Local TV Options?

They shut down? Noooo. We used Locast while traveling earlier this year... At home we have an antenna and a Tivo. We also paid Mr. Antenna to install a proper antenna, so reception is excellent.

Literally the only thing we use it for is Seahawks games. There is no comparison in terms of quality and control for live sports.

I have a home made antenna that works like a charm. It artwork too….kinda.

We have a digital antenna. We get all the local channels plus.

A digital antenna really does get a fair amount of local channels. Most are small, easy, and very affordable ($10-50, generally).

In addition to that, consider the free Pluto TV app. It has scheduled shows plus on-demand movies. It runs on ads, like regular TV. It works on phones, tablets, and TVs that allow you to add apps. There is a guide channel like cable, so you can see what's on. It includes limited regional channels but it also has very specific binge-y channels like just Star Trek, Julia Childs, an individual sport or anime character, etc.

We just use a basic Mohu Leaf antenna. We get all the local channels and they all come in very clear. Sometimes during a strong wind the reception breaks up. The Leaf is very inexpensive.

I've used a digital antenna in the past. Depending on where you live it should work great for you. Pick one up from somewhere that you can return it if the signal isn't strong enough in your house/building/neighborhood.

The best option really is an antenna. Even for us way out in Woodinville. I need to put a monster antenna in my attic, and it's still gonna be worth it to drop $150/mo for DirecTV (which does provide locals).