How to Watch Your Favorite Shows Without Cable
If you have Cable, you probably need little convincing that you pay too much money. If you’re wondering how to watch your favorite shows without cable then I have a few tips for you! If you are sick of paying outrageous Cable prices and want to still watch your favorite shows, there are some options to consider. Here are several ways to save money where cable is concerned:
Get yourself a Netflix account
Netflix has become a revolutionary product and allows you to watch whatever you want whenever you choose. From movies to television, the options are absolutely insane. Many people prefer this method because you have no commercials, no wait time between episodes and the freedom to start and stop however you please. The streaming option is so cheap that you might never look at cable again.
Consider Amazon Prime
This is yet another awesome choice that comes with other exciting benefits. You can also enjoy unlimited music, shipping benefits, photo storage and countless others. As for the television and movies, it makes for an awesome alternative to Netflix. Some even pair them up for the ultimate television and movie options.
You can get a 30 Day FREE Trial of Amazon Prime Here + Don’t forget you can share an Amazon Prime Account with up to 4 other people, go to “My Account” and then “Manage Prime Benefits” At the bottom there’s a place to invite a household member to add someone to your prime account. This is the best way to save on a prime membership.
Buy Seasons on DVD/Blu Ray
Some folks actually like to own their favorites and DVD and Blu Ray options are available. You can buy them digitally as well. If you dig being able to own your favorites, this option might make the most sense to you.
A lot of times with Cable we are paying for a lot of channels we don’t want to get the few we do want. Even if you’re paying for individual shows or seasons of your favorite tv shows you’ll still be saving money in the long run by not paying for all the stuff you didn’t want to watch. Plus you don’t have to remember to set your DVR because the season is there ready for you when you are :)
Check out all the shows you can currently buy on Amazon Instant Video. Itunes also has a great selection of new TV shows.
Hook Up A Digital-to-Analog Converter
Not everyone wants to wait for their episodes to show up on Netflix or other places and instead hook up an old fashioned antenna. This is still a viable option but you need a converter if your television is old. This allows you to usually watch the major networks at least and still keep up with your favorites.
If you’re in the market for a new TV then check for a TV with a built in Digital Converter. Most newer models of TVs carry a built in converter which makes picking up local networks simple and the signal is much clearer than what you would expect from past experiences.
Watch Internet TV
Last but not least, Internet television is a great option. This can mean a ton of things too. There are all kinds of options out there from television services that cost a fraction of cable, to individual station options. For example, going to AMC can net you a great deal of television for free without having to pay a dime. Many of the current stations offer up such things to their viewers.
Check out the AMC TV Website for a list of Full Episodes you can watch right now online, for Free!
Cable is no longer a must have thing and you can be sure that is going to only get better in time. Until then, you can ditch the high prices and use the options above to give you proper entertainment!
You didn’t list streaming options like the Roku or similar products. There are literally hundreds of viewing options that are either free or low cost.
My problem is that a certain cable co. is the only option for the internet right now in my area. Because of the laws this has caused any smaller internet providers to close business or are only catering to business and that costs way more than cable. This cable co. does offer internet only option, but the speed is so slow that it is almost impossible to watch a show (and that being only device I can use at a time). So I am forced to use a package that offers a limited cable (that I hardly ever watch) in order to get a slightly faster connection, that is still really not acceptable…I can barely be online with my computer and watch netflix at the same time. But I almost exclusively use Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and now streaming the free networks on my I phone/computer/ or Kindle Fire. ..Sure wish I could cut out cable completely!
Our issue are there no good options for sports! As the only female in an all male house, this a HUGE issue!
With that said, we still cut the cord last week. We could not justify $90 a month w/ a rate hike on the way & we had the basic package!
My guys love pro wrestling & they recently created a whole network to stream that 24/7 for $9.99. I don’t love it but they do! We live 10 min from where the Detroit Pistons NBA play & can get great deals there. We are doing Netflix & Hulu and the guys will go to a sports bar for those “can’t miss” games.
I almost never watch TV so it killed me everytime that bill came!!
What about sports channel
You left one out, HULUplus, it is a great option and costs the same a Netflix. I have both and love them