Streaming Plus OTA

Hands down, the best way to save on your cable bill is to find a new way of looking at the problem. In this article we will look at a replacement combo that fits the bill perfectly. A blend of old and new technology. All you really need is a Streaming TV Box and a HD antenna.

Streaming TV Box

An important part of this combo is the Streaming TV Box. While it allows the viewer to get a lot of great content, it’s not perfect. Let’s look at some of the Pros and Cons of a Streaming TV Box:

Pros:

Access to almost unlimited content
(Movies, Television Shows, Sports, Music)
No commercial interuptions
Content is ready 24/7 so no need for a PVR
No fees or subscriptions for content
(All content is already available on the internet)

Cons:

Each show or program must be searched and a suitable stream found
System requires a good High Speed internet access
Limited reliable “Live Feeds” available
(Most of the content is rebroadcast shortly after airing)

OTA (Over The Air) Reception

OTA or “Over the Air” is the term for signal reception by an antenna. Old style antennas will not work as all broadcast signals these days are digital rather than analogue. Consumers can receive HD quality reception of television stations by using a new digital receiver antenna. The process works exactly like the old-style antennas.

Pros:

Superior HD signal can be received (up to 1080i)
Broadcast signals are free and there are no subscriptions
Very little maintenance once installed
Signal from antenna is carried on standard coaxial cable
In many cases, an indoor antenna can be used

Cons:

Limited quantity of channels
(based on area and range of transmitter towers)
No premium or specialty cable channels
Requires clear access unobstructed by some materials
(Metal, stone and concrete can block signal)

Combine Streaming with OTA

Viewers can enjoy the best of both worlds by combining the two methods.

Local news and programming can be accessed by OTA (Over the Air) broadcasting. Where availability permits, many viewers can receive 10 – 30 live stations via OTA.

Viewers can then enjoy premium station content, first run movies and streaming music by simply changing the input on their remote from “Antenna” to “TV Box”.