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This subreddit is devoted to discussing any and all copyright-friendly/legal video streaming options that can be used as an alternative to a subscription to cable TV, satellite TV or IP TV. Also welcome are topics centered on "cordshaving," which means reducing your cable/dish subscription, and replacing what you "shave" with streaming options.

According to a July 2012 article at MaineToday.com, "One of the best online forums on the subject is at Reddit.com/r/cordcutting."

  • Welcome to /r/CordCutting, the best Cord Cutting Community on Reddit!
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    This subreddit is devoted to discussing any and all copyright-friendly/legal video streaming options that can be used as an alternative to a subscription to cable TV, satellite TV or IP TV. Also welcome are topics centered on "cordshaving," which means reducing your cable/dish subscription, and replacing what you "shave" with streaming options. Around here, we discuss the latest authorized streaming sources (including Netflix, Amazon and the iTunes Store), the latest Internet TV and set-top devices (including Roku, WD TV Live, Apple TV and Chromecast) and the latest trends for and rumors about legal content in the entertainment industry.

    Why is /r/CordCutting the Best Cord Cutting Subredidt?

    Here at /r/CordCutting, we respect the business that gives us good TV and movies. Ask the people it employs and they'll tell you that making TV and films is a great business to work in. By focusing on content providers and tools that respect copyrights, our aim is:

    © To let redditors know how and where they can enjoy high-quality shows and films in ways that sustain, rather than harm that business.

    © To support the people who work in the business, so they can continue to do their complex and specialized work.

    © To help the TV and movie businesses survive.

    Helpful Subreddits

    Helpful sites for legal cordcutting

    http://www.canistream.it/ is a handy site you can use to find out whether specific TV shows and movies are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Crackle, YouTube and EPIX.

    http://watchlegit.com/ is a site with a slick interface, which can tell you whether a show/movie you want to stream is available on Netflix, Amazon or iTunes.

    http://cordcutting.com/roku-channels/ A complete list of public Roku channels, updated daily.

    http://untangle.tv Tell the site what you watch and how you watch it. Its cord cutting wizard analyzes your info. Buy only what you need and save money.

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    Sling TV resolution sucks!

    Currently watching the Packers on Fox with Sling, resolution is so bad considering I just flipped over from another game on Paramount+, very noticeable.

    Will I have better results if I flip over to something like YouTube TV?

    5 Comments
    2024/11/24
    21:41 UTC

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    TiVo Central ads

    I recently replaced the hard drive on my TiVo. Now the TiVo Central screen has a set of windows at the top for other shows and ads. Ugh. Any way to remove these or revert to an older TiVo version?

    0 Comments
    2024/11/23
    17:26 UTC

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    Lost Channels DVR tuner

    I had my antenna that is mounted in the attic connected to my Samsung S90C TV. I had 49 OTA channels, I wanted to to connect to my Plex server so I bought a HDHomeRun Flex Duo. The device was only able to pick up 25 channels, I bought this to mainly watch sports and be able to pause on Plex. I took it off and refunded it, was only about 50% signal strength as well. My Samsung TV get all the channels with no issue with LTE filter.

    Is the duo tuner just weak or what could've been the issue? I was only able to get Fox to watch the games, couldn't get ABC or CBS, my TV picks everything up perfectly fine.

    No outlet in the attic for a preamp and would just be too much of a project, so I opted to just return it and use the TV.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    18:24 UTC

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    Respect to Pluto for having all the news stations set on the election polls 💪🏾

    8 Comments
    2024/11/06
    06:08 UTC

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    My goal - find a OTA DVR that I can use to record local NBA games

    I currently use Google TV, but it is frustrating because many of the NBA games I want to watch are blocked locally. Fortunately in my market (Phoenix) all the games are broadcast OTA.

    Which box is the best one for this?

    I also want ATC3.0 in the hopes it will eventually be supported.

    Apologies if this is an often asked question, I did read through the channel history and didn't see this question answered in the last few months).

