Chapter 5

Watching Over-the-Air and Live TV

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Watching over-the-air signals captured by your antenna

Bullet Setting up a DVR to record over-the-air TV shows

Bullet Getting your over-the-air TV fix using a smart TV

Bullet Tuning in to over-the-air TV channels using a streaming media device

Bullet Watching live TV without an antenna

Whether you're looking to watch today's big game, this afternoon's classic soap, or tonight's prime-time drama, your antenna is (presumably) ready to pull down the channel of your choice. And that choice is what this chapter is all about. Here I finally put the OTA pedal to the TV metal and show you how to watch over-the-air programming — on not only a regular TV but also a smart TV and a streaming media device. Talk about choices!

You also explore the world of recording over-the-air shows using DVR devices and software. If you've turned your back on cable, the combination of watching and recording over-the-air shows is sure to allay any post-cord-cutting regret you ...

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