Tag: OTA

Sling TV announced their new AirTV device that wirelessly streams free, over-the-air (OTA) local channels to internet-devices running the Sling TV app. This means...

Thinking of "cutting the cord?" Or maybe you already have? With plenty of options out there between Hulu, Netflix, and other internet services it's...

Microsoft is now selling an over-the-air TV tuner for the Xbox One console that captures TV signals via an old school antenna. The tuner,...

Home Depot is now selling Winegard brand TV antennas that are capable of capturing free over-the-air (OTA) HD channels. The store is stocking both...

There seems to be a lot of interest these days in getting high-definition television and movies over-the- air. This page will tell you what you need to get started to get HD programming and movies in your home or office using just an antenna -- no cable or satellite service required.

Boxee has starting taking pre-orders a USB dongle that'll allow you to watch live TV over-the-air. The USB-connecting device looks like other DTV tuners such as the Pinnacle PCTV and the Elgato Eye TV, with a male USB connector on one side and female coaxial cable connector for your antenna on the other.

Boxee Box's upcoming 1.5 software update will apparently support live TV tuning via a special USB dongle. The dongle will capture over-the-air local broadcasts...

Several matches of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup from New Zealand will be available to watch for free on NBC and Universal Sports. You should search your television guide for Universal Sports, which will air seven matches live from New Zealand.

While the CEA would love for over-the-air television signals to end in favor of viewers having to pay for service, the National Association of Broadcasters is still on the consumer's side, arguing that the percentage of homes tuning into OTA signals is currently over 14-percent* and still growing. Still, many HDTV owners aren't aware of the DTV spectrum which provides free over-the-air standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) channels from local broadcasters. So how do you get HD channels without a cable box?

The question I still get quite often is "How do I find HD channels in my area?" To find HD channels in your local area...