    13 Comments
    2024/11/05
    01:43 UTC

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    Why do online people keep saying that traditional cable tv is dying if that’s a huge CAP?

    First, I'm not in America and ONLY there is basically used internet-cable tv. And I have so many American friends/pen pals who have traditional cable tv with decoder/provider as well. Honestly, if I was american, I would use it as well too, no need to spend over 70$ or more for month and let my phone consume every time I want to watch private channels, and people saying shit like "traditional cable is dying, is useless" get literally on my nerves. So many people still have antennas in USA and not everyone likes to have phone and tv together, right?

    25 Comments
    2024/10/28
    08:07 UTC

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    Love when movies like this start playing

    3 Comments
    2024/10/23
    05:53 UTC

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    Streaming/Casting to TV

    Howdy,

    I am looking to replace a Chromecast (which died a few years ago).

    Having gone down the privacy/freedom rabbit hole in the last 4 years I would prefer something much less snoopy.

    Mostly I just want to watch YT, Rumble, Odysee and a little Stremio.

    I do have a spare laptop - Dell Latitude 5310, a wireless keyboard and pad - Logitech K400.

    Is a laptop something I could easily just put behind my TV connect to HDMI and use easily?

    Concerns are, power usage- do I have to leave on or can you remotely boot a laptop, can I keep[p lid down and its screen off?

    If theres an easier way with privacy in mind I'm all ears, just thinking about this previous job laptop collecting dust.

    Any help I would really appreciate. TIA

    4 Comments
    2024/10/20
    16:29 UTC

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    Crackle, Popcornflix and Redbox shut down.

    On my Roku Express today, I just noticed that Crackle is listed as no longer available. o7 to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (the parent company for Crackle, Popcornflix & Redbox)

    11 Comments
    2024/10/11
    04:39 UTC

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    Cheapest/Best way to watch the premier league using a VPN?

    Hey!

    As the title says, looking for a method to watch the premier league using a VPN at an affordable price.

    I’m currently based in the UK and it’s just really overpriced with Sky Sports + TNT.

    What services are there which stream in 1080p with English commentary that will have all the games?

    4 Comments
    2024/10/06
    11:19 UTC

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    What are the best things to watch on Hulu, Tubi TV or Pluto TV (channels or streaming) at this moment?

    8 Comments
    2024/10/06
    03:51 UTC

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    2024 Roku Ultra

    When Roku announced the 2024 Roku Ultra I knew I just had to get it. So I got my 2024 Roku Ultra and Roku claimed it was 30% faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra (which I absolutely love and is my favorite streaming device) and the 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely and noticably faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra. It's faster, still just as easy to use easy to use and just works.

    So now the 2024 Roku Ultra is my favorite streaming device

    It comes with the Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen. It does hands free commands, lost remote finder, has a programmable button, a guide button, backlit buttons and is rechargeable. Now I used to say that the original Roku voice remote pro was the best remote ever and didn't think Roku could make it better and they did. The Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen is the best remote ever. Amazing!

    The 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely worth getting.

    6 Comments
    2024/10/05
    05:46 UTC

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    College football?

    What sites are there for watching College football? Preferably sites that have archived games like mlb.tv?

    3 Comments
    2024/10/01
    02:35 UTC

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    Sling FreeStream adds channels

    They finally added all if not most of the History and A&E channels like Home.Made.Naiton, Crime 360, Modern Marvels, Ice Road Truckers, Deal Zone and Toque

    1 Comment
    2024/09/26
    14:13 UTC

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    CHSN OTA

    Bought this RCA OTA antenna from Amazon. It came in today. I hooked it up to my Roku TV in the basement, put the antenna by a window, scanned for channels and found 62.2 and 62.3 on the first scan.. Ready to drop the puck on the Blackhawks season.. LETS GOOOOO!!!!

    1 Comment
    2024/09/22
    00:40 UTC

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    Early I know, but what’s the best way to watch the Super Bowl 2025?

