step guide HOW to do it, that’s would be a separate video. Personally, I found this video informative and exactly what I was looking for.

@msharif9679 Рік тому

What about international channels like hindi movies or Indian channels how can we add these?

@indinananana8237 Рік тому

Can I get Bally Sports midwest?

@joycerussell4815 Рік тому

It's a little difficult setting up the LG EPPAP

@allenmontalvo4209 2 роки тому

You forgot the "Peacock" app. Their app has excellent programming!!!

@ghjcmo 2 роки тому

As best I can tell, and correct me if I"m wrong, unlike Paramount + you can't stream the local NBC station live. This makes it somewhat less valuable IMHO.

@flamejanes1865 2 роки тому

@@ghjcmo Nah Peacock is awesome! One of thee best apps. It's not for streaming whatever news u mentioned 🙄

@ghjcmo 2 роки тому

@@flamejanes1865 I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about, I didn’t say anything about news. What I said was is you can’t stream your local NBC affiliate live. With Paramount+ you can stream your local CBS affiliate live.

@daveswanson5350 2 роки тому

Is peacock free and how many ads per second

@allenmontalvo4209 2 роки тому

@@daveswanson5350 yes there is a free version with good programming! Not many ads, so it's a good app!!!

@beckyyu3726 2 роки тому

It's all going above my head but I would love to have the PB S Masterpiece channel is that possible?? Without paying 5.99 a month

@trxfrmr4191 2 роки тому

I don’t know how you watch it but I watch live tv with my eyes OPEN!

@joeywilbur9182 2 роки тому

Ruku don't show up to add in the live channels. I wish peacock did, I pay for that. I'm sure there are others I use that don't either

@jameslunt6998 2 роки тому

Roku cannot be seen in the UK on a fire stick TV in the USA

@southside9417 Рік тому

HELP😭YES YES YEEEESS🥰ben lookn for dis mom 82. Paying $200 EPB FIBER 🥵🙄 YOUR THE MAN🥰

@Luisvegabroker Рік тому

I'm looking for Telemundo live using the digital antenna 📡. And nothing

@mrscelopez57 Рік тому

Is it possible to block live channels from Roku that we have no interest of watching? We have the Amazon Firestick Smart TV.

@robertcroft8241 Рік тому

I have a Firestick and here in England I have included "HAYSTACK" and most US channels, I have got (FREE), Fox 11 (LA), WSAV (Savannah), WXYZ (Detroit) , WKBW (Buffalo).

@Rwalt61 Рік тому

How good is Firestick? I've got Chromecast and I'm not happy with it at all. It keeps locking up all the time.

@latreciafrancis9092 Рік тому

Love it

@bklynfinesse8709 2 роки тому

How do I get NBC on firestick?

@cliftonpopsspriggsjr.3127 2 роки тому

How to download and ADD Movie Box Pro to Fire TV Stick????

@DrElectron1 Рік тому

Not able to add Roku channel as a synced source for Live TV.

@gordonmurison4349 Рік тому

Not very accurate if your Canadian. Add a disclaimer! All of the apps mentioned are blocked by Amazon in Canada. Although I have a Livetv button it is not included in settings and therefore is not customizable. Using a VPN routed through the US gets you nowhere. We are blocked from Pluto, imdbtv, Roku channel, PBS has no US networks. Virtually all US streaming app are blocked from Canadian users!

@kevincoggans3167 Рік тому

How can Canadians get free streaming??? I’m getting so frustrated!! 🤬

@gordonmurison4349 Рік тому

@@kevincoggans3167 A few things have changed since I commented on this video. Between sideloading a lot of the apps not available from Amazon, getting my VPN working with the firestick and creating a fake Amazon US account I get everything that I could possibly watch except live US channels, I can get some them but each time I choose to watch them it takes a lot of steps and I guess I am to lazy to be bothered! I use the Firestick to watch my Bell Satellite TV on the Fibe TV app, this gets me past when ever the weather prevents Satellite signal and it is in better resolution (1080P). Still it to is missing all the use networks.

@johndixon5539 2 роки тому

We live in Canada and on live tv on my Amazon Cube I get only CBC, RedBull, and City Tv. Do you think if I use StreamLocator will it change anything for me?

@idacooper625 2 роки тому

I have 🔥 tv 📺 I don't have the box I the plug in I have a lot of Chanel I have hulu Netflix Disney's witch I downloaded witch is not free every thing else is free now all prime movies you have to pay for it all a scam I was better off keeping cable