How Do I Get Local Channels On Apple Tv

You can watch local TV channels without cable on Apple TV with any of these streaming services: Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or Sling TV. Depending on where you live, there may also be local news apps that you can use as well. In this article, we’ll help you decide which streaming option is best for you. Let’s get started!

Watch local TV channels on Apple TV with Fubo

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Fubo — an excellent sports-oriented streaming service- has been available on Apple TV for quite a while. Since Fubo markets itself to fans of sports like soccer and rugby, you may not know that it also has good local TV station coverage. You may be able to get not only your local CBS, NBC and FOX stations through Fubo, but also Univision and Telemundo. The only missing part of the puzzle is ABC, which Fubo doesn’t carry.

Fubo pricing and packages

Unlike some streaming services, Fubo includes most of the channels that it carries in its base plan. The next step up after Fubo Pro is Fubo Elite. The main benefit of it is that it gives you more DVR recording time and an additional simultaneous stream. The deluxe plan is called Fubo Premier and it comes with +240 channels (including Showtime and the Sports Plus add-on), three simultaneous streams and 500 hours of DVR recording space.

To learn more about Fubo’s pricing and packages, click here.

Fubo channels

Fubo Pro has over 150 channels, including your local CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates if available in your area. If there’s a Univision or Telemundo station in your area, you may be able to get those as well. Check the Fubo website to find out for sure before you sign up for the free trial.

To learn more about Fubo’s channels, click here.

Fubo supported devices

Fubo has above average device support:

TV streaming media players: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and TV Stick, Chromecast and Roku
Smart TVs: Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio, LG, and Hisense
Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS
Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers
Game Consoles: Xbox One S | X, Xbox Series S | X

Click here to learn more about Fubo’s device support.

Fubo simultaneous streams

Fubo lets you watch TV on two devices at once. If you have a larger number of people you intend to share your account with, you may want to upgrade to Fubo Elite and get three simultaneous streams.

To learn more about Fubo’s simultaneous streaming policy, check here.

Fubo DVR

Fubo’s base cloud DVR service lets you record 30 hours of content without any additional costs. An upgrade boosts your recording limit to a rather impressive 500 hours.

Fubo on-demand library

Fubo’s on-demand library isn’t huge, but it has a decent amount of content.

Click here to learn more about Fubo’s on-demand library.

Watch local TV channels on Apple TV with Hulu + Live TV

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Hulu with Live TV for Apple TV provides yet another way to get all of the four American broadcast networks through a single app. All Hulu with Live TV subscribers can stream their local CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX stations, as long as Hulu has signed deals with the affiliates in your area. In other words, you don’t have to pay extra to get any local TV streams that are available. In addition to great local TV coverage, Hulu with Live TV offers an outstanding array of on-demand content.

Hulu with Live TV pricing and packages

Hulu with Live TV offers just one channel package with two tiers: ad-free and ad-supported. The package has 85+ channels, and you get two simultaneous streams and don’t have to pay extra to get ESPN and Disney.

To learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s pricing, click here.

Hulu with Live TV channels

As is the case with most cable alternatives, Hulu with Live TV has a free trial that lets you test the service for yourself. This lets you see what kind of channels are available. Odds are high that you’ll be able to get all the main broadcast networks, since Hulu with Live TV has good coverage nationwide. As mentioned earlier, Hulu has signed deals to stream many local ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX feeds.

Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s channel options.

Hulu with Live TV supported devices

Hulu with Live TV has great device support. The most popular streaming devices are available.

TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV and TV Stick, Chromecast and Roku (most models).
Smart TVs: LG TV (select models), Samsung TV (select models), Android TV and Roku TV.
Mobile devices and tablets: Android (5.0 and up), iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers.
Smart home devices: Amazon Echo Show (video and voice controls).
Desktop operating systems: Windows 10 (dedicated app).

To learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s supported devices, click here.

Hulu with Live TV simultaneous streams

The base subscription comes with only two simultaneous streams. Hulu’s Unlimited Screens add-on lets you stream to an unlimited number of devices on your home network.

To learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streaming policy, click here.

Hulu with Live TV DVR

A robust 50-hour cloud DVR comes free with the basic subscription. Your storage capabilities can also be increased up to 200 hours with the Enhanced Cloud DVR add-on.

To learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR storage options, click here.

Hulu with Live TV on-demand library

Hulu with Live TV’s best feature is its huge on-demand catalog.

You can learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand library by checking here.

Watch local TV channels on Apple TV with Sling TV

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Sling TV isn’t the leader when it comes to local TV, since it only offers live feeds of a few select NBC and FOX local stations. However, there is one perk that may make it worth checking out: a special offer that will let you get a free HD TV antenna when you sign up for service and pay for several months in advance. If you don’t mind switching inputs when you want to catch local broadcasts, you may want to look into this unique service. The main benefit of Sling TV is its huge array of channel add-on packs.

Sling TV pricing and packages

In order to get Sling TV’s channel add-on packs, you have to buy at least one base plan. There are three base base subscription options. You can choose between two different base plans or get both base plans for a discounted price.

To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.

Sling TV channels

Sling Blue is the best Sling TV plan to get if you want local TV access. You won’t get any local TV if you go with Sling Orange. However, if you like the Sling Orange lineup, you can get Sling Orange and Sling Blue together and get a discount. Since some but not all Sling Blue subscribers will be able to get NBC and FOX, you may want to check the Sling TV website before you sign up for your free trial.

Click here for more information about Sling TV’s channel menu.

Sling TV supported devices

Sling TV has great device support:

TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
Game consoles: Xbox One.
Desktop browsers: Chrome is recommended for use with Mac and Windows.

Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.

Sling TV simultaneous streams

With Sling Blue, you get three simultaneous streams. However, all Sling Orange channels can only be streamed to one device at a time. This could be a disadvantage for families, since all of the Disney-owned channels are included in the Sling Orange channel lineup.

As a workaround, you can use one of the many TV apps that can be unlocked with Sling TV during times when more than one person wants to use a Sling Orange channel. Disney Now, Fox Sports Now, and Nat Geo TV are just one of a huge array of apps that work with Sling TV.

To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.

Sling TV DVR

Sling TV doesn’t come with a free DVR, but you can add recording functionality for $5/month extra. You can’t record any Sling Orange channels, though.

To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.

Sling TV on-demand library

Sling TV does have an on-demand content library, but it’s somewhat limited compared to some streaming services.

Click here to learn more about Sling TV’s on-demand library.

Local news apps

If news is the main reason you want access to local TV broadcasts on your Apple TV, you may not need to pay anything extra at all. Check Apple’s app store to see if your favorite local news station has an Apple TV app. Many local news stations let you watch live feeds and on-demand news shows for free through their apps.