    Cut my cable and am just on WiFi and do not want to go the YTTV, Hulu live or others permanently.

    Happy to do a trial if available.

    OTA doesn’t catch Fox, unfortunately, where it will be broadcast.

    15 Comments
    2024/09/21
    15:27 UTC

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    Has Anyone Canceled YouTube TV and Found One They Liked Better

    I’m trying to boycott Google products, and I’m curious if anyone’s found a service as good or better than YouTube TV in their opinion?

    The only requirements as far as channels go would be the 4 main local channels, ABC, CBS, NBC, & FOX • the 3 main cable news stations, CNN, MSNBC, & FOX • and the NFL Network

    I also want to be able to record shows.

    15 Comments
    2024/09/19
    08:47 UTC

    3

    What were you surprised to see playing on Pluto TV?

    For me it's the Chappelle's Show, which I'm watching now. What about you?

    5 Comments
    2024/09/18
    06:43 UTC

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    Iqtv ??

    👀👀 reliable quality service working for a Roku stick. Thanks in advance

    0 Comments
    2024/09/18
    00:01 UTC

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    Where can I watch deferred or download the Futsal World Cup matches?

    Hello. My question is as simple as that. I would love to watch the Futsal World Cup matches but can not watch them live. Is there a place where I can download them or watch them deferred?

    I don't care about the language... just the matches.

    1 Comment
    2024/09/16
    16:23 UTC

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    Roku did something

    I have a Roku TV and hooked an indoor antenna right next to my window like last year. It didn't even have to go thru Roku ar all. If usually had good connection to CBS and Fox. I had to keep my antenna somewhere near the window facing the tower. Now that option isn't available. Everything goes through Roku? Did. Roku change something?

    2 Comments
    2024/09/15
    20:33 UTC

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    Emmy viewing?

    Emmys are on tonight. Is there a way to view them today?

    I believe Hulu are streaming them tomorrow anyway but any live?

    Have internet and apps; Hulu/Paramount plus.

    But not YTTV or the other bigger services.

    Edit: should’ve mentioned I have an antenna that doesn’t catch abc as people quite rightly, suggested an antenna.

    11 Comments
    2024/09/15
    17:46 UTC

    10

    Finally did it....

    We recently moved to a new spot and we finally decided to ditch the cable line. We are running our smart TV with AT&T Fiber for online contents and bought a good quality HD antenna to help with the local channels. Still getting adjusted but knowing I won't have to shell out obnoxious amount for cable is great thing!

    3 Comments
    2024/09/10
    16:10 UTC

    4

    Baseball

    All I want to do is watch a game of baseball. We moved and cut the chord, and I got YouTube TV, but there are no games on! How do I watch a game?

    15 Comments
    2024/08/28
    03:18 UTC

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    Need to replace YouTubeTV

    I just made my most recent payment and it’s now $78!!!! For the most part I watch very little on it. My wife likes The Bachelor and a few shows on the local stations. I get Netflix thru my T-Mobile account and Prime thru Amazon. I need a way to get rid of YouTube but be able to watch Fox News and ABC CBS Not big on the antenna since I can’t record

    Any suggestions on a plan to accomplish this?

    20 Comments
    2024/08/26
    00:38 UTC

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    Would an indoor HD antenna work for me?

    https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=1482936

    Looks like the signal strength is not excellent in my location.

    Which antenna would you recommend?

    1 Comment
    2024/08/22
    15:18 UTC

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    How much is the Telemundo App By Itself?

    Hi guys. I'd like to know how much is the Telemundo App by Itself. I want to add it to my roku

    30 Comments
    2024/08/21
    00:20 UTC

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    Binge shows on Frndly TV?

    I have tried the 7 day free trial I never could find a way to just set it to binge a specific show on my DVR recordings. Every time I tried to binge a show the DVR may show the next episode then after that it would just show me some random content that I recorded is there any way to change this?

    0 Comments
    2024/08/18
    14:33 UTC